Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay

It's time for an HR meeting at the Busy Blooming office because we have been under RENOVATION!! In today's episode, I'll be unpacking what's happening with this podcast, unpacking Busy Blooming HQ for the first time & have an unfiltered discussion about feeling lost, in a rut & starting 2026 slow with content!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
Part 1: What's new with Busy Blooming
3:16 The Monday episodes of the podcast
8:02 The New Wednesday episodes of the podcast (I need your thoughts!)
11:18 The changes to Busy Blooming HQ
Part 2: Unfiltered discussion about creating on social media
17:11 Having a slow start to posting in 2026 (you're not alone!)
19:24 The pressure to always know what you're doing
23:33 I moved!! & why I wanted to make some changes

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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
00:00 Intro
4:01 Mindset 1 - YouTube is the middle puzzle piece
6:03 Mindset 2 - Podcast & YouTube channel = the same thing
7:06 How I combined the podcast & YouTube
8:27 How I made YouTube the puzzle piece
13:15 Content ideas & trends for this week
16:43 After hours: How do you start from scratch on social?
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#youtube2026 #youtubegrowth #100kyoutube

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
00:00 Intro
3:42 When did AI influencers start & who are they?
5:33 How many AI influencers are there & what’s the market?
6:00 Gary Vee: Why I disagree on his take
7:04 Tess’ take: They’ll replace UGC, not influencers
8:57 Influence is expensive, not content (Alix Earle)
9:50 Tess’ take: It won’t replace, we’ll co-exist with AI influencers
11:06 Tess’ take: AI influencers will win who we love that they’re AI
14:08 How people are making money from AI influencers
16:17 Content idea & trend of the week
18:59: After hours: Should you create a new channel for a new content pillar?
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We're getting UNHINGED today & unpacking what's working & going on with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & influencer marketing right now!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
3:32 The VIBE of social media right now & what's working
9:24 Examples of how to do this
12:40 Action item: Post unserious content this week
13:33 Algorithm & platform updates
14:26 Influencer marketing state of the union for 2026
17:11 Which social media platform is the biggest in 2026?
18:02 Instagram algorithm & updates
23:00 YouTube algorithm & updates
14:59 TikTok algorithm & updates
19:25 Content idea & trend of the week
12:15 After-hours: January is planning MONTH (You're not behind)
34:13 Voice note: How to keep going when content is flopping
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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
00:00 Intro
2:08 How I'm using Rella to plan for 2026
4:06 Time to plan!!
4:44 Step 1: Stop, start, continue walk
5:16 Step 2: Big, scary vision board vs. 2026 vision board
5:51 Step 3: To-do list & wish list vs. goals
7:36 Step 4: Creator habits & schedule
8:25 Step 5: Q1 Content strategy
9:07 10 Habits I'm doing in 2026 as a creator
9:31 No social media on my phone
10:40 Monthly meetings, habit stack filming, founder hour
12:08 Batching, doing less, Notion & monthly challenges
14:30 How to plan your content for January
17:05 Action item for the week
17:40 Content ideas & trends for the week
19:39: Voicenote: Should I niche down in 2026?
23:54 Hitting 100k!! & feeling cringe in your hometown lol
Busy Blooming HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq
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