Explore every episode of the podcast Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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| YouTube monetization, feeling trapped in your content, OCD as a creator & the influencer recession | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:42:07 | |
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 stamps 0:00 Intro & sponsor3:03 What's working right now: the "mini mic + big text" formula trend4:50 Carve out your own corner - small engaged audience over mass reach9:47 YouTube doubles monetization requirements 13:52 Instagram's logo redesign14:19 The "influencer recession" headline14:26 There is no influencer recession - it's a vapid content recession17:26 New segment: Content Therapy18:06 Over-engineering your goals & losing the driver's seat30:20 Voice note: Being consistent is overrated lol34:19 My experience with OCD as a content creator & consistency 40:27 Content idea of the week: Fall 2026 trend predictions | |||
| She gained 500k on Instagram & TikTok after her account got deleted (ft. Bec Stewart) | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:38:58 | |
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!
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| You don't need to post every day in 2026: Reacting to "viral" social media advice | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:27:01 | |
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
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| Claude is ending Instagram & TikTok in 2026: The future of social media is not what you think | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:26:32 | |
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 Intro 1:29 Ad break: My favourite tool to build your brand on YouTube 3:18 How Claude is changing Instagram & TikTok 6:20 The 3 things working to AI-proof your content in 2026 7:07 Instagram &Youtube's response to get ahead of this 11:19 The good news: Small followings & personal brands are IN 13:14 The new Instagram & TikTok strategy is starting a podcast 16:46 Headline: YouTube's new AI assistant 18:45 Content idea of the week: 3 things I do after the trend ended 19:55 Voice-note: What to do when you're stuck on TikTok 24:55 Weekly win: 6 month reflection for the rest of 2026 content
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| In 2026, you have to be insane to grow on TikTok & Instagram: Gary Vee's new social media rules | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:29:39 | |
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!! Gamma: https://gam.link/TessBarclay | |||
| How to be a content creator without doom-scrolling & melting your brain from screen-time | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:39:05 | |
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!!
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| Content creation "tips" are brainwashing you into thinking you don't know what you're doing | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:26:21 | |
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/e1b0fd 00:00 Intro 4:18 How social media advice affects creators: Confidence, crash-outs & comparison 8:41 How social media advice affects creators: You need to "let the concrete dry" 12:53 Social media news: Adam Mosseri launches custom Instagram algorithm 17:40 Weekly wins: I'm starting a new podcast & HQ changes 20:50 Content idea & trend: "Media Diet" carousel 22:10 Trending topic to create about this week: Knicks & celebrities at the games 24:24 I went to an influencer event last night lol Join Busy Blooming HQ: tess.fyi/hq-yt | |||
| Your Summer 2026 Content Strategy: It's SIMPLE CONTENT SUMMER!! | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:29:58 | |
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 👀 | 29 May 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
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=busyblooming
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| Instagram is getting cancelled by creators: What's working right now on social media (May 2026) | 22 May 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
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/tessbarclay TIME STAMPS | |||
| Claude will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how.. | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:25:40 | |
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!
