Ever dreamt of getting paid to stay in dreamy Airbnbs around the world?

Today we sit down 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.

If you're ready to land paid stays, build your travel creator portfolio, and break into the UGC (user-generated content) world—this one’s PACKED with actionable tips.

In This Episode:

• Exactly how she landed her first free and then paid Airbnb stays
• Why professional photography isn't required to get started (but what helps!)
• What kind of content packages actually convert—and what she charges 💸
• How to stand out when pitching Airbnbs (spoiler: stop copying and pasting bad DMs 🙃)
• The difference between UGC for Airbnbs vs. hotels
• Why adding social media management can 2X your income as a creator
• What Emma would do step-by-step if she were starting over today

Emma and I break down the mindset + game plan to:

1. Build your portfolio (even with no experience)
2. Pitch with confidence and intention
3. Move from free stays → paid packages

Connect with Emma:

• Website: elevatedescapesmgmt.com
• Instagram: @eiffelemma + @elevatedescapesmgmt
  

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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

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What if ONE brand could pay you nearly $10k... and some of it was passive income?

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of my longest-running UGC partnerships—the kind of deal that feels like a paycheck from the universe. Yep, passive income with UGC is real, and I’m showing you how to make it yours too.

I’m sharing the real story behind a UGC deal that brought in $9,865+—and it's still paying me to this day with zero extra work. This deal literally funded my trip to Portugal this month. Whether you're new to the UGC world or building your content creator portfolio, this is your sign to dream bigger and pitch smarter.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How one cold email turned into a long-term UGC client worth nearly $10k
• The power of ad usage rights and how they can create passive income
• Why pitching outside your niche (like travel/outdoor) can seriously pay off
• The importance of following up, building relationships, and being your own advocate
• How manifestation, mindset, and saying yes to aligned opportunities brings magic (hello Portugal!)

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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

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Today, I’m chatting with Ashleigh — one of my UGC Accelerator students who went from thinking about UGC for months… to actually doing it and getting results. We’re talking about exactly how she made her first $16,000 as a total beginner UGC creator, what’s working for her now, and how she built a flexible part-time income that fits around her life (not the other way around).

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

• How Ashleigh made $13K in just five months as a part-time UGC creator
• What it's really like filming UGC while doing van life across the U.S.
• Her strategy for landing retainer clients that bring in consistent income
• Time-saving UGC tips for working creators and travelers
• The underrated power of follow-ups (this one’s a game-changer)

💼 Quick Stats from Ashleigh’s Journey:

• ✅ $16,000+ earned in her first 9 months
• ✅ Averaging $3K/month while working just 10 hours a week
• ✅ Signed a full-year travel retainer with a dream RV brand
• ✅ Still working her 9–5 and running another business!

Key points: how to make money with UGC, beginner UGC creator tips, paid to travel, user generated content income, how to land UGC clients, van life UGC, get paid to create content

📲 Connect with Ashleigh:

Follow her UGC journey → @atozugc
See her van life life → @atozvanlife
Peek her portfolio → View here

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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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: ...