podcast
details
.com
Print
Share
Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Search
Showing episodes and shows of
Tess Barclay
Shows
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 & YouTube8:27 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?Check out Hostinger here: https://hostinger.com/tess and...
2026-01-26
22 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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 influence...
2026-01-19
24 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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 week12:15 After-hours: January is planning MONTH (You're not behind)34:13 Voice note: How to keep going when content is...
2026-01-12
39 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 planning routine, Q1 content strategy & habits that I'm taking into 2026 as a creator! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro2:08 How I'm using Rella to plan for 2026 4:06 Time to...
2026-01-05
27 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 (lol)13:17 Aesthetic-only content14:58 Break announcements 15:28 A "why" hook 16:21 Tips & hacks content (3 ways..) 17:26 Hustle fear-mongering energy 18:30 Day in my life vlogs 21:01 After-hours: How to grow on Instagram as a YouTuber?LINKSCheck out Storyblocks at https...
2025-12-01
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming (Use code “BUSYBLOOMING” for 10% off annual plans or 30% off 3 months 💙) Chapters & Time-Stamps00:00 Intro 5:17 Why 2026 is such a good year for soc...
2025-11-24
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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
2025-11-17
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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 hour...
2025-11-10
37 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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'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 CLOC...
2025-11-03
41 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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⸻⏱️ CHAPT...
2025-10-27
43 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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 c...
2025-10-14
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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...
2025-09-30
37 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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...
2025-09-23
33 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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...
2025-09-15
31 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 STAMPS00:00 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 summ...
2025-09-09
31 min
Draugasögur
Barclay Hótelið
Í þætti dagsins heimsækjum við eitt dularfyllsta og umtalaðasta hótel Los Angeles - Barclay Hótelið sem er oft sagt vera stóri bróðir hið óhuggulega Cecil hótels!Byggt árið 1896 í hjarta downtown L.A hefur hótelið lifað af gullaldir, eymd og glæpi.Fyrst eitt það glæsilegasta í borginni þar sem ferðamenn og kvikmyndastjörnur eyddu tíma sínum, en varð síðan dvalarstaður jaðarhópa samfélagsins og vettvangur dularfullra dauðsfalla og ofbeldis.Skelfileg slys, hrottaleg morð .... og í dag heimili órólegra anda sem eru dæmdir til þess að vafra á mil...
2025-09-03
51 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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, 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...
2025-07-25
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 the SHORT-FORM SUMMER challenge and you’re doing it with me 💅 (The Canva template is waiting for you inside Busy Blooming HQ!!)
2025-06-25
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 & 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...
2025-06-23
22 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 a full walkthrough on how to make AI your second brain as a creator, content strategist, and entrepreneur. From planning carousels a...
2025-06-09
27 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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:...
2025-06-02
38 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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 +...
2025-05-28
1h 06
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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, 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 a...
2025-05-15
50 min
The Grey Space
Booked and Busy Blooming - Building a Brand with Tess Barclay
Today on the podcast, I am SO excited to Welcome on Tess Barclay, founder of Busy Blooming. Tess has embraced change and evolution of her brand and her platform, pivoting along the way!Tess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/?hl=enLauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingflowithlo/
2025-05-05
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 what needs to come across your desk as a creator, brand, or podcaster in 2025.🎯 This...
2025-04-30
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 creation — burnout, comparison spirals, the ick — and walking through the exact 3-step reset routine I use when I feel totally lost. Then we’re clocking in with Alyssa from @inspiredmedia_co...
2025-04-24
49 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 YOU. Alyssa is breaking down for us Why old-school vlogs don’t work anymoreWhat it actually means to be a lifestyle creator in 2025How to create “unselfish vlogs” and add storytel...
