Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Busy Blooming is a podcast that serves as a digital office for social media professionals, focusing on trends, strategies, and news in the creator economy. Hosted by Tess Barclay, each episode offers insights into what's working on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The show aims to keep listeners updated on the latest social media developments and best practices.
Episodes
The 1M follower strategy to take-over social media in 2027 ft. InspiredMediaCo
Today we have Alyssa (@InspiredMediaCo.) in the Busy Blooming office! The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1-month free trial of Skillshare with this link: https://skl.sh/tessbarclaybusyblooming09261🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO THE NYC EVENT ON NOV 5: https://getrella.com/future-of-social⸻➡️ CONNECT WITH ALYSSAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredmediacoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com
Exposing the business of content creation in 2026: How much $$ creators make, brand deals, low views
Let's talk about the behind-the-scenes of the BUSINESS of social media!! Today this episode is so out of my comfort zone and I had to ZOOMIES filming it but here we are 🤸♂️ We're covering how to make money on social media, how much influencers make, my brand deal income & more!!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Get a limited-time discount, only available through this li
How to get monetized on YouTube before February 2027: How to grow & build your corner on YouTube
Let's get MONETIZEDDD, MONETIZED 🎶 Today we're unpacking how to get monetized on Youtube before the requirements change in February 2027 - everything from thumbnails to titles to brand ideas - I can't wait to unpack! The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1-month free trial of Skillshare with this link: https://skl.sh/tessbarclay0826100:00 Intro & what I'm doing to help you get m
YouTube monetization, feeling trapped in your content, OCD as a creator & the influencer recession
Welcome to social media's office!! 💙 It's time to clock-in to your weekly social media meeting to unpack YouTube's new monetization requirements for 2027, the "influencer recession", content therapy about feeling trapped in your content, a voice-note about consistency & content ideas for Fall 2026 to end the meeting! Time stamps0:00 Intro & sponsor3:03 What's work
She gained 500k on Instagram & TikTok after her account got deleted (ft. Bec Stewart)
Today we have @becstewart__ in the Busy Blooming office!! We unpack her journey growing on Instagram, starting from 0 after losing her account, being an "authority" on camera and more!The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1-month free trial of Skillshare with this link: https://skl.sh/tessbarclay07261➡️ FOLLOW BECInstagram: @becstewart__TikTok: @becstewart__YouTube &
You don't need to post every day in 2026: Reacting to "viral" social media advice
Welcome to WORK!! Today we're reacting & unpacking the most common social media advice and why it's ✨wrong✨ - let me know your thoughts BELOW!! Check out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming#socialmediaadvice #contentcreation
Claude is ending Instagram & TikTok in 2026: The future of social media is not what you think
Welcome to WORK! Today we're unpacking the future of social media & how creators using Claude to create content, although it's an amazing feature - it's changing the creator economy 👀 and of COURSE we have content ideas, headlines & more today! Clock-IN!! 00:00 Intro1:29 Ad break: My favourite tool to build your brand on YouTube 3:18 How Claude is changing Instagram & TikT
In 2026, you have to be insane to grow on TikTok & Instagram: Gary Vee's new social media rules
Welcome to WORK!! Today we're breaking down Gary Vee's "New Social Media Rules" on how to grow and build a business through social media in 2026 and we have to UNPACK as an office!! ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro & sponsor 2:07 Breaking down Gary Vee's new rules for social media 15:08 Platform update: YouTube has DMs 17:40 Content idea: Advice you needed at X..
How to be a content creator without doom-scrolling & melting your brain from screen-time
It’s time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we’re unpacking the formula, habits, content creation process & tips to grow on social media without doomscrolling & having a high screen-time!! 00:00 Intro 3:33 How doom scrolling affects us as creators 10:40 Setting social media hours Mon-Fri & deleting on weekends 13:52 How to handle your drafts 15:01 How to create, edit & post without social media
Content creation "tips" are brainwashing you into thinking you don't know what you're doing
It's time to CLOCK-IN to WORK!! For this week's social media & content meeting, we're unpacking the effects of content tips, how to BACK YOURSELF & of course content ideas, social media news & MORE! Check-out Hubspot's FREE Build Your First AI Agent course: https://clickhubspot.com/e1b0fd00:00 Intro4:18 How social media advice affects creators: Confidence, crash-outs &a
Your Summer 2026 Content Strategy: It's SIMPLE CONTENT SUMMER!!
