EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 1H 7M
The Future of Content - What Actually Worked in 2025 (And What Will Dominate 2026) ft. Natalie Buchoz
from Called & Crowned · host Emily Ford
2025 rewrote the rules of content, and most people missed it. As a media strategist and personal branding expert, Natalie Buchoz doesn’t chase trends. She understands the psychology behind attention, influence, and why some brands stick while others disappear. Her insights will make you rethink everything you thought you knew! In this episode, Natalie joins Emily for some real talk on what actually worked in 2025, and what will define the next era of content and personal branding. Because going viral isn’t the goal anymore. And the brands that will win won’t be louder, they’ll be deeper, clearer, and impossible to ignore. What You’ll Learn: What went viral in 2025 (and why it mattered) Why most content is failing, even when it looks successful How to attract brand deals without an agent The truth about AI, monetization, and trust Personal branding strategies that will dominate 2026 Timestamps: (03:38) - The #1 most viral content (06:50) - How virality works now (08:13) - Controversial campaigns and personal branding (10:01) - Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and the new celebrity strategy (16:49) - Why long-form and behind-the-scenes content is winning (23:49) - The rise of AI and its potential benefits and pitfalls (31:42) - How to attract brand deals without an agent (35:47) - Lessons from Oh Lala Cafe and Tarte (39:02) - Hashtags vs Keywords: How discovery works now (51:47) - Why personal brand will matter more than niches (55:59) - The power of authenticity (01:01:02) - The future of content monetization (01:04:20) - The future of content is about being valuable Connect with Natalie: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nataliebuchoz Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/natalie.buchoz / YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebuchoz7246 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebuchoz More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website | https://meetemilyford.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/
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2025 rewrote the rules of content, and most people missed it. As a media strategist and personal branding expert, Natalie Buchoz doesn’t chase trends. She understands the psychology behind attention, influence, and why some brands stick while others disappear. Her insights will make you rethink everything you thought you knew! In this episode, Natalie joins Emily for some real talk on what actually worked in 2025, and what will define the next era of content and personal branding. Because going viral isn’t the goal anymore. And the brands that will win won’t be louder, they’ll be deeper, clearer, and impossible to ignore. What You’ll Learn: • What went viral in 2025 (and why it mattered) • Why most content is failing, even when it looks successful • How to attract brand deals without an agent • The truth about AI, monetization, and trust • Personal branding strategies that will dominate 2026 Timestamps: (03:38) - The #1 most viral content (06:50) - How virality works now (08:13) - Controversial campaigns and personal branding (10:01) - Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and the new celebrity strategy (16:49) - Why long-form and behind-the-scenes content is winning (23:49) - The rise of AI and its potential benefits and pitfalls (31:42) - How to attract brand deals without an agent (35:47) - Lessons from Oh Lala Cafe and Tarte (39:02) - Hashtags vs Keywords: How discovery works now (51:47) - Why personal brand will matter more than niches (55:59) - The power of authenticity (01:01:02) - The future of content monetization (01:04:20) - The future of content is about being valuable Connect with Natalie: • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nataliebuchoz • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/natalie.buchoz / • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebuchoz7246 • TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebuchoz More from Emily & FORDIVINE: • Website | https://meetemilyford.com • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD • Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ • FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/
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