2025-04-17
43 min
The Inspired Media Podcast
growing as a content creator *sustainably*, bad social media advice, youtube in 2025, and embracing the cringe with tess barclay (@tessbarclay)
Today’s guest is extra, extraaaa special – literally the collab I’ve been counting down the days for! We’re sitting down with the founder of Busy Blooming, Tess, to talk about her journey from corporate 9-5 to full-time content creator and business owner. We’re ✨unpacking ✨ alllllll the social media tea on: Tess’ journey: from corporate marketing to running Busy Blooming & being a full-time creatorSocial media advice that needs to goooo (spoiler: you don’t need to post 6x a day to be successful)The biggest mistakes creators make & how to avoid themStarting a YouTube channel? Tess breaks it all down...
2025-04-02
1h 02
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 base, and build from there.After the content workshop, we’re having a little coffee chat about my own experience doing...
2025-03-24
40 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 for people who don't follow you 17:14 Fearing repetition 19:15 Theming every piece of content 19:58 Don't sacrifice creativity in your business Try out Riverside for free https://creators.riverside.fm/TessBarclay, and use coupon code TESS for 15% off paid plans!
2025-03-10
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 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...
2025-02-24
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 CALENDAR & CAROUSELS TEMPLATES: https://www.busyblooming.ca/free-30-day-instagram-calendar3-month winter content strategy: https://youtu.be/MqIs7mv6iKILet Clickup help you get more done than 99% of people...
2025-02-10
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/@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
2025-02-01
32 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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!
2025-01-23
13 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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!!
2025-01-20
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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! ⋒ 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 crea...
2024-12-20
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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!). ⋒ TIME STAMPS ⋒ 00:00 Intro 4:23 Weekly posting structure 8:29: How much content to post 12:37 Short-form weekly calendar (TikTok/Instagram) 19:52 Long-form weekly calendar (YouTube/TikTok/Instagram) 21:37 Weekly content creation checklist 24:07 Posting best practices & content creation tips ⋒ FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING ⋒ TikTok: https://shorturl.at/anBO8 Instagram: shorturl.at/dhpyO LinkedIn: shorturl.at/bmpPV...
2024-12-09
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 up passive income streams & of course the mindset you need along the way! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 5:12 How to approach income on social media 8:31 Determining your income st...
2024-11-25
39 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 elevated version of YOU & your content!! ⋒ TIME STAMPS ⋒ 00:00 Intro 5:53 Who is the 100k version of you & your brand? 10:54 Partnership with yourself, self-sabotaging & opinions 12:55 People pleasing is ruining your goals & cont...
2024-11-18
39 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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://www.busyblooming.ca/shop (Use code: YOUTUBE for 30% off everything)TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro3:51 Mindset reset for Fall7:52 Defining your new theme/era12:05 Content pillars, brand & content strategy20:49 Wha...
2024-09-21
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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!
2024-08-01
51 min
The Life You Love
Ep 39: 25 Lessons We've Learned as 25 Year Olds (pt. 1)
Earn more on your savings with a HYSA! Learn more and compare: http://savingsrates.org/girlstalkmoney-save In this episode, we’re giving you all the life lessons we’ve learned so far as two 25-year-old gals. From business, to life, to friendships, to money—we’re diving into it all (well, we’re breaking it up into parts because we’re yappers…but ya get the point). If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖 Creators we mentioned: Sa...
2024-07-15
47 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 and Connie about how you can build your business and brand! Follow Three Ships BeautyShop Three Ships Beauty: https://www.threeshipsbeauty.ca/Use code: BUSYBLOOMING20 until July 15 for 20% offFollow Three Ships B...
2024-07-03
50 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 performing, how to create good content and more!TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro1:56 How the TikTok & Instagram algorithm work9:31 3 reasons you're not getting views15:27 How to...
2024-05-31
30 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 media13:44 Your content plan for 3 months22:03 How to build community24:24 Your new mindset as a creator
2024-05-23
31 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 organization 28:44: Time management tips
2024-04-30
38 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 deals26:40 Contracts and how to read themMedia kit template: https://www.busyblooming.ca/shopRella: https...
