The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers

Everyone loves talking about passive income … but let’s be honest — most of what creators call “passive” is just another full-time job in disguise.  So today, we’re cutting through the bro-marketing fluff and having a real conversation about what passive income for content creators actually looks like — especially if you’re a travel creator who wants a business that works while you’re offline. If...

What if I told you the fastest way to sabotage your content creator business… is setting New Year’s goals on January 1st?  Yep. I said it. This is one of my hottest takes—and 12 months later, I still stand by it. In this rerun episode, I’m breaking down why January is actually the worst time for travel creators and content creators to set new goals, routines, or systems—and how waiting just a litt...

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, rethinki...

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 sittin...

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...

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 2...

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 touris...

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 e...

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 sta...

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 (withou...

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 bus...

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 m...

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 part...

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 SheSell s 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 y...

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 o...

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 creator...

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...

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 podcas...

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...

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...

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 conte...

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...

Today I’m calling BS on the bad advice clogging your feed and breaking down what actually works for travel creators and content creators trying to build something real.    In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why viral content strategies often miss the mark The real reason you're not seeing growth (hint: it’s not the algorithm) The truth about “engagement hacks” and why they’re burning creators...

Have you ever dreamed of building a content business that lets you actually enjoy your travels—without scrambling to post, pitch, or pretend you’re not freaking out about engagement stats? Today I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes—a travel content creator community that isn’t about chasing trends, but about building smart, sustainable systems that...

If I had to start my content creator business all over again, here’s exactly what I would do — no fluff, just the real behind-the-scenes steps that actually build momentum.  Whether you're trying to figure out how to find clients, want to leave your 9–5, or just need to know what works now in the content creator space — this episode is your kickstart.   In this episode, I cover: ✅ The exact...