Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

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WELCOME TO WORK!! Busy Blooming is social media's favorite office — a media brand and podcast for creators, influencers, entrepreneurs, and founders building their vision through social media. Clock-in to the weekly meeting every Wednesday with Tess! Instagram: @tessbarclay TikTok: @tess.barclay Busy Blooming: @busyblooming Podcast: Busy Blooming Email Tess: [email protected] Email Busy Blooming: [email protected] Busy Blooming® is a registered trademark. All content, formats, and segments are original works. Unauthorized reproduction or translation is not permitted.

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Instagram & YouTube just won.. TikTok is panicking: What's working on social media in April 2026

Instagram & YouTube just won.. TikTok is panicking: What's working on social media in April 2026 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

14.4K views - 4 days ago

Here's *exactly* how you're going to blow-up on Instagram & TikTok in April 2026

Here's *exactly* how you're going to blow-up on Instagram & TikTok in April 2026 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

16.8K views - 1 week ago

She worked at YouTube: The algorithm doesn't hate you, make the Substack & it's not too late

She worked at YouTube: The algorithm doesn't hate you, make the Substack & it's not too late Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

14K views - 2 weeks ago

Content therapy: Feeling cringe, social media "success" in 2026, creating when you're struggling..

Content therapy: Feeling cringe, social media "success" in 2026, creating when you're struggling.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

10.6K views - 3 weeks ago

Instagram is thriving & TikTok is flopping: What's working right now on social media in March 2026

Instagram is thriving & TikTok is flopping: What's working right now on social media in March 2026 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

18.7K views - 1 month ago

You're treating YouTube like it's 2016 & that's why it's not working.. here's how to grow in 2026

You're treating YouTube like it's 2016 & that's why it's not working.. here's how to grow in 2026 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

25.9K views - 1 month ago

When I stopped trying to be a "YouTuber" I hit 100k on YouTube

When I stopped trying to be a "YouTuber" I hit 100k on YouTube Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

13.2K views - 1 month ago

AI influencers are making millions in 2026..but they won't replace influencers & here's why..

AI influencers are making millions in 2026..but they won't replace influencers & here's why.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

9.9K views - 1 month ago

TikTok is dying in 2026 & high-quality content is flopping: What's working right now on social media

TikTok is dying in 2026 & high-quality content is flopping: What's working right now on social media Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

44K views - 1 month ago

You don't need to plan your 2026 content anymore you need to POST!! 📲 💅🏻 (yes, YOU!)

You don't need to plan your 2026 content anymore you need to POST!! 📲 💅🏻 (yes, YOU!) Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

21.4K views - 3 months ago

Can I be mean for a second.. what *NOT* to post in 2026 to grow on social media

Can I be mean for a second.. what *NOT* to post in 2026 to grow on social media Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

55.3K views - 4 months ago

2026 is the end of influencers & the start of casual content.. here's what will work

2026 is the end of influencers & the start of casual content.. here's what will work Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

88.6K views - 4 months ago

2025 isn't over!! It's time for the FINALE of your content & here's *exactly* what to post..

2025 isn't over!! It's time for the FINALE of your content & here's *exactly* what to post.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

14.3K views - 4 months ago

I made $1M as a content creator in 5 years. Here's how you're going to do it in 2026..

I made $1M as a content creator in 5 years. Here's how you're going to do it in 2026.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

24.3K views - 4 months ago

The truth is..growing on social media is really deep & no one is talking about it.

The truth is..growing on social media is really deep & no one is talking about it. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

12.9K views - 5 months ago

5 content ideas you can re-use for 1 year that *actually* work on Instagram & TikTok in 2025

5 content ideas you can re-use for 1 year that *actually* work on Instagram & TikTok in 2025 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

17.1K views - 5 months ago

Content creator vs. influencer: Why you need to pick one if you want to grow in 2026..

