Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It

Maria Cardozo
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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_cct Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify

  1. 132. $80k/month in Sales, Women in Sales, and Decentering Men with Lauren Hunziker

    FEB 2

    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 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 something. Lauren shares her lived experience as a top producer in a male-dominated industry, her personal story, and how she refuses to separate her values from her work. This conversation is about leadership, responsibility, unlearning, and staying true to yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. 📌 In this episode, we talk about: What decentering men actually means (and what it does not mean)Why being the only woman in the room isn’t something to celebrate — it’s something to questionHow empowerment comes from healing, unlearning, and integration, not just confidenceWhy integrity shows up when you’re willing to lose approval, money, or relationshipsHow women are conditioned to prioritize men’s comfort over their own safety, needs, and truth🧠 Key themes from the conversation: Empowerment as a practice, not an identityWhy visibility and leadership come with responsibilityHow privilege works — and why fear of “getting it wrong” keeps people silentThe difference between performative empowerment and lived empowermentWhy empowered women empower other women💬 Quotes from the episode: “Empowerment isn’t something you just wake up with. It comes from unraveling.” “Women being empowered doesn’t take anything away from men.” “Integrity is who you are when it costs you something.” “If you’re afraid to get it wrong, you’re already standing in privilege.” “Empowerment is contagious.” 🔗 Connect with Lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenhunz_9/🔗 Resources 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call with Me: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    54 min
  2. 131. Sharing My Story On Domestic Violence and The Aftermath

    JAN 30

    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, 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 decided when to tell this story, why now, how I resourced myself before doing it, and why leadership requires bravery, integrity, and care for yourself and others. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why sharing tender stories requires discernment, resourcing, and a clear “why”How visibility impacts real-world safety, reputation, and respect, especially for womenThe difference between sharing from a regulated, integrated place versus from dysregulationHow patriarchy, misogyny, and internalized beliefs show up in dating, business, and leadershipWhy telling the truth is part of women reclaiming power, even when it makes people uncomfortable💬 Quotes from the episode: “Truth telling has real life impact.” “Leadership isn’t becoming smarter. It’s becoming braver.” “You can be truthful, direct, and compassionate at the same time.” “If you’re going to share something tender, it needs to be connected to a bigger mission.” “This is what healing looks like. It’s tender sometimes.” 🔗 Resources & Support 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    35 min
  3. 130. Humanhood & Expression with Casey Riley and Melanie Peralta

    JAN 23

    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 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: Why expression is at the core of healing, not just regulation or mindsetHow Humanhood was born from intuition, trust, and a seven-episode “let’s see how this feels” experimentThe difference between sharing from fear vs sharing from grounded boundariesHow childhood experiences shaped each of their relationships with voice, leadership, and visibilityWhy being seen physically, emotionally, and energetically is a practice — not something you’re just “good at”🧠 Key themes from the conversation: Visibility as a skill set, not a personality traitWhy being “an open book” doesn’t mean sharing everythingHow safety, context, and nervous system awareness impact storytellingThe difference between edges and hard boundaries in expressionWhy people need permission to be fully human — joy included, not just trauma💬 Quotes from the episode: “The real healing is talking about our real life stories.” “Breathwork is about expression.” “What’s a boundary today might be an edge tomorrow.” “You don’t have to tell everyone everything.” “We’re not here to be perfect. We’re here to be human.” 🔗 Connect with Casey, Melanie & Humanhood Casey: https://www.instagram.com/healthfulcasey/Melanie: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelanieperalta_/Humanhood Series Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanhoodseries/🔗 Resources 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call with Me: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    1h 3m
  4. 129. People Buy From You Because Of Who You Are, So Are You Showing Them?

