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 – influencers@tula.com 2. The Ordinary / DECIEM – partnerships@deciem.com 3. Bubble Skincare – creators@bubble.com 4. e.l.f. Cosmetics – pr@elfcosmetics.com 5. ColourPop – pr@colourpop.com 6. Tarte Cosmetics – tartepr@tartecosmetics.com 7. Rare Beauty – partnerships@rarebeauty.com 8. Glossier – gTEAM@glossier.com 9. Hero Cosmetics – partnerships@herocosmetics.us 10. Truly Beauty – collabs@trulybeauty.com 11. First Aid Beauty – influencers@firstaidbeauty.com 12. Summer Fridays – partnerships@summerfridays.com 13. Laneige – creators@laneigeus.com 14. Kaja Beauty – hello@kajabeauty.com 15. NYX Cosmetics – influencers@nyxcosmetics.com 16. Fenty Beauty – partnerships@fentybeauty.com 17. Good Molecules – collaborations@goodmolecules.com 18. Paula’s Choice – influencer@paulaschoice.com 19. Milk Makeup – partnerships@milkmakeup.com 20. Glow Recipe – creators@glowrecipe.com

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 hello@wildone.com 2. BarkBox Dog toys + subscription boxespartnerships@barkbox.com 3. The Farmer’s Dog Fresh dog food press@thefarmersdog.com 4. Furbo Pet cameras + tech partnerships@furbo.com 5. PetHonesty Pet supplements + wellness influencer@pethonesty.com 6. Maxbone Luxury pet lifestyle products hello@maxbone.com 7. Chom Chom Roller Pet hair removal products support@chomchomroller.com 8. Earth Rated Pet cleanup + eco products hello@earthrated.com 9. Spark Paws Dog apparel + matching owner clothing support@sparkpaws.com 10. Kurgo Outdoor + travel dog gear marketing@kurgo.com 11. Ruffwear Adventure + hiking dog gear media@ruffwear.com 12. Outward Hound Dog toys + enrichment marketing@outwardhound.com 13. Zesty Paws Pet supplements influencer@zestypaws.com 14. P.L.A.Y. Pet beds + toys info@petplay.com 15. PetSafe Training + containment + feeders media@petsafe.net 16. Chewy Pet marketplace + supplies influencer@chewy.com 17. Basepaws Pet DNA + health testing partnerships@basepaws.com

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📧 partnerships@brooklinen.com (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 📧 hello@the-citizenry.com 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 📧 support@yamazakihome.com 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 📧 hello@sabai.design 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 – pr@firstaidbeauty.com • Good Molecules – pr@goodmolecules.com • Dae Hair – collabs@daehair.com • Tarte – social@tarte.com • Rhode Skin – hello@rhodeskin.com • REM Beauty – info@rembeauty.com • Kosas – letschat@kosas.com • Byoma – pr@byoma.com • Drunk Elephant – press@drunkelephant.com • ELF Cosmetics – elfpartners@elfcosmetics.com • Merit Beauty – community@meritbeauty.com • Kopari – marketing@koparibeauty.com • K18 Hair – pr@k18hair.com • Rare Beauty – hello@rarebeauty.com • Glow Recipe – press@glowrecipe.com • Charlotte Tilbury –partnerships@charlottetilbury.com 👗 Fashion / Lifestyle • SKIMS – influencers@skims.com • Pepper Mayo – pr@peppermayo.com • Princess Polly – pr@princesspolly.com • Aritzia – influencer@aritzia.com • CASETiFY / Case App – collab@caseapp.com ✨ 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