Content creator vs. influencer: Why you need to pick one if you want to grow in 2026.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

29.4K views - 5 months ago

How to *actually* be consistent & post every day on social media: 10 mindsets & habits

How to *actually* be consistent & post every day on social media: 10 mindsets & habits Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

21.6K views - 6 months ago

In 1 year, I went from making $50k/year to $50k/month as a content creator: 3 mistakes to avoid

In 1 year, I went from making $50k/year to $50k/month as a content creator: 3 mistakes to avoid Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

38.1K views - 6 months ago

How to AI-proof your content strategy & not get replaced by chatGPT as a content creator in 2026..

How to AI-proof your content strategy & not get replaced by chatGPT as a content creator in 2026.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

9.7K views - 6 months ago

Start creating for what's missing on social media: Content ideas, what's working & TikTok ban update

Start creating for what's missing on social media: Content ideas, what's working & TikTok ban update Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

14.5K views - 6 months ago

Fall 2025 is the great-lock in for content creation: What's working, trending & content ideas

Fall 2025 is the great-lock in for content creation: What's working, trending & content ideas Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

17.5K views - 6 months ago

Influencers are gate-keeping using AI & ChatGPT to grow on social media in 2025 & here's how..

Influencers are gate-keeping using AI & ChatGPT to grow on social media in 2025 & here's how.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

15.7K views - 8 months ago

You need to GET IT TOGETHER so content creation can become your full-time job in 2025 & here's how..

You need to GET IT TOGETHER so content creation can become your full-time job in 2025 & here's how.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

30.7K views - 8 months ago

You desperately need a new content planning routine for the last 6-months of 2025 & here it IS!

You desperately need a new content planning routine for the last 6-months of 2025 & here it IS! Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

24.9K views - 9 months ago

This is *exactly* how you're going build your SIGNATURE BRAND as a content creator in 2026 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

140.8K views - 9 months ago

You're re-branding & blowing-up on Instagram & TikTok in Summer 2025 & here's your 2-month plan..

You're re-branding & blowing-up on Instagram & TikTok in Summer 2025 & here's your 2-month plan.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

30.8K views - 9 months ago

ChatGPT will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how..

ChatGPT will get you 1M followers + every goal you have as a content creator & here's how.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

125.6K views - 9 months ago

I coached 600 influencers.. here's why they're not growing in 2026 👀

I coached 600 influencers.. here's why they're not growing in 2026 👀 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

28.2K views - 10 months ago

Sharing it ALL! My income streams, hiring my husband 👀, quitting "content tips"?! & 2025 goals

Sharing it ALL! My income streams, hiring my husband 👀, quitting "content tips"?! & 2025 goals Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

11.9K views - 10 months ago

You're going to blow-up on YouTube in 6 months & here's how..

You're going to blow-up on YouTube in 6 months & here's how.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

59.9K views - 10 months ago

What's working in June 2025 on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok (TikTok ban update, new Instagram & more)

What's working in June 2025 on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok (TikTok ban update, new Instagram & more) Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

24.3K views - 11 months ago

If building a business on social media is making you crash-out in 2025 ft. InspiredMediaCo

If building a business on social media is making you crash-out in 2025 ft. InspiredMediaCo Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

15.1K views - 11 months ago

The 1M follower strategy that lifestyle influencers use to blow-up in 2025 (ft. InspiredMediaCo)

The 1M follower strategy that lifestyle influencers use to blow-up in 2025 (ft. InspiredMediaCo) Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

55.1K views - 11 months ago

If I had 0 followers, here's exactly how I'd become a full-time content creator by the end of 2025

If I had 0 followers, here's exactly how I'd become a full-time content creator by the end of 2025 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

95.2K views - 1 year ago

You need to raise your standards before you post on social media..It's 2025 not 2012

You need to raise your standards before you post on social media..It's 2025 not 2012 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

19.8K views - 1 year ago

Why I grew 1k on Instagram in 7 days, how to stop wasting your time as a creator & productivity tips

Why I grew 1k on Instagram in 7 days, how to stop wasting your time as a creator & productivity tips Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

18.1K views - 1 year ago

You say you're "taking social media seriously".. so why isn't it your full-time job? Your new plan..

