{"podcast":{"title":"A Felt Experience","slug":"a-felt-experience-6435899","podcast_index_feed_id":6435899,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/maria-camila/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/maria-camila","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/maria-camila/podcast_cover_20260626_010645_cc4171aa831ca151077ad35a73a5ba9b.png","author":"Maria Cardozo","episode_count":138,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T02:20:18.577310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899"},"episode":{"title":"119. Are things really \"working\" or have you normalized settling?","slug":"119-are-things-really-working-or-have-you-normalized-settling","published_at":"2025-10-06T02:48:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899/119-are-things-really-working-or-have-you-normalized-settling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/maria-camila/2255448","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/216235/2255448/maria-camila/2025_10_06_02_46_56_512e5572-6540-416a-b1c1-ccffcfbcece0.mp3","summary":"🔑 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 much you charge, to the clients you attract, to the rooms you get invited into. This is about being visible, showing the depth of your work, and letting your leadership be seen. Because once you do, your business can’t help but grow. 📌 You’ll hear me talk about: Why feast and famine cycles are not normal —and what branding can do to break them Why making $80K after 5 years in business is not the standard you have to accept How working with misaligned clients makes success feel empty , and how visibility brings in aligned ones Why censoring yourself online kills your brand , and how full expression attracts more opportunities Why branding creates consistency and magnetism that no funnel can replicate How being bold, blunt, or polarizing in your content strengthens your leadership Why accurate representation and aligned visuals are non-negotiables in my own brand 💬 Quotes from this episode: “Funnels bring people into your world. Branding is what makes them choose you.” “Sometimes you don’t need to try harder. You just need to shift the way you’re showing up.” “Your brand is what allows you to grow with aligned people, instead of shrinking your business because it doesn’t feel good.” 🔗 Resources &amp; Links 🗓️ Book a Discovery Call 🎓 Free Training – How to Become Brand Shoot Ready","meta_description":"🔑 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 do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1566,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-felt-experience-6435899/episodes/119-are-things-really-working-or-have-you-normalized-settling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899/119-are-things-really-working-or-have-you-normalized-settling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}