A Felt Experience

🔑 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,...

🔑 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’...

🔑 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 se...

🎙️ 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 be “ready,” “healed,” or have hit a milestone before you become visible. I share why visibility itself is...

🎙️ 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 — the fear of triggering people. Whether it’s holding back your opinions, not posting certain photos, do...

🎙️ 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 people I serve . Strategy is simple—but the beliefs you carry determine how you show up, how much you’re wi...

🔑 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 was keeping me stuck, to redefining what success actually means to me, to cleaning up belief systems tha...

🔑 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 chiropractic adjustments. We talk about their work, their perspective on vitalism, and also what it was...

🔑 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 businesses that are actually not normal , and how elevating your brand presence changes everything—from how mu...

🔑 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 mindset work, nervous system coaching, marketing education, and leadership masterminds—this is the real...

🔑 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 and more deeply. We talk about the pressure in the therapy world to “look” and “sound” a certain way,...

🔑 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 an outlier. Deanna and I also connected recently because we did an updated brand shoot where we got to...

🔑 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 about how they feel in your body. We talked about how your lived experience impacts how you lead, how...

🔑 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 about anchoring into the deeper vision you’re here to lead with—so you can actually feel more free. In th...

🔑 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 just fear of being seen. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll book “once you feel ready,” this one wi...

🔑 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 seriously... this one’s for you. I talk about what professionalism actually means today, how trust is really b...

🔑 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, the beliefs I carried, and the exact shift that made me decide, “Nope, I deserve to be seen here , too.”...

🔑 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 you...

🔑 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...

🔑 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 inv...

🔑 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...

🔑 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,...

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 a...

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, an...

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 nervo...