# 118. What $44k Invested in The Business Looks Like

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Podcast: [A Felt Experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899)
Published: 2025-09-13T23:18:26+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/maria-camila/2213849
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## Resource

🔑 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 behind-the-scenes of what it’s taken for me to sustain a six-figure creative business. I share the truth of what it felt like to swipe my card with trembling hands, what I learned about making money back from investments, and why mentorship has been one of the most important foundations in my journey. 📌 You’ll hear me talk about: The very first $3,000 I invested when I hadn’t made a dollar in my business yet Why mentorship has been non-negotiable in sustaining success How branding, marketing, and mindset investments completely changed my business trajectory What I learned about simplicity in my offers and raising my prices The nervous system tools that keep me grounded as I grow Why I believe your visuals are directly tied to your reputation and leadership 🔗 Resources & Links 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call 🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready

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