High Wycombe viral sensation quits Sixth form and set to make £200k this year

Bethany, from High Wycombe, made the bold decision to leave sixth form after just one year, trading textbooks for tripods, and academic pressure for creative freedom. And it’s a decision that’s already paying off.

“I always felt like I wanted to do something different — something that allowed me to be creative, connect with people and build my own brand. School just didn’t feel like the right environment for that,” Bethany says.

Bethany now creates content across multiple platforms, building a rapidly growing following with her unique mix of lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and real-talk posts. Her social presence has already led to collaborations with brands and agencies, and her audience continues to grow by the day.

With sponsorships, affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, and her own digital ventures already lined up, she’s on track to surpass £200,000 in revenue in 2025, all before reaching her 18th birthday.

While some might view leaving education early as a risk, Bethany believes it was the right move.

“I want to inspire other young people to trust their instincts and believe there are different ways to succeed. Social media is a real business when you treat it like one — it’s not just about going viral, it’s about being consistent and building a brand you love.”

Bethany’s story is part of a growing wave of young digital entrepreneurs rewriting the rules on what success looks like — and she’s just getting started.