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| Content therapy: Jealously when someone grows faster, how to stop overthinking & just post.. | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:30:04 | |
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/hq Download 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 | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:24:33 | |
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/tessbarclay | |||
| Here's *exactly* how you're going to blow-up on Instagram & TikTok in April 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:15:51 | |
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/hq Time stamps
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| She worked at YouTube: The algorithm doesn't hate you, make the Substack & it's not too late | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:04:08 | |
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: @alexisbarber TikTok: @alexisbarber_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Listen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 📥 SPONSOR 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/tessbarclay ⸻ ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:00 Creators drive more culture than legacy media 6:20 The state of the creator economy in 2026 9:48 The best formula for a successful creator in 2026 12:21 Viewing yourself as a startup as a creator 15:07 The years you spend building the wrong thing 18:02 How to build a cohesive brand without being "niched down" 23:00 Long form content & how to grow on Substack 31:38 The biggest misconception about YouTube right now 33:44 The truth about thumbnails & titles from inside YouTube 36:38 Can you grow from vlogs on YouTube in 2026? 39:01 Should you be doing YouTube Shorts? 46:48 Does YouTube actually push small creators? 50:15 How to make social media your 9-to-5: 3 pillars 56:47 Alexis's Creator Essentials group cohort 1:03:00 Outro & Thank you!! ⸻ 🔗 LINKS Busy Blooming HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq 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 My ShopMy (clothes, tech, etc.): https://shopmy.us/shop/tessbarclay Some 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 Busy Blooming® is a registered trademark. All content, formats, and segments are original works. Unauthorized reproduction or translation is not permitted. #creatoreconomy #socialmedia #youtubegrowth | |||
| Content therapy: Feeling cringe, social media "success" in 2026, creating when you're struggling.. | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:44:10 | |
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/p9bgvx98mnw2 0:00 Intro3:56 How to start from scratch on social media in 2026? 10:28 How do I stay consistent when my mental health isn't?15:49 How do I re-brand without losing followers? 18:47 When are you successful as a creator & how to stay content when you're so far away from your goals? 23:37 What do I do when I don't like the product a brand sent me? 25:03 How to post more when I want to spend less time on social media?27:33 How to deal with cringe when people I know follow me? 29:33 How to grow on social media when my life is boring? 32:44 How to grow a personal brand without sharing my personal life? 36:44 How to deal with comparison as a content creator? 39:25 How to make a series unselfish? 42:06 HQ pricing update!! | |||
| Instagram is thriving & TikTok is flopping: What's working right now on social media in March 2026 | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:27:42 | |
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 STAMPS
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| Hitting 100k on YouTube in 2026: The one mindset that changed everything | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:22:22 | |
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 STAMPS
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| AI influencers are here in 2026. They won't replace influencers, they will co-exist with us. | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:24:29 | |
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 STAMPS
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| TikTok is dying in 2026: What's working right now on social media | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:39:45 | |
We're getting UNHINGED today & unpacking what's working & going on with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & influencer marketing right now! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
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| You don't need to plan your 2026 content anymore you need to POST!! 📲 💅🏻 (yes, YOU!) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:27:21 | |
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 planning routine, Q1 content strategy & habits that I'm taking into 2026 as a creator! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
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| 14 things to *not* post on social media in 2026 if you want to grow.. (my content icks lol) | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:29:07 | |
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 STAMPS
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| 2026 is the end of influencers & the start of casual content.. here's what will work | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:29:00 | |
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!!
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| 2025 isn't over!! It's time for the FINALE of your content & here's *exactly* what to post.. | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:30:37 | |
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 STAMPS
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| I made $1M from content creation in 5 years. Here's how to make it your full-time job in 2026.. | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:37:36 | |
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!
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| The truth is..growing on social media is really deep & no one is talking about it. | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:41:48 | |
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:
🔗 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/2BC4A75G9DJ8F Some 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 | |||
| What you're going to post when you have no content ideas on Instagram & TikTok (& you're busy) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:43:20 | |
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/2BC4A75G9DJ8F Some 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 | |||
| Stop trying to be an influencer..you're a CONTENT CREATOR (they're not the same) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
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!
