Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay

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 After hours Q: How to navigate family opinions on your content?24:38 After hours Q: How to start a following for a business from scratch at 45?28:38 Thoughts on the new podcast format 📥 SPONSOR: Check out the free HubSpot and SurveyMonkey AI Report: https://clickhubspot.com/3209e8

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 risk 14:04 Social media is about you, not for you 17:02 Mental health is a content strategy 19:48 Treat everything like it's the biggest thing ever24:35 Content ideas & trends for the week 27:15 YouTube, TikTok & Instagram updates28:35 After hours advice Q&A🔗 LINKSDescript: https://get.descript.com/tessClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tessRiverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=tess-barclayRella: https://getrella.com/?via=busybloomingMy content creator essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tessbarcl...Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸📌 FOLLOW USBusy Blooming IG →   / busybloomingg  Tess IG →   / tessbarclay  TikTok →   / tess.barclay  🛍️ Shop templates, merch & more: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shop#contentcreation #socialmediatips #contenttips

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'm absolutely ✨spiralling✨ and then (as always) going through content ideas, trends & platform updates of everything that needs to come across your desk - and we're trying something new for after-hours! Let's CLOCK-IN!!🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEKListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPoListen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767📥 SPONSOR: Check out Storyblocks (I use it every week — overlays, green screens, sound effects, ALL of it). Right now sign up and get 2 extra months free on annual plans: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro4:06 The problem with social media advice8:45 Why content is so deep & the messy middle10:53 What I've been feeling lately (content crash-out)17:30 5 step process to reset from a content spiral25:44 Content ideas & trends for the week!30:54 Instagram CEO drops new video on Instagramgrowth tips32:30 After hours advice Q&A! Cringe, brand deal secrets & growth strategy🔗 LINKS: Join Busy Blooming HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hqDescript: https://get.descript.com/tessClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tessRiverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=tess-barclayRella: https://getrella.com/?via=busybloomingMy content creator essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tessbarclay/list/2BC4A75G9DJ8FSome links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸📌 FOLLOW US: Busy Blooming IG → https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/Tess IG → https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay🛍️ Shop templates, merch & more: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shop#contentcreation #socialmediatips #mindset

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 start growing? Turn your links into assets for your business with Bitly's powerful platform for link shortening and analytics.▸ Get started here: https://tess.fyi/youtube⸻⏱️ CHAPTERS✨ MEETING03:20 - 3 questions you need to answer first06:40 - 5 content ideas for IG & TT (+ hooks!)✨ WHAT NEEDS TO COME ACROSS YOUR DESK18:36 - What's trending & content ideas for the week25:44 - Jake Paul is behind the Sora AI memes28:37 - Instagram gets cancelled for new feature31:05 - YouTube launches desktop communities✨ AFTER HOURS32:44 - My messy content creation routine lately⸻🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES• Descript: https://get.descript.com/tess• ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tess• Riverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=tess-barclay• Rella: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming• My content creator essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tessbarclay/list/2BC4A75G9DJ8FSome links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸⸻📌 FOLLOW & SHOP• Busy Blooming IG: https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/• Tess IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay• Shop templates, merch & more: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shop

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 STAMPS00:00 Intro4:50 Influencer vs. content creator: The "spotlight" difference10:11 The content strategy difference & end goals 12:35 Lifestyle influencers 14:13 Yes, there are random creators lol15:35 Sharing personal life vs. personality 17:25 Content ideas & trends!23:01 Instagram rings 25:34 AI content, Meta AI so & Jake Paul AICheck out Storyblocks (I use it every week — overlays, green screens, sound effects, ALL of it). Right now sign up and get 2 extra months free on annual plans: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay

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 Hostinger to build your custom link in bio: https://hostinger.com/tess (Use code: TESS for 10% off!)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro4:04 The different ways you can make money 7:56 Mistake #1: Obsessing over your passions11:43 Mistake #2: Prioritizing what you "feel like" doing13:01 Mistake #3: Thinking like a creator vs. entrepreneur 17:25 Content ideas for your TikTok & Instagram this week 23:11 Instagram updates: Horizontal video trend & new algorithm 26:49 Getting comfortable feeling messy as a creator33:07 My new Instagram strategy for this month (personal brand vs. BB)#contentcreation #contentcreator #socialmediatips

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 Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/tessbarclay09251CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro4:51 How to ChatGPT-proof your content strategy 14:24 Content trends & ideas 21:25 YouTube launched title testing & communities 24:40 Instagram removing highlights 26:14 TikTok ban resolution27:34 After-hours: Ending Summer 2025 season

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 every week — overlays, green screens, sound effects, ALL of it). Right now sign up and get 2 extra months free on annual plans: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclayCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro 3:16 Meeting: Content strategy this week 7:25 Content trends & ideas this week 16:30 Content idea for last week of Summer 18:17 TikTok ban update 19:56 New TikTok features that launched 24:14 New YouTube collab feature 27:16 Mini mental health chat 30:09 Trending: Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette #contentcreation #socialmedia #contentideas

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 STAMPS00:00 Intro2:24 How Fall 2025 is your winning season 7:12 Content idea & trends for the week18:38 What's new on Instagram 21:27 YouTube news & updates 24:08 TikTok ban update & what's working 26:12 After hours: Short form summer recap & HQ 🔗 LINKSDescript: https://get.descript.com/tessClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tessRiverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=tess-barclayRella: https://getrella.com/?via=busybloomingMy content creator essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tessbarcl...📌 FOLLOW USBusy Blooming IG →   / busybloomingg  Tess IG →   / tessbarclay  TikTok →   / tess.barclay  🛍️ Shop templates, merch & more: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shop#socialmedia #contentcreation #socialmediatips

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, getting back in the driver's seat & more! 🎉📥 SPONSORCheck out Rella here: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming (Use code “BUSYBLOOMING” for 30% off annual plans or 30% off 3 months 💙) ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro 03:21 You're Not The Exception to The Rule 06:06 You Are The CEO, Not An Employee07:23 The biggest way you're setting yourself up to fail11:52 Aim for 80% and Messy Consistency 14:55 The 3-Step Simple Content Planning Structure 17:07 Treat Everything in Seasons and Projects 18:35 Grounding in Your Direction and Your Brand 21:44 Deleting Social Media on The Weekends 24:04 After hours: Short-form Summer Re-brand Update 🔗 LINKSStoryblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclayDescript: https://get.descript.com/tessClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tessRiverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=tess-barclayRella: https://getrella.com/?via=busybloomingMy content creator essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tessbarclay/list/2BC4A75G9DJ8F#contentcreation #socialmedia #contentcreatortips