In this episode, we sit down with our friend Taylor Nicole Hayden to break down what it actually looks like to build a sustainable creative career - across modeling, content creation, photography, producing and UGC.
Taylor shares how she went from small-town Indiana to working with brands like Free People, Billabong, and global lifestyle companies - without niching herself into a single box.
Inside this episode:
- How to build a multi-lane creative career
- Why UGC is more valuable to brands than influencer posts
- How to pitch paid trips before you travel
- What brands actually care about when hiring creators
- Real pricing numbers for UGC + brand campaigns
- How Taylor balances work, creativity, and motherhood
Follow Taylor - https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolehayden/
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Most creatives do not fail because they lack talent. They fail because their business is built on shaky ground.
In 2026, over half of creatives will never break $50k a year. Not because they did not try hard enough, but because they never learned how to build real offers, attract the right clients, or sell with confidence.
That is exactly why we created the Creativ Rise Mastermind.
Over the last 6 years, 416 Creativ Rise graduates have generated more than $112 million doing work they actually enjoy because of their 6 figure business foundation.
Round 15 starts March 15th and applications go live to the waitlist on Feb 23rd!
Inside this 6 week mastermind, you will not just learn concepts. We will help you will implement:
- How to build clear, valuable, properly priced offers
- How to attract clients who already see you as the solution
- How to build a strong, high value network that leads to real opportunities
- How to create a repeatable inbound and outbound lead system
- How to market your business sustainably
- How to sell confidently without feeling pushy or awkward
- How to grow to six figures and beyond in a sustainable, healthy way
If you are a photographer, filmmaker, content creator, or social media manager in the wedding or brand space, this is for you. Join the waitlist today!
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