● Opens October 8 · $37 launch price

The Canvas UGC Method.

Six modules. Seven guides. Launch doors close October 14.

The Creator Current · Canvas UGC

Turn content to income.
Fame not required.

You want to turn content into income, but you don't want to be an influencer or put your whole life online. Maybe you want to travel the world. Maybe you want to be home with your kids. Either way, come build it with me.

1B+ views generated by our students$800K+ generated by our students4.9 ★★★★★ on Whop (79 reviews)61K+ on TikTok

Results are not guaranteed.

★★★★★

What our women have done

1B+

views generated by the women we've taught

$800K+

generated by the women we've taught

4.9

out of 5, from 79 reviews on Whop

20

women a month, so everyone gets real support

Results are not guaranteed.

From inside the community

Real wins, in their own words.

These are real posts from our members-only Post Your Wins channel. We hid the names. The wins are all theirs.

Member, name hidden

One year ago

Miserable in a healthcare job. Up at 4am for work, then home to Canvas UGC until bed. Day after day.

One year later

Quit the full-time job.

Making enough from Canvas UGC to do this full time.

Their note to the community

“If you’re in the ‘working all day and grinding at night’ season right now, keep going. It’s worth it.”

Results are not guaranteed.

“The fact that you quit your job one month after enrolling will always just be so inspiring!!! UGH!!! So proud of you!!”

Mackenzie

Member, name hidden

22K

views on a YouTube Short

“this vid hit 22k!!! Not the most viral… but stoked bc I’ve never had a win on YT haha”

Results are not guaranteed.

Member, name hidden

$35

views tier, on a very first video

“posted my very first canvas UGC video ever yesterday and qualified for the $35 minimum views tier and now i’m addicted and signed up with 2 more companies!! can’t wait to see what happens”

Results are not guaranteed.

Member, name hidden

Biggest payment yet.

Payday, posted to the channel

“Just received my biggest payment to date!!”

“yay!!! we love a high payment!!”

Results are not guaranteed.

Member, name hidden

Jaw on the floor.

After adding up a month of base pay

“just calculated how much money I’ll make BASE if I post the max amount of videos for every campaign I’m on this month… and I’m SHOOK”

The honest part: “it took me abt a year to get here!!! So don’t be discouraged and KEEP GOING”

Results are not guaranteed.

Want your win in this channel next?

Apply to join The Creator Current You apply, then hop on a call with our team. Posts are from our members-only channel, shared with names hidden. Results are not guaranteed, and every member’s results are different.

This is what
women are saying.

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews, as of October 2026

★★★★★

Becoming apart of the creator current really helped bring me into the Ugc community. Being able to learn a new skill and have consistent support is next level! The lessons learned and how to be able to grow my side hustle has always been a dream. If you’re looking for the right community and someone who will really help you learn and grow this is the place to be!

Alissa W.
★★★★★

Have never been a content creator and the creator current fave me the tools and the confidence to break into the canvas UGC space and support with a real and consistent side hustle and income. The community is so extremely helpful and I have been so grateful to learn from the other girls.

Jordyn R.
★★★★★

If you want a community that supports, encourages, and grows you - this is the one. Canvas UGC changed my life and having this community is VITAL for success. I have met wonderful people, learned a TON, and have gotten soooo many amazing job opportunities that I wouldn't have access too if not for being here. I can't recommend TCC highly enough!

Sidney N.
★★★★★

Joining The Creator Current was one of the best decisions I've made! I learned a ton, the Canvas UGC model was completely new to me, and the academy broke it down in a way that actually made sense and felt doable from day one.

What stood out most was how specific and actionable the feedback was.

The community and support have been just as valuable as the curriculum. If you're serious about building an income around content that actually performs, this is worth every bit of the investment.