It's SIMPLE CONTENT SUMMER!! Today we're unpacking how to grow on social media in Summer 2026 with a simple, peaceful content strategy that we all need to get out of heads & onto the FEEDS!! Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video. Get a limited-time discount, only available through this link: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay
You guys.. I think we can get out of content strategy JAIL & just have fun again and it's working 👀
Happy FRIDAYY!!! It's time to get on the PULSE of social media of what's working, trending & happening on social media!! Check out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming00:00 INTRO 2:48 What’s working: Funny tone & large text on Instagram 6:08 Headline: Meta AI & Instagram premium launch 10:34 Wins: Ego
Instagram is getting cancelled by creators: What's working right now on social media (May 2026)
WELCOME TO SUMMER FRIDAYS AT THE OFFICE!! This week we're donig our first social media PULSE for the week of what's happening, working & trending on social media - and we're bringing back content ideas & after hours! Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video. Get a limited-time discount, only available through this link: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclayTIME STAMPS
Claude will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how..
It's have CLAUDE 101 for social media!! Today we're diving into how to use Claude as a content creator, how to use it in Notion, to create your content calendar & more!🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCASTListen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEKListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPoListen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767📥 SPONSORThe first 500 people to use my link in the description or
Content therapy: Jealously when someone grows faster, how to stop overthinking & just post..
It's time to clock-in to our monthly CONTENT THERAPY!! Creating content on social media is so deep and we're diving into voicenotes & questions all about the deep, human, real, unfiltered side of building your dream! JOIN HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hqDownload the FREE LinkedIn Creator Marketing Report & Playbook from Hubspot here: https://clickhubspot.com/cf8abe
Instagram & YouTube just won.. TikTok is panicking: What's working on social media in April 2026
Welcome to WORK!!!! 💅🏻 Today we're kicking off the month with our state of social media to unpack what's working, what's happening, platform updates, social media news & more! Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off any annual plan for a limited time, only available through this link: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclayBusy Blooming HQ: https://www.busybloo
Here's *exactly* how you're going to blow-up on Instagram & TikTok in April 2026
It's TIME to clock-in!! We're kicking-off a new instalment at the office of monthly content strategies! Join HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hqTime stamps00:00 Intro 3:29 Overview of the strategy & HQ5:02 Let's BEGIN!! I know the intro is long I had things to SAY lol13:46 Outro & chatCheck out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://g
She worked at YouTube: The algorithm doesn't hate you, make the Substack & it's not too late
Welcome to WORK!! Today we're sitting down with @alexis_barber to dive into the unfiltered behind the scenes of the creator economy!🔗 CHECK OUT ALEXIS:Substack: Too Smart For This (https://toocollective.substack.com/)Instagram: @alexisbarberTikTok: @alexisbarber_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCASTListen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEKListen on S
Content therapy: Feeling cringe, social media "success" in 2026, creating when you're struggling..
Welcome to WORK!! Today we're clocking in for a content therapy meeting chatting about ALL things social media, content creation, growing in 2026, mental health, success, sharing your personal life & more!! Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link. Terms & Conditions apply.* https://referrals.xero.com/p9bgvx98mnw20:00 Intro3:56 How to start from scratch on social me
Instagram is thriving & TikTok is flopping: What's working right now on social media in March 2026
Welcome to WORK!! Today we’re so back unpacking our firstly monthly instalment of State of Social Media!! We’ll be unpacking what’s working in March 2026 on social media, Instagram new features, content inso, creator economy news & more! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro 3:15 Polished casual content is still in 4:25 Tess’ theory: The two types of creator in 2026 5:00 Expert personal brand
Hitting 100k on YouTube in 2026: The one mindset that changed everything
Today we're kicking off our 3-part YouTube extravaganza to celebrate hitting 100k!! Today I'm sharing the one mindset that changed everything for me a few years ago about viewing YouTube as a puzzle piece. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro4:01 Mindset 1 - YouTube is the middle puzzle piece 6:03 Mindset 2 - Podcast & YouTube channel = the same thing7:06 How I combined the podcast &a
AI influencers are here in 2026. They won't replace influencers, they will co-exist with us.