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| The money of content creation: 3 mindsets that are getting in your way to be a full-time influencer | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:37:02 | |
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 STAMPS
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| ChatGPT is replacing influencers by 2026 if they don't re-brand: Content ideas & what's trending | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:33:29 | |
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/tessbarclay09251 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS | |||
| Start creating for what's missing on social media: Content ideas, what's working & TikTok ban update | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:31:51 | |
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!! SPONSOR
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| Fall 2025 is the great-lock in for content creation: What's working, trending & content ideas | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
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 STAMPS
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| You need to GET IT TOGETHER so content creation can become your full-time job in 2025 & here's how.. | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:30:21 | |
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! 🎉 📥 SPONSOR Check out Rella here: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming (Use code “BUSYBLOOMING” for 30% off annual plans or 30% off 3 months 💙) ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
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| This is *exactly* how you're going build your SIGNATURE BRAND as a content creator in 2025 | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:30:35 | |
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 the SHORT-FORM SUMMER challenge and you’re doing it with me 💅 (The Canva template is waiting for you inside Busy Blooming HQ!!) 👉 This episode is for you if: • You feel like your content doesn’t reflect who you are right now • You want a fresh vibe but don’t know how to organize it • You’re trying to grow without burning out or spiraling • You’re ready to step into your main character creator era 📥 SPONSOR Use UpWork to build your brand: https://upwork.pxf.io/qzBg2O TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 3:10 Stepping into your new era & cringe 4:26 Content creation mood board 6:42 Creating your world (part 1): Topics, Metaphor & Audience 11:26 Building your creator brand: Values, voice & hot-takes 15:00 Creating your world (part 2): Signature messages 16:44 Branding your profile & bio 19:43 Building your content signature styles 22:57 Signature visual elements in your content 24:37 Creating 3 signature content templates 27:38 Building your mission & legacy 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 📌 FOLLOW US Join Busy Blooming HQ → https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq 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 🔗 LINKS UpWork: https://www.upwork.com 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 Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸 #contentcreator #rebrand #socialmediastrategy | |||
| You're re-branding & blowing-up on Instagram & TikTok in Summer 2025 & here's your 2-month plan.. | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:22:22 | |
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 & today’s episode is the kickoff!! 👉 This episode is for you if: • Your not loving your TikTok & Instagram content • You want a fresh start with content creation & need structure • You want to actually grow this summer without burning out • You want to step into a new creator era by September!! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 03:10 – Why I’m doing this challenge (and the 3 rules to follow) 04:35 – Rule #1: How to build a sustainable content schedule 05:57 – Rule #2: Rebrand your Instagram + TikTok identity 07:35 – Rule #3: Weekly planning sessions for consistent content 08:43 – The 9-week summer content calendar (full breakdown) 10:00 – My exact weekly posting schedule for Instagram & TikTok 12:40 – The mindset shift you need before rebranding 13:30 – Why summer is the best time to grow on social media 14:44 – After Hours: Podcast set-up & HQ marketing lol 17:54 – Inside Busy Blooming HQ: What it is!! 📥 SPONSOR Start your rebrand with Storyblocks (I use it every week — overlays, green screens, sound effects, ALL of it): https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 📌 FOLLOW US Join Busy Blooming HQ → https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq 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 🔗 LINKS Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay 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/2BC4A75G9DJ8F Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸 #contentcreation #socialmedia #rebrand | |||
| ChatGPT will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how.. | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:27:25 | |
