Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast
Welcome to the side of the internet where we get paid to travel. In this podcast, I will teach you how to create UGC content so you can work part-time creating fun content and spend the majority of your days exploring the world, rather than sitting at a desk. All while making MORE money than we did at our soul-sucking 9-5. Does that sound like a dream? Well, it’s my reality and it can be yours too.
I’m your host Maddy Garrett, your UGC Travel Bestie. I help everyday people just like you start their own UGC digital nomad business so that they can achieve this kind of life-changing freedom, too. I’ve taught over 2,000 students in my Masterclasses, Programs, and 1:1 Coaching, and I educate my audience of 40,000+ ambitious dreamers daily on social media.
So tune in every week so you can quit your job and start getting paid to travel.
Episodes
53 episodes
52: Stop Obsessing Over Your Hooks As a UGC Creator ( Do this Instead )
Today I’m talking about why obsessing over viral hooks, viral hooks for Instagram, and how to go viral is actually hurting so many creators. Because honestly? A crazy good hook means nothing if the rest of your content falls flat. And I s...
51: You Can’t Build a Dream UGC Business If You’re Afraid of THIS
I just got back from hosting my first-ever travel UGC retreat in Mexico, and it shifted a lot for me not just in my business, but in how I see myself and what I want next.Being in a room with women who get it who are buil...
50: Is Cold Pitching Dead? What's Working for UGC Creators Landing Brand Deals in 2026
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49: I Had a Bad Month in UGC.. Here’s What I Did Instead of Spiraling
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48: My Q1 UGC Income Report: $10K Working 8 Hours/Week
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47: The BEST Ways to Become a Full Time Travel Creator (So You Can Quit Your Job)
If you’ve ever wondered how the hell creators actually make money without having 100K followers and are able to do this full time? This episode is your cheat code. Today is a episode swap with
46: Use This Stupid Simple Strategy to Double Your UGC Income Overnight
Want a super simple way to increase your income as a UGC creator and land bigger brand deals? In this quick tip episode, I share a powerful strategy for creators who are already booking work and want to scale their UGC business, ma...
45: These 3 Things will Get You to $5k Months as A UGC Creator (+ New UGC Community Launch)!!
Join UGC Basecamp as a founding member (discount code in episode!!) Ever see a creator say they made $3K–$5K ...
44: How to Get a Free Vacation this Summer Using UGC
Want to get paid to travel and lock in free Airbnb stays or free hotel stays by this summer without being an influencer? Today, I’m giving you the exact 5-step method I use as a content creator to travel for free. ...
43: How This UGC Creator 9x’d Her Income in 6 Months: Interview w/ Student Goldie Choi
Join the waitlist for Pando- a high-quality UGC marketplace designed for both brands and creators.If you’re a UGC creator wondering whether this can actually ...
42: The 5 Things $10k/m UGC Creators Do
If you want to get paid to travel, land consistent paid brand deals, and scale your income as a content creator, this episode is for you.I’m breaking down the five real shifts that took me (and my students) from inconsistent $2K months t...
41: Consistency is Key: The Real Stories of 3 Creators Who are 6+ Months into their UGC Journeys
Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before: a group interview with three of my past students who are actively building real, sustainable UGC businesses.We’re pulling back the curtain on what the UGC journey <...
40: The Fear of Pitching to Brands and How to Overcome it by Training Your Subconscious
Today is a mindset episode. I’m breaking down why pitching feels so scary for so many UGC creators, what your subconscious is doing behind the scenes, and how to finally move past the fear that’s keeping you stuck. If you’re a cont...
39: Your 2026 Roadmap To Becoming A Full-Time UGC Creator: Month-By-Month Breakdown
If getting paid to travel as a UGC creator has been sitting on your vision board but you don’t actually know what to do month by month… this episode is your roadmap.Today I’m breaking down exactly what to focus o...
38: UGC Q&A: Most Common UGC Creator Questions Answered
Today I’m answering your most-asked UGC questions as we head into the next year — everything from getting comfortable on camera, landing hotel and Airbnb deals, andwhether AI is coming for our jobs.Let’s get into it.✨ Wha...
37: Goal Setting in 2026: Do This Exercise to Actually Hit Your Goals This Year
Manifestation without a plan is just a wish. If you’re serious about your 2026 goal setting, especially as a UGC creator, this episode will help you turn big dreams into actionable steps you can actually follow through on....
36: How to Land Paid Stays Without Being an Influencer
Today we are sharing our most POPULAR episode of 2025 with Emma—Airbnb content creator and social media manager—who went from free stays to fully booked and fully paid… all without a massive following or photography degree.&nb...
35: The Realities of Being a Travel UGC Creator ( What Instagram Isn't Showing You)
Everyone wants to be paid to travel ( that is why you listen to this podcast)… but no one talks about what it actually costs you. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on travel UGC, burnout, and why I stopped chasing free hotel stays (even thoug...
34: My 5 Biggest Takeaways From Meeting 9 Top UGC Coaches in Nashville
I met up with 9 top UGC creators in Nashville and that weekend changed the way I see the UGC industry, and today I’m spilling everything.Welcome back to the Paid to Travel Podcast, where we talk all things content creation, getting paid...
33: How to Grow Your UGC Career Without Burnout
If you’ve been grinding so hard in your UGC or content creation journey that you can’t tell the difference between hustle and full-body burnout… this episode is your permission slip to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and b...
32: The Breakdown of A 5-Figure UGC Month: November Income Recap
November was one of my biggest months ever . Today I want to show you how I made $14k in one month in UGC so you can too while working an average of just 20 hours a week. We’re diving into: ✨ The exact breakdown of...
31: How To Make Your First $100 with UGC In The Next 14 Days
If I had to start your UGC journey completely from scratch, here is what I would do to make my first $100. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the exact 14-day game plan I’d follow to make my first $100 in UGC, eve...
30: How To Handle Rejection As A Content Creator w/ Boss Babe Reset Ericka Nicole
If rejection has ever made you want to curl up and never pitch a brand again and you want better pitching strategies, and the confidence to run your business like a CEO, this one's for you.Today I’m joined by my girl Ericka, found...
29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting
If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I actually make money doing UGC?” this episode is your proof. Krista joined the UGC Accelerator just two months ago and made $1,000 in her very first month—all through Upwork. Now she’s landed...
28: October UGC Income Recap: How I Signed $5,175 in UGC Deals Working 10 Hours/Week
This month, I averaged $130 an hour working part-time as a UGC creator.Today I’m breaking down exactly how I did it — every brand deal, every deliverable, and how I balanced it all while only working around 10 hours a week....