Sharing it ALL! My income streams, hiring my husband, re-branding from “content tips” & 2025 plans
Busy Blooming with Tess BarclayShow Notes
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 + entrepreneur • You're interested in the behind the scenes of Busy Blooming, my team & content • You want to know my current goals, vision & what I want to do with Busy Blooming & my brand • You want to feel less alone navigating your own brand, business, or dream life!
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⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to WORK!! 03:45 – My Journey: University, Early 20s Hustle 9-5 in Toronto 04:40 – My Corporate Girlie Era & Dreaming of YouTube 06:00 – Starting 9-to-5 Vlogs While at my 9-5 06:40 – How Busy Blooming started from a FB group 07:36 – Quitting My 9-to-5 at 25: The Messy Truth & Pivots 08:20 – Busy Blooming Today: Mission, Vision & The Podcast as its Heart 09:25 – HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Busy Blooming HQ! 10:26 – My Income Streams & What I'm changing about my business/content 15:02 – Meet the Busy Blooming Team! (Including My Husband, Storm!) 20:16 – My Current Weekly Priorities & Workflow 22:30 – My Unfiltered Vision for Busy Blooming & My Personal Brand 35:22 – My Current Content Strategy Deep Dive (Instagram, YouTube/Podcast & New Setup!) 43:38 – AFTER HOURS: More on Busy Blooming HQ + Q&A 50:32 – Q&A: The Real Story of Quitting My 9-to-5 & Early Financial Struggles 56:20 – My Goals Now: Redefining Success 01:01:40 – Q&A: How I Schedule My Time & Habits I Treat Like Medicine
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