    JAN 16

    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 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, visibility, nervous system trust, and why making the coolest, truest parts of you visible makes choosing you easier. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why people trust and choose you based on energy, presence, and containment, not just credentialsHow devotion to yourself shows up in your body, your work, and your brand over timeWhy style, voice, pacing, and how you take up space are real trust-buildersHow brand photos and videos amplify what’s already magnetic about youWhy branding is not meant to compete with viral content — it supports commitment-level buying decisions💬 Quotes from the episode: “People are drawn to you for things that are not always business-related at all.” “It’s a devotion to yourself — tiny micro-decisions over decades.” “We’re beings first, thinking beings second.” “Brand photos are permanent. You want them to be an accurate representation of your greatness.” “Sometimes people choose you simply because you’re cool — and that’s okay.” 🔗 Ways to Work With Me Sweet Spot – a brand refresh for one location and updated visualsIndustry Outlier – a full-day shoot for leaders who want volume, variety, and spaciousnessPayment plans available. $500 deposit option open. 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min 🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    17 min
  5. 128. Being aware of your visibility wounds is not enough

    JAN 9

    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 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 or how privileged you are. Everyone has something. Personal branding is one of the most powerful tools you can have. A resume and qualifications are not enough anymore. We need receipts. We need a body of work. We need people to feel trust with us. And for many of you, vulnerability is not a weakness — it’s your leadership tool. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why awareness of your visibility wounds isn’t enough and how healing requires actionHow personal branding becomes a form of leadership, not just marketingWhy letting people see you in different states of being builds real trustHow privilege, perspective, and grounding yourself changes how seriously you take visibilityWhy thinking highly of your audience is non-negotiable if you want consistent results💬 Quotes from the episode: “Being aware of your visibility wounds is not the point. Awareness is the first step. The next step is actually tackling it.” “A resume or qualifications are simply not enough anymore. We need receipts.” “If you are not a man and you operate with different values, vulnerability is going to be your power.” “You are allowed to show up at 50% — and trust that your audience will still be there.” “I don’t believe in infantilizing people or managing other adults’ emotions for them.” 🔗 Resources & Ways to Work Together 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    19 min
  6. 127. 2025 Core Business Lessons

    12/26/2025

    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 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: Why business gets harder when your needs aren’t being met, especially when you isolate, hide, or feel shame around money and successHow surrounding myself with women of color and people with lived experience expanded my range, depth, and leadership in businessWhy I no longer allow people who are not trauma-informed into the “cockpit” of my businessHow letting the wrong voices influence my vision caused me to abandon my softness, intuition, and missionWhy vulnerability is not optional in business, but a rite of passage for leadership, trust, and meaningful growth💬 Quotes from this episode: “Business problems start to align when you align.” “Who you allow into the cockpit of your business matters more than their technical qualifications.” “Vulnerability is not something you opt into. It’s required if you want a fulfilling business.” “If you want to be transactional, there are a million other places to go make money.” 🔗 Resources & Links 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    39 min
  7. 126. What's Next? Career, Body, and Life Success - Now What? with Devin Hynes

    12/20/2025

    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 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 are now, not who you had to be to survive or prove yourself. 📌 You’ll hear us talk about: How financial success creates a new question: “What do I actually want now?”Why visibility shifts when you’re no longer trying to convince or proveLetting your brand reflect where you’re going next, not just past resultsBeing in woman in C-suite roles Trusting your discernment after you already know you’re capableHow being seen becomes about expression and sovereignty, not validation💬 Quotes from the episode: “I’m not trying to prove anything anymore.” “Once you’ve made the money, the work becomes more about alignment.” “What’s next isn’t louder. It’s truer.” “I’m an expert on myself.” 🔗 Connect with Devin Instagram: @functional_definitionWomen’s community: The Authenticity Collective🔗 Resources 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    55 min
  8. 125. How I make You Feel Comfortable On Set

    12/10/2025

    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 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 person behind the camera. 📌 You’ll hear me talk about: Why your relationship with your photographer or videographer matters more than the creative directorHow I build trust before shoot day through pre-shoot calls and creative collaborationWhat I do on set to help you relax — music, direction, warmth, and calm energyWhy I handle location coordination and logistics so you can simply show up and be presentHow I use my tone, presence, and genuine affirmation to help you open up and actually enjoy being seen💬 Quotes from this episode: “It’s not that you’re not photogenic — you just don’t feel comfortable in your own skin.” “You open up more easily when you feel like you already know me.” “I’m big on being relational, not transactional. That’s what lets you relax into yourself.” “Music disarms you. It helps you get into your body and actually feel good being seen.” 🔗 Resources & Links 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready

    11 min
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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_cct Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify

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