Busy Blooming with Tess Barclay

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!

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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

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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

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• 00:00 INTRO
• 2:48 What’s working: Funny tone & large text on Instagram
• 6:08 Headline: Meta AI & Instagram premium launch
• 10:34 Wins: Ego Death with views & viewing content as a web
• 16:44 Content idea of the week
• 18:04 Trending topics: Summer House & Patrick Ta drama
• 21:04 After-hours: How to get views on social media (The formula)

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

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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⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
4:07 What is Claude & why is it so popular?
6:21 Step 1: Set up your Claude account (free vs Pro)
9:38 Step 2: Connect Notion, Canva, Google Calendar & Chrome
10:30 Privacy tip: turn off "help improve Claude"
10:51 Step 3: Set up your projects in Claude
12:20 How to use projects (and why they don't talk to each other)
14:09 How to use Claude in Notion & your content calendar
15:56 The different Claude models: Opus, Sonnet & Haiku
18:44 How to use Claude in Google Calendar
20:55 Claude Code custom builds: video editing, dashboards & more
22:30 New in HQ: Claude templates & the IT desk new feature
24:08 HQ office tour & wrapping up

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#claude

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!

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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
Busy Blooming HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq

It's TIME to clock-in!! We're kicking-off a new instalment at the office of monthly content strategies!

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Time stamps

• 00:00 Intro
• 3:29 Overview of the strategy & HQ
• 5:02 Let's BEGIN!! I know the intro is long I had things to SAY lol
• 13:46 Outro & chat

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Welcome to WORK!! Today we're sitting down with @alexis_barber to dive into the unfiltered behind the scenes of the creator economy!

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Substack: Too Smart For This (https://toocollective.substack.com/)

Instagram: @alexisbarber

TikTok: @alexisbarber_

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA

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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

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⏱️ 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!!

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🔗 LINKS

Busy Blooming HQ: https://www.busyblooming.ca/hq

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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!) 💸

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#creatoreconomy #socialmedia #youtubegrowth

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!!