Making great content and making great money as a creator in 2026 - Ep 103

Social media is an ever-changing industry so what’s actually working for creators right now? I’ve had a great start to 2026 in my creator business so I wanted to chat through how I’ve been getting brand deals (and the different types of deals) why I’m returning to the lifestyle creator roots that I totally abandoned a few years ago thanks to the advice of social media experts, and what creators who are winning and getting ahead right now are doing that is resonating with people. I hope you enjoy this episode and I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you’re also a creator who is building something online and what content is working for you right now. PS: blogs are NOT dead and why you should have one!Mentioned in episode 103:Mother’s day prep reelWeekend in my life vlogPasta making shortSony ZV-E10 cameraSony 11mm lensBeer hiking in New YorkInsta 360 Go UltraTess Barclay’s YouTube channelHow to know when to pivotWhat happened to my YouTube channel5 years full-time episodeJulia Broome’s Instagram100th episode of the podCreator newsletterFollow Create & Consume:YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | PinterestFollow Austen:YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | BlogPodcast inquiries can be sent to [email protected] the website: https://www.createandconsumepodcast.com/Music credit: Babak Bazgosha via Pond5