Gina
★★★★★

The TCC Team is FABULOUS and committed to helping you hit your goals. I’m honored to be apart of such a wonderful and authentic community of women that are routing for one another!! TCC is setting the industry standards for sure!! 10/10♥️

Macie S.
★★★★★

Love mackenzie and the creator current! Her and caroline are such amazing teachers and so knowledgeable in this field! So thankful for canvas UGC 🤍

Pickleball Erin
★★★★★

I was so skeptical to buy yet again “another course” however i'm a sucker for creating a better outcome for my future so i took the chance! I can honestly say out of all these courses TCC is exceptional and it can not even come close to any of the other ones i've tried... The support you receive when joining and throughout your journey is PHENOMENAL. mackenzie and everyone with TCC truly care about you succeeding! I've already seen a return on my investment and i've only been posting for about a week... if you have doubt take this as your sign to go all in! we all want everyone to succeed!!!

Kayla S.
★★★★★

I was terrified to make the decision to join TCC and I don’t know why I was. This has been such a great experience so far and the amount of support and knowledge you get is unreal. I’m so excited to continue this journey with the type of girls you truly want to be surrounded by!

Nyah L.
★★★★★

I have had a great experience joining TCC! The team is incredibly supportive and you can tell that they genuinely want you to be successful. So many programs out there try to oversell and under deliver but that was definitely not the case with TCC! Having access to your coach and other women that want you to succeed is unlike anything I've done before!

Bailey S.
★★★★★

Joining TCC has been such an amazing experience ! The intentionality of coaches and guidance you receive along the way makes something that seems so daunting and “not for me” so approachable and easy to understand. The team is 100% full of girls girls who want to see everyone succeed and do well and help along the way! I’m so excited to keep continuing in the academy and trial training! The way that the whole process is set up is so intuitive to the learning process of UGC. I especially enjoy the BTS of business sides of things and marketing so this type of content creation is SO interesting to me! and the idea of being able to work while in school full time is just such a blessing! So thankful <3

Emily W.
★★★★★

Joining TCC was the best decision I could’ve made! So many programs out there don’t fully explain what you’re getting into and/or take a cut once you start earning. Mackenzie did NEITHER!! She has fully supported me in everything + been so so kind throughout it all. Now I’m making money for literally doing the same things I was doing before! It doesn’t take a lot of time, but the payoff is so amazing. Idk where I’d be without Mackenzie (and Madison!!) but I’m so glad I made this decision. TCC has changed my life and that’s something I will never take for granted🤍

Gillian C.
★★★★★

Here I was creating TikToks in my free time on my personal account (and earning nothing), and then I found TCC. I took the leap and purchased the course as I was floundering in my career path and felt that it was time to invest in myself. The course was so easy to understand and laid everything out for me to fully grasp what Canvas UGC is. I'm currently working for 2 clients and have hit viral numbers!!! THANK YOU to both Mackenzie for paving the way and to Madison for pushing me to dive into this headfirst. SO MUCH LOVE for this group!

Elizabeth J.
★★★★★

TCC truly gave me a new perspective on content creation. The course itself is self paced and easy to follow, mackenzie does such a good job at breaking down everything in bite size pieces to fully understand. Upon completing, i was able to land 3 clients and its been such a great community to be apart of.

Tina L.
★★★★★

I can not rave enough about TCC! As someone who has bought many courses in the past, this one by far is the best and is soo worth it!! The course itself, the coaching and mock trial run was so helpful. I graduated the end of November 2025 and already have 5 clients + some viral videos!! I can already see so much potential in this industry, I’m so excited to see what’s in store! If you’re hesitant, I get it, but don’t be because if you’re ready to put in the few hours a day to make this work, it will be worth it. I’m already going to be making my money back + more on top of it.

Sarah I.
★★★★★

TCC completely changed my life in ways I never expected. I have always had a deep love for content creation, but for the longest time I could not see how it could ever be a real, sustainable career. After feeling stuck and burnt out in a healthcare job, TCC gave me the clarity and confidence to finally build a life around something I genuinely love.

More than anything, TCC gave me freedom. I can work from anywhere, structure my days in a way that supports my life, and actually enjoy what I do. I feel happier, less stressed, more confident, and excited about the future. I truly would not want to be doing anything else, and I could not recommend TCC enough.

