Babs' TikTok Journey: From Teacher to Cooking Sensation

0:00This is Cory, keeping you tapped into pop culture. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. 77-year-old Barbara Costello, better known as Babs, or brunch with Babs on TikTok, has built a massive following of over 4 million fans. She's a cooking sensation who just landed a spot as one of 10 creators in the innovator's category on TikTok's 2026 Discover List. Before her online fame, Babs spent decades in education, starting as a middle school teacher and later directing a preschool for 25 years, until retiring about 10 years ago. Her love for kids, including her nine grandchildren, keeps her feeling young and full of energy. Fans adore her simple, heartfelt cooking videos that started popping up during the early days of COVID. She gave people a sense of normalcy when they needed it most, turning her short clips into a daily comfort for millions craving connection. It all began over five years ago when her daughter pushed her to try TikTok, insisting she'd share her kitchen skills instead of dance moves.

1:03Babs thought it would be a one-time thing, unsure how to fit her life into a one-minute video. Today, as a mom of four, she pulls inspiration from her family and stays motivated by a belief that life offers endless new ideas. She's proof that it's never too late to dive into something fresh and make a real impact. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.