2024-04-06
32 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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.at/dhpyOLinkedIn: shorturl.at/bmpPVJoin the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/FOLLOW TESSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayBook a 1:1 coaching: https://shorturl.at/hFOTXTIME S...
2024-03-27
24 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 pleaser19:10 Masculine vs. feminine energy with content24:50 Influencer events & money32:44 OutroSubscribe to Elicia on YouTubeFollow Elicia on InstagramListen to...
2024-02-19
34 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 journey with mental health throughout the build of her business!⋒ FOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING ⋒TikTok: https://shorturl.at/anBO8Instagram: shorturl.at/dhpyOLinkedIn: shorturl.at/bmpPVJoin the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/
2024-02-14
31 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/anBO8Instagram: shorturl.at/dhpyOLinkedIn: shorturl.at/bmpPVJoin the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/FOLLOW TESSInstagram: https://www.instagram...
2024-02-06
25 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/bmpPVJoin the community: https://www.busyblooming.ca/FOLLOW TESS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess...
2024-01-29
25 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingFOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybloominggTikTok...
2024-01-22
35 min
Tell Me, Sis
Just ask him out!!
Family issues, insecurities, dating? Today the girls sit down to answer your qustions and give advice! Tess: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow us on IG: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3sPtSTs Follow us on TikTok: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3WniYlB Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SZoSa7 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3e70iFC Follow + Support Alex IG: http://bit.ly/1TUKMdB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3sp0hA5 YouTube: http://bit.ly/1UWrxxq...
2023-11-10
41 min
Tell Me, Sis
Let's discuss the ins and outs of Social Media and Money
The girls sit down and chat about social media. How to make it a career? Longevity and their thoughts! Tess: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclay?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow us on IG: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3sPtSTs Follow us on TikTok: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3WniYlB Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SZoSa7 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3e70iFC Follow + Support Alex IG: http://bit.ly/1TUKMdB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3...
2023-11-03
40 min
Tech It Out
Amazon talks drone delivery – and yes, it’s here now! Plus, fighting back against car thefts and Tess Barclay on travel tech
While in Seattle, I sit down with David Carbon, VP and GM of Prime Air at Amazon, to talk all about its latest delivery drones already operational in parts of California and TexasIn partnership with LG, entrepreneur and content creator Tess Barclay talks about the importance of thin and light laptops for workers on the go – including the LG gram familyESET’s Tony Anscombe gives us helpful tips to fighting back against car theftsThank you to Visa, Slickdeals, and Western Digital for being such awesome partners on Tech It Out
2023-10-27
39 min
High Vibe Podcast
#81: How to Get Started as a Content Creator in 2024 with Tess Barclays
Calling all aspiring content creators…this one is for YOU! Tess Barclays is the founder of Busy Blooming, a Content Creator on TikTok and has 6+ years of marking experienc at Big4 Firms, Tech Start-Ups, and Influencer Marketing.She has a refreshing perspective when it comes to content creation which is why I was drawn to her. If you’re looking to level up your content strategy, learn the best steps to get started in the industry as a creator, and how to monetize your content, then make sure to give this episode a listen! Tess Barcl...
2023-10-23
47 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingAlexis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisr/?hl=enFOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING:...
2023-10-23
40 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingAlexis' Instagram: https://www...
2023-10-16
46 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingAlexis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisr/?hl=enFOLLOW BUSY BLOOMING:Instagram: https://www...
2023-10-09
34 min
Welcome to the Collective
Becoming a Full Time Content Creator, How to Grow on Social Media and Being Cringe w/ Tess Barclay
Ever wondered what it's like to be a full time content creator? Unsure of how to build an authentic brand? On today's episode, Bri sits down with Tess Barclay, full time content creator and entrepreneur, to share tips on growing on social media, pitching to brands and more.Follow Tess:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayBusy Blooming: https://www.busyblooming.caJOIN THE GROUP CHAT: https://links.geneva.com/invite/739aac2b-35bf-4467-a342-b7b5dc5286f5
2023-10-04
44 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/briannehelfrich/FOLLOW US:Tess' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingAlexis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2023-10-02
45 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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 anonymous.FOLLOW US:Tess' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming...
