WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- The clock is ticking as a possible ban of TikTok in the U.S. looms heading into the weekend. That ban is set to take effect Sunday, just one day before President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated. Trump said he would consider an executive order to save the app, but until then, both the app's future and what's next for local TikTok creators is uncertain. As it stands, ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese-based parent company, would be forced to divest to be able to continue operating in the U.S. For many creators in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, TikTok isn't just a source of entertainment, it's a source of income and where they've built online communities. A possible ban on the app is already forcing some of them to change their strategies on social media. Alessandra Davin is behind the @tastesoftheunion account on TikTok and Instagram, with content mostly focused on food and fun things to do in and around D.C.   In an interview with DC News Now Thursday afternoon, she said she's been bracing for a possible ban for a while. "I've been preparing for a couple months now, starting to cross-post on YouTube, because I'm not really sure [what's going to happen]," said Davin. "I think a lot of us thought by now that something would have changed or there would have been an extension." She thinks she'll be alright with or without TikTok, but that's not the case for everyone. "A lot of people have built their livelihoods on TikTok. People have been able to quit their jobs and do this full time. Small businesses have been able to gain new customers and survive." Brandywine Valley SPCA, officials rescue deer stranded in icy Potomac River As for what's driving lawmakers to enforce a ban, Davin thinks there are a number of factors at play. "I personally think it's a mix of data and free speech. We're able to find out real news in real-time, not just in America, but across the world. We're able to learn things constantly and be educated on things. It's a great news and educational platform when it's used correctly," said Davin. With over 78,000 followers on her @taylorlaios account on the platform, Taylor Laios from Maryland is both a TikTok creator and a talent manager working with other influencers. She hoped the ban wouldn't take effect, but as the deadline inches closer, it's getting more real. In an interview with DC News Now Thursday, Laios said a TikTok ban means lost income, especially when other platforms aren't paying the same. "Anything I post on Instagram Reels, they don't pay me anything, even though they're profiting off of creator content," said Laios. "TikTok pays so much better. It helps people like me who have full-time jobs make extra income." She feels the looming ban is more about control than protecting user data. "I do think the general perception on TikTok, among creators and enjoyers, is that this move is a lot more about control than it is about protecting user data. We can see through it," said Laios. "It's kind of ridiculous. We all know that apps take our data. Meta takes our data and does the same things." TikTok users have started flocking to other platforms with similar concepts like RedNote and Lemon8. Both Davin and Laios said they downloaded the RedNote app out of curiosity. If the ban on TikTok takes effect Sunday, the app won't just disappear from phones, but you won't be able to download it from the App Store or Google Play store anymore. You also won't be able to get any new updates to the app, which could cause issues and bugs on the platform over time.