Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It

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By: Maria Cardozo

There are so many micro wins to be experienced when you're first putting yourself out there in a real and vulnerable way. Sharing all my tips and insights to help you feel supported as you're launching your brand and becoming an Industry Outlier. Follow me on Instagram @camilla_cctListen on AppleListen on Spotify

110. What it means to be client OBSESSED with Kierra Conover from KLC The Studio
#110
Yesterday at 7:00 AM

🔑 Episode Summary:

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...


109. A call in to mental health practitioners
#109
07/04/2025

🔑 Episode Summary:

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...


108. Why Want To Hire Your Photographer On Your Own, Even If You’re Working With a Branding Studio
#108
06/27/2025

🔑 Episode Summary:

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.

đź’­ In this episode...


107. If you're a man who's been thinking of working with me
#107
06/20/2025

🔑 Episode Summary:

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.

đź§  What You'll Learn:

Why Camila has historically worked with mostly women and what’s shifted f...


106. Why 6 and 7 figure entrepreneurs benefit from a full day shoot
#106
06/13/2025

🔑 Episode Summary:

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.

đź§  What You'll Learn:

The mindset shift from “business owner” to “company builder”Why branding yourself as the face of your industry is a strategic dec...


105. Safety is a requirement in high ticket sales
#105
06/06/2025

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

🔑 Episode Summary:

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...


104. If You're Already Making Money a Different Way… Why Do a Brand Shoot?
#104
05/30/2025

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:

Why trust is built differently depending on someone’s values, identity, and buying processWhat brand photos and videos actually do (it’s not just aesthetics—it’s strategy)The gaps most established entrepreneurs don’t even realize they haveH...


103. Finding comfort in being polarizing
#103
05/23/2025

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:

Why censoring yourself chips away at your integrity (even if it makes you money)The link betwe...


102. Real estate agents who rely on referrals only
#102
05/17/2025

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:

Why a professional headshot and market updates aren’t enoughWhat buyers are really looking for when they vet youThe emotional side of selling (and how your marketing should reflect that)Why relying solely on referrals is not a flex anymoreHow to use brand strategy + storytelling to turn your...


101. Fear of being seen isn't just you - it's systematic oppression
#101
05/09/2025

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:

Why fears around visibility often aren’t about you—they’re about survivalThe influence of race, gender, class, and culture on how we’re taught...


100. The cost of self-censorship - Why we hold back
#100
05/03/2025

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:

Why reusing the same visuals can signal stagnation (and repel your audience)The deep fears behind being visible with an accent or bold opinionHow systemic oppression, not personal failure, fuels the fear of being seenWhy Sweet Spot and Industry Outlier...


99. Fear of not getting the result you are paying for
#99
04/25/2025

🎙️ 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:

Why visibility can feel triggeri...


98. If posting your new content feels off
#98
04/18/2025

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:

Why visibility work can feel so triggeringHow identity shifts demand emotional, not just strategic, toolsThe difference between Sweet Spot and Industry Outlier brand shootsHow to navigate the awkward in-between of becoming someone new

Whether you’re stepping i...


97. How a brand shoot helps you grow in life and business
#97
04/11/2025

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:

The hidden cost of playing smallWhy visibility is emotional, not just strateg...


96. To get an ROI from a shoot, first identify which visibility gaps you have
#96
04/03/2025

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Common visibility gaps:

Founder is missing Expertise is missing Experiential is missing Leadership is missing 5. USP is missing


95. "When I show my face I make money." with Yetti Says
#95
04/01/2025

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94. You gotta want to be visible for more than the money
#94
03/21/2025

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93. Self disclosure doesn't make you unprofessional
#93
03/13/2025

Listen to this if you find yourself thinking

If I share too much about myself, I won't be seen as professionalDoesn't matter how good of a person I am if I'm not good at my job I don't want people to have access to me


92. Healing visibility wounds to create new worlds
#92
02/28/2025

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The power of visibility in business—why showing up as you is the key to attracting aligned opportunitiesThe Sweet Spot Offer—a half-day brand shoot designed to elevate your presence without a full rebrandCamila’s personal journey with visibility resistance, self-doubt, and breaking through limitationsHow childhood experiences, relationships, and environments shape our ability to be seenWhy entrepreneurship is about creating new worlds and how that can feel overwhelmingThe importance of healing visibility wounds to get paid for your likeness, not just your skillsetHow the people and environments around you can reflect back eit...


91. Being visible while experiencing grief
#91
02/24/2025

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The emotional and psychological barriers that come with being seenWhy visibility can feel unsafe and how past experiences shape our fears around itHow trauma and deep-seated beliefs impact your ability to show up in businessThe importance of nervous system regulation in overcoming visibility resistancePersonal stories of grief, loss, and how raw human experiences can shape authenticity in businessThe connection between self-worth, visibility, and entrepreneurshipWhy just "thinking better thoughts" isn’t enough to move past self-doubtThe role of grief in identity shifts and business transitionsPractical ways to move through fear and step into...


90. Mexico City Brand Photoshoot Paying Homage to Decolonizing Your Business with Brenda Lomeli
#90
02/07/2025

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Brenda’s journey as a daughter of immigrants and first-generation Mexican American entrepreneurThe evolution of her coaching business over the past decadeThe deep symbolism and spiritual awakening behind her Mexico City brand shootHow her business transformation led to a powerful rebrand rooted in decolonization and self-trustThe importance of embracing discomfort, taking up space, and following intuitive nudgesThe role of spirituality and ancestral connection in entrepreneurshipHow she integrates activism and equity into her coaching businessNavigating self-doubt when making big moves and trusting your visionWhy working with an A-player team elevates your brand and...


89. Preserving your sanity in 2025
#89
02/01/2025

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The intersection of politics, identity, and entrepreneurshipCamila’s personal experience as an immigrant and how it shaped her worldviewThe emotional toll of social injustice and how to navigate activism without burnoutWhy marginalized identities need to embrace softness, joy, and creativity as an act of resistanceThe importance of balancing awareness of the world’s injustices with self-preservationHow spirituality and a deep connection to the divine can help navigate uncertaintyA practical mindset shift: Holding space for both the harsh realities (left hand) and the love, joy, and cr...


88. Why Good Visuals Matter to Attract and Convert with Highflier Powerhouse
#88
01/25/2025

Listen to the nuggets of wisdom Jasmine had for us regarding powerful aesthetics for your brand and how they play a role in establishing trust for cold audiences.

Connect with Jasmine on Instagram. Website.


LIFE UPDATE - LIFE AFTER LOSS
#87
01/24/2025

Life update - life after loss of a loved one.


86. How Industry Outlier is different than any other photoshoot experiences
#86
01/08/2025

With all the photoshoot experiences to choose from, how Industry Outlier is the experience for conscious entrepreneurs ready to make a stance.


85. Biases your outdated online presence is giving
#85
12/27/2024

Breaking down the perception your brand is giving off even if you're not saying the words out loud.

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84. Lululemon Ambassador, Founder, and Motherhood with Priscilla Perez
#84
12/20/2024

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Hear how the power of a strong personal brand can yield big opportunities like sponsorships with Lululemon and starting your own brand that sells out events just by doing what you love.


83. Entrepreneurs are not content creators
#83
12/13/2024

If your brand is not easily recognizable as an established business ready to take on clients, your online presence needs to polish up.

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82. If you're shopping videographers around, how this is different
#82
12/11/2024

How this work is different than any other videography services out there.

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81. Personality over Skillset to Attract Empowered Buyers
#81
12/06/2024

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80. Difference between USP and POV
#80
11/29/2024

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79. Over $100k TACTICAL info focused
#79
11/29/2024

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78. $100k Through Photos, Videos, and Thought Leadership MINDSET focused
#78
11/22/2024

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77. Visibility, Self-Trust, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship with Mariela De La Mora
#77
11/15/2024

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Podcast

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76. Updated Content Strategy and Mindset
#76
11/10/2024

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75. How I help Clients Feel Comfortable In Front of The Camera
#75
11/01/2024

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74. How High Quality Video is Better Than Networking
#74
10/25/2024

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73. Presence IS how you will create your best work
#73
10/18/2024

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72. Vulnerability and authenticity are not synonymous
#72
10/11/2024

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70. Tonality and what it says about your state of being
#70
10/04/2024

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