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 to travel, and building a freedom-first life as a UGC creator.

Let’s dive into what really went down at the Nashville UGC meetup… and the biggest lessons YOU can apply to grow your own creator business.

We talk about:
1. What is the #1 important thing to grow in the UGC Industry

2. How to Scale your UGC Business

3. Why There Is No One Way To Succeed in UGC

4. Why UGC Is NOT Too Saturated

5. How the Top Successful Creators Invest in Themselves

✨ Upcoming Events + Resources Mentioned
🎤 UGC Creator Connect — Utah, March 14th

I’m a keynote speaker (!!)
There will be 400+ UGC creators and 15+ top coaches.
This is the #1 event to meet other creators, network, learn, and build friendships that make the journey so much more fun.

Come meet me in person!!! 💛

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For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

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 build a business that doesn’t drain your soul.

Today, I’m sitting down with my friend Jordan Flynn — a life transformation coach and somatic practitioner — to talk about the real reason creators burn out, what “high-functioning burnout” actually looks like, and how to get back into alignment so your creativity (and confidence) can come back online.

Jordan has lived the corporate burnout cycle, rebuilt her life from the inside out, and now helps women regulate their nervous systems, rebuild self-trust, and step out of survival mode. If you’ve been feeling out of alignment, stuck, overwhelmed, or just off in your content creation era… buckle up. This convo will hit home.

✨ What We Talk About

• The truth about burnout and why it’s not just “being tired”
• How creators end up in high-functioning burnout without realizing it
• Signs your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight
• Why misalignment — not workload — is often the real cause
• How to reconnect with your body so you can make aligned, confident decisions
• Daily micro-resets to regulate your nervous system
• How to prevent burnout before you hit the wall
• What to do if you’re exhausted from content creation or UGC client work
• Boundaries, delegating, and raising your rates so you can work less & earn more

✨ Connect With Jordan

Instagram: @thejordanflynn
Website

For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

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 every deal
✨ Where each client came from (inbound, returning, or Bento cold pitch)
✨ How I crossed my Q4 goal early with $22,150 earned so far
✨ What this means for YOU as a new or growing UGC content creator

If building a lifestyle where you can travel, create, and get paid feels like a dream — it’s closer than you think.

💸 November UGC Breakdown

• Total earned: $14,050
• Hours worked: ~20 hrs/week
• Avg per video: ~$520
• Total videos booked: 27 (plus photos + extended usage)
• Where deals came from:
  • Returning clients: $6,200
  • Inbounds: $3,100
  • Bento cold pitches: $4,750
• Multiple new footwear, snack, haircare, outdoor, and tech brands
• Biggest deal? A Bento cold pitch that turned into a $3,250 contract 🙌

This month proves (again): there is zero shortage of brands needing UGC content creators… and so many ways to make money online through this industry.

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It brought me TWO inbound deals this month alone. Don’t sleep on socials.

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For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library