Creator to Creator

Shawn & Olivia
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A father and daughter start from scratch in the world of UGC—and compare notes along the way. Shawn and Olivia are two generations learning how to create content for brands, build portfolios, find opportunities, handle rejection, and figure out what actually works. No gurus and no pretending we already know the answers. Just two new creators documenting the experiment as it happens.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 5 - Starting Over at Any Age: Pressure, Embarrassment, and Finding Your Lane

    Is it harder to start something new in your 20s—or your 50s? Shawn and Olivia compare what it means to build a creative business from scratch at different stages of life. They talk about the pressure to succeed quickly, the fear of looking foolish online, getting real feedback on paid work, and why a rejection of your face can feel different from a rejection of your résumé. They also explore filming in public, finding a niche instead of trying to do everything, and the unexpected advantages each generation brings to UGC. Plus: Shawn’s first paid videos get approved, Olivia makes the case for leaning into Spanish-language and tech content, and both creators admit they are still figuring it out as they go.

  2. Sep 30

    Episode 4: We Actually Got Paid! Our First UGC Gigs

    It's one thing to start something from nothing. It's another thing entirely when someone actually pays you to do it. In Episode 4 of Make Something From Nothing, Shawn and Olivia talk about Shawn's first paid UGC (user-generated content) projects, what it feels like to land those first gigs, and what he's learning about turning a new creative venture into a real business. We're sharing the journey as it happens—the wins, the challenges, and everything we're figuring out along the way. Because sometimes the biggest milestone isn't how much you make. It's proving that someone is willing to pay you for something you created. Join us as we keep making something from nothing.

  3. Sep 22

    UGC Reality Check: Lots of Work, Still $0

    We made more videos, built our portfolios, joined platforms, and started reaching out to brands. So why are we both still at zero paid UGC jobs? This week, Shawn and Olivia review what they created, what worked, what did not, and what they are learning about their own strengths as creators. They also talk honestly about choosing opportunities carefully—especially when a brief asks for claims you cannot genuinely make. The bigger lesson: building a creator business is not just about being busy. It is about finding the work, the audience, and the voice that actually fit.

  4. Sep 15

    So… Did We Get Any Work? Our First Two Weeks in UGC

    Two generations. Two creators. Starting from scratch. In Episode 2, Shawn and Olivia check in on their first weeks pursuing paid UGC work. They compare applications, outreach, platform experiences, early opportunities, and the realities that didn’t match their expectations. What worked? What didn’t? And did either of them actually get paid? This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at trying to break into UGC without an established audience, industry connections, or a guaranteed roadmap.

  5. Sep 9

    Starting From Scratch

    A father and daughter. Two generations. And neither of us has done this before. In the first episode of Creator to Creator, Shawn and Olivia start their UGC experiment from scratch. We talk about why each of us decided to try creating content for brands, what we think we're getting into, where our different strengths might matter, and what we expect to happen next. No experts. No success story—at least not yet. We're documenting the process as it happens and comparing notes along the way. This is Day One.

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A father and daughter start from scratch in the world of UGC—and compare notes along the way. Shawn and Olivia are two generations learning how to create content for brands, build portfolios, find opportunities, handle rejection, and figure out what actually works. No gurus and no pretending we already know the answers. Just two new creators documenting the experiment as it happens.

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn & Olivia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shawn & Olivia
  • Show Website
    Creator to Creator