2023-09-25
33 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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.tiktok.com/@tess.barclayTess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/Book a 1:1 coaching with Tess: https://www.busyblooming.ca/consultingAlexis' Instagram: https...
2023-09-18
35 min
Your Number One Fan
Success is Being a Big Cringey Loser with Tess Barclay
Welcome back! Episode 13 is an amazing one where you'll be encouraged to be your most cringey, weird, authentic self. As Tess says, being cringey is a prerequisite for success.Tess is the founder of an incredibly helpful and successful brand called Busy Blooming. She's based in Canada, but has grown her community to over 10,000 ambisious women worldwide!! "I've worked with hundreds of creators to build authentic & sustainable content creation brands. I leverage my 6+ years of marketing experience, including influencer marketing, to strategize clear brand pillars, authentic content ideas & tactics to lean into creators' effortlessness and passions...
2023-07-14
47 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/
2023-06-21
22 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/
2023-06-19
22 min
Thinking About Podcast
Being The Niche, Embracing Cringe And Building A Thriving Community With Tess Barclay | Busy Blooming
Today, we're thinking about content creation, brand and community building and being the niche with Tess Barclay of Busy Blooming!Tess Barclay is a Toronto-based content creator and the founder of Busy Blooming, a women-run brand on a mission to empower and connect women across the globe to build their career. Tess is also a full-time content creator on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube with a collective audience of 100,000+ sharing tips and advice for women to build their content, businesses & brands! Tess graduated from University of Toronto in 2018 and has 6+ years of experience in corporate marketing i...
2023-06-13
42 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/
2023-06-12
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/
2023-05-22
1h 02
Dear Next Gen | by: Montage
full-time content creation, TikTok, marketing w/Tess Barclay, Busy Blooming
Leaving your 9-5 to pursue your dreams can be a mix of scary and lonely. Tess Barclay is on the show to chat about her community for entrepreneurs and the why behind her choice to leave the corporate marketing route to be a founder and full-time content creator. Tess has a fast-growing and very engaged audience across social media platforms because she shares real talk on all things, corporate, getting paid as an influencer, life advice, and the big sis energy we love to see here at Montage. Tess shines in the digital space...
2023-05-01
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
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/
2023-05-01
58 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Content creator starter pack: The secret strategy & mindset to being a successful creator in 2023
Wanting to grow on social media & be a full-time creator in 2023? Tess is giving all the secrets to mindset, growth, big pciture thinking & the social media strategy you need to thrive and create a brand you love!- Watch on YouTube- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Join our membership! https://www.busyblooming.ca/Keywords: how to be a full time content creator, content creation tips, tiktok growth tips, content tips, influencer marketing
2023-04-24
46 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
BEING CRINGE IS THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: How to stop caring what people think & confidence hacks!
Hey besties! Today we're chatting a little starter pack on how to be confident and cringe, while also being the best version of yourself! We dive into conversations revolving doing what's best for you, being confident in doing so & MORE in this solo episode from Tess!- Watch on YouTube- Follow Busy Blooming: @busyblooming- Follow Tess: @tessbarclay- Join our membership! https://www.busyblooming.ca/
2023-04-17
34 min
Live Nourished
Ep. 50: Why You Don’t Need a Niche, Starting a Business, Having Multiple Income Streams & Creating Work Life Balance with Tess Barclay, Founder of Busy Blooming
In this episode, I chat with Tessa Barclay about why you don't need to have a niche in order to be successful, being a cringey loser and not caring what others think of you, starting a business, having multiple income streams, and creating a good work-life balance! Tess is the owner and founder of Busy Blooming a platform to help women build their dream careers. Tess also co-hosts the Busy Blooming Podcast on Mondays and Fridays :) Connect with Tess below --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/ Busy Blooming Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/ Website: https...
