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Hey Limitless Lifers 💫
Think you need 10k followers to start landing brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I landed a 5 figure media trip with a major international brand before I hit 10K followers. If you're a travel creator, influencer, or creative wondering how to monetize your passion now (not someday), this is your sign to stop waiting and start putting yourself out there.
We'll cover how I got my first brand deal to how I 3X my income in one year, what brands are really looking for when they partner with creators, and how to pitch in a way that builds genuine connections and leads to long-term partnerships. Whether you're starting from scratch or stuck in the "I'm not big enough yet" loop, this episode will help you break out of the mindset that numbers = value. Spoiler alert: they don't.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✨ How I landed my first paid media trip with under 10K followers
✨ The mindset shift that changed the way I see pitching
✨ Why your content and your energy matter more than your follower count
✨ The truth about building long-term brand relationships as a micro or nano creator
✨ How to build a successful business as a travel creator in 2025 (even if you're just starting out!)
If you're a travel content creator with under 1K followers, you don't want to miss this one.
Links:
Connect With Me:
Instagram: @macs_explore
Threads: @macs_explore
TikTok: @macs_explore
Quick Episode Summary:
00:00 You don't need 10k followers to get paid to travel.
01:00 What brands actually care about (spoiler: it's not your follower count).
03:00 Positioning is everything — niche down and stand out.
05:00 Example: How I landed Royal Caribbean with just 7k followers.
09:00 Your content is your portfolio, not just a cute feed.
13:00 Pitch yourself with confidence — even if you're just starting out.
By Christina McEvoy5
7777 ratings
Hey Limitless Lifers 💫
Think you need 10k followers to start landing brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I landed a 5 figure media trip with a major international brand before I hit 10K followers. If you're a travel creator, influencer, or creative wondering how to monetize your passion now (not someday), this is your sign to stop waiting and start putting yourself out there.
We'll cover how I got my first brand deal to how I 3X my income in one year, what brands are really looking for when they partner with creators, and how to pitch in a way that builds genuine connections and leads to long-term partnerships. Whether you're starting from scratch or stuck in the "I'm not big enough yet" loop, this episode will help you break out of the mindset that numbers = value. Spoiler alert: they don't.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✨ How I landed my first paid media trip with under 10K followers
✨ The mindset shift that changed the way I see pitching
✨ Why your content and your energy matter more than your follower count
✨ The truth about building long-term brand relationships as a micro or nano creator
✨ How to build a successful business as a travel creator in 2025 (even if you're just starting out!)
If you're a travel content creator with under 1K followers, you don't want to miss this one.
Links:
Connect With Me:
Instagram: @macs_explore
Threads: @macs_explore
TikTok: @macs_explore
Quick Episode Summary:
00:00 You don't need 10k followers to get paid to travel.
01:00 What brands actually care about (spoiler: it's not your follower count).
03:00 Positioning is everything — niche down and stand out.
05:00 Example: How I landed Royal Caribbean with just 7k followers.
09:00 Your content is your portfolio, not just a cute feed.
13:00 Pitch yourself with confidence — even if you're just starting out.

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