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Tess Talks 2.0

Tess Talks 2.0

By: Tessa Barrera
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 🎙️ Welcome to Tess Talks 2.0 — The Reboot You Didn’t Know You Needed!

I’m back, louder, wiser, and with allotted time for small and big talk.

Tess Talks 2.0 is the next chapter of my life and conversations I’ve been missing — unfiltered, hilarious, heartfelt, and rooted in real life.

From personal stories and pop culture to grief, growth, and everything in between, this is where the most authentic version of me will live. I hope you join me.

Expect:
✅ Big laughs and bigger opinions
✅ Honest conversations about life’s pivots
✅ Stories of love, loss, reinvention, and ridiculousness
✅ Guests with something to say (and the guts to say it)
✅ Me — fully uncensored and honest

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone would just SAY IT,” I probably will.Copyright Tessa Barrera Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 10 - Benito Bowl controversy + leading a Mardi Gras float

    Ep 10 - Benito Bowl controversy + leading a Mardi Gras float
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode I’m sharing the story of how I ended up as a Grand Marshal for a Mardi Gras Galveston float and how my almost two-year-old niece has officially chosen her favorite and it’s not me. Plus, we’re breaking down the Super Bowl: why the game felt like a snooze fest, but the halftime show absolutely saved the night.

    ~Follow me on social~
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tess1tess2/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess1tess2
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    39 mins
  • Ep 9 - My brother got engaged, our Utah trip, and manifesting my turret dreams

    Ep 9 - My brother got engaged, our Utah trip, and manifesting my turret dreams
    Jan 27 2026
    Christmas in Utah usually means a winter wonderland, but this year? Not so much. Join me as I recap a holiday season that was short on snow but long on memories. I’m diving into the details of my brother’s New Year’s Eve engagement, the night Travis wanted me to be his grandma (I promise it makes sense), and our surreal experience taking batting practice at Daikin Park. Plus, I make my formal plea to the universe: I need to be on The Traitors. Alan Cumming, if you’re listening, I’m ready for the turret!

    ~Follow me on social~
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tess1tess2/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess1tess2
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    40 mins
  • Ep 8 - Lily Jang is Houston's realtor

    Ep 8 - Lily Jang is Houston's realtor
    Jan 13 2026
    I sat down with Lily Jang, one of Houston’s most trusted voices first in television news and now in real estate. Lily opens up about her immigrant experience, her love of culture and travel, the importance of trust in both journalism and sales, and the full-circle moment of buying a home for her mother, an achievement she says means more than any title. Honest, grounded, and fun: this conversation is about more than real estate. It’s about knowing your values, adapting through change, and making smart moves when the noise gets loud.

    ~Check out Lily Jang~
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelilyjang
    Website: https://lilyjangrealestate.com/

    ~Follow me on social~
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tess1tess2/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tess1tess2

    0:00 - Introducing Lily Jang
    10:00 - From KHOU to real estate
    16:53 - What 2025 looked liked for real estate and what to expect for 2026
    19:18 - The “it” factor and building trust
    24:32 - Nightmare clients
    28:32 - Skincare routine
    31:45 - Lily’s travels
    36:36 - Lily’s spirituality
    40:14 - Reality TV real estate vs real life
    42:06 - Modern dating
    46:48 - Derrick Shore is the best
    50:25 - Drama in Paris
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    57 mins
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