2023-04-12
23 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Comparison in your 20s, post-grad life lessons & quitting your 9-5 at TikTok ft. Jenna Palek
We have Jenna Palek on the podcast today for our second-ever fault episode! We're chatting post-grad life lessons, quitting your 9-5 at TikTok, dealing with online hate & more! Take part in Sleep Country’s 248 Hour Sleep Challenge during the month of March to get 8 hours of better, higher quality sleep every night for 31 days. Make sure to visit Sleep Country website to try it during the 248 Hour Sleep Challenge. Click to learn more.
2023-03-21
50 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
10 ways to *actually* get out of a rut, deal with burnout & reset your mindset
Today we're chatting burnout, how to get out of a rut & 10 ways you can reframe your mindset! In the intro, Tess gives updates on mental health, dealing with online hate & Busy Blooming updates! Follow Tess: @tessbarclay Follow Busy Blooming: @busybloominggTake part in Sleep Country’s 248 Hour Sleep Challenge during the month of March to get 8 hours of better, higher quality sleep every night for 31 days. Make sure to visit Sleep Country website to try it during the 248 Hour Sleep Challenge. Click to learn more.
2023-03-10
36 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
The reality of corporate life, ADHD & post-grad lessons ft. Madi Wood
We have the one and only Madi Wood chatting tech sales, working in corporate throughout your 20's, ADHD diagnosis chat & more! Follow linksFollow MadiBook a session with Madi Follow Tess
2023-03-06
53 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
How to stop caring what people think, embrace the cringe & find confidence
It's time to enter your cringe era & find confidence! Today we're chatting how to stop caring what people think, not let people's opinons control your actions & more! In the intro, Tess chats PMS, birth control, scarcity mindset & Busy Blooming updates!
2023-02-20
29 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Friendships in your 20's, posting online with a 9-5 & big sis advice ft. Emily the Recruiter
We have the one and only Emily the Recruiter on the podcast! Tess & Emily chat all things dating, friendships, big sis advice, negotiating your salary, posting online & more!Make sure to come to our live event on Feb 21 at 7:00pm EST for the Busy Blooming members! Links:Follow Emily on InstagramFollow Emily on TikTokFollow Tess on InstagramFollow Tess on TikTok Follow Busy Blooming on Instagram Become a Busy Blooming Community Member
2023-02-13
48 min
One Day At A Time
18. Entrepreneurship, showing up on social media + realizing it's not that serious w/Tess Barclay!
Hi guys!! I am so excited to have Tess Barclay on the podcast today! I only came across her about 6 months ago and she has become such an inspiration to me. I loved chatting with her all about her business Busy Blooming, working 9-5, showing up on social media, the limiting beliefs she struggles with and her vision and goals for herself + BB this year. I really want to have her back on again soon to chat more about working 9-5 because she has such a different mindset than me towards that kind of path and I...
2023-02-06
33 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Quitting your job without crying, motivation at work, body image tips, self-employment | WORK BESTIE ADVICE
Welcome back to another edition of work bestie advice! Tess sits down and chats about quitting your job withour burning bridges, body image & confidence tips, how to start a new job confidently, speaking up in meetings & more!
2023-01-23
42 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
ENTER YOUR HIBERNATION ERA: Cancelling seasonal depression & winter blues starter pack
It's time to enter your hibernation era! This week, Tess is chatting all things seasonal sadness, starter pack for your hibernation era & how to accept this time of year and the feelings that come with it!
