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 creator
- Why you don’t need to be an influencer to get paid to travel
- The moment a random Instagram reel inspired Jess to take action
- UGC tips for balancing your 9-5 while building your content biz
- Real talk: the deal that slipped through Jess’s fingers—and how she bounced back stronger
- Why 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 total
- First deal began in November 2024
- Based 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 coaching
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