Will AI Influencers replace content creators in 2026? Welcome to WORK!! We're deep diving into AI-influencers today of everything that needs to come across your desk of how many AI influencers are there, are they getting brand deals & more! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro3:42 When did AI influencers start & who are they? 5:33 How many AI influencers are there & what’s the mar
TikTok is dying in 2026: What's working right now on social media
We're getting UNHINGED today & unpacking what's working & going on with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & influencer marketing right now! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro3:32 The VIBE of social media right now & what's working9:24 Examples of how to do this 12:40 Action item: Post unserious content this week 13:33 Algorithm & platform updates 14:26 Influencer market
You don't need to plan your 2026 content anymore you need to POST!! 📲 💅🏻 (yes, YOU!)
We've made it to the BEST year on social media & we have so much work to do today to get ready (even if you don't feel ready!!) Check out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://getrella.com/?via=busybloomingIn today's episode, I'm breaking down my method to get STARTED with our year at the office of consistency. A super quick 5-step
14 things to *not* post on social media in 2026 if you want to grow.. (my content icks lol)
We're getting UNFILTERED at work today unpacking what NOT to post in 2026 to grow on social media - basically a list of my content icks lol!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro4:23 ChatGPT content 6:26 Audio-only podcasts vs. YouTube podcasts 7:38 Podcast YouTube titles & thumbnails 8:27 Viral & views-only content 9:20 Instagram stories that don't do anything11:05 Content for pity
2026 is the end of influencers & the start of casual content.. here's what will work
Welcome to WORK!! Today we're kicking off a new series "2026 is the golden era of social media" and the future of social media is BRIGHT! Today we're unpacking the future of social media, the industry stats & why it's such a good time to grow on social media and I'm breaking down my predictions of what I think is going to work in 2026!!Check out Rella here: https://ge
2025 isn't over!! It's time for the FINALE of your content & here's *exactly* what to post..
It's time for WORK!! Today we're unpacking your new content plan for your feed and for you as a creator so you can end 2025 STRONG and start prepping for 2026!!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro 3:42 The two things to focus on the rest of 20255:16 Your 6-week content plan: What to post12:00 Your 6-week personal plan: Priming for 2026 17:30 Content idea & trend of the week!! 19:20 Af
I made $1M from content creation in 5 years. Here's how to make it your full-time job in 2026..
It's time for WORK!! Today is a GOOD ONE!! We're unpacking how to make social media your DREAM JOB by sharing the 5 biggest mistakes I've made in the last 5 years. Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your content!⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro5:09 Use social media is to create you, not find you 8:52 The victim mindset is your biggest r
The truth is..growing on social media is really deep & no one is talking about it.
It's time for WORK!! Today we're getting deep about content creation and social media and all the emotion, spirals, doubting, overthinking and messy middle that comes with it. Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your content!Today we're clocking-in to our meeting diving into why social media is so hard & a little reset routine I do when I
What you're going to post when you have no content ideas on Instagram & TikTok (& you're busy)
Welcome to WORK! Today I'm giving you 5 content ideas that you can re-use FOREVER on Instagram & TikTok so you never run out of ideas - and of course giving you everything that needs to come across your desk!⸻🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST• Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK• Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo• Anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767⸻📥 SPONSORED BY BITLYReady to stop guessing and sta
Stop trying to be an influencer..you're a CONTENT CREATOR (they're not the same)
Welcome to WORK! Today I'm breaking down the difference between being an influencer and content creator and how to grow differently as each! The difference between the two, the content strategies, end goals, mindset etc. - this has been the BIGGEST change for me that helped me skyrocket my growth 100k+ followers on TikTok in one year after this one mindset switch!⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS0
The money of content creation: 3 mindsets that are getting in your way to be a full-time influencer
It's time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we're talking about making money from social media & turning it into your full-time job as a content creator/influencer! In this episode, we're unpacking the 3 mindsets that get in the way that I've seen in my journey and in the 600+ content creator calls I've seen over the years - I'm so excited to unpack, let's go to WORK!! Check-out
ChatGPT is replacing influencers by 2026 if they don't re-brand: Content ideas & what's trending
It's time to CLOCK-IN! Today we're going to work at the Busy Blooming office and unpacking for the week: How to AI/ChatGPT-proof your content strategy, 4 content trends & ideas for your calendar this week, new YouTube platform updates, TikTok ban update/resolution & more! The first 500 people to use my link in the description or scan the QR code will receive a one month free trial of Skill
Start creating for what's missing on social media: Content ideas, what's working & TikTok ban update
It's time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we're unpacking everything that needs to come across your desk this week in the world of social media including the TikTok ban happening this week, content trends & ideas for your content calendar, the mindset you need this week in your content strategy, a mini pop-culture chat about the trending new bachelorette & MORE!! SPONSORCheck out Storyblocks (I use it
Fall 2025 is the great-lock in for content creation: What's working, trending & content ideas
HAPPY MONDAY! It's time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we're going to be unpacking what's trending this week on Instagram & TikTok, new Instagram features, TikTok ban update, what's new on YouTube, content & trend ideas for the week & MORE! I'm so excited to be back at work with you! We're also going to be discussing that it is your WINNING SEASON on social media! ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:
You need to GET IT TOGETHER so content creation can become your full-time job in 2025 & here's how..
