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Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast

Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast

By: Maddy Garrett
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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.




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Episodes
  • 42: The 5 Things $10k/m UGC Creators Do

    42: The 5 Things $10k/m UGC Creators Do
    Feb 16 2026

    If you want to get paid to travel, land consistent paid brand deals, and scale your income as a content creator, this episode is for you.

    I’m breaking down the five real shifts that took me (and my students) from inconsistent $2K months to consistent $10K months with UGC. These aren’t hacks — these are the strategic moves that actually grow your business.

    We talk about how to build a portfolio that attracts higher-paying brands, why raising your rates is essential, and the exact systems that help you scale without burning out. I’m also sharing mindset shifts, UGC tips, and business strategies that separate beginner creators from full-time earners.

    If you’ve been stuck in inconsistent income or ready to level up your paid brand deals, this episode will show you what to focus on next.

    In this episode:

    • How to build social proof that attracts better brand deals
    • Why raising your “floor” is key to earning more
    • How tracking your time helps you scale faster
    • The secret to consistent income: returning clients
    • Systems that help content creators grow to $10K months

    Mexico UGC Retreat, Anyone? 🌴

    Guyssss I’m hosting a UGC Retreat in Mexico this April and it’s literally designed to help you build your travel portfolio while living it up with the girlies.

    We’ll be shooting content, staying at a stunning Airbnb, going on adventures, and creating the kind of assets that actually help you land travel partnerships.

    If you’re serious about leveling up as a content creator and stepping into your “paid to travel” era, come join us.

    Spots are limited (and already filling), so grab yours before they’re gone. If you have questions, DM me on Instagram @maddyoutdoors.coach I’d love to chat. 🌊✨


    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
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    26 mins
  • 41: Consistency is Key: The Real Stories of 3 Creators Who are 6+ Months into their UGC Journeys

    41: Consistency is Key: The Real Stories of 3 Creators Who are 6+ Months into their UGC Journeys
    Feb 9 2026

    Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before: a group interview with three of my past students who are actively building real, sustainable UGC businesses.

    We’re pulling back the curtain on what the UGC journey actually looks like — the wins, the dry spells, the imposter syndrome, the “is this even working?” moments… and the breakthroughs that happen when you don’t quit.

    If you’re a content creator, aspiring UGC coach, or someone who wants to turn content creation into paid travel and consistent income, this episode is a must-listen.

    ✨ What We Cover in This Episode

    • How Morgan, Haley, and Rachel actually got started with UGC (no overnight success stories here)
    • What it feels like to land your first paid UGC deal — and what happens after
    • Why inconsistent income is normal in UGC (and how to not spiral when it happens)
    • The biggest mindset shifts that helped them keep going
    • How pitching, negotiating, and confidence evolve over time
    • Turning one-off UGC deals into long-term, repeat clients
    • How to build a UGC business with 5–10 hours a week
    • The truth about getting paid to travel through content creation
    • What they’d tell themselves if they were just starting out again

    This is a real conversation about building a UGC business brick by brick — not just highlight reels.

    💸 Real Numbers, Real Growth

    You’ll hear exactly:

    • How much they’re making monthly with UGC
    • Their biggest UGC deals so far
    • How many hours they’re actually working
    • Their income goals for the year (and why they’re 100% achievable)



    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
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    54 mins
  • 40: The Fear of Pitching to Brands and How to Overcome it by Training Your Subconscious

    40: The Fear of Pitching to Brands and How to Overcome it by Training Your Subconscious
    Feb 2 2026

    Today is a mindset episode. I’m breaking down why pitching feels so scary for so many UGC creators, what your subconscious is doing behind the scenes, and how to finally move past the fear that’s keeping you stuck. If you’re a content creator, travel influencer, or aspiring UGC creator who wants to start pitching brands confidently, this one’s a must-listen.

    In this episode, we get into:

    • Why fear of pitching brands is completely normal as a UGC creator
    • How imposter syndrome shows up when you start pitching
    • The subconscious beliefs that make you doubt your worth and pricing
    • Why rejection is actually part of the job (and how to build resilience fast)
    • How your beliefs directly affect how often you pitch — and your results
    • The mindset shift that helps you show up consistently, even when brands say no
    • Why success in UGC isn’t about one “yes,” but about becoming resilient

    This Perfect for you if you are:

    • A UGC creator scared to start pitching brands
    • A content creator struggling with imposter syndrome
    • A travel influencer wanting to land paid UGC deals
    • Anyone interested in becoming a UGC coach or building a sustainable UGC business

    You got this!! <3

    I'm offering a New Year listener-only discount on the UGC Accelerator Program to help you land paid brand deals faster.

    ✨ Save $250 on the UGC Accelerator
    🗓 Promo ends January 31
    💸 $250 off (pay-in-full option)
    🏷 Code: NEWYEAR250

    Enter the code NEWYEAR250 at checkout and $250 will be deducted from the total.

    APPLY HERE

    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
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    15 mins
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