From "I Can't Do This" to Brands Begging to Work With You with Kessa from @ContentByKessa, UGC Creator & Coach | EP 39
Wed Feb 04 2026
Ever dreamed about making money with content but kept telling yourself you're not the right type?
Host Nate welcomes Kessa, a full-time UGC creator from Canada who started chasing her content dreams in her early teens. She didn't get here because of a big following or a perfect plan. She got here because she refused to quit, and her story is proof that you don't need either one to make this work.
They break down the moves that actually work, not the fluff you see everywhere else. They talk about how to handle rejection without flinching, why staying open to every niche will make you more money, and how to get brands coming to you instead of chasing them down. Kessa also shares her exact approach to pricing and whitelisting that keeps everything simple and profitable.
Chapters:
04:30 – Grinding on Gifted Collabs With No Pay
07:55 – Betting on UGC and Making the First $2K
11:20 – Why Canada Is an Underrated UGC Market
14:30 – Turning DMs Into a Coaching Business
17:10 – The Biggest Fears New Creators Have
19:55 – Why Faceless UGC Doesn’t Scale
22:30 – Filming in Public Without Caring
25:10 – Embarrassing Brand Deals Everyone Starts With
28:20 – Niches, Acne, and Why Flaws Sell
31:40 – Posting to Attract Brands Not Followers
35:10 – Whitelisting, Usage Rights, and Real Money
39:00 – Negotiation Mistakes That Cost Creators Thousands
This one hits different if you've been on the fence about starting. Kessa doesn't hide the hard parts. She talks about the goofy early gigs, the fear of hitting record, and why the things that feel scary right now are way smaller than they actually look.
Listen and learn the one thing Kessa says about being on camera that's so simple you'll wonder why nobody told you sooner. It completely flips the script on how you think about showing up.
Her UGC guide: https://stan.store/contentbykessa/p/ugc-guide-65j1b
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contentbykessa?_t=8ZNqcZif522&_r=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contentbykessa?igsh=MWVyb281dGx0amRnYw==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Contentbykessa
Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch
Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com
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Ever dreamed about making money with content but kept telling yourself you're not the right type? Host Nate welcomes Kessa, a full-time UGC creator from Canada who started chasing her content dreams in her early teens. She didn't get here because of a big following or a perfect plan. She got here because she refused to quit, and her story is proof that you don't need either one to make this work. They break down the moves that actually work, not the fluff you see everywhere else. They talk about how to handle rejection without flinching, why staying open to every niche will make you more money, and how to get brands coming to you instead of chasing them down. Kessa also shares her exact approach to pricing and whitelisting that keeps everything simple and profitable. Chapters: 04:30 – Grinding on Gifted Collabs With No Pay 07:55 – Betting on UGC and Making the First $2K 11:20 – Why Canada Is an Underrated UGC Market 14:30 – Turning DMs Into a Coaching Business 17:10 – The Biggest Fears New Creators Have 19:55 – Why Faceless UGC Doesn’t Scale 22:30 – Filming in Public Without Caring 25:10 – Embarrassing Brand Deals Everyone Starts With 28:20 – Niches, Acne, and Why Flaws Sell 31:40 – Posting to Attract Brands Not Followers 35:10 – Whitelisting, Usage Rights, and Real Money 39:00 – Negotiation Mistakes That Cost Creators Thousands This one hits different if you've been on the fence about starting. Kessa doesn't hide the hard parts. She talks about the goofy early gigs, the fear of hitting record, and why the things that feel scary right now are way smaller than they actually look. Listen and learn the one thing Kessa says about being on camera that's so simple you'll wonder why nobody told you sooner. It completely flips the script on how you think about showing up. Her UGC guide: https://stan.store/contentbykessa/p/ugc-guide-65j1b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contentbykessa?_t=8ZNqcZif522&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contentbykessa?igsh=MWVyb281dGx0amRnYw== YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Contentbykessa Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com MORE FROM NATE FLAKE Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community — use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr Connect with Nate Instagram: @nateflakecreates YouTube: UGC 101 Podcast Catch Nate on Youtube Contact / Collabs For guest pitches, partnerships, or sponsorship inquiries. https://ugcbynate.com/