It's time to get your sh*t TOGETHERRRR as a content creator!! Today we're unpacking 8 of the biggest mindsets & habits that I've learned over my entire career on social media that have changed my life grown my following & income and helped me actually enjoy the journey along the way! 👀 We're unpacking content creation routines, mindsets around being the CEO of your business
This is *exactly* how you're going build your SIGNATURE BRAND as a content creator in 2025
It's time to BUILD YOUR BRAND!! Today we're building out your brand book as a content creator step-by step! To build your brand, check out UpWork ➡️ https://upwork.pxf.io/qzBg2O1!Today, I’m walking you through how to build your Summer 2025 Brand Book - your content identity, signature styles, brand vibe, weekly schedule, creator voice, profile, and more.This is the most important part of t
You're re-branding & blowing-up on Instagram & TikTok in Summer 2025 & here's your 2-month plan..
It's time for SHORT-FORM SUMMER RE-BRAND!!! This summer, we're going to re-brand your Instagram & TikTok for July & August 2025 and we're doing it TOGETHER!! ➡️ Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your content!!I’ve built out a full 9-week plan to rebrand your social media by September 1st with a content challenge with a content calendar
ChatGPT will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how..
We’re diving into one of the most important relationships in my entire life today: me and ChatGPT 😭💻 Try HubSpot’s free AI-powered Marketing Prompt Generator (you’ll love it): https://clickhubspot.com/d74169I’ve been using AI every single day for over two years now — in my content, my business, my mindset, even my time blocking… and today I’m finally showing you EVERYTHING.Today I'm giving you
I coached 600 influencers, here's why influencers aren't growing in 2025
We're going into a content creator AUDIT & COACHING session together today!! After 600+ calls with creators and influencers over the last 2 years.. 📥 Get started with Tailor Brands today here: https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=62&aff_id=3305 and you’ll get 35% off LLC plans!.. and we’re unpacking all of them today. From brand identity to content systems, I’m breaking dow
Sharing it ALL! My income streams, hiring my husband, re-branding from “content tips” & 2025 plans
Today we are going behind the SCENES!! In this episode, I'm unfiltered going through everything behind the scenes of my business & content.. 📥 Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to elevate your content!.. how I'm re-branding my social media & business in 2025, how I make income & my income streams, who works at Busy Blooming, my 9-5 to full-time entreprene
How to *actually* grow to 100k on YouTube in 2025: The ultimate guide to growth
Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your YouTube content!!👀 ABOUT THIS EPISODEIt's time go *FINALLY* grow on YouTube in 2025!!! This week, we're unpacking a full deep-dive guide to YouTube, how to ACTUALLY grow on YouTube in 2025, how to stop treating it like it's 2012 (lol) & you're new strategy for each week to grow! In today’s episode
what’s actually working on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok right now (everything’s changing lol)
📥 SPONSORGet started with Tailor Brands today → https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=62&aff_id=3305 — and get 35% off LLC plans!👀 ABOUT THIS EPISODEFeeling overwhelmed by the algorithm? Burnt out by content that used to work? Questioning if TikTok is even worth it anymore? You’re not alone.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the entire state of social media so you know exactly
If growing on social media is making you spiral & crash-out in 2025, you're doing everything right
Growing on social media can make you burnout, compare, spiral, crash-out & you need a reset!! Download the FREE 2025 State of Marketing Report for creators: https://clickhubspot.com/44af5bIt's time to CLOCK-IN!! Feeling burnt out, stuck, or like social media is slowly stealing your soul? 👀 Let’s fix it. In today’s episode, we’re getting cozy (and real) about the emotional side of content c
The 1M follower strategy that lifestyle influencers use to blow-up in 2025 (ft. InspiredMediaCo)
LIFESTYLE CREATORS - It’s time to go to WORK!! We are joined today with Alyssa, also known as InspiredMediaCo on TikTok & Instagram to dive into the lifestyle creator universe and breaking down exactly how to grow as a lifestyle creator & influencer in 2025 – even if you’re starting from scratch. If you have “lifestyle” written anywhere in your content strategy, this episode is truly for Y
How to go from 0 followers to full-time content creator by the end of 2025
👀 ABOUT THIS EPISODEWant to go full-time as a creator but don’t know where to start? Today we’re unpacking the exact system I would use if I had 0 followers & wanted to become a full-time influencer/content creator by the end of 2025!We’re getting ✨ rigid ✨ about building a super simple business & content strategy you can use every single week — to simplify your workflow, create a solid ba
It's 2025 not 2012.. You need to raise your standards before you post on social media
TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro4:00 The "big 4 basics" content checklist5:04 Raising the bar with your content 7:11 How to make your content less generic8:00 How to "ladder" your content to make it unique 10:43 The 3 P's checklist to make your content unique 12:03 Don't post random content, add to your collection 13:48 Creating a content ecosystem from one post 16:16 Creating fo
You're still going about content creation wrong in 2025 if you *actually* want to make it a business
Get started with Tailor Brands today here: https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=62&aff_id=3305 and you’ll get 35% off LLC plans!WELCOME TO A NEW SERIES!! How to *ACTUALLY* take social media seriously!! I'm so excited to be kicking-off this 4-part series over the next 4 weeks about how to take social media seriously so it can become your business!! Today we're unpacking the
Instagram 30-day content plan: Your new content calendar to *blow-up* on Instagram in 2025
It's time to enter your 1M era on Instagram & GROW on Instagram as a content creator in 2025!! Today Tess is breaking down a 30-day Instagram content calendar, strategy & more (based off the 3-month Winter 2025 content strategy) that we're all doing together to grow on Instagram in 30-days - and we're unpacking the Instagram algorithm & how it *actually* works in 2025!FREE CONTENT CALE
How to grow on social media in 2025 with a 9-5 job: Your new weekly plan
VIDEOS MENTIONED Weekly theme structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtlHQurTXs&t=298sHow to build income streams from content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px86V1Qop2s&t=20s⋒ PODCAST LINKS ⋒Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEKListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPoListen anywhere else: pod.link/1565886767⋒ FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING ⋒TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busybloominggIn
2025 BRAND DEALS: How much to *actually* charge as an influencer & content creator + examples
Today we're exposing BRAND DEALS in 2025!! How much to charge as an influencer & content creator on social media for brand deals on your media kit & rate card! We're unpacking content rates, usage rights, whitelisting, paid usage & actual rates that I've used as a creator, my friend's rates and how to determine what your rate should be - PLUS negotiation tips!
Your 3-month plan to grow on social media in Winter 2025 as a content creator
It's time to grow on social media in Winter 2025 (Jan-April) & Tess is breaking down your 3-month content strategy for your first season of content in 2025!!
The 2025 TikTok ban is the best thing to happen to creators who want to blow-up on social media..
Today we're unpacking the FUTURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2025!! We're diving into how ChatGPT and the TikTok ban are actually good things for influencers and content creators, the future of YouTube, SnapChat, Instagram, podcasting & TikTok and why 2025 is THE best time to grow as a creator and influencer on social media!
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What you're going to post every week (when you're busy) to be a full-time content creator in 2025
Today we are unpacking your NEW content calendar for 2025 of what you're going to post between Monday-Saturday on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube depending on if you're a short-form or long-form content creator including video ideas, your weekly posting structure & a framework that flows with you (& won't make you burnout!).
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Your 9-5 job in 2025 is going to be content creation & here's how to *actually* make it a $100k business
It’s time to make social media & content creation your 9-5 and build your own business from it in 2025!! Today, Tess is breaking down her 5-step system to making a 100k+ income and salary from social media and content creation breaking down 8 income streams, how to sell coaching & courses (her approach to selling 500+ sessions!), how to land brand deals as a creator in 2025, how to build u
You're hitting 100k on social media in 2025...but your mindset is keeping you broke with 0 followers
It's time to enter your 100K SEASON!! Today we're kicking off a new series where we will be deep diving into how to build a 100k following, income & brand on social media in 2025! Today, we're kicking the series off unpacking your new 100k MINDSET & 10 mindsets you need to break-up with if you want to grow on social media & grow you business and brand to 6-figures and become the most e
Fall 2024 is your comeback season as a content creator: Fall 2024 Content Strategy
FALL 2024 IS YOUR COMEBACK SEASON AS A CONTENT CREATOR!! 👏 Today, Tess Barclay is giving you your Fall 2024 content strategy on how to grow as a content creator and influencer on social media in 3 months! She's unpacking your new mindset for the fall, how to pick a new theme/era, branding elements for your content, content pillars, content ideas & more!Content brand builder workbook: https://w
You’re not too busy to be a content creator in 2024 ft. Noam Raiter
Tess Barclay sits down with Noam Raiter to talk all things balancing content creation with a busy lifestyle! Including work-life balance, growth tips for TikTok and Instagram, creating content in an easier way & more!
