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Welcome to the Camera Brave Show where I help entrepreneurs build their confidence on-camera and learn to tell their story through video. Each week, I share topics that will help you frame your mindset to focus on your messaging, and teach you how to craft your camera presence. We dig deep into pillars like confidence, energy, and authenticity and how they can help you build deeper connections with your audience. If we haven’t met, my name is Marissa. I’m an award-winning camera personality ...
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Body language is one of the most valuable assets for establishing a confident presence. Whether you’re on-camera, on-stage, or in-person networking, It all boils down to the way you carry yourself. Between 70 and 93% of communication is non-verbal, so that’s pretty important! Start strong at the base and plant your feet. If your legs are crossed, u…
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When we’re talking about short format video, one of the most important aspects is developing a strong CTA. So I recommend building your content backwards. When you plan your content, start with the action you want your audience to take, then build your content around that. For high-quality and high-performing reels, your content should include thes…
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A little encouragement can go a long way in the world of business. The best thing you can do for yourself is to work on building your circle with a community of those that will uplift you. In the moments of wins and especially those moments of fails, having people to turn to can be the ultimate difference between throwing in the towel and pushing f…
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What do film producers and entrepreneurs have in common? Listen in for how I ended up as a Producer on a Short Film set, the details of what that role entails, and how I use those skills in my business. Believe it or not, there are many components of being on a film-set that relate to business. Skills like leadership, communication and organization…
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Smiling is not going to help you feel confident in video, but here’s a few things that will. Keep in mind that confidence is a result, it’s an outcome. Confidence isn’t something you have to have before you take action, it’s a result of you believing you performed that action well. Once you create a pattern of performing at something well, your con…
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I recently spoke at my first conference and learned some valuable lessons my first time professionally taking the stage. The most remarkable part of the experience was how similar the skillset I use to speak on camera was to the skillset I used to speak on a stage. Key skills like preparation, body language, and energy are all components that work …
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Time to check in with the stories we tell ourselves. If thoughts like 'I don't Have Time' or 'I'm so stressed' are running wild in your mind and in your business, this episode is for you. Let's talk about that inner monologue that runs our thoughts all day. Mine was very recently "I don't have time." I went through a state of constantly wishing I h…
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The number one question I get asked on social media is about equipment. Between research, cost, and overwhelm, buying equipment can be a downright stressful situation. Listen in for my advice on where to get started, how to upgrade, and a free guide with the links of all my favorite products! Quick PSA for anyone stalling... waiting until you have …
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If you're in a season of hustle that's borderline chaos, this episode is for you. As I navigate myself through a busy season, I'm reminding you to monitor your limits. There becomes a point when hustle turns into neglect, and taking care of yourself becomes the only priority on your to do list. So take a deep breath, and listen in with me. This is …
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Social Media Expert Amber Weyrauch shares her experience with Instagram Reels and how they effect your overall social media analytics. She shares the valuable findings behind running a 30-days-of-reels campaign herself and gives us the REAL numbers from her own research. Listen in to understand how an account with under 10K followers was able to re…
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Today, I challenge you to audit your thoughts. What is that voice in your head saying to you all day long? Is that voice positive or negative? This episode is based off a quote my mom says all the time: "Positive Thoughts Make Positive Things Happen." It's a very simple concept that states: what we focus on in life, grows. Does it mean you have to …
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Are you allowing the need to be perfect stop you? What would happen if you let that idea go, and realized you had every component you need to create that next big thing, today? Let me just remind you, B+ work is ok. Release yourself from the pressure that it has to be perfect. That it has to be A+ before it's launched. This episode is your permissi…
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From a Telly-Award winning show host, to beginning my journey as an entrepreneur, THIS is my story. I have a decade-long relationship with production and presenting on-camera. This is how my storytelling journey began, and how it's shaped me into the Podcast Host and Entrepreneur I am today. What you may not know about me is that the deep drive beh…