Kaitlyn J.
★★★★★

TCC has literally changed my life!! This program complete exceeded my expectations. I was super skeptical coming into this program but I’m SO thankful I took the leap and did it. I came into this program with absolutely no content creating experience and truly can’t believe how comfortable and easy it feels to be a canvas UGC content creator now. Madison, my amazing coach, equipped us so well to be incredibly successful by the time we finished this program. I graduated in the November class and am currently working with 3 different campaigns. I cannot thank Mackenzie and TCC enough for this life changing program. If you’re on the fence, I promise it’ll be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.

Renee R.
★★★★★

LOVED my experience in TCC!!!! Mackenzie is the best and SO helpful. I’ve done small content / UGC work before, but have never consistently had any success until I applied the skills I learned from here!!! :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Macy B.
★★★★★

Super happy with my experience here! I took what I already learned and what I learned throughout this course to apply to my current work and its been doing amazing for me. In the matter of only 2 MONTHS i was able to curate 6.6 Million views on one of my accounts, and just with that one brand I made 4k in a single month. This has opened may more doors for me and I cant wait to see where I continue to grow! In this course there is so many job postings with many different diverse UGC work, so theres something for everyone.

Aryana B.
★★★★★

What a great investment to say the least! Mackenzie is such a great teacher and just knows how to draw you in and keep you wanting to learn. Thank you for this awesome program!! I am excited to continue growing in this journey!

Katie N.
★★★★★

I am the definition of a skeptic, and i have seen (even tried) some online courses bc I just KNOW i was made more for than the 9-5. After chatting with Mackenzie, I knew this was legit and she was so knowledgable and came from the best intentions (NOT common in this industry). This was the best money spent and I'm telling all of my friends about this course!! I am finally feeling I am on my way to a life of financial freedom and a life for ME!

Mackenzie S.
★★★★★

Mackenzie really gives you a step by step guide and the resources you need to start making money in this space! I had now idea how to get started and Mackenzie was able to help me meet clients who want to work with you now! With my first client I have already made back my investment I put into this course! Whether you want to make this a career or are just looking for a side hustle, this is the best way!

Taylor R.
★★★★★

Modules are really informative. Such a great investment.

Briana M.
★★★★★

This course was everything it said it was going to be! You really do get a step by step layout of how to start, apply to jobs and every little detail in between. You not only get knowledge but also genuine community to cheer each other on through the whole process even after the creator current is over. Mackenzie really does care about your success and is always so kind and helpful, I cannot recommend the creator current academy enough!

Holly C.
★★★★★

I have nothing but amazing things to say about The Creator Current and Mackenzie! From the very beginning I felt like I was given the exact blueprint I needed to learn about everything Canvas UGC. Along the way I was able to connect with other girls here in the program which have turned into genuine relationships I will forever cherish. After graduating I felt so confident applying to job listing and started work for 2 clients my very first week. Investing in this course is something I would do 1 thousand times over, if you are even remotely considering joining this community, I urge you to take the leap!!! You will be so happy you did!! I will only be going into my 3rd month & planning to make minimum $4,920 for the month🙌🏼

Madison A.
★★★★★

I think courses are a dime a dozen. What makes this different is truly MacKenzie, she built this to help women do and be all they want to be. To have time to be softer in this world and to also provide for what we want and need in life. She teaches you everything you need to be a creator but also cares about you as a human she wants us ALL to succeed more than anything. Her genuine heart shines through and THAT'S why you should invest here.

Brittany M.
★★★★★

This course is more than worth your time! You learn everything you need to know about canvas UGC to become successful so if you are putting in the work than you will succeed. Mackenzie is wonderful and truly wants what’s best for you. All of that, plus you are doing it in a community of women of similar values.

Cecilia C.
★★★★★

Very excited for this course. Great information and very responsive!

Chelsey O.
★★★★★

I am so happy to have joined with this course! I came in with UGC experience and knowing very little about Canvas UGC but now I feel so confident navigating it. Mackenzie makes everything feel so approachable and easy to understand - it honestly felt like having a mentor right there with me. I’m super excited about the community that’s being built too and looking forward to the Bible studies that will be starting up:)

Kyanna B.
★★★★★

This course is AMAZING! Mackenzie has been so so so helpful in the whole process and learning what Canvas UGC is and this course is soooo good! I have a call today with my first canvas UGC job offer YAYYY🥳🥳

Paige T.
★★★★★

Canvas UGC is so new to me but it has already been LIFE CHANGING! This course is so easy to navigate and you learn SO much from Mackenzie. She really gets into everything you need to know even if this is your first time starting to make content. I felt so prepared going into the jobs being offered and I'm already making life changing money because of it. This is definitely a great investment in yourself because it pays off so quickly. I seriously can't recommend this course enough!

