A Felt Experience

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I’ll look at your website and Instagram with you and we can talk about your positioning, visuals, personality, stories, colors, messaging, and the opportunities you have to better communicate the world your brand is here to create.

How do you actually measure the ROI of brand photography?

Sometimes it’s obvious. You launch something, people respond to the new visuals, your service is easier to understand, and sales go up.

But sometimes the ROI isn’t immediately tied to a sale.

It look...

🎙️ Episode 149: Learn to Play the Game

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If your online presence doesn't match how powerful your work feels in real life, let's look at it together.

During this 30-minute session, we can talk about your positioning, colors, stories, visuals, or what you can do right now to make your brand more congruent with who you actually are in real life.

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I hate playing the algorithm game sometimes.

I hate feeling like I have to be curated. I understan...

Everywhere I look, I see people saying:

“People don’t want polished content anymore.”

And honestly? I get tripped up by it too.

Because when we're doom scrolling, of course we want to laugh, feel something, connect, and be entertained. We're not necessarily making level-five decisions about our businesses or our lives in that moment.

But that's only one part of your marketing.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between creating content that gets attention and building a brand that makes people trust you when they'r...

🎙️ Episode 147: "I Don't Feel Like I'm That Person Yet"

Have you ever looked at your brand photos and thought...

"That doesn't even feel like me."

Or maybe you've wondered if you're really qualified enough to invest in your brand because you don't feel as confident as you once did.

In this episode, I share why your emotions don't determine your expertise, how grief and self-doubt can distort the way you see yourself, and why your identity often takes time to catch up to the evidence of who you've already become.

If...

When I launched my brand in 2023, I almost didn't go through with it.

Not because I didn't believe branding mattered.

Because I wasn't sure I believed in myself.

In this episode, I share the story of what was happening behind the scenes before I ever hit "publish"—the self-doubt, the resistance, the fear of being seen, and why I'm so grateful I launched anyway.

If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'll invest in my brand once I'm more experienced… more confident… more ready," this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I'm joined by my client, Cat Del Carmen—business coach, marketing strategist, and host of the Show Up Real Podcast.

Together, we talk about what it really looks like to stop performing who you think you're supposed to be, embrace your evolution, and build a brand that reflects who you actually are.

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One of the biggest misconceptions I see as a brand strategist is people thinking they have a content problem—when they actually have a branding problem.

The solution isn't always to post more.

Sometimes the real issue is that people still don't understand why they should choose you.

In this episode, I break down the difference between a content problem and a branding problem so you know where to invest your time, energy, and money as your business grows.

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🎙️ Episode 143: Stop Waiting for the Internet to Be a Safe Place

One of the biggest breakthroughs I've had this year came from therapy.

In this episode, I share a realization that completely changed the way I think about vulnerability, visibility, and why so many conscious entrepreneurs stay hidden—even when they know they're meant for bigger stages.

I realized I wasn't waiting to become more confident.

I was waiting for the internet to feel safer.

And that changes everything.

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The brands that feel the most magnetic aren't necessarily the ones spending the most money—they're the ones that feel cohesive, deeply individual, and impossible to replicate.

In this episode, I break down the three elements I look for when creating a premium brand and how these principles help you become the obvious choice for the people you're meant to serve.

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🎙️ How to Make Sure Your Brand Is Attracting Aligned Clients

A lot of people think brand photos are just about looking professional.

I disagree.

Your brand should answer one question:

Why should someone choose you over everyone else?

In this episode, I break down how brand photos and videos become strategic assets that solve real business problems—from attracting more aligned clients to improving conversions and making your leadership impossible to ignore.

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🎙️ The Black Swan Era: Why I Rebranded the Podcast

Welcome to the newly rebranded podcast: A Felt Experience.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind why this podcast changed — and why this rebrand feels like the most honest reflection of who I am becoming.

For the last few years, my brand has been soft, airy, and rooted in creating a safe place to land. And that version of my brand got me far. It helped me build a six-figure business, support incredible clients, and learn how to be seen in my leadershi...

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In this episode, I break down how closeted mystics, brujas, curanderas, and spiritual entrepreneurs become fearless leaders online through my work.

This conversation is for the people who know they have powerful gifts, powerful healing, powerful ancestral wisdom… but being publicly seen in those gifts still feels unsafe.

Maybe your work has stayed mostly word-of-mouth. Maybe people still don’t fully understand the depth of what you do. Maybe you know you’re meant for bigger stages, retreats, leadership, and deeper transformation work — but your online presence still feels hidden, vague, or overly f...

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In this episode, I’m breaking down how high-quality photos, videos, and a cohesive brand actually change your reputation—not just how you look online, but how people treat you, speak to you, and take you seriously.

I share my own story of moving from being underestimated, overlooked, and having to explain my credibility… to becoming someone whose authority is assumed.

This is about what happens when you stop hiding behind your work and start leading with your identity, your voice, and your presence.

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In this episode, I’m talking about lack of representation and how it’s not just a visibility issue — it’s something that actually impacts who believes they’re allowed to be here in the first place.

Because when people don’t see themselves reflected in an industry, in leadership, or in spaces they want to be in… they don’t just feel unseen.

They start to believe: 👉 “This isn’t for me”

And that has real consequences.

This conversation is about why your visibility is bigger than you — and why choosing...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with this is my client Yuri — a somatic practitioner, coach, mother, and eldest daughter — and we talk about visibility, identity, and what it actually takes to become the woman you know you’re here to be.

We go deep into what it means to be “highly visible but invisible”, especially as an eldest daughter and a woman of color — and how that shows up in your life, your relationships, and your business.

And of course… we talk about what happened after her brand shoot.

🔥 What the Brand Shoot Did

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...