From 78 Followers to Working with Brands
Every creator starts somewhere
In September 2025, I decided to take content creation seriously.
At the time, my Instagram community was small, with just 78 followers and a monthly reach of 278 accounts. Like many beginners, I didn’t have an impressive portfolio. What I did have was curiosity, determination, and a genuine passion for learning.
I wasn’t trying to become an influencer. I wanted to understand what makes people stop scrolling, connect with content, and trust the person behind the screen.
That decision became the beginning of something much bigger than I imagined.
A look at how my UGC journey began – and where it’s taking me.
📍 Started: September 2025
Timeline
September 2025
- Started my UGC journey
- 82 followers
- 278 monthly reach
- Learning editing, storytelling and hooks
October – December 2025
Things started to click.
I experimented with different video styles, improved my editing, and learned what makes people stop scrolling.
Rather than focusing on followers, I focused on becoming better with every piece of content.
First Brand Collaborations
One of the biggest milestones was working with my first brands.
Each project taught me something new about:
- storytelling
- filming
- lighting
- client communication
- creating content that converts
Today
Today I’m fortunate to work with brands across:
- Beauty
- Wellness
- Hospitality
- FMCG
- Lifestyle
My Instagram has grown to:
📈 555+ followers
📈 26,000+ monthly reach
Most importantly, I’ve built a portfolio of content that helps businesses connect with their audiences.
🌱 September 2025 – Started learning UGC
🎥 Created my first portfolio videos
📱 Published consistently while refining my style
🤝 Began collaborating with brands
📈 Grew my Instagram reach from 278 to 26,000+
💼 Built a professional portfolio and launched Digitaleo
What I’ve Learned
The biggest lesson? Followers aren’t everything.
The real skill is learning how to create content that makes people stop scrolling. Every video teaches you something.
Every collaboration helps you improve.
And consistency beats perfection every single time.
Turning Passion into a Profession
As my skills developed, I began collaborating with brands across different industries, creating content designed to support real marketing goals rather than simply growing my own social media presence.
One of the biggest milestones in my journey came just a few months after I started creating consistently, when my content reached more than 58,000 accounts in a single month. It reinforced something I had already started to believe: authentic storytelling often resonates more than perfect production.
As my client work grew, my focus naturally shifted from building my personal Instagram to creating content that helps brands connect with their audiences. While I shared less frequently on my own profile, I continued developing my skills through every campaign and every collaboration.
That transition marked an important milestone in my journey—from learning UGC to building a professional career around it. Today, every project I take on is guided by the same mindset: creating content that feels authentic, aligns with a brand’s goals and helps build meaningful connections with its audience.
What’s Next?
I’m continuing to grow my skills in:
- UGC
- Social Media Strategy
- SEO
- Content Marketing
My goal is simple:
To help brands create content that people actually enjoy watching.
Ready to create content together?
Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, I’d love to help bring your products or services to life through authentic UGC.