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/d74169 I’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 a full walkthrough on how to make AI your second brain as a creator, content strategist, and entrepreneur. From planning carousels and managing brand deals to automating your content workflow and building your dream life vision board, we’re going deep on how to use AI (especially ChatGPT - who wrote this 😎) like a personal manager, assistant, coach, editor, strategist & more! 👉 This episode is for you if: • You want to use ChatGPT but don’t know how to start • You’ve been feeling overwhelmed with content creation and want a system • You’re trying to grow on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube • You want to bring your Pinterest vision board to life in real life Welcome to the BB office — let’s go to work!! 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 📥 SPONSOR Try HubSpot’s free AI Marketing Prompt Generator: https://clickhubspot.com/d74169 ⸻ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:56 – How I use ChatGPT every day Part 1: Build Your Vision with ChatGPT 04:21 – Map your dream life & income goals 05:54 – Visualize your ideal work day 06:20 – Why context makes ChatGPT more powerful Part 2: Use It as a Content & Brand Strategist 06:51 – Build your brand strategy with AI 07:45 – Define your audience, mission & niche 08:15 – Create content pillars & taglines 09:51 – How you want to be known 10:08 – Train ChatGPT with visuals & screenshots Part 3: Automate Your Workflow 10:49 – Repurpose content into carousels & captions 11:50 – Edit smarter: cut the fluff 13:36 – Write Instagram captions & hashtags with AI 15:08 – Brainstorm hooks, trends & short-form ideas 16:30 – Time-block your week with ChatGPT 17:04 – Write brand deal scripts 17:28 – Save & organize content ideas 18:49 – Use AI for burnout, mindset & mental clarity 22:54 – After hours!! It's okay to feel exhausted as a creator!! ⸻ 📌 FOLLOW US Busy Blooming IG → / busybloomingg Tess IG → / tessbarclay TikTok → / tess.barclay 🛍️ Shop templates, merch & more: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shop 🔗 OUR LINKS Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay Descript: https://get.descript.com/tess ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tess Riverside: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=ca... Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a commission if you sign up (at no extra cost to you!) 💸 | |||
| I coached 600 influencers, here's why influencers aren't growing in 2025 | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
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 down the biggest reasons I saw creators from 0-5M followers stop growing — and exactly what to do instead. Let’s get into it. 🧠✨ 👉 This episode is for you if: • You’re stuck in a growth rut and feel like your content just isn’t hitting the way it used to • You’re doing all the things — posting, editing, following trends — but you still feel stuck • You want to build something signature and sustainable, not just go viral once and burn out • You’re tired of chaotic content weeks and want a system that actually works for YOU Welcome to the BB office — let’s go to work 💼 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Listen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 📥 SPONSOR 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! ⸻ ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 03:14 – CATEGORY 1: Mindset & Identity Mistakes 03:45 – Mistake #1: No Clear, Aligned Vision for your BUSINESS 05:40 – Mistake #2: Content Has Passion, But No Purpose 08:25 – Mistake #3: Not Evolving with the Times 10:02 – CATEGORY 2: Brand Strategy Mistakes 10:31 – Mistake #4: Nothing signature about your content 13:06 – Mistake #5: Held Hostage by a Brand You’ve Outgrown 15:21 – Mistake #6: Don’t Know Who You’re Talking To 18:19 – CATEGORY 3: Content Systems 19:30 – Solution: Weekly Themes, Series & Templates That Actually Work 21:27 – Mistake #7: No priorities with content 22:44 – CATEGORY 4: Technical & Packaging Mistakes 23:27 – Mistake #8: Overstimulating Edits 26:20 – Mistake #9: Re-purposing content everywhere 28:03 – Mistake #10: Your Content is Too Inward-Focused 29:54 – AFTER HOURS: Holding Myself Hostage to a Future Version of Me 37:17 – Reminder: You don't need to change to be successful ⸻ 📌 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 🔗 OUR LINKS Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay Descript: https://get.descript.com/tess ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tess Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to sign up—at no extra cost to you! | |||
| Sharing it ALL! My income streams, hiring my husband, re-branding from “content tips” & 2025 plans | 28 May 2025 | 01:06:29 | |
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 entrepreneur journey, sharing my vision board, my goals, how I'm growing on social media & MORE!! 👉 This episode is for you if: • You're curious how I make income as a creator + entrepreneur • You're interested in the behind the scenes of Busy Blooming, my team & content • You want to know my current goals, vision & what I want to do with Busy Blooming & my brand • You want to feel less alone navigating your own brand, business, or dream life! 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Listen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 🔗 OUR LINKS Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay Descript: https://get.descript.com/tess ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tess Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to sign up—at no extra cost to you! 