šŸ“© teague talk no. 006 | from $5 transfers to billion dollar brands

your weekly dose of financial confidence, creator energy & behind-the-scenes realness

hi friend šŸ¤Ž happy june!

this week, i’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to build something sustainable.

whether it's your savings, your content strategy, or your entire career.

between client calls, filming, and product planning, here’s what’s been on my mind and in my notes app this week.

šŸ’ø savvie tip of the week

your budget isn't a punishment. it’s a mirror.

it reflects what you value now and what you’re building toward.

if it feels chaotic, try to pause and ask yourself: what do i actually want my money to make possible this month?

for me, this month has been all about creating margin! time, peace, and a little breathing room to create without panicking.

savings creates options and options create power.

this week in teague talk creator strategy

šŸ“±great UGC isn’t just viral. great UGC is convertible.

here’s what’s working in 2025:

  • low-lift, lo-fi talking vids with strong emotional hooks

  • behavior-led demos (not just product placement)

  • content that mimics group chat convos, not ads

pro tip: most brands don’t need more videos! they need better strategy.
if you’re posting daily and not seeing traction, it’s not just the algorithm! it’s the intent.

need help? reply ā€œstrategyā€ and i’ll send you a mini audit.

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🧠 what i’m loving rn

trend: ā€œpropoganda i’m not falling forā€ trend on tiktok right now but like in the cutesy way, not the raw milk pipeline way 😭 (don’t email me) perfect for soft finance takes, delusional rants, or why investing isn’t just for tech bros (enter: me)

tool: claude pro just dropped no-code web app features and i’ve already built more web apps than i have friends. yes, i’m still loyal to gpt but we’re a growing household now.

quote: ā€œsmall hinges swing big doors.ā€ every $5 transfer, every post, every pitch… they all matter. tiny wins build the identity you’re stepping into. don’t sleep on the compounding effect. it’s subtle, but you’re growing.

totally random: am i the only one who can’t stop thinking about hailey bieber’s rumored $1B rhode sale to e.l.f.? not just because the price tag is wild (a billion in 3 years?!) but because it’s proof that brands prioritizing UGC really do win.

rhode leaned into what we already know works: relatability, creator-first strategy, and soft branding with hard strategy. and it paid off. literally!

updates from HQ

  • savvie’s free 30-day savings sprint is still live if you missed it! [grab it here]

  • teague media is booking june + july UGC retainers now — we do it all: creative, strategy, social management, analytics, and more.

    reply ā€œreadyā€ and we’ll send next steps.

sneak peek!

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for the next few weeks, if you forward your teague talk emails to a friend and they subscribe (just have them reply with your name!), you’ll get freebies from me!

  • šŸ’ø my compounding confidence e-book dropping in q3!

  • šŸ“¦ early dibs on upcoming savvie merch (yes, savvie stickers and a hoodie if you’re a real referral rockstar šŸ‘€)

  • 🧃maybe even a lil surprise… because you already know i’m extra

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made it this far? that’s all for this week.

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have a great weekend!

see you next week šŸ¤
xo,
callie

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