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.
Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast
55: From $1K to $6K Months: How Jess Built a Full-Time UGC Creator Business
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
What happens when you stick with UGC long enough to let it actually work?
Today's episode is a special one because Jess is back on the podcast for a one-year update, and honestly... so much has changed.
When Jess first came on the podcast (Episode 13), she had made about $5,000 total from UGC and was averaging around $1,000/month. She was still working as a massage therapist, trying to balance two businesses, and figuring out if becoming a UGC creator could really turn into something sustainable.
Fast forward a year later, and she's officially left her job, built a roster of returning clients, signed a $6,250 month, and created a business that gives her the freedom to travel, perform in a dance company, and actually enjoy her life.
If you're in that phase where you're wondering if all the pitching, learning, and showing up is worth it, this episode is going to be the encouragement you need.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
✨ How Jess went from "dabbling" in UGC to doing it full-time
✨ The mindset shifts that helped her push through imposter syndrome
✨ Why consistency matters more than trying to grow overnight
✨ How personalized pitching is helping her land more UGC brand deals
✨ The exact changes she made that helped her start signing higher-paying projects
✨ Her biggest brand deal to date ($2,250 for one package)
✨ The month she signed over $6,000 in new business
✨ Why returning clients completely changed her confidence and income
✨ How she's creating a business that supports the lifestyle she actually wants
✨ The reality of balancing UGC, creativity, travel, and life.
Resources mentioned:
Bento: automated pitching for content creators
Connect with Jess
Want to follow Jess's journey?
Instagram:
@bodyworkbae
Loved This Episode?
If your goal is to become a UGC creator, learn how to get paid to travel, build a sustainable travel UGC business, and create more freedom in your life, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode.
And if this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag us so we can see you're listening 💛
This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media.
Follow: @yourgirlmedia
Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com
START HERE: For beginners looking for a clear roadmap to making your first $1,000+ with UGC. Learn all the fundamentals, build your portfolio, create great pitches, and land your first UGC deals. Join the 3-Month UGC Accelerator Course.
SCALE HERE: For the intermediate to expert creators ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months, without the burnout. Sign Up For UGC Basecamp—podcast listeners get 25% off for life (Code 'SAVE25').
Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach
FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library