📥 SPONSOR Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to elevate your content! ⸻ ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to WORK!! 03:45 – My Journey: University, Early 20s Hustle 9-5 in Toronto 04:40 – My Corporate Girlie Era & Dreaming of YouTube 06:00 – Starting 9-to-5 Vlogs While at my 9-5 06:40 – How Busy Blooming started from a FB group 07:36 – Quitting My 9-to-5 at 25: The Messy Truth & Pivots 08:20 – Busy Blooming Today: Mission, Vision & The Podcast as its Heart 09:25 – HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Busy Blooming HQ! 10:26 – My Income Streams & What I'm changing about my business/content 15:02 – Meet the Busy Blooming Team! (Including My Husband, Storm!) 20:16 – My Current Weekly Priorities & Workflow 22:30 – My Unfiltered Vision for Busy Blooming & My Personal Brand 35:22 – My Current Content Strategy Deep Dive (Instagram, YouTube/Podcast & New Setup!) 43:38 – AFTER HOURS: More on Busy Blooming HQ + Q&A 50:32 – Q&A: The Real Story of Quitting My 9-to-5 & Early Financial Struggles 56:20 – My Goals Now: Redefining Success 01:01:40 – Q&A: How I Schedule My Time & Habits I Treat Like Medicine ⸻ 📌 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 #9to5 #podcast | |||
| How to *actually* grow to 100k on YouTube in 2025: The ultimate guide to growth | 15 May 2025 | 00:50:23 | |
Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your YouTube content!! 👀 ABOUT THIS EPISODE It'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, we’re clocking in to the Busy Blooming office & diving into thumbnails, your weekly workflow to create a video, how to view your YouTube channel brand, scripting, and a mindset reset as always. Let’s get you that play button!! This episode is for you if: • You’ve been creating on YouTube for years & haven't had the growth you want • You want to get started on YouTube, but you feel overwhelmed by how to do it • You can't figure out why you're videos aren't performing & feel stuck • You want to understand how YouTube *actually* works & what you need to do grow • The 100k YouTube button is on your Pinterest board!! 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Listen anywhere else: https://pod.link/1565886767 ⸻ 🔗 MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Descript: https://get.descript.com/tess ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/tess Vlog with filming/editing details: https://youtu.be/x-md4M5qd_0 Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to sign up—at no extra cost to you! ⸻ ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
⸻ 📌 FOLLOW US Busy Blooming IG → https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/ Tess IG → https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay | |||
| what’s actually working on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok right now (everything’s changing lol) | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:29:50 | |
📥 SPONSOR Get 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 EPISODE Feeling 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 what needs to come across your desk as a creator, brand, or podcaster in 2025. 🎯 This episode is for you if: • You’re in a content rut and everything that used to work… doesn’t anymore • You’re trying to grow on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok but feel like the platforms keep changing • You’re ready to treat social media like a business, but not sure where to start with all the new updates Let’s unpack what’s actually working right now, the latest algorithm shifts, and how creators can still win in 2025. ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:42 – What’s the vibe right now on social media? 04:55 – ChatGPT is changing what content is working 07:00 – The biggest thing that’s working right now 10:00 – What’s new on YouTube right now 12:30 – YouTube Partner Program monetization update 13:30 – Shorts algorithm (why they flop lol) 15:00 – What’s working on YouTube right now (algorithm) 18:00 – Instagram updates: Edits & Trial Reels 19:30 – Trial Reels — what’s going on?! 21:00 – What’s working on Instagram now 24:00 – How to treat Threads right now 26:00 – TikTok ban update & algorithm change 28:40 – Final thoughts & wrap up 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Spotify → http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Anywhere else → https://pod.link/1565886767 📌 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 | |||
| If growing on social media is making you spiral & crash-out in 2025, you're doing everything right | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
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| The 1M follower strategy that lifestyle influencers use to blow-up in 2025 (ft. InspiredMediaCo) | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:43:03 | |
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 YOU. Alyssa is breaking down for us
After work, I dive into a little chat about the podcast trip to LA (+, going to Dear Media!!), Q2 content plan & my final "30-day Instagram Challenge" results! FOLLOW ALYSSA
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⋒ ABOUT US ⋒ Welcome to the Busy Blooming YouTube channel! Every week, we host our podcast show, Busy Blooming to give you the energy, advice & motivation you need to build your brand, content & business! You will also find vlogs from our founder, Tess Barclay, of working at Busy Blooming in Toronto, behind the scenes of our events & more! | |||
| How to go from 0 followers to full-time content creator by the end of 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:40:05 | |
