The Brand PlaybookJeanna Kotenko
THE NEXT CHAPTER IS YOURS TO CREATE

The Brand
Playbook.

Your creativity can become your work.
And that work can leave more room for your life.

OPEN THE PLAYBOOK
UGC · BRAND PARTNERSHIPS · A MORE FLEXIBLE WAY TO WORK
DIOR BEAUTYCHANEL BEAUTYCOSH&MVALENTINO BEAUTYPRADA BEAUTY
01 / MY STORY

A mother of two.
An entrepreneur.
The author of
her own story.

I’m Jeanna. Before content creation, I ran my own business and lived by a very full schedule. Work took up so much of my time, and I wanted more space for my family, my children, and the things I loved.

My love of fashion, beautiful images, and storytelling gradually became a new profession. I began working with brands, creating content, and building a career around my life.

It started with my love of fashion: how an outfit tells a story and how style opens doors. That passion grew into brand projects, creative shoots, and experiences across the industry.

My collaborations include Dior Beauty, Chanel Beauty, COS, H&M, Valentino Beauty, and Prada Beauty. My journey has also taken me to NYFW shows including Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Coach, and Carolina Herrera, with features in Vogue, ELLE, Grazia, V, W, Women’s Style, and Cosmopolitan.

I created this playbook because I’m often asked where to start, how to reach brands, and what to say. Inside, I share tools to help you understand what makes effective content and turn your creative interests into a clear plan of action.

Jeanna Kotenko

Jeanna Kotenko in a white dress against red architecture
LOS ANGELES · FASHION, BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE CREATOR
A TURNING POINT

$21,000

My income in my first month.
And it was only the beginning.

My personal result, not a typical beginner’s income or a promise of what you will earn.

“I realized that my taste, ideas, and ability to create content could become a real profession.”

That transition opened up new possibilities for me: brand projects, travel, meaningful connections, and more independence in how I plan my time.

02 / WHAT COULD CHANGE FOR YOU?

Work is part of your life.
Make room for the rest.

01

More say in your schedule

Plan preparation, filming, and editing around your life while honoring your project commitments and deadlines.

02

More room to work remotely

Communicate with brands and edit from different locations. Some shoots will still require a product, a specific setting, or availability on agreed dates.

03

Your own path to income

Start with projects alongside your current work, then discover whether content creation can become your full-time profession.

You already choose, capture, and tell stories.
Learn to turn that into a brand proposal.

03 / YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE FAMOUS

Your first step isn’t
a million
followers.

UGC means creating content for a brand. The brand can use your photos and videos on its channels within the terms you agree on.

Show what you can create: a strong idea, quality footage, and a clear story. A large audience is not a prerequisite for this kind of work.

You can start with your phone, a few strong examples, and a willingness to learn. This guide helps you bring those pieces together into a practical plan.

04 / EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START WITH INTENTION

More than inspiration.
Tools you can put to work.

Understand your offer

UGC and influencer content, filming formats, your portfolio, and how to position your services.

Find the right brand

Contact research, pitch structure, subject lines, and ready-to-personalize message templates.

Agree on the details

Questions for your brand call, project scope, payment, revisions, and content usage.

Deliver and build the relationship

Prepare your shoot, edit, hand over the files, and propose your next project.

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10 practical chapters · 6 message templates · 100 brand contacts

05 / YOUR PACE. YOUR PRIORITIES.

More time
for what
matters to you.

Being there for my children. Choosing projects that interest me. Planning my days with intention. Having more say in my schedule is one of the most valuable parts of this work.

Start with a small project, learn your pace, and understand the time it really takes. Let the experience you gain guide your next step.

This playbook is a place to begin. What comes next is yours to create.

06 / LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR

Before your firststep.

Is this for me if I’m starting from scratch?

Yes. Begin with the basics, a few sample projects, and a portfolio. You don’t need to invent commercial experience: self-initiated work can show what you can do.

Can I combine this with family life and another job?

You can start with a small workload and set aside time for filming, editing, and communication. Your flexibility will depend on the projects you choose and their deadlines.

Is this passive income?

UGC production is active work. Repeat projects and agreed license renewals can bring additional revenue, but they are not automatic or guaranteed.

MAKE IT YOURS

Your creativity.
Your possibilities.

Your first brand proposal could be the start of something new.
Open the playbook. Choose one step. Take it today.

OPEN THE PLAYBOOK

Results depend on your work, market demand, project terms, and your actions. Income and partnerships with specific brands are not guaranteed.