Caroline W.
★★★★★

This is EVERYTHING! I knew next to nothing about UGC coming in, but this course has taught me all I needed to know and more. Mackenzie is so helpful and provides such great tips and tricks to master the game. The content is easy to understand and great to pick up at any point in your day! Cannot recommend enough!

Adeline H.
★★★★★

I am someone who sort of knew about the UGC world but Mackenzie taught me SO much more. she breaks EVERYTHING down in such a digestible way. i felt like they were talking directly to me the entire time. I have already sent this course to 4 of my friends who are looking for a career change.

Kiley C.

Results are not guaranteed.

Mackenzie with long blonde hair, holding a podcast mic in front of her vision board wall
college me, dream wall and all
A woman in a treehouse in Asia reaching out to an elephant
now me. pinned.

My life looks like the
Pinterest board I had in college.

In college I sat in front of a wall of everything I wanted to accomplish and every place I wanted to go. My dream was always to be a content creator. That's it. I was willing to do anything to make it online and make money online so I could go see the world.

If I had pinned my life on Pinterest back then, it would look a lot like my life today.

Then I found Canvas UGC. I learned a skill, and I started making more money by working fewer hours.

At one point I was traveling the world with two of my best friends, making $8,000+ a month and working three hours a day, and I kept thinking: why the heck isn't everyone doing this? That's where The Creator Current started. Not from a business plan. From a heart full of love for my life, and wondering why other women weren't jumping at the exact same thing.

Now I have the dream life. It unlocked so many things for me, and it keeps expanding. Canvas UGC is a great starting point. From here there are connections to paid ads, TikTok Shop, and so many more opportunities in this space, especially for this community.

This is for women who have lives they want to live and don't want to grind a million hours a day. Will it take hard work at the beginning? Yes, absolutely. But the goal is to keep getting better and better until you're working about three hours a day and making $10,000 to $20,000 a month. That's the goal.

And fame? Not required. You turn content into income so you can travel the world, stay home with your kids, or build whatever life you're dreaming of.

Mackenzie

Results are not guaranteed.

In their own words

Women just like you
said yes.

They were stuck, burnt out, or just curious. Here's what happened next.

★★★★★

“TCC gave me the clarity and confidence to finally build a life around something I genuinely love.”

After feeling stuck and burnt out in a healthcare job, TCC gave me the clarity and confidence to finally build a life around something I genuinely love. More than anything, TCC gave me freedom. I can work from anywhere, structure my days in a way that supports my life, and actually enjoy what I do.

Kaitlyn J.

5-star review

★★★★★

“Here I was creating TikToks in my free time (and earning nothing), and then I found TCC.”

I took the leap and purchased the course as I was floundering in my career path and felt that it was time to invest in myself. The course was so easy to understand and laid everything out for me to fully grasp what Canvas UGC is. SO MUCH LOVE for this group!

Elizabeth J.

5-star review

★★★★★

“She built this to help women do and be all they want to be.”

I think courses are a dime a dozen. What makes this different is truly Mackenzie, she built this to help women do and be all they want to be. To have time to be softer in this world and to also provide for what we want and need in life. Her genuine heart shines through and THAT'S why you should invest here.

Brittany M.

5-star review

Results are not guaranteed.

What is
Canvas UGC?

A simple, performance-based way creators get paid without influencing.

01

Get Hired

A brand hires you to create short-form content that helps their brand grow.

02

Build the Account

You create a dedicated TikTok and Instagram account just for that brand.

03

Post & Perform

You post daily to reach the right target audience.

04

Get Paid

Many brands pay a retainer, for example $20 to $50 per video, and you earn more as your views grow. Rates vary by brand.

We teach you every step of the process and connect you with potential clients.

