One thing I hear all the time is… “Where do I even find brands willing to work with beginners?” While I personally built my business through direct pitching (that’s how I’ve landed brands like Jeep, Ashley Furniture, Ollie, Zesty Paws, Ruffwear, Chewy, and more), I know getting those first few collaborations can feel intimidating. That’s why I wanted to share a few beginner-friendly places to start building experience while you create connections & start pitching to marketing departments. 📍 Pawjourr – A pet-specific platform that offers both paid and gifted collaborations. 📍 JoinBrands – Great for creating portfolio content and gaining experience. Many campaigns are reimbursement-based, but they’re a solid stepping stone. 📍 Cohley – Home to larger brands. It’s more competitive, but don’t let that stop you from applying as your portfolio grows. 📍 Popfly – Perfect if you create outdoor content with your pet. Think hiking, beaches, camping, and adventure brands. You can also apply directly through brand ambassador pages or company websites. A few brands that regularly have creator or ambassador opportunities include: ✨ Pupford ✨ LunaMarie ✨ Primal Pet Foods ✨ Plant Dog ✨ Drby Pet Co Just remember… These platforms and ambassador programs are a great way to gain experience, but don’t stop there. The biggest opportunities (and the long-term retainers) usually come from reaching out to brands yourself. 👇 Let’s help each other out. Comment one pet brand you’ve been dreaming of working with. If I know of a creator program, ambassador application, or a good way to pitch them, I’ll point you in the right direction. 🐾

Beauty brands rely heavily on authentic creator content routines, GRWMs, before + afters, tutorials, and real product experiences. Your action step today 👇 ✔ Choose 3–5 brands ✔ Research their content style ✔ Send your pitch ✔ Drop who you contacted below for accountability 💻✨ Paid UGC doesn’t happen by waiting to be noticed. It starts with pitching, practicing, and implementing 🤍 Reminder: gifted deals can still become portfolio builders + long-term paid partnerships. Keep going 👏 1. Tula Skincare – [email protected] 2. The Ordinary / DECIEM – [email protected] 3. Bubble Skincare – [email protected] 4. e.l.f. Cosmetics – [email protected] 5. ColourPop – [email protected] 6. Tarte Cosmetics – [email protected] 7. Rare Beauty – [email protected] 8. Glossier – [email protected] 9. Hero Cosmetics – [email protected] 10. Truly Beauty – [email protected] 11. First Aid Beauty – [email protected] 12. Summer Fridays – [email protected] 13. Laneige – [email protected] 14. Kaja Beauty – [email protected] 15. NYX Cosmetics – [email protected] 16. Fenty Beauty – [email protected] 17. Good Molecules – [email protected] 18. Paula’s Choice – [email protected] 19. Milk Makeup – [email protected] 20. Glow Recipe – [email protected]

Pet brands LOVE authentic UGC!!! If you do good once, they are more likely to offer retainers. Content styles like day-in-the-life clips, product demos, training moments, outdoor adventures, cozy routines, and real pet-parent content are your bread winners🐶✨ Reminder: Emails can change, so always double-check before pitching. 1. Wild One Pet gear + accessories [email protected] 2. BarkBox Dog toys + subscription [email protected] 3. The Farmer’s Dog Fresh dog food [email protected] 4. Furbo Pet cameras + tech [email protected] 5. PetHonesty Pet supplements + wellness [email protected] 6. Maxbone Luxury pet lifestyle products [email protected] 7. Chom Chom Roller Pet hair removal products [email protected] 8. Earth Rated Pet cleanup + eco products [email protected] 9. Spark Paws Dog apparel + matching owner clothing [email protected] 10. Kurgo Outdoor + travel dog gear [email protected] 11. Ruffwear Adventure + hiking dog gear [email protected] 12. Outward Hound Dog toys + enrichment [email protected] 13. Zesty Paws Pet supplements [email protected] 14. P.L.A.Y. Pet beds + toys [email protected] 15. PetSafe Training + containment + feeders [email protected] 16. Chewy Pet marketplace + supplies [email protected] 17. Basepaws Pet DNA + health testing [email protected]

Looking to land UGC, affiliate, gifted, or paid collaborations in the home + decor niche? Here are today’s brand leads 👇✨ 1.Brooklinen 🛏️ Bedding + home essentials 🌐 brooklinen.com📧 [email protected] (or creator form) 2.Parachute Home 🕯️ Bedding, bath + home decor 🌐 parachutehome.com 🔗 Creator/affiliate program available 3.Our Place 🍳 Cookware + kitchen products 🌐 fromourplace.com 🔗 Influencer partnerships + affiliate options 4.Caraway Home 🍲 Non-toxic cookware + kitchen storage 🌐 carawayhome.com 🔗 Creator program + PR collaborations 5.Ruggable 🧼 Washable rugs + home decor 🌐 ruggable.com 🔗 Influencer collaborations frequently open 6.Cozy Earth 🛌 Luxury bedding + pajamas 🌐 cozyearth.com 🔗 Affiliate + creator partnerships 7.The Citizenry 🏠 Artisan home decor + textiles 🌐 the-citizenry.com 📧 [email protected] 8.Buffy ☁️ Comforters + sustainable bedding 🌐 buffy.co 🔗 Creator + affiliate opportunities 9. Bearaby 🧸 Weighted blankets + cozy home products 🌐 bearaby.com 🔗 UGC + influencer-friendly 10.Yamazaki Home ✨ Home organization + storage 🌐 yamazakihome.com 📧 [email protected] 11.Aroma360 🕯️ Home fragrance + scent systems 🌐 aroma360.com 🔗 Creator campaigns + gifting 12.Lulu & Georgia 🪞 Furniture + modern decor 🌐 luluandgeorgia.com 🔗 Influencer/affiliate program 13.Walli 🎨 Peel-and-stick wallpaper 🌐 walli.com 🔗 Frequently works with creators 14.Sabai Design 🛋️ Sustainable furniture 🌐 sabaidesign.com 📧 [email protected] 1. Revival Rugs 🧵 Rugs + home styling

Looking for brands that actually work with UGC creators + micro influencers? Here are some that are known to frequently accept collabs, gifted partnerships, affiliate creators, or UGC outreach. ✨ 💄 Beauty / Skincare / Hair • First Aid Beauty – [email protected] • Good Molecules – [email protected] • Dae Hair – [email protected] • Tarte – [email protected] • Rhode Skin – [email protected] • REM Beauty – [email protected] • Kosas – [email protected] • Byoma – [email protected] • Drunk Elephant – [email protected] • ELF Cosmetics – [email protected] • Merit Beauty – [email protected] • Kopari – [email protected] • K18 Hair – [email protected] • Rare Beauty – [email protected] • Glow Recipe – [email protected] • Charlotte Tilbury –[email protected] 👗 Fashion / Lifestyle • SKIMS – [email protected] • Pepper Mayo – [email protected] • Princess Polly – [email protected] • Aritzia – [email protected] • CASETiFY / Case App – [email protected] ✨ Quick Reminder: A brand list alone doesn’t get deals, good pitching + strong portfolio cards + consistency do. Use this as your starting point, personalize your outreach, and aim for 10–20 pitches per week minimum. 👇 Drop your niche below and I’ll create more lists for what you all need. #UGC #MicroInfluencer #CreatorTips