Building a multi-million dollar beauty brand ft. Three Ships Beauty Founders Laura and Connie
Tess Barclay sits down with Three Ships Beauty founders, Laura and Connie about their journey building a multi-million dollar beauty brand in their 20s - from their advice with finding a co-founder, navigating mental health, the world of social media, mistakes they've made and more! If you're an entrepeneur building your business, it's time to get your notebooks and pens out to learn from Laura an
Stop wasting your time with bad social media advice if you want to grow as a content creator in 2024
It's time to stop wasting ALL your time on hashtags, trending sounds, posting 3x per day and more and we're diving in to how to actually create good content on social media as a content creator and what matters for growth! Tess Barclay is diving in to how to actually use hashtags, captions, etc. but more importantly how the Instagram and TikTok algorithm works, reasons your content might not be pe
You're going to be a full-time content creator in 3 months & here's how you're going to do it..
It's time to FINALLY enter your full-time content creator and full-time influencer ERA! Tess has worked with 500+ creators and in influencer marketing and corporate marketing for 8+ years and is breaking down the 5-step content strategy so you can build a BIG brand and business on social media in 2024!TIME STAMPS:00:00 Intro1:30 Building your blue-sky scenario9:53 Building your brand on social med
How to get your sh*t together as a content creator: Content planning, posting schedules & time-management
It’s time to get organized as a content creator! Today, Tess is diving into how to get into her 4-step content planning routine, organize your finances and invoices as a creator, master time management and re-frame our mindset to feel organized as a content creator and influencer in 2024! Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 2:18: Content planning routine15:01: Content posting and schedules 20:37: Money organ
How brand deals *actually* work in 2024: What rates to charge, brand outreach, contracts + more!
How do you get brand deals in 2024 as an influencer and content creator? Today, we're unpacking it all! Tess unpacks a guide of how to charge for brand deals on social media, how to create a media kit and what to put in it, how to read brand deal contracts and more!TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro2:12 6-step process of brand deals7:23 How to get brand deals + reach out16:00 How much to charge for brand deal
How to stop caring what people think as a content creator & entrepreneur and BACK YOURSELF
It's time to BACK YOURSELF while building your business, brand & content! Today we're unpacking how to embrace the cringe, how to stop caring what people think about you/your business/your content, 3 questions to navigate what opinions to listen to, how to deal with feedback & advice and a guide to backing yourself!FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING TikTok: https://shorturl.at/anBO8Instagram: shorturl.a
Exposing the mindset of a full-time influencer & how to become one in 2024 ft. Elicia Goguen
We have the one and only Elicia Goguen with us today talking about the gate-kept mindset of growing on social media in 2024, breaking up with limiting beliefs around content, what influencer events are like & how to stop being a people pleaser with content! TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro1:27 The biggest struggle of being a full-time creator6:55 How to stop getting lost10:45 How to stop being a people
Mental health starter-pack for content creators & entrepreneurs: How to stop mental breakdowns building your business
It's time to stop the spiral of burnout, stress, breakdowns & toxic work habits while building your business, content creation platforms & brand 💅🏻 In this week's video, Tess is unpacking a mental health starter pack & toolkit for content creators of how to prioritize your mental health over your business/brand and 8 tools and mindsets to bring into your work week while sharing her own
How to be a content creator when you don’t have time: 10 ways to make content easier
Content creation can so easily be overwhelming! Today Tess is unpacking how to save time as a content creator and how to create a simple strategy & some content creation hacks of how to do it all - without getting burnt out. If you want to be a full-time content creator or grow your social media in 2024, it doesn't have to be stressful!FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING TikTok: https://shorturl.at/anBO8Inst
How to make $100k from social media & make content creation your full-time job in 2024
Today Tess is unpacking how to make money from social media and how to become a full-time content creator and influencer on social media in 2024! There are SO many ways you can make in income from social media and we're breaking it down today!Content strategy template: https://shorturl.at/cfyX4FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING:TikTok: https://shorturl.at/anBO8Instagram: shorturl.at/dhpyOLinkedIn: shorturl.at/b
10 ways to get out of your own way in 2024 to be the most successful you've ever been