And it doesn't stop there. Canvas UGC is a starting point, and it opens doors to paid ads, TikTok Shop, and more.

Influencing is out. Canvas UGC is quite literally the new current.

What is Canvas UGC? 

 

Before
& after

Screenshot of the views at the start
Before
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After

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More on
Canvas UGC

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Women of the Creator Current community together

Women showing up
for each other.

Women grow faster when they build together. Inside The Creator Current, our year-long mentorship, you get coaching, accountability, and women who root for your success, care about you, and build you up, from your first video to your first client and beyond.

We cap enrollment at 20 students a month so everyone gets real support. Doors close December 1, and the price goes up in 2027. The Creator Current is open to women 18 and older.

Come hang out with us

Real women.
Real life.

Follow along for what's working in Canvas UGC, student wins, and a peek into my life. Over 61,000 of us are on TikTok and over 42,000 on Instagram, and you're welcome at the table.

Every repost is a student win.

Scroll through the reposts on our TikTok and you're looking at real examples from real students. Canvas UGC posts from brand-owned accounts, so we share the wins our students send us. Watch two of my favorites below, then see the rest on @famenotrequired.

Results are not guaranteed.

Who it's for,
and who it's not.

I built this for women who have a life they want to live and don't want to grind a million hours a day to get it. It does take hard work at the beginning. Here's who I think will love it, and who might not.

This is a good fit if:

  • You love posting on an account separate from your personal brand.
  • You're always on FaceTime or yapping in close friends stories.
  • You're a self starter who takes initiative.
  • You value education and skill building.
  • You're looking for community while creating content.
  • You're aware that your time is your biggest asset.
  • You're willing to show up consistently.

This may not be for you if:

  • You struggle to commit to consistency.
  • You are a chronic perfectionist.
  • You are not open to learning, practicing, and posting imperfectly.
  • You expect to go viral overnight or are looking for shortcuts.
  • You are not comfortable with your face being on the internet.
  • Negative or hate comments stop you from posting.

Our Wall
of Love

Real words from women who started exactly where you are.

“6.6M views and $6K in a single month from UGC.”

I had prior UGC experience, but it was inconsistent and unreliable through agencies. After joining The Creator Current, everything changed. I went all-in on UGC and learned more than I ever had before. Using the portfolio and job listings provided, I landed multiple opportunities, grew one account to 6.6 million views, and made over $6,000 in my highest-earning month. This course opened doors I never thought possible.

Aryana

Results are not guaranteed.

“I landed two clients in my very first week.”

From day one, The Creator Current gave me the exact blueprint I needed to learn Canvas UGC. Beyond the education, I built genuine relationships inside the community that I truly value. After graduating, I felt confident applying to jobs and landed two clients in my very first week. Just three months in, I'm on track to earn around $4,920 for the month. Joining this program is something I'd do again without hesitation.

Madison

Results are not guaranteed.

“Freedom, flexibility, and paid work I actually enjoy.”

This course completely exceeded my expectations. Working with Mackenzie and joining TCC gave me both freedom and peace of mind. After finishing the one-month program, I secured two jobs within my first week. The work is genuinely fun and flexible enough to manage alongside my full-time job. For the first time, I can afford little luxuries while enjoying what I do. I highly recommend this program.

Macy

“From feeling stuck to building a life I actually enjoy.”

Before TCC, I spent two years in healthcare feeling stuck and unfulfilled, wanting more freedom but not seeing a clear path forward. TCC changed everything. The program gave me clarity, confidence, and real direction. Since graduating, I've worked with six clients and had access to dozens of opportunities creating Canvas UGC. I'm happier, less stressed, and finally doing work that supports my life instead of controlling it.

Kaitlyn

“I used to dream of landing even a gifted collab, now content creating is my full time job???”

Madison

Not sure where to
start?

Start where you are and go as deep as you want.

Start free

The Canvas UGC Starter Checklist

The model, the pay structures, how to find your first deal, and how to warm up an account.

Learn the method

The Canvas UGC Method

Six modules and seven guides that teach you Canvas UGC from scratch: what it is, how to write hooks that stop the scroll, how to warm up an account, and how to find and pitch your first brand deal. Self-paced, and no following needed.