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The biggest thing that I see holding people back from creating video is this idea of "waiting". Waiting until you have the right equipment, a larger audience, more time in your schedule, the list goes on. Friend, do not allow this lie to stop you. You have every single thing that you need to begin taking videos that have the power to create massive…
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Video Trends are a HUGE opportunity to get your business seen across platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok by an audience outside of your current followers. This is how you can approach trends authentically and use them to spread value. I occasionally hear a push-back regarding trends from my audience. And I think it all has to do with the way we de…
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Welcome to Part 2 of Creating a Podcast! This episode will tell you ALL the things you need to Launch your Podcast out into the world. Make sure you grab my Free Podcast Launching Guide by clicking here: www.launch.camerabrave.com This episode breaks down the 7 steps you need to take when launching your own podcast. Grab the guide and follow along …
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If you're thinking about starting your own podcast, this 2 part-series will help you flush out your content and collect all of your assets. This episode is the reflective work that will give you a clear direction for your show, starting with building your pillars. This is a valuable exercise for any entrepreneur, even if you don't move forward in c…
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There are two key components that make up a good coach: the ability to encourage and the ability to push. I'm a natural 'cheerleader', I've always been good at encouraging others and emphasizing positivity. The skill I've had to acquire as a coach is the ability to push my clients. We'll call it 'Tough Love'. In Episode 39, I dive deeper into this …
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Where is your Focus when you're taking video? How should you structure your mindset to deliver the most optimal content possible? The concept I teach is called a Message Mindset, and if you're not familiar with it, it will change your LIFE! Or, at least it will change the way you approach creating content. When you cultivate a Message Mindset, you …
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Batching content simply means taking a bunch of photos and videos in one setting. When done right, it will MAXIMIZE your social media efforts and always keep your content bank full! Listen in for how to develop the best batch-creating system for your content. First, let me review some of the benefits of batch creating content.... 1. You only have t…
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The value of video goes FAR beyond Instagram Reels. Being able to take video and show up confidently on-camera is a skill, and just like any skill, it's one you can monetize! This month inside of my coaching group, I am teaching a training on Zoom, and I realized that so many people may be stuck on the idea that video is only used for social media.…
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If video feels like a massive hurdle that you don't know if you could ever overcome, this episode is for you. I typically get two types of amazing entrepreneurs on the Camera Brave page: The first group has taken video a handful of times. They aren't brand new to it, but they do have a lot to learn and ideas to create. The second group has never ta…
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If you've ever been asked to be featured on someone's show, this episode is for you! This week I review how to respond if you've been approached by anyone to be interviewed on their show or podcast. Especially if you've felt like you don't know enough to be featured on their show. This episode is inspired by a recent interview I did where I felt co…
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If you feel like you don't 'fit in' with other videos you see on Social Media, this episode is for you. If you keep seeing a particular type of content every time you scroll, you may be thinking that this is the only type of content that gets views and these are the only accounts that can become successful through video. What it comes down to is id…
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Your energy is the second most important thing about your video (right behind your content). This episode details what I mean by 'energy' and my experience in having to build it as a professional Spokesperson. Is caffeine a short-cut to creating energy? Can it make you better on-camera? Before I dive into that, let me re-define what I mean when I s…
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Getting on the right platform is crucial to how you show up on-camera. If you enjoy posting to a particular place, then you're going to bring that passion with you to your videos and content. There are two major things to consider when deciding where you want to post. The first is, where do you actually enjoy being. It's also important to note wher…
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Your "video set up" simply means the way your equipment and space is set up to record videos. The goal here is to do as little work as possible before you push that record button! On a recent call inside my monthly coaching group, the topic of video set up's was brought up. I was asked to share my setup with my coaching group, which I had never tho…
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It's very tempting in the beginning to work 24-7 on your business. Evenings, weekends, holidays, they can all blur together. Maybe you think you have to work constantly to be successful. Should you create boundaries when you're just getting started on your business? As I started to grow, I realized the major flaw in working all the time. My schedul…