2023-01-16
33 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
How to build your dream life with a 9-5 job, side-hustle tips & time management hacks
2023-01-13
54 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
How to plan for 2023: Reset routine & the secret to setting goals | 2023 starter pack
It's time to reset for 2023! In this week's episode, Tess sits down and explains her 2023 reset routine, how to set goals that will actually work & her tips on how to set-up New Years resolutions! Follow links: Follow Tess: @tessbarclayFollow Busy Blooming: @busybloominggWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@busybloomingWebsite: https://busyblooming.ca/
2022-12-19
34 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
10 things to stop doing in 2023 | 2023 starter pack
It's time to kick-off our new podcast series, the 2023 starter pack! In this week's episode, Tess catches up from the pre-holiday break chatting Spotify wrapped, vlogmas & jumps into 10 things to stop doing in 2023 at your job, mindset, emotions & more! Follow Tess: @tessbarclayFollow Busy Blooming: @busybloomingg RSVP to our Membership event: https://www.busyblooming.ca/membership
2022-12-12
33 min
Social Sessions
How to Build A Community On Social Media, The Realities of Being A Business Owner, and How to Start A Podcast with Tess Barclay
This week Audrey and Terrah sits down with Tess Barclay, founder of Busy Blooming and host of the Busy Blooming podcast to talk all about building a community, what she has learned as a business owner and how to start a podcast.In this week you will hear about;- What platforms are best for building community- How to create connection among your community- How to start freelance consulting- Realities of being a business owner- Tips on how to market your podcast- Advice on starting a...
2022-12-01
38 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
26 LIFE LESSONS I'VE LEARNED BEFORE 26 | Religion, relationships, family, comparison & happiness!
It's time for Tess' birthday episode of 26 life lessons she's learned before turning 26! We chat religions, family, business tips, social media, comparison & more! In the intro, Tess debriefs the Busy Blooming 2 year anniversary, the launch of the Community Membership & more! Time stamps: 00:00 - 8:00 | 2 Year anniversary of Busy Blooming 8:03 - 21:40 | Community membership launch21:45 | 26 things I've learned before turning 26
2022-11-16
59 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
10 ways to love a job you hate & tips for dealing with a toxic job
This week we're bringing the toxic job energy to the podcast and chatting how to manage a toxic job, it's okay to be in a job you don't love & how to 'care less' and emotionally deal with a job you don't love. In the intro, Tess spills a major life update about her job & catches up with the BB Community! Follow Tess: @tessbarclayFollow Busy Blooming: @busybloomingLook forward to our next launch on November 15!
2022-11-07
36 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
How I went from making the least to most money in 2022, boujee on a budget life hacks & growing side-hustles into a business
It's time for our monthly WORK BESTIE ADVICE episode! This week, Tess unpacks her unfiltered experience from making an 80k salary to being self-employed in 2022, building side-hustles into a business, budgeting tips, advice for motivation at a job you hate, imposter syndrome & more! FOLLOW LINKS - Follow Tess @tessbarclay - Follow Busy Blooming @busybloomingg ABOUT THE PODCASTOn Mondays, join Tess (+ occasionally a wonderful guest) for some work bestie energy chatting about career advice & being the best version of yourself. On Fridays, join Tess & Alexis for Busy Blooming Happy Hour chatting all things...
2022-10-31
34 min
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
THE BUSINESS OF CONTENT CREATION: How to make it your job, secret tips no one tells you & the future of social media!
We have the one and only Claire Liz - content coach & inventor of pink headbands - on the podcast today! She breaks down what she says in her coaching calls, common mistakes, brand deal insights, how to make content your job & the future of social media! Follow Busy Blooming on IG: @busybloominggFollow Tess on IG: @tessbarclayFollow Tess on TikTok: @tess.barclayFollow Claire on IG: @claireliz_Follow Claire on TikTok: @claireliz_
2022-10-24
1h 10
The Glow Up Secrets
41. navigating your 20's w/ Tess Barclay | Self confidence, comparison, friendships, dating, spending habits, negotiating your salary & MORE
Hi ladies ! In today's episode I have on Tess Barclay, Influencer, Host & Founder of Busy Blooming Marketplace. We have the ULTIMATE girl chat where we discuss: - Tess's stardom on Youtube and how she had the confidence to post her life on social media- How we deal with hate comments as influencers on Tiktok- How not to compare yourself to others- Toronto city life and budgeting tips so that you can still life your best life- Normalizing not having a big friend group in your 20's- Dating advice and...
