In today’s episode we’re doing another social media state of the union and talking about what is actually working online in 2026. With algorithms updating by the minute, new technologies evolving at the speed of light and changing user behavior, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with the many changes the creator economy goes through on a weekly basis. I’m here to provide some insight into what’s working on social media as a content creator with over a decade of experience and what you should prioritize going into 2026.

Mentioned in episode 87:

Sunday reset vlog

Vanessa Lau’s video

Colin & Samir’s video

Why I closed my Patreon

Julia Broome

Kristen Bousquet

Tess Barclay

Why I joined a tech startup

Lia’s Thread

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