Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It

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In this episode, I’m breaking down three ways you can start upselling your services right now using your brand — no waiting, no overcomplicating it.

This was inspired directly from the brand audits I’ve been doing, where I look at your Instagram, your website, and your overall presence and show you what can be improved immediately so your brand can start selling in seconds.

Because here’s the truth: 👉 You can create content on your phone and build momentum 👉 But when you’re ready to attract higher-level clients and enter a more premium mark...

Client mentioned: https://www.makeonedayhappen.com/

Brand's mentioned: https://www.owaken.com/

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In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life experience of how I spontaneously paid $200+ for a 3–4 hour breathwork session—and why it was such a no-brainer for me to say yes.

This is a deeper conversation about the power of branding, intentionality, and expression, and how creating a full-bodied brand experience builds trust before someone ever buys from you.

I also share how I’ve been...

Guest: Lauren Hunzerker – Life insurance agency owner, leader, and advocate for women in male-dominated spaces

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In this episode, I sit down with Lauren to talk about women’s empowerment beyond buzzwords. This is a real, layered conversation about what it actually looks like to be a woman in leadership, especially in spaces that were never built for us.

We talk about decentering men, power, privilege, integrity, and how empowerment isn’t something you claim when things are going well — it’s something you live when it costs you...

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This is a raw, tender, and intentional episode about sharing hard stories responsibly. I’m talking openly about a domestic violence experience I went through years ago and, more importantly, about the aftermath of what it’s like to carry those experiences as a woman, a leader, and a business owner.

This episode isn’t about shock value or getting attention. It’s about truth-telling, discernment, and understanding that when we take up space publicly, there are real-life consequences in how people perceive you, treat you, and respect you.

I share how I decid...

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In this episode, I sit down with Casey and Melanie, the co-creators of the Humanhood Series, to talk about what it actually means to humanize the human experience. This is a real conversation about visibility, expression, leadership, and how our backgrounds shape how safe we feel being seen.

We talk about why healing doesn’t come from “high vibes” alone, how voice and expression are developed through lived experience, and why being seen is a leadership skill that requires discernment, boundaries, and trust.

📌 In this episode, we talk about:

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This episode is about trust and why people actually choose to buy from you. Not because you addressed every objection perfectly. Not because you had the best funnel. But because of who you are and how people feel in your presence.

I talk about how we’re drawn to people for reasons that aren’t always business-related — their energy, their style, the way they carry themselves, the way they speak, their voice, their embodiment. These are the things we don’t always say out loud, but they matter.

This episode connects branding, v...

🎙️ Being Aware of Your Visibility Wounds Is Not Enough

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila (aka Maya Camila) – Brand Strategist, Photographer & Videographer

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Today’s episode is about showing up more unfiltered and why simply being aware of your visibility wounds is not the point. Awareness is the first step, but healing happens when you actually tackle it daily.

Every single person building a personal brand has some visibility wound — being “too much,” too edgy, too emotional, too unprofessional, too whatever. I don’t care where you come from...

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This episode is a very personal reflection on the core lessons 2025 taught me about business, leadership, and myself. I share why I almost didn’t record this episode, how self-censoring and people-pleasing showed up for me, and why remembering my voice is essential to the work I do.

This is about building a business that doesn’t require abandoning yourself. It’s about softness, vulnerability, discernment, and being honest about what actually sustains long-term success.

📌 In this episode, I talk about:

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This episode is a conversation about what happens after financial success—when the question is no longer “Can I make money?” but “What’s next for me?”

I sit down with Devin, a previous client of mine, to talk about how her brand is evolving after experiencing powerful financial wins. We talk about visibility not as a growth tactic, but as a way to express the next identity she’s stepping into.

This isn’t about scaling for the sake of scaling. It’s about discernment, integrity, and allowing your brand to reflect who you ar...

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In this episode, I talk about what really helps clients feel comfortable, confident, and open during their photoshoots. Getting your photo or video taken can be deeply vulnerable — it’s not just about the camera, it’s about trust, safety, and connection.

I share how I intentionally create that experience for my clients — from the moment we first meet, to the music we play on set, to how I direct you in real time. Because comfort doesn’t come from being photogenic; it comes from feeling at ease in your own body and with the pers...

🎙️ The Myth of Waiting to Be Ready for Visibility

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer

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In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest lies high-performing entrepreneurs tell themselves — the idea that you need to be “ready,” “healed,” or have hit a milestone before you become visible.

I share why visibility itself is the process that makes you ready — not something that happens after the fact. This conversation breaks down how visibility builds trust, why being relational matters in business, and how your brand can...

🎙️ The Real Reason You’re Watering Yourself Down

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer

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In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest things that keeps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives from being fully visible — the fear of triggering people.

Whether it’s holding back your opinions, not posting certain photos, downplaying your accomplishments, or refusing to sell boldly — these small moments of self-protection add up. And they keep you from being seen, trusted, and paid at the level you desire.

I share the p...

