EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 32 MIN
07: $450 In Her First 3 Weeks, With 2 Kids, School, And A Job: UGC Student Interview with Ruchel
from Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast · host Maddy Garrett
Meet Ruchel – a college student, working mom, and UGC creator who’s building her dream portfolio between diaper changes and homework deadlines. If you’ve ever thought “I’m too busy for this,” this episode is going to change your mind.Ruchel, who has only been in the UGC world for just two months and is already landing paid brand deals — all while juggling mom life, school, and a full schedule. Today we get real about what it actually takes to start creating UGC content and break the myth that you need an aesthetic home to succeed.What You’ll Learn:What UGC actually is (and how it's different from being an influencer)How Ruchel landed two brand deals within weeks of startingWhy your messy house, noisy kids, or non-aesthetic setup won’t hold you backThe real talk on slow growth, comparison traps, and building long-term successRuchel’s productivity hacks for busy moms and her goal to one day coach others like herConnect with Ruchel: 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @ugc_after_naptime She’s proof that you don’t need thousands of followers to make money with UGC.Key topics: UGC, UGC tips, side hustles for busy moms, how to start UGC, beginner UGC success story, paid to travel UGC, make money with UGC as a momFor Talented A.F. Podcast Production:Follow: @yourgirlmediaFind us: www.yourgirlmedia.com 🏔 Ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months? Sign Up For UGC Basecamp—podcast listeners get 25% off for life: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ugcmastermind/invitation?code=4AFJA2&promo_code=SAVE25#landing-pageFollow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-acceleratorFree UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclasFREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library
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Meet Ruchel – a college student, working mom, and UGC creator who’s building her dream portfolio between diaper changes and homework deadlines. If you’ve ever thought “I’m too busy for this,” this episode is going to change your mind. Ruchel, who has only been in the UGC world for just two months and is already landing paid brand deals — all while juggling mom life, school, and a full schedule. Today we get real about what it actually takes to start creating UGC content and break the myth tha...
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