Southern California

Content that stops the scroll.

UGC Creator & Social Media Manager specializing in fitness, health & lifestyle brands. I don't just make pretty content — I make content that connects, converts, and grows communities.

1.2M+
Organic Views
4+
Years Experience
105.5K
TikTok Likes
Nike
Campaign Creator
Karissa Barba
Latest Reel
1.2M Views
UGC Creation Social Media Management Fitness & Wellness Short-Form Video Brand Storytelling AI-Integrated Strategy Wedding Content Nike Campaign Creator UGC Creation Social Media Management Fitness & Wellness Short-Form Video Brand Storytelling AI-Integrated Strategy Wedding Content Nike Campaign Creator

The strategy behind the story

I'm Karissa Barba — a content creator and social media strategist based in San Marcos, California. I've spent 4+ years at the intersection of authentic storytelling and measurable brand growth.

My content philosophy is simple: people connect with people, not products. Whether I'm creating UGC for a fitness brand, managing multi-channel social strategy, or capturing unposed wedding moments — I lead with emotion and follow with strategy.

I'm currently integrating AI tools into my content workflow to help brands move faster without losing the human touch that makes content actually work.

Fitness Health & Wellness Lifestyle Footwear Wedding AI-Integrated
UGC Video
Hook-first, story-driven content for paid & organic
Social Strategy
Full-funnel content calendars & brand voice
Short-Form Reels
TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
Brand Storytelling
Authentic narratives that build community
On-Camera Talent
Confident presenter, lifestyle & fitness content
AI Workflow
Faster production without losing authenticity

Campaigns & Projects

01
Personal Brand · Instagram
1.2M View Viral Reel
Organic fitness & lifestyle reel that reached 1.2M views and 63K likes — zero paid promotion. Hook: "Your sign to go on a running date with your partner."
1.2M
Organic views · 63K likes
View on Instagram →
02
UGC · Nike
Nike Vomero 18 Campaign
Created UGC for Nike's Vomero 18 footwear campaign. Content approved for Spark Ads and Instagram Whitelisting for paid media amplification.
Nike
Spark Ads + IG Whitelisted
View on Instagram →
03
Social Media Management
Intelligent Bioenergetics
Built and managed social media presence for 3 aligned wellness brands from scratch — establishing brand voice, visual identity, content strategy, and community from the ground up.
3
Brand accounts managed
View on Instagram →
04
Wedding Content · Freelance
Unposed Poppies Weddings
Behind-the-scenes wedding content using iPhone and gimbal. Same-day reels brides use in place of traditional videography — authentic, unposed storytelling.
1 yr+
Ongoing collaboration
View on Instagram →
05
UGC · Fitness Brands
Assault Fitness & Prana
Multi-video UGC campaigns showcasing product use and lifestyle benefits for fitness equipment and wellness apparel brands.
Multi
Video campaign series
06
Social Media · Construction
Santa Fe Construction
3+ years of full social media management for a construction brand. Grew engagement by 80%, increased web traffic by 65%, and managed on-site content shoots highlighting design and craftsmanship.
80%
Engagement growth · +65% web traffic

How we can work together

UGC Video Creation
Hook-first short-form videos for fitness, health, and lifestyle brands. Optimized for Reels, TikTok, and Spark Ads. Includes concept, filming, and edit.
$250 / video
Social Media Management
Full-channel management including content strategy, creation, scheduling, community engagement, and monthly analytics reporting.
$800 / month
Content Strategy Session
One-time audit and strategy session. Walk away with a clear content direction, posting cadence, and hook framework tailored to your brand.
$150 / session

Brands & collaborations

Nike
UGC · Vomero 18 Campaign
Intelligent Bioenergetics
Social Media Manager
Assault Fitness
UGC Creator
Prana
UGC Creator
Unposed Poppies
Wedding Content Creator
Santa Fe Construction
Social Media Manager · 3 yrs
Pointe Studio
Run Club Host & Community Builder
Get In Touch

Ready to create something that converts?

Open to full-time roles and freelance UGC partnerships with health, fitness, footwear, and lifestyle brands.

karissa.barba123@gmail.com