The Story Collective

A private creator network by Crystal Story

Connecting quality UGC creators with pet, wellness, fitness, lifestyle, and food brands.

What is the story collective?

The Story Collective is a curated network of vetted UGC creators led by me, Crystal. As a UGC creator and social media manager, I regularly help brands source and manage creators. By signing up, you’ll be added to my shortlist of creators I refer to brands when opportunities come up.

Creators gain access to:

  • Gifted & paid UGC campaigns

  • Email notification and early access to new brand opportunities

  • Opportunities to grow your portfolio with real campaigns

  • Potential long-term brand collaborations

  • Tips, resources, and creator support

  • A curated network of creators to connect with

Who is it for?

The Story Collective is open to all UGC creators, whether you're just getting started or already experienced. Beginners can build their portfolios through gifted collaborations, while more advanced creators can apply for paid campaigns. If you love creating content for brands, this collective is for you.

Why join the story collective?

As both a UGC creator and someone who manages UGC creators and campaigns for brands, I understand what’s needed on both sides for a successful collaboration.

That’s why I created The Story Collective.

By joining, creators gain access to opportunities from trusted brands, along with guidance to help them create content that aligns with their expectations. Whether you're building your portfolio or growing as a creator, this collective was designed to help you develop your skills, and connect with brand partnerships that fit your niche and goals.

How it works

  1. Apply to join the story collective

  2. If you meet the requirements, you’ll get added to our private creator list

  3. Receive email notifications for matched opportunities

  4. Create content & collaborate with brands

What we look for in creators

  • Experience in video content and editing

  • Strong, engaging, and authentic on-camera presence

  • Reliable communication and responsiveness

  • Ability to meet deadlines

FAQ

  • No, beginner ugc creators are welcome to apply as long as you love creating content and have potential!

  • Some opportunities are gifted, affiliated, or paid. You can choose what you accept!

  • If you fit the requirements of a brand, we’ll reach out to you with details and you can choose if you’d like to move forward or not.

  • No, joining it is free! The Story Collective is meant to be a smooth connection for brands and ugc creators to work together

  • It depends on current brand campaigns, but we notify creators as soon as new opportunities open

  • To keep campaigns organized and ensure a smooth process for both sides, all communication goes through Crystal Story.

    This helps protect creators, keep details consistent, and allow us to negotiate, manage expectations, and provide support on your behalf.

    You focus on creating the content and we’ll handle the rest 😊

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Ready to join the story collective?

Become part of a growing network of creators and get early access to brand opportunities. Apply now!