Travel Story: The Trek in Peru She Will NEVER Forget

Today we are joined by mu client and travel UGC Queen, Maddy Garrett and her crazy and unforgettable trek in Peru that went sideways. 

We also talk about how to build a  location-independent income with UGC (user-generated content)… to the truth about van life burnout and nervous system overload… to one of the most unhinged travel stories I’ve ever heard. 

If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, starting an online business, or living a more flexible life—this episode is your reality check and your inspiration.

✈️ What We Cover:

•  How to make money online with UGC (user-generated content)
•  UGC vs influencer marketing (and why you don’t need followers) 
•  How Maddy built a $5K+/month UGC income working part-time
•  The best UGC platforms for beginners
•  Van life expectations vs reality (what no one tells you) 
•  The mental health side of full-time travel & digital nomad life
•  How to build a flexible, location-independent income stream
•  Tips for doing UGC while traveling or living nomadically 
•  The importance of consistency when building an online business 
•  And… the most chaotic Peru travel story you’ll ever hear 

💸 Resources & Links:

•  🎧 Listen to Maddy’s podcast: Paid to Travel (UGC Podcast)
•  Watch Paid to Travel on Youtube 
•  Follow Maddy on Instagram for more Travel UGC tips 

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