Happy New Years Travel Creators!!! You made it through 2025 and to help welcome in 2026 I am sitting down with my podcast editor Marie from Your Girl Media to talk about the 10 lessons we learned in our businesses in 2025. We are talking all things burnout, boundaries, branding, money, and why “doing it messy” might be your biggest advantage in 2026. Whether you’re scaling your offers, rethinking travel, or trying to make your business feel easier (and more fun), these business le...

If your sales page feels like it should be converting… but isn’t this episode will change everything. I’m not exaggerating when I say this might be one of the most action-packed, note-taking-required episodes I’ve ever recorded. If you’re a content creator, a travel creator, or building a real content business (not just vibes), this conversation is one to get your notepad out. Today I’m sitting down with Sam, nomad copywriter and founder of Nomad Copy Agency, to talk all things sales me...

It's the 100th episode of the Travel Creator Podcast!! We are two years old officially!! Today is a bit of a special episode as I have my boyfriend Matt interview ME about our past year travelling out west in a rootftop tent and some of my spiciest travel opinions. This episode is basically a collection of my most unfiltered travel stories, weird “how is this my job?” moments, and personal opinions I usually keep to myself. Consider this a thank-you gift to everyone who’s been her...

Today I’m sharing my 2026 booklist for travel creators and content creators—the exact business books, mindset books, and creativity books I’m reading (or rereading!) to scale my creator business without burning out. Whether you’re listening from a plane, a hostel bunk, or the world’s loudest café, these books will shape how you think, create, and build your business in 2026. In This Episode: My 2026 Creator BooklistI’m pulling back the curtain on the physical books sitting on my desk and the ...

In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain on how tourism boards really choose creators—plus the step-by-step system I use to pitch, follow up, and land deals. I’m breaking down the pitch mistakes that are tanking your chances, the exact process I use as a travel creator and UGC creator, and how you can confidently pitch—without needing a massive following. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why tourism boards love working with UGC creators How to build a pitch-ready portfolio in one...

If you’ve ever wondered how the hell creators actually make money without having 100K followers and are able to do this full time? This episode is your cheat code. Today, I’m sitting down with the one and only Maddy Garrett (yes, again) to talk about monetization as a content creator — UGC, affiliate, influencer partnerships, group trips, digital products… all of it. And she’s here to tell you exactly what works right now — especially if you’re a travel creator trying to make this...

Come to a Merry Travel Creator Christmas Party! https://forms.fillout.com/t/kPeoLQcKw6us It feels like everyone and their aunt has a podcast and should you start one too? Today, I’m sitting down with the guy who’s been podcasting since before most creators even knew what an RSS feed was. This episode is pure gold for content creators, travel creators, and anyone who’s ever said, “I want to start a podcast… but where do I even begin?” Today, I’m joined by David Brodie, long-time tr...

Today, I’m breaking down the exact systems you need to organize your content, create with intention, and finally start treating your creator life like a real business. Whether you’re a travel influencer, UGC creator, or building your personal brand on the go, these five business systems will help you go from chaotic to CEO mode. What You’ll Learn: How to finally organize your content files (without losing your mind)My go-to method for batching content before a big tripThe easiest way to start...

If I could go back and start my travel creator business from scratch here’s everything I’d do differently — from setting up systems, to skipping the 10-page website, to actually treating my content like a business (not just a job). If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I knew this sooner,” this episode is going to hit home. Today I’m diving into the real talk on what I’d change if I had to start my business all over again. Whether you’re just starting to monetize your travel content or you’ve...

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing every system and tool I use to stay organized, land brand deals, and keep my business running while I’m on the go. From pitching tools to project management to the #1 most underrated resource , you’ll walk away with practical tools you can plug into your own workflow today. I break down the exact business systems and tools I use daily, weekly, and monthly to manage my travel creator business. If you’re a travel influencer or content creat...

