A Felt Experience
by Maria Cardozo
A Felt Experience Some experiences stay with us long after they're over. A conversation. A photograph. A story. A relationship. A brand. Not because they were louder. Because they were felt. Hosted by brand strategist, photographer, and filmmaker Maria Camila, A Felt Experience explores the intersection of identity, visibility, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the human experiences that shape us. Through conversations with founders, artists, leaders, and everyday people, we unpack what makes someone unforgettable—not just in business, but in life. This is a place where the parts of ourselves we've been told to tone down become part of our power. Where we stop performing who we think we're supposed to be and start becoming more deeply ourselves. Because the brands that last... the businesses people remember... and the people who leave the deepest impression... aren't simply understood. They're felt. F
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154. Storytelling vs Thought Leadership
🎙️ Episode 154: Storytelling Isn’t the Most Powerful Part of Your Brand 👉 Book your free 30-minute Brand Audit Storytelling is powerful. It makes you relatable, it creates warmth, and it can make people feel less alone when they see a leader who has gone through something they've gone through....
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153. "I want a marketing person who is an expert in my industry."
🎙️ Episode 153: “I Want Someone Who Understands My Industry” 👉 Book your free 30-minute Brand Audit Do I need to understand your industry through and through in order to create assets that help convert clients faster to your world? No. I've worked with biotech companies, interior designers,...
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152. She Invested in Her Rebrand Before She Had the Offer. Here's What Happened 2 Years Later.
👉 Book your free 30-minute Brand Audit Today I’m joined by my client and friend Brenda Lomeli for a conversation about nervous system regulation, business, ancestry, being Latina, and what it means to approach healing and entrepreneurship through a decolonized lens. We talk about how…
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151. The Shame Spiral Every Entrepreneur Needs to Recognize
👉 Book your free 30-minute Brand Audit When I do a Brand Audit, I look at your website and Instagram and ask: Do you have a clear point of view? Is consuming your content a smooth experience? And is what you do — and the caliber in which you do it — obvious? Because a powerful brand isn't just...
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150. How to Measure Brand Photography ROI
👉 Book your free 30-minute Brand Audit 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…
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149. If You Resist A Polished Aesthetic
🎙️ Episode 149: Learn to Play the Game 🔗 Book a Brand Audit With Me 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…
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148. If People Don't Want Polished Content... Why Invest in Branding?
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...
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147. "I Don't Feel Like I'm The Person In The Photos."
🎙️ 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...
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146. I Thought Launching My Brand Would Be Public Humiliation
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,...
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145. You Don't Have To Play It Safe To Be Successful with Cat Del Carmen
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…
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144. Content Problem vs Branding Problem
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...
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143. The One Shift That Turns a Hidden Expert Into an Industry Leader
🎙️ 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...
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142. 3 Things That Make Your Brand Look Expensive & Magnetic
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…
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141. Why Some Brand Shoots Increase Sales (And Others Don't)
🎙️ 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…
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140. A Felt Experience - Why I Rebranded My Podcast
🎙️ 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...
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138. How I Help Closeted Mystics and Brujas Become Fearless Leaders Online
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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137. How Brand Photos & Videos Change The Way People Treat You
🔑 Episode Summary 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,...
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135. Visibily Invisible with My Client Yuri - Somatic Practitioner for Eldest Daughters WOC
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...
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134. 3 Ways To Upsell Your Services/Product Now
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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133. Why and How I Paid $200+ For A Breathwork Session Last Minute
Client mentioned: https://www.makeonedayhappen.com/ Brand's mentioned: https://www.owaken.com/ Lukis Mac Music https://youtu.be/AmPsb-UVzw0?si=jBKsZXrjJNcrz6tU 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life experience of how I spontaneously paid $200+ for a 3–4 hour breathwork...
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132. $80k/month in Sales, Women in Sales, and Decentering Men with Lauren Hunziker
Guest: Lauren Hunzerker – Life insurance agency owner, leader, and advocate for women in male-dominated spaces Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenhunz_9/ 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Lauren to talk about women’s empowerment beyond buzzwords. This is a real, layered...
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131. Sharing My Story On Domestic Violence and The Aftermath
🔑 Episode Summary 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,...
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130. Humanhood & Expression with Casey Riley and Melanie Peralta
🔑 Episode Summary 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…
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129. People Buy From You Because Of Who You Are, So Are You Showing Them?
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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128. Being aware of your visibility wounds is not enough
🎙️ 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 🔑 Episode Summary Today’s episode is about showing up more unfiltered and why simply being aware of your...
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127. 2025 Core Business Lessons
🔑 Episode Summary 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…
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126. What's Next? Career, Body, and Life Success - Now What? with Devin Hynes
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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125. How I make You Feel Comfortable On Set
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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124. The Myth of Being Ready For Visibility
🎙️ The Myth of Waiting to Be Ready for Visibility Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest lies high-performing entrepreneurs tell themselves — the idea that you need to…
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123. "I have a fear of triggering people."
🎙️ The Real Reason You’re Watering Yourself Down Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest things that keeps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives from being fully visible…
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122. Beliefs I've Had to Clean Up In Order For Me To Grow
🎙️ 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 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I’m being very direct about the belief systems I’ve had to clean up about myself, my work, and the...
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121. Life Yap Session - Recent Lessons
🔑 Episode Summary 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…
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120.Vitalism, Nervous System Healing & Branding with Kinfolk Optimal Living
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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119. Are things really "working" or have you normalized settling?
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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118. What $44k Invested in The Business Looks Like
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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117. Leading with who you are vs what modality you offer with Courtney Kramer Therapist
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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116. Owning Your Own Methods No Matter What Your Mentors Say With Deanna Kane
🔑 Episode Summary 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…
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115. Visibility as a Korean American with Eunice Kimian
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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114. 'I'm Multi-passionate, I Can't Niche Down"
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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113. Legitimate Reasons To Not Book A Brand Shoot Vs Sophisticated Excuses
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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112. "I want to be myself and want to be taken seriously."
🔑 Episode Summary 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...
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111. My Story on Linked In Visibility
🔑 Episode Summary 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…
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110. What it means to be client OBSESSED with Kierra Conover from KLC The Studio
🔑 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...
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109. A call in to mental health practitioners
🔑 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...
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108. Why Want To Hire Your Photographer On Your Own, Even If You’re Working With a Branding Studio
🔑 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...
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107. If you're a man who's been thinking of working with me
🔑 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…
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106. Why 6 and 7 figure entrepreneurs benefit from a full day shoot
🔑 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…
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105. Safety is a requirement in high ticket sales
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...
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104. If You're Already Making Money a Different Way… Why Do a Brand Shoot?
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...
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103. Finding comfort in being polarizing
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…
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About this show
A Felt Experience
Some experiences stay with us long after they're over.
A conversation. A photograph. A story. A relationship. A brand.
Not because they were louder. Because they were felt.
Hosted by brand strategist, photographer, and filmmaker Maria Camila, A Felt Experience explores the intersection of identity, visibility, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the human experiences that shape us.
Through conversations with founders, artists, leaders, and everyday people, we unpack what makes someone unforgettable—not just in business, but in life.
This is a place where the parts of ourselves we've been told to tone down become part of our power.
Where we stop performing who we think we're supposed to be and start becoming more deeply ourselves.
Because the brands that last... the businesses people remember... and the people who leave the deepest impression...
aren't simply understood.
They're felt.
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Maria Cardozo
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