It's time for you to get out of your own way when you're working towards your goals so you can start THRIVING and *finally* build your vision for your business, brand, content + career! In this episode, Tess breaks down the 10 biggest ways we get in our own way while building our businesses and how to get OUT of these habits and mindsets.FOLLOW TESS:Tess' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barcl
2023 IS STILL YOUR YEAR: 10-Step reset routine to get re-aligned and refocused
2023 may feel like it's almost over but here is why 2023 is still YOUR year! Tess goes over her 10-step routine to get re-aligned and refocused to finish 2023 on a high note! Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymous.FOLLOW US:Tess' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.in
Is building your dream life making you sad? The panic years & finding happiness in your 20s
I think I've cracked the code on why we struggle so much in our 20s building our dream business, empire, brand & content - it's because we're in a cycle of building we can't get out of & we're unpacking on today's podcast!Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymous.FOLLOW US:Tess' TikTok: https://www.
Feel like you're always drowning & never doing enough? 10 ways to stop
It's time for you to stop always feeling like you're failing, drowning in work & overwhelmed - and we're getting to the bottom of why you feel this way! Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymous.FOLLOW US:Tess' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessba
Building a business is stressful af: Mental health as an entrepreneur ft. Brianne Helfrich
We're chatting mental health, building a brand, moving to a new city & more with Brianne Helfrich on the Busy Blooming podcast this week! Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymous.FOLLOW BRIANNE:Helfrich Collective: https://helfrichcollective.com/ Follow Brianne: https://www.instagram.com/briannehelfric
Make TikTok your full-time job: How to grow 100k followers without hating your life
It's time to make TikTok your new personality trait and grow to your first 100k followers, build community, build your brand, start a series & more! Tess is breaking down a free mini masterclass in today's episode on how to grow on TikTok without hating your life! Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymo
HARD LAUNCH YOUR NEW ERA & REBRAND! Embrace change, pivot your goals & hard launch your dream life!
WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE PODCAST!! Today Tess is chatting all about hard-launching your dream life, rebranding your personal brand and business and how to embrace change, not care what people think and launch into your new era! Busy Blooming Hotline! Leave us a voicemail or text us at 647-691-6658 and ask for advice - all of your details will remain anonymous.FOLLOW USTess' TikTok: https://www.t
Rebrand your life: How to reset your mindset & become the best version of you this summer
Hey Friends! Welcome to another solo episode with Tess! Today we're jumping into how to re-brand your life and become the best version of you possible! - Watch on YouTube- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Check out the new updates! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
Build your empire: 10 ways to build the business of your dreams this summer
Hey Friends! Welcome to another solo episode with Tess! Today we're jumping into 10 ways to build your businss of your dreams, all from things I have personally experienced! - Mylo Swim: https://myloswim.ca/- Watch on YouTube- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Check out the new updates! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
It's giving villain era: How to get out of a rut, reset your mindset & get in control of your goals
Hey Besties! Welcome to the new little podcast rebrand where you'll be getting two mini solos from Tess every Monday and Wednedsay! In todays episode we jump into our villain era - diving into how to get ourselves out of a rut and reseting your mindset! - Watch on YouTube- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Check out the new updates! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
Let’s talk money! Impulse spending hacks, how to get out of debt & get in control of your money ft. Ellyce Fulmore
For this episode, we have Ellyce Fulmore on to talk all about getting out of debt, impulse spending hacks, managing your finances and getting in control of your money. Follow Ellyce Fulmore: @ellyce.fulmoreFollow Busy Blooming: @busybloomingFollow Tess: @tessbarclayJoin our membership! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
Enter your “it girl era”, dream life starter pack & the power of habits ft. Shelby Sacco
For this episode, we have Shelby Sacco on to talk all about entering your "it" girl era! We're chatting all about mental health, being in your "it" girl era and healthy habits! - Follow Shelby Sacco: @shelbysacco5- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Join our membership! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
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