I started making $10,000 a month from user-generated content in 5 months. I didn't need to pitch or do any outreach.
Cara Torchia, a former performer and nanny, successfully transitioned into a full-time career as a user-generated content (UGC) creator. She achieved a $10,000 monthly income within five months by leveraging freelance platforms like Fiverr.
Why it matters
It illustrates the growing trend of the creator economy and how individuals are using digital platforms to bypass traditional employment structures.
Cara Torchia. Ian McLaren Cara Torchia transitioned from nannying to thriving as a UGC creator, earning $10,000 monthly. From Broadway to cruise ships, Torchia used her performance skills to excel in UGC creation. Her UGC business soared on Fiverr, and she now has some clients on retainer. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cara Torchia, a 25-year-old actor and UGC creator based in New York City. The following has been edited for length and clarity. In four months, I went from earning nothing from freelance user-generated content (UGC) work to fully supporting myself, which allowed me to forgo traditional employment. I used to be a nanny for a family on the Upper East Side. I'm also a performer. I was drawn to UGC for the flexibility and financial freedom it offered as I pursued a creative career, and I've since focused on building my business full-time.
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