🎙️ Beliefs I’ve Had to Clean Up (So My Business Could Grow)

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer

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In this episode, I’m being very direct about the belief systems I’ve had to clean up about myself, my work, and the people I serve. Strategy is simple—but the beliefs you carry determine how you show up, how much you’re willing to give, and how you allow people to pay you.

I talk about how careless language reveals your belief system, how i...

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In this episode, I share some of the big aha moments I’ve been having in life and business. These are the behind-the-scenes reflections that don’t always make it to Instagram, but they shape how I grow, how I show up, and how I build my brand.

From realizing how survival mode was keeping me stuck, to redefining what success actually means to me, to cleaning up belief systems that were capping my income — this is the raw, honest side of entrepreneurship.

I also share what it’s been like to go back...

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In this episode, I’m joined by my clients Dr. Keiko and Dr. Sera, the founders of Kinfolk Optimal Living. Kinfolk is a vitalistic chiropractic studio in Old Town Scottsdale that helps people regulate the tone of their nerve system and return to balance through gentle, tonal chiropractic adjustments.

We talk about their work, their perspective on vitalism, and also what it was like to go through my brand shoot process. They share what they appreciated most about the experience — from how I helped them feel safe in front of the camera, to the way...

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Funnels, ads, SEO, or referrals might get people in the door—but what makes people choose you is your brand. In this episode, I break down why branding and visibility will always take you further than any funnel.

I share the things I see entrepreneurs normalize in their businesses that are actually not normal, and how elevating your brand presence changes everything—from how much you charge, to the clients you attract, to the rooms you get invited into.

This is about being visible, showing the depth of your work, and letting...

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Funnels, ads, SEO, or referrals might get people in the door—but what makes people choose you is your brand. In this episode, I break down why branding and visibility will always take you further than any funnel.

I share the things I see entrepreneurs normalize in their businesses that are actually not normal, and how elevating your brand presence changes everything—from how much you charge, to the clients you attract, to the rooms you get invited into.

This is about being visible, showing the depth of your work, and letting...

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In this episode, I’m opening up about the $44,000 I’ve invested in myself and my business since launching my brand. I walk you through what I spent money on, why I did it, and how every scary investment ended up shaping the business I run today.

From branding and websites, to mindset work, nervous system coaching, marketing education, and leadership masterminds—this is the real behind-the-scenes of what it’s taken for me to sustain a six-figure creative business.

I share the truth of what it felt like to swipe my card wit...

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In this episode, I sit down with therapist and business owner Courtney Kramer to talk about what it’s really like to lead with your story in a professional field.

Courtney shares how showing her own experiences—not just her credentials—has helped clients connect with her faster and more deeply. We talk about the pressure in the therapy world to “look” and “sound” a certain way, and why she decided to build a practice that reflects who she is instead of following the industry mold.

She also talks about inspiring other therapists...

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In this episode, we have Deanna Kane, a personal trainer and founder of Metamorphosis Fitness in Scottsdale. Deanna's been my personal trainer and a person whom I've admired—how she is so in her being and has stayed true to what makes sense to her business. It's what makes her an outlier.

Deanna and I also connected recently because we did an updated brand shoot where we got to show more of her thought leadership and the spiritual side of her brand—beyond just showing up and lifting heavy weights.

You can vie...

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This episode is for the women who want to build brands that feel like them. I sat down with somatic life and business coach Eunice Kimian to talk about beauty, belonging, being perceived, and how we relate to ourselves and our work.

This is about more than how things look—it’s about how they feel in your body. We talked about how your lived experience impacts how you lead, how you create, and how you show up visually.

And we explored how a photoshoot—done with presence and intention—can help you st...

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This episode is for the multi-passionate folks who feel like there's no way one brand could ever capture all of who they are. You’ve probably said, “I don’t want to be boxed in,” or “I don’t want to niche down.” I get it. This isn’t about stuffing yourself into a label. It’s about anchoring into the deeper vision you’re here to lead with—so you can actually feel more free.

In this solo, I walk you through why you’re already more predictable than you think, how authenticity gives you flex...

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Let’s talk about why so many of us wait to book a brand shoot—and how to know if you’re waiting from self-awareness or fear.

In this episode, I break down when it’s actually wise to hold off on a shoot—and when your brain is offering up “smart-sounding” reasons that are really just fear of being seen. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll book “once you feel ready,” this one will help you tell the truth about what’s really going on underneath that.

✅ Legit Reasons to Not Book a Brand S...

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This episode is for the people who are building something real and powerful—but still find themselves shrinking to “look professional.”

If you’ve ever felt like being yourself might cost you credibility, or that showing your story could somehow make people take you less seriously... this one’s for you.

I talk about what professionalism actually means today, how trust is really built in the era we’re in, and why bringing yourself into your brand is not a risk—it’s an asset.

💭 In this episode, I talk about:

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This is one of those episodes that’s part storytime, part permission slip.

I’m taking you behind the scenes of what it’s been like for me to finally get visible on LinkedIn—after years of feeling like it wasn’t a safe space for someone like me. We talk about the fears I had, the beliefs I carried, and the exact shift that made me decide, “Nope, I deserve to be seen here, too.”