2022-10-20
1h 16
Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay
Corporate Girlie Guide: How to negotiate your salary, get promoted & be more confident at work!
It's time to be your best self at work! In this episode, learn how to negotiate your salary as a woman in business, ask for a raise, get a promotion and thrive in male-dominated industries. Tess sits down with her older sister (and Harvard, machine-learning, data analyst girlie) Sage to chat all things being a strong woman in business and get what you deserve! EPISODE LINKS - Follow Tess: @tessbarclay - Follow Busy Blooming: @busybloomingg - Follow Sage: @sagedodman - Sage's LinkedIn: Sage Dodman - Marketplace: Busybloomingmarketplace.ca- Website: busyblooming...
2022-10-17
41 min
Dare to Self Care
Building the Career & Lifestyle You Want, How To Become a Content Creator and Top Social Media Growth Tips Ft. Tess Barclay
This week's guest is Tess Barclay! Tess Barclay is a content creator, your work bestie on TikTok and founder of Busy Blooming. Busy Blooming is an all-in one content hub & agency on a mission to empower women to feel confident in navigating their career and lifestyle. You can book sessions, download content, purchase templates and connect with thousands of women in their community. Sponsored by Evolve By Erika 7 day free trial and 10% off your first month: http://evolvebyerika.vhx.tv/checkout?code=jen10&plan=monthly Topics discussed:
2022-07-12
54 min
Completely Clueless
ep. 13: tess barclay on ghosting a job, starting a business, and trying to be happy
In this week's episode, Sarah and Audrey chat about the trip that is Xanadu, hosting the Rodger Rees Awards, and how to find a bra for mismatching boobs. They also talk with Tess Barclay about creating Busy Blooming and her desire to help empower women in the craziness of post-grad. Come grab a drink and let's chat! CFC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@completelyfckingclueless CFC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/completelyfuckingclueless/ Tess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessbarclay/ Busy Blooming Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybloomingg/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services...
2022-05-31
1h 22
The Morning Muse
55. Navigating Your Life in your 20s and post-grad with Tess Barclay
Have you wondered what post-grad life looks like after college? Sierra got the wonderful chance to sit down with Tess Barclay founder of Busy Blooming, a network for women post-grad to connect and be there for each other as they navigate the ups and downs of post-grad life. We get to talk all about living life post-grad, how to take care of yourself once you start your life post grad, transitioning to post-grad living. As well as finding jobs post-grad, what it’s like managing multiple jobs at once. Tess’s Instagram Busy Blooming Instagram
2022-03-23
34 min
Don't Get it Twisted
Navigating Your 20s with Tess Barclay
This week we sit down with Tess Barclay, YouTuber, and creator of Busy Blooming, a community for postgraduates. Sit back and relax (or safely operate your vehicle) while we break down navigating your 20s, being an open book, dealing with work conflict (and a horror story or two), and finding yourself amongst the mess. Tess's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TessBarclay Busy Blooming: https://www.busyblooming.ca/ Stream new episodes every week. Stay connected: Taylor's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tayllorwoods Geneva Group Chat: bit.ly/3M6...
2022-03-07
1h 07
Sciographies
Sciographies – Episode 19 – Tess Cyrus, Economist
In this episode, we interview Dr. Tess Cyrus. She’s an economist and associate professor withDalhousie’s Department of Economics. Dr. Cyrus grew up in sunny California, just a stone’s throw away from Disneyland. As a self-proclaimed bookworm, she spent hours on end reading anything she could get her hands on.That natural curiosity sparked her desire to escape the American dream and experience lifeoutside of the United States. She got her chance in university, when she studied abroad for ayear in Scotland. While there, she had the op...
2020-10-22
30 min