You say you're "taking social media seriously".. so why isn't it your full-time job? Your new plan.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

23.4K views - 1 year ago

Why I grew 50k in one year on YouTube, how much $$ I make, my BIGGEST tips & filming set-up (vlog)

Why I grew 50k in one year on YouTube, how much $$ I make, my BIGGEST tips & filming set-up (vlog) Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

14.9K views - 1 year ago

Your 30 day plan to blow-up on Instagram in 2026: Content calendar, templates + the algorithm 101

Your 30 day plan to blow-up on Instagram in 2026: Content calendar, templates + the algorithm 101 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

103.5K views - 1 year ago

You're going to hit 100k+ followers with a 9-5 job in 2025 & here's your new weekly content plan

You're going to hit 100k+ followers with a 9-5 job in 2025 & here's your new weekly content plan Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

38.5K views - 1 year ago

You’re not charging enough for brand deals in 2025..even with under 10k (How much to charge) Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

13.6K views - 1 year ago

You're going to be a full-time content creator after the first 3-months of 2025 & here's how..

You're going to be a full-time content creator after the first 3-months of 2025 & here's how.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

41K views - 1 year ago

If you want to be a content creator in 2025, you need to embrace the cringe & here's how to do it..

If you want to be a content creator in 2025, you need to embrace the cringe & here's how to do it.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

48.7K views - 1 year ago

The 2025 TikTok ban is the best thing to happen to creators who want to blow-up on social media..

The 2025 TikTok ban is the best thing to happen to creators who want to blow-up on social media.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

68.6K views - 1 year ago

What you're going to post every week (when you're busy) to be a full-time content creator in 2025

What you're going to post every week (when you're busy) to be a full-time content creator in 2025 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

138.3K views - 1 year ago

Your 9-5 job in 2026 is going to be content creation & here's how to *actually* make it a business

Your 9-5 job in 2026 is going to be content creation & here's how to *actually* make it a business Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

65K views - 1 year ago

You're hitting 100k on social media in 2026...but your mindset is keeping you broke with 0 followers

You're hitting 100k on social media in 2026...but your mindset is keeping you broke with 0 followers Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

32.5K views - 1 year ago

You're not growing as a content creator because you're unorganized & burnt out..your new weekly plan

You're not growing as a content creator because you're unorganized & burnt out..your new weekly plan Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

64.2K views - 1 year ago

You’re going to blow-up on social media in 3 months & here’s how you’re going to it…

You’re going to blow-up on social media in 3 months & here’s how you’re going to it… Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

66.2K views - 1 year ago

Stop wasting your time with bad social media advice if you want to grow as a content creator in 2024

Stop wasting your time with bad social media advice if you want to grow as a content creator in 2024 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

39K views - 1 year ago

You're going to be a full-time content creator in 3 months & here's how you're going to do it..

You're going to be a full-time content creator in 3 months & here's how you're going to do it.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

571.1K views - 1 year ago

How to get your sh*t together as a content creator 👏 Time management, content reset routine + more!

How to get your sh*t together as a content creator 👏 Time management, content reset routine + more! Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

30.4K views - 1 year ago

How brand deals *actually* work in 2025 👀 What rates to charge, brand outreach, contracts + more! Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

53.8K views - 2 years ago

Exposing the mindset of a full-time influencer & how to become one in 2024.. 👀💸

Exposing the mindset of a full-time influencer & how to become one in 2024.. 👀💸 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

10.8K views - 2 years ago

Mental health starter-pack for content creators & entrepreneurs: How to stop mental breakdowns 🥲

Mental health starter-pack for content creators & entrepreneurs: How to stop mental breakdowns 🥲 Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

6.9K views - 2 years ago

How to be a content creator when you don’t have time to film a morning routine every day..

How to be a content creator when you don’t have time to film a morning routine every day.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

41.2K views - 2 years ago

The gate-kept mindset of making content creation your full-time job in 2025..

The gate-kept mindset of making content creation your full-time job in 2025.. Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

33.2K views - 2 years ago

You need to get out of your own way in 2024.. here’s how you’re going to do it

You need to get out of your own way in 2024.. here’s how you’re going to do it Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming

13.2K views - 2 years ago