If you’ve ever felt like you had to water down your story, hide parts of your identity, o...

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In this episode, I sit down with Kierra of KLC The Studio to unpack a conversation we’ve been having behind the scenes for a while—the real difference between coaching and consulting, and why knowing the difference matters if you're scaling a business.

We explore how service providers often get lumped into the “coach” category, how to think differently about objections in your sales process, and why bringing in a consultant (even before you hit massive revenue milestones) can be the game changer your business needs.

This episode is for the entrepr...

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This episode is a heartfelt call-in to conscious entrepreneurs—especially those in wellness, healing, and holistic spaces. If you're someone whose work goes beyond the surface... if you're doing powerful work that is rooted in care, intuition, and transformation... this one’s for you.

I talk about what separates the brands that truly move people from those that blend in—and how showing your humanity and depth visually is part of creating meaningful impact.

This isn’t about just “looking professional.” It’s about building brands that are sacred, magnetic, and unmistakably you...

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If you’re hiring a branding agency and they’re including a photographer in their package, this episode is your gentle reminder to pause and reconsider. I’m diving into why choosing your photographer yourself can make or break your branding experience—and how that one decision can impact how you feel, show up, and are remembered through your photos and videos.

Whether you’re investing $10K or $20K+ in branding, the photo shoot is the most visceral, vulnerable, and permanent part of the process. It deserves more than a checkbox.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Camila speaks directly to men—especially cisgender, straight men—who have been curious about working with her but hesitant to reach out. She explores her own journey of healing safety around men, reflects on the emotional limitations many men are navigating, and extends a compassionate invitation to build a brand that honors your humanity without sacrificing your masculinity.

This isn’t about softening you—it’s about rooting you in your wholeness.

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In this powerful and practical episode, Camila shares why full-day brand shoots are an essential asset for 6- and 7-figure entrepreneurs who are building companies—not just running passion projects. If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need more than a quick, simple shoot, this episode will show you how a full-day experience can elevate your brand, deepen audience trust, and position you as a true leader in your industry.

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Why Safety Is a Criteria for High-Ticket Sales

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila (a.k.a. Maya Camila) Episode Type: Solo Episode

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In this solo episode, Camila dives deep into a truth not often discussed in the high-ticket sales world: Safety is not optional—it's a requirement. Especially when you're offering services at $4K and beyond, it's not just about being the expert. It's about being the person your clients feel safe with. Camila shares personal stories, client experiences, and hard-earned insights from her work as a...

In this episode, I’m talking to the entrepreneurs who’ve figured out how to make money without a strong social presence—through corporate contracts, email lists, events, referrals, or good old networking.

You’re already doing well. So why invest in a brand shoot?

Because not everyone builds trust the way you do.

We explore:

Finding Comfort in Being Polarizing

In this episode, I’m opening up about what it’s taken for me to feel safe using my voice—especially when I know it might trigger people.

Whether it’s advocating for immigrants, naming the failure of U.S. systems, or just posting a bold truth about your industry… using your voice is a skill. And finding comfort in being polarizing is emotional, mental, and nervous system work.

We talk about:

EPISODE: Real Estate Agents, This One’s for You

In this episode, I speak directly to real estate agents (and service providers in high-trust industries) about what’s not working in your online presence—and how it’s costing you aligned clients and consistent business.

We talk about:

Fear of Being Seen Isn’t You—It’s Systematic Oppression

What if the fear of being seen isn’t your “inner critic”? What if it’s centuries of systematic oppression dressed up as self-doubt?

In this raw, soul-level episode, I take you through a deeply personal reflection on growing up in Utah as a Colombian immigrant, being socialized in whiteness, and how that shaped my early visibility wounds.

We talk about:

The Cost of Sales Censorship

There’s a real price we pay when we silence ourselves in our business.

In this episode, I unpack how sales censorship shows up—especially for people with marginalized identities—and how self-editing keeps us from attracting the aligned clients we’re here to serve.

We talk about:

🎙️ EPISODE 99: Fear of Not Staying Accountable to the New You

What if your biggest fear isn’t failure—but not being able to keep up with the version of you you're becoming?

In this episode, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered feelings that come up when we step into a new level of visibility and leadership. Whether it's launching a new brand, doing your first video shoot, or finally being seen as the expert you are—this is the behind-the-scenes inner work no one talks about.

We talk about:

What does it really feel like to step into a new identity as a founder?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to show up in a whole new way—as someone claiming different results, making bolder moves, and being seen for who you’ve actually become.

We talk about:

Whether you’re stepping i...

In this episode, I open up about how brand visuals—when rooted in authenticity—do so much more than make you look good online. They become a physical representation of your inner evolution and holds you accountable to it. I share how stepping into a more visible and aligned identity impacted not just my business, but my friendships, boundaries, and self-worth.

If you’ve ever wondered, “How is a brand shoot supposed to help me grow my business?”—this is your answer.

We explore:

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