07: $450 In Her First 3 Weeks, With 2 Kids, School, And A Job: UGC Student Interview with Ruchel

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 starting
• Why your messy house, noisy kids, or non-aesthetic setup won’t hold you back
• The real talk on slow growth, comparison traps, and building long-term success
• Ruchel’s productivity hacks for busy moms and her goal to one day coach others like her

Connect 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 mom

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