EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 42 MIN
13: How to Make $1k a Month as a Part-Time UGC Creator: Student Interview
from Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast · host Maddy Garrett
What if you could start a side hustle that gives you the freedom to travel, reduce your hours at work, and still make bank—all without being an influencer? Today we hear from my UGC student, Jess, a professional massage therapist turned successful UGC creator who proves it’s 100% possible.✨ What We Talk About:How Jess went from full-time massage therapist to building a profitable side hustle as a UGC creatorWhy you don’t need to be an influencer to get paid to travelThe moment a random Instagram reel inspired Jess to take actionUGC tips for balancing your 9-5 while building your content bizReal talk: the deal that slipped through Jess’s fingers—and how she bounced back strongerWhy UGC is a long game (but a life-changing one)Building confidence, self-trust, and a life you actually want through content creation👩💻 Jess’s UGC Wins Include:14 deals (4 gifted collabs)$4,525 totalFirst deal began in November 2024Based on those stats, I have averaged about $565 a month!"🔗 Connect with Jess: Follow Jess on Instagram → @bodyworkbae Get wellness + massage tips and behind-the-scenes of her PNW-based UGC life.Key points: UGC, paid to travel, content creator, UGC creator, UGC journey, UGC side hustle, wellness content, flexible income, content creation tips, how to start UGC, make money online, UGC tips, UGC for beginners, travel content, remote work for creatives, UGC coachingFor 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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