Think you need 100K followers to land paid brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact system I use to work with brands and make money through UGC — even without a massive audience. Today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics — how to land brand deals without a huge following. Whether you’re just starting out as a content creator or looking to grow your paid partnerships, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you start pitching and landin...

Ever freeze up when it’s time to drop your price or pitch your offer? In this episode, my producer Marie, who is certified high-ticket closer with SheSells is walking us through the exact sales framework she uses to close $3K–$30K offers with confidence. She is a graduate and certified closer from Shelby Sapp's SheSells program and is here to give you the tea of what she learned. Whether you’re a coach, content creator, or just starting your content business, these sales tips will...

Q4 is HERE. This is your wake-up call to stop coasting and start cashing in. This not the time to just stuff our faces with halloween candy and sit back. We need to be stuffing our faces with halloween candy and cashing checks. These next 90 days can make or break your year as a content creator, influencer, or UGC travel creator. Today, I’m breaking down exactly how to squeeze every last dollar out of 2025 while setting yourself up to make more money online in 2026 — without the hustle ...

Text me your content win! Everyone loves your content… but no one’s buying? Yep, you’re trapped in the bestie zone. Today we are digging into the real strategies behind standing out online and growing your content into a business. Today I’m joined (again!) by one of your all-time favorite guests, the queen of messaging herself — Lucy from My Write Hand Woman. Lucy is a messaging strategist and copywriter who helps creators stop sounding like everyone else and start standing out with stories, ...

Text me your content win! If you’ve ever stared at your inbox wondering how the heck to pitch a brand without sounding awkward (or getting ghosted), this episode is for you, bestie. Today I’m joined by Jaclyn, the CEO and co-founder of OnBento, the AI tool that has completely transformed how I run my UGC business. Whether you’re a travel creator, a UGC content creator, or just trying to figure out how to pitch without second-guessing yourself, this conversation will change the way you l...

Text me your content win! Today I sit down with Danielle, a travel content creator and podcaster who has mastered the art of content repurposing, pitching tourism boards, and turning her show into something powerful enough to land in-flight entertainment deals. We get into: Why ebooks are an underrated income stream for travel creators (and how they can position you as an expert)Danielle’s strategy for repurposing podcast episodes into blogs, ebooks, and lead magnets that actually convertHow ...

Text me your content win! Okay, besties — this one’s a little spicy. Today I’m joined by my producer Marie from Your Girl Media and Culture Cult Show and we’re calling out the big ol’ ego problem in the creator space: choosing clout over alignment. If you’ve ever been ghosted, judged by your follower count, or felt stuck pitching your services as a travel creator, UGC creator, or content creator, this episode is for you. We get into: Why follower count ≠ real opportunity (spoiler:...

Text me your content win! If you’ve ever felt the pressure to create 47 different income streams just to “make it,” this episode is for you. As a travel creator or travel influencer, you’ve probably heard all the advice—sell courses, start affiliate marketing, launch digital products, do brand partnerships. But here’s the truth: more doesn’t always mean better. Today, I’m breaking down what actually works when it comes to building multiple streams of income as a content creator—without burnin...

Text me your content win! Hey creators—let’s get real for a second. Just because you’ve built a big audience doesn’t mean you’ve built a business. I know, that’s a little spicy to say out loud, but it’s the truth. And in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why focusing only on audience growth will leave you burned out, broke, and wondering why those brand deals never seem to come your way. As a travel creator and content strategist, I see this all the time: talented content creators chasi...

Text me your content win! Today I am recording this fresh off the trail after 10+ days offline in Yellowstone, Wyoming, and Montana. No WiFi. No emails. No “outfit of the day” reels. Just me, s’mores, and mountains that look straight out of a fairytale. And honestly? Coming back to the laptop has been… jarring. If you’ve ever been a digital nomad, a travel influencer, or a content creator who tries to balance “living the adventure” with “posting the adventure,” you know that feeling. In this ...