For Influencers
Brand Collabs Shouldn’t Feel This Hard
Let’s be real for a second.
You pour hours into creating beautiful, engaging content, from styling and filming to editing and writing. You’ve built an audience that actually listens. You’re being asked to collab left, right and centre…
And yet, when a brand slides into your DMs, it’s a hot mess of vague expectations, no payment, and the old “we don’t have budget but we’ll tag you” line. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The Frustrations I Hear Time and Time Again…
“I never know when I should ask for money, or how.”
“I agreed to a gifted collab and they asked for five posts!”
“They used my photo on their homepage, without credit or permission.”
“I’m not even sure what my content is worth.”
“I love working with brands… but I don’t want to be taken advantage of.”
Working with brands should be exciting, not exhausting. You deserve clear boundaries, fair pay, and collaborations that respect your creativity and the audience you’ve built.
Why I’m in Your Corner
I’ve been on both sides of the brand deal.
As the face behind Making Magnolia Home, I’ve partnered with well-known names and navigated the influencer world first-hand. But before that, I spent 30+ years working in sales and marketing, not just in theory, but actually out in the field, meeting targets, closing deals, and learning what makes people buy.
I’ve also been a professional photographer, interior designer, and yes, those are all connected to marketing. From styling shoot sets to building visual campaigns, I know what brands need, and how to make sure they don’t get it all for free.
This isn’t just about pretty photos. It’s about understanding the value of creative work, and helping you protect yours.
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Housenumbers
I would highly recommend Yvette, she made content quickly but more importantly it was high quality and had good engagement. Thanks again Yvette!
Was a great experience working with Yvette. Loved the high quality content she created for our product.
How I Can Help YOU
Whether you’re just starting out or already working with brands, I can support you with:
And if you need a website to house your portfolio, services, or brand partnerships? I can help you with that too, because your brand is a business.
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💡 Where Are You on Your Influencer Journey?
✨ Take this quick quiz to help you figure out your biggest challenge right now (and how I can support you best!).
Choose the answer that best describes you for each question:
Make a note of your answers – are you mostly A’s, B’s, or C’s? You’ll be directed to your results on the next page.
Let’s Make Collabs Feel Empowering
(Not One-Sided)
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling confident in every brand conversation, you’re in the right place.
You can still be kind and have boundaries. You can still love a product and ask to be paid. You don’t have to do this the hard way anymore.
Super happy with Yvette’s post
A very beautiful reel! Also great communication and fast delivery! TEAPRO
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We’ve had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with Yvette from @making_magnolia_home on three stunning bathroom projects and the results have been nothing short of spectacular.
Yvette’s home exudes timeless luxury and style, making it the perfect match for our premium bathroom products and tiles. From her en-suite to her main bathrooms, each space she’s transformed has beautifully showcased how our collections can elevate a home with elegance and sophistication.
Not only is Yvette incredibly talented when it comes to interior design, but she’s also been a dream to work with. The high-quality content she’s created throughout each collaboration has captured her renovations perfectly and we’re so proud to have been a part of her bathroom journeys and we are always proud to showcase her work on our social media platforms as an inspiration to others.
We look forward to seeing more of her beautiful home evolve!
Lee Pearson,
Social Media Strategist – Easy Bathrooms