👀 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Want 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 base, and build from there. After the content workshop, we’re having a little coffee chat about my own experience doing this, why it’s harder than you think to find your “thing” online, and wrapping it all up with an “after work social” 💅🏻 with updates on the podcast, Busy Blooming & more! 🎯 This episode is for you if: • You want to grow online but have no idea where to start • You’re overwhelmed trying to balance content & business • You keep hearing “treat it like a business” but don’t know how • You feel like you still don’t know what your niche or “thing” is • You want a system that simplifies everything, weekly ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 2:30 – Workshop to create a simple, business-coded content strategy 3:16 – The function of your business 5:18 – Lifestyle creators - how to define your business function 8:06 – Building the person you always talk to (who loves you lol) 11:19 – Building a simple brand 14:02 – What content you’re going to post 14:19 – The social media platform to pick 17:33 – Weekly posting structure 19:09 – Building out signature content templates 22:45 – My biggest mistake treating social media like a business 24:51 – Why I would pick ONE thing to be known for when growing 26:06 – What if you don’t know what your “thing” is as a creator? 28:54 – What’s going on with the podcast & how I’m feeling 35:10 – Busy Blooming sweatshirts are live!! 36:12 – Exciting things coming up!! 37:30 – If you’re overwhelmed with content right now 🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Spotify → http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Anywhere else → https://pod.link/1565886767 📌 FOLLOW US Busy Blooming IG → https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/ Tess IG → https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/busy-blooming Join the community → https://www.busyblooming.ca/ ⸻ 💼 ABOUT US Welcome to the channel! Every week, we host our podcast show, Busy Blooming, to give you the energy, advice & motivation you need to build your brand, content & business! You’ll also find vlogs from our founder, Tess Barclay, behind the scenes at Busy Blooming HQ in Toronto, our events & more! | |||
| It's 2025 not 2012.. You need to raise your standards before you post on social media | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:23:45 | |
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| You're still going about content creation wrong in 2025 if you *actually* want to make it a business | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:29:20 | |
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 internal shift you need to make & we're giving tough-love energy so you can truly start viewing social media and content creation as your business & here's the unfiltered advice you need to hear! TIME STAMPS
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| Instagram 30-day content plan: Your new content calendar to *blow-up* on Instagram in 2025 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:29:43 | |
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!
Let Clickup help you get more done than 99% of people. Go to https://tryclickup.co/tessbarclay and use my code YOUTUBE to get started for free. If you love Clickup, my code will also give you 20% off for your first year on unlimited and business plans. Offer doesn't expire if you decide to upgrade. ⋒ TIME STAMPS ⋒ 00:00 Intro 2:50 Part 1: Your foundation for 30-days 5:26 Part 2: Content calendar 6:33 The content pillars 11:42 Mental health note 12:45 How much do you need to post to grow? 14:28 What is "good" content for Instagram? 17:02 How to post on IG in 2025 (schedule vs. manual)18:16 How to create Instagram carousels 18:31 How to create Instagram Reels 19:41 The 2025 Instagram algorithm 101 23:58 How to get more reach on Instagram ⋒ BUILD YOUR VISION ⋒
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| How to grow on social media in 2025 with a 9-5 job: Your new weekly plan | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
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/@busybloominggInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/busy-blooming/Join the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/⋒ FOLLOW TESS ⋒Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay | |||
| 2025 BRAND DEALS: How much to *actually* charge as an influencer & content creator + examples | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:13:55 | |
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 | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
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.. | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:23:12 | |
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! ⋒ TIME STAMPS ⋒ 00:00 Intro 3:22 The future of influencer marketing 4:15 The future of TikTok & the ban in 2025 6:24 The future of YouTube in 2025 10:43 The future of Instagram in 2025 14:10 The future of SnapChat in 2025 16:09 How ChatGPT is affecting social media in 2025 19:15 The future of podcasting in 2025 21:38 Why this is good news for creators ⋒ PODCAST LINKS ⋒ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OsCVEK Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3CHpmPo Listen anywhere else: pod.link/1565886767 ⋒ FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING ⋒ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busybloomingg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/busy-blooming/ Join the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/ ⋒ FOLLOW TESS ⋒ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay | |||