A Felt Experience

Maria Cardozo
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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. Follow me on Instagram @camilla_cct Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify

  1. 141. Why Some Brand Shoots Increase Sales (And Others Don't)

    3d ago

    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 become strategic assets that solve real business problems—from attracting more aligned clients to improving conversions and making your leadership impossible to ignore. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why your brand should reveal the parts of you that make you the obvious choice, not just make you look professional.How to identify the gap between who you are today and how your brand is currently being perceived.Why the more established you become, the more your brand should reflect your individuality, not blend in.How soulful photos and videos help people feel what it's like to work with you before they ever book.Why people buy emotionally first—and justify their decision with logic later.✨ Client Stories Featured ✨ Eunice Kim We shifted her brand from relatable motherhood content to the entrepreneur and business leader she had become. Instead of hiding her business background because of burnout, she embraced it on her own terms—and went on to book out her offers, host retreats, and step into a new level of leadership. ✨ Walli Miller Instead of leading with credentials, we showcased the story behind how she retired before 40 while living in New York City. Her brand became more aspirational than educational, and after sharing just one brand video, she started booking more sales calls because people could finally feel the result she was selling. ✨ Cat Del Carmen We created a brand that reflected who Cat actually is—not who she thought a business coach was supposed to be. By embracing her bold personality and leadership, she launched her offer with fresh visuals and went on to have an $80,000 launch. Brand Shoot: 🎯 Ask Yourself What part of yourself keeps attracting clients... but you're still hiding?What business problem should your brand actually solve?Are your photos simply showing what you do—or helping people feel why they should choose you?🔗 Ready to Create a Brand That Converts? 🗓️ Free Brand Audit If this episode resonated, send it to an entrepreneur who's tired of looking professional—and is ready to become the obvious choice.

    23 min
  2. 140. A Felt Experience - Why I Rebranded My Podcast

    Jun 26

    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 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 leadership. But after a huge season of change, grief, dating, heartbreak, self-trust, and reclaiming the parts of myself I used to suppress… I knew the outside of my brand needed to match what was happening on the inside. This episode is about the Black Swan era — the version of me that is more moody, more honest, more embodied, more sensual, more discerning, and no longer interested in shrinking her power to be understood. In this episode, I talk about: Why my brand no longer felt aligned with who I was becomingHow dating, heartbreak, and ending a long chapter with my ex brought out a deeper version of meWhy women’s anger, intensity, and ferocity are often pathologized instead of understoodHow the “dark feminine” became a powerful part of my rebrandWhy soulful photos and videos help people feel your essence before they ever work with youThis new era is about depth, truth, embodiment, and letting people experience the real energy behind your work. Because when your brand feels like you, people don’t just understand your work. They feel it. Ready for your own brand audit? If you’re listening to this and thinking, my online presence does not match how powerful my work feels in real life, I’m offering a special opportunity for podcast listeners to book a 30-minute brand audit session with me. We’ll look at what you can do right now to make your brand more congruent with who you actually are in real life. Book your brand audit HERE.

    47 min
  3. 138. How I Help Closeted Mystics and Brujas Become Fearless Leaders Online

    May 9

    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 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 filtered. This episode is about how we change that. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why many mystics and healers stay “closeted” online because of a deep visibility woundHow I help clients create brands that feel sovereign, safe, powerful, and deeply trustworthyThe exact ways we create emotional safety during shoots so you can express yourself honestly without feeling overexposedWhy branding helps spiritual entrepreneurs become perceived as authorities immediatelyHow high-quality photos and videos help people feel your essence instead of misunderstanding your work🌿 Women I Mention in This Episode These are women I deeply admire because of how unapologetic, sovereign, and rooted they are in their visibility and leadership: Julie Piatt https://julie-piatt.mykajabi.com/Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz https://www.kitchencurandera.com/Christabel Mintah-Galloway https://www.christabelmintahgalloway.com/💬 Key Moments “Self-validation is the highest form of validation.” “Your work can be sacred without staying hidden.” “You get to teach people how to come correct when they enter your world.” “Branding lets people know: this is who you’re talking to.” 🎯 The Bigger Message A lot of spiritual entrepreneurs tell themselves: “My work is too sacred”“I don’t want people misunderstanding me”“Visibility doesn’t feel safe”But often… those are sophisticated ways of staying small. Because the reality is: 👉 people are actively searching for the work you do 👉 your lineage and perspective matter 👉 and your visibility may be the thing that gives someone permission to heal differently 🔗 Work With Me If you’re ready to: become more visible without abandoning yourselfcreate a brand that feels powerful, safe, and deeply alignedand step into leadership at a higher level🗓️ Free Brand Audit Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30-minute-brand-audit-clone 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min 🎓 Free Training – Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    34 min
  4. 137. How Brand Photos & Videos Change The Way People Treat You

    May 1

    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, 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. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why posting only your work (and not you) creates a disconnect in trust and connectionHow not having a defined brand led to being underestimated, overlooked, and not taken seriouslyWhat I mean by actually “launching your brand” (your visuals, tone, identity, and consistency across every touchpoint)How branding creates perceived authority, so you stop over-explaining your experienceWhy your presence, energy, and story can do more heavy lifting than constant content or over-explaining your offer💬 Key Moments “How you show up online really dictates how people treat you.” “I am a legitimate business.” “I’m not just any photographer… I’m a big deal in the work that I do.” “Now I don’t have to explain my credibility. It’s assumed.” “Your essence and your presence build trust before you ever sell anything.” 🔗 Work With Me If you’re ready to stop being underestimated and start being seen at the level you know you’re at: 🗓️ Free Brand Audit Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30-minute-brand-audit-clone 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min 🎓 Free Training – Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    25 min
  5. 135. Visibily Invisible with My Client Yuri - Somatic Practitioner for Eldest Daughters WOC

    Apr 17

    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 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 This wasn’t just a photoshoot. 👉 It made her work felt, not just explained 👉 It helped her surpass her launch goal (she wanted 5–6 clients… she got 9) 👉 It helped her step into the leader identity she was creating behind the scenes And the part that really matters: “Now it’s like… I’m really having to be what I said I wanted to be.” Branding doesn’t just bring clients. It holds you accountable to your next level. 📌 In This Episode, We Talk About: Why eldest daughters are often the most “visibly invisible” peopleHow being conditioned to not have needs impacts your voice and visibilityWhat somatics actually is and why your body holds truth before your mind doesThe difference between survival energy vs. feeling aliveHow branding becomes a visual representation of your identityAnd why stepping into visibility requires self-validation at a higher level📸 See Yuri’s Brand Shoot: https://www.mariacamilaphoto.me/yurtizy Connect with Yuri: https://www.instagram.com/yuritzy.gs/ https://www.yuritzy.co/ If you’re in a place where you know: your work is powerfulbut it’s not being perceived that wayThis is exactly the gap branding solves. 🔗 Ready for Your Next Level? 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30min 🎓 Free Training – Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    45 min
  6. 134. 3 Ways To Upsell Your Services/Product Now

    Apr 10

    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 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 market… your brand has to match that 📌 In this episode, I talk about: Why sharing your story (and showing who you were) builds trust and makes people emotionally connect to your workHow your brand is everything — your visuals, your words, your energy, your point of view, your identityWhy showing the behind-the-scenes touches of your work increases perceived value instantlyHow to communicate your technique, modality, or “secret sauce” so people understand why you’re differentWhy your brand should make people feel like they’re stepping into a world they want to be part of🔥 Real Brand Examples I Mention: 🌿 Kinfolk Optimal Living https://www.mariacamilaphoto.me/kinfolk → A brand that completely shifts the way you understand healing and the body🌊 Curve Body Lounge https://www.mariacamilaphoto.me/curv → Showing how technique, intention, and experience elevate perceived value🌺 Somos Muiscas https://somosmuiscas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/somosmhuyscas/ → A perfect example of craftsmanship, storytelling, and cultural depth increasing value💬 Key Takeaways: “A brand is not just a point of view. It’s everything.” “People need to feel your work before they buy from you.” “Perceived value changes everything — it’s what allows you to stop negotiating your worth.” “What makes you different is already there. You just have to make it visible.” 🔗 Work With Me If you want direct, personalized feedback on how to elevate your brand right now: 🗓️ Free Brand Audit: https://calendly.com/mariacamilaphoto/30-minute-brand-audit-clone🎓 Free Training – Become Brand Shoot Ready: https://fabulous-surf-71618.myflodesk.com/brand-shoot-ready

    19 min
  7. 133. Why and How I Paid $200+ For A Breathwork Session Last Minute

    Apr 1

    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 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 in a season of refining my business—moving from hustle into something more sustainable, regulated, and high-level—and how that shift is reflected in how I now see branding and leadership. 📌 In this episode, I talk about: What I mean when I say a brand is everything—your visuals, your words, your music, your presence, your point of view, your energyHow multiple touchpoints over time (podcasts, music, content, visuals, live experiences) build deep trust with your audienceWhy creating a cohesive, intentional world makes people say yes quickly—and without hesitationThe difference between just “posting content” vs building a fully expressed brand that people can feelWhy investing in your brand and your expression pays off in high-ticket decisions and long-term loyalty💬 Key reflections from this episode: “A brand is not just a point of view. It’s everything.” “People need to feel your work before they buy from you.” “When your brand is intentional, it creates trust faster.” “It pays off to create a world your people can get lost in.” “You don’t wait for permission—you become the initiator.” 🔗 Ways to Work With Me If you’re ready to move beyond just “posting content” and actually build a brand that commands attention, trust, and high-ticket decisions: 🗓️ 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

    23 min
  8. 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
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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. Follow me on Instagram @camilla_cct Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify

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  • Creator
    Maria Cardozo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Maria Camila 2023
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    A Felt Experience