Skip the guesswork

Prompt Not Required

The AI prompts that find what's winning in Canvas UGC, so you can post what works. Copy, paste, done.

Go all in

The Creator Current

A year-long mentorship with coaching, community, and real support.

Answering
your questions

Is Canvas UGC the same thing as being an influencer?

No. Influencers build a following around their own life. With Canvas UGC, a brand hires you to post from an account the brand owns, so you don't need a following, and your personal page stays yours. Your face is still in the videos, but the account belongs to the brand.

How does applying to The Creator Current work?

You fill out a short application. After you submit, you'll book a 30 minute enrollment call with our team. They'll learn about you, share the details on The Creator Current, and make sure you leave with the right resource to get started. We take 20 women a month.

Who can join The Creator Current?

Women 18 and older, from college students to moms of several kids. You don't need followers, and you don't need to have done this before.

How do I know this is legit?

Fair question. You can read the reviews on our Whop page (4.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews), follow along on our TikTok and Instagram, and talk to our team on an enrollment call before you decide. The brands in our job listings are vetted by our leadership team.

Do I have to be confident on camera?

You don't have to be perfect. Confidence is something you build, and it's the one thing nobody can hand you, so we make it a practice. You film practice videos, you get feedback from our team, and the women in the community cheer you on while you get better.

Will this fit around my job, school or kids?

Many women do this around a full-time job, school or little ones. The modules are self-paced and most women finish them in about a week. Once you're working with brands, expect about two hours a day to start, depending on the campaigns. Some days are less and some more.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. When you enroll you can pay in full, or split it with Afterpay or Klarna at the same price. Approval is up to Afterpay or Klarna. Need help moving forward on a payment plan? Schedule a call and our team will help.

Who are the women in the videos you repost on TikTok?

Our students. Everything we repost on @famenotrequired is a real example from a student. Results are not guaranteed.

Are we using Canva for this?

No. Canvas UGC is a style of content, not a design tool. A brand hires you to build a brand new TikTok and Instagram account from scratch and post to it every day. All you need to create it is your phone.

How quickly can I start earning after I graduate?

It depends on you. Some of our graduates landed their first clients in their first week. Others took longer. Applying right away and posting consistently make the biggest difference. We won't promise a timeline or an income, because your results are your own.

How do I find clients?

You'll learn where brands hire Canvas UGC creators and how to pitch them. Inside The Creator Current you also get our graduate opportunity board, a portfolio and job listings to start from, and ongoing support after you graduate.

How does payment work in Canvas UGC?

Every brand sets its own deal. Many pay a retainer: a set rate per video, for example $20 to $50, with more as your views grow. Others pay by views (called CPM), or a mix of both. You're paid by the brand or agency you work with, and we teach you how to read a deal before you sign it. Rates vary, and results are not guaranteed.

Are refunds available?

No. Everything we offer is digital, so all sales are final.

What types of companies use this model?

Mostly apps and consumer brands that want organic reach on their own accounts without relying on ads. A Bible app, a wellness brand, a planning tool. If a friend telling you about it would make sense, it can be Canvas UGC.

Can I do this full time?

Yes, and most of our graduates have. The majority have made Canvas UGC their full-time work, and others fit it around a full-time job. It's your call, and you can start small.

What happens if my first videos do not perform well?

Then you adjust, like every creator does. Not every video lands, and your first ones are practice. We teach you hooks, account warm-up, and trends so you know what to change, and you're not figuring it out alone.

Do I need expensive equipment?

No. Your phone, good light (a window or a ring light), a clean background, and a hook that stops the scroll.

What kind of guidance do I receive?

17+ self-paced modules, a year of weekly calls, Mackenzie AI for editing and scripting, job listings, account audits, a portfolio review, optional accountability groups, contracts, and more.

Can this turn into something long term?

Yes. Canvas UGC is a skill you keep, and it's a great starting point. From here you can move into paid ads, TikTok Shop, managing other creators, or building something of your own.

Whatever freedom looks like for you, come build it with us.

Ready for
The Creator Current?

The Creator Current is a year-long mentorship for women ready to learn Canvas UGC with coaching, community, and real support.

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