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If you've ever posted a video that didn't get the engagement you were hoping for- this episode is for you! There is so much MORE value to a video than the number of views it receives. The views don't equal the value! Meaning, do not allow the reach of your content to determine the worth of your content. Listen friend, I get it. When you post a vide…
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When it comes to burnout, there are two things I think that really hold us back. The first is not always being able to tell when we're approaching a burn out. The second is re-integrating yourself back into work once you've taken a few days off from a burn out. This episode details a recent burnout I had. I was rapidly approaching one and not reali…
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If you've ever considered starting your own podcast, this episode is for YOU! Now that I've hit 500 downloads and 25 episodes, I am reflecting on Podcast Myths and what you really need to start your own show. I was guilty of believing some of these myths before becoming a Podcast Host. I didn't start this show with any guarantee that people would l…
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Let's talk about Goals vs New Years Resolutions. I am a HUGE advocate of goal-setting, and I absolutely do not believe in setting New Years Resolutions. In this episode I break down why I prefer goals and my best tips for creating them. Here are the main reasons I prefer goals to New Year Resolutions: #1- There is nothing magical about January 1st.…
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Wanting to spread Holiday Cheer this season but don't know where to start? I've got you covered! This episode gives you 5 different content ideas you can use over the holidays. Why should you be creating content this time of year? Because our brains are constantly looking for fun ideas, gifts, and sparkly lights. Listen in to get ideas for your vid…
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If you're waiting for reassurance- this episode is for you. When it comes to business, we find ourselves thinking things like "If only I knew this would work out", "If only I could know this would be a success." The truth is that, like so many other things in life, there is no way to have certainty in how the future will unfold. We face massive dec…
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Behind all the dancing and pointing, is there value in Instagram Reels? The short answer is Yes. In this episode, I break down the real value in creating Instagram Reels (and no, you don't have to point or dance to take advantage of this value!) To start off, let's review exactly what Instagram Reels are. They are short-format videos that are eithe…
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Do you have a system for getting ready before you start your video, aka becoming "camera-ready"? If not, this is how you can create one, and why you absolutely should! What in the world is camera-ready? Camera-ready is the physical preparation of "getting ready" before you take a video. This is completely separate from focusing your mind and prepar…
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Why is it SO hard to start something new? It all comes down to how we label the world around us and how we've labeled ourselves. Let's break it down. We all have our own individual perspectives and outlooks that shape the way we see the world. This perspective leads us to create labels, which we then attach meaning to. We label everything around us…
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Ever watch a video of someone and love how animated they are? You find yourself thinking "they have so much energy!" Here's the thing: you set the tone for your energy when you take videos. You can intentionally channel and deliver with that similar energy in your own authentic way. When we watch videos, a lot of time we equal energy to emphasis. M…
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Are you stuck? Let me remind you that by not taking an action, you are committing to the action of staying still. When you're not making the decision to move forward, you're making the decision to stay stuck... Many times we don't realize the trickiness behind inaction. We may decide not to think about the fact that we are intentionally not moving …
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This topic stems from a statement we've all heard at one point in our lives: "you're a natural". While this is a compliment, there is a major flaw in this statement. When you say someone is a 'natural', you're mistaking a learned skill for natural talent. Here's why this is a problem... (1) When you focus on the effortless outcome, you don't acknow…
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What's the secret behind every perfectly curated video? A series of small steps (or hacks) that the person on-camera has intentionally built so their video looks and sounds amazing. The good news is you totally can, and should, mimic these steps for your own video use. There are more obvious techniques that I've been teaching since day one, but the…
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As an entrepreneur, it's easy to prioritize a zillion things before ourselves. We put "me" on the back-burner. Buried behind invoices, running our business, creating content, the list goes on. Let me remind you of the crucial flaw in this mistake. Your business depends on you. Read that again. Your business depends on Y-O-U. If you're not ok, how c…
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This week we take a break from our regularly scheduled encouragement episodes and dig a little deeper. This episode is all about uncovering your fears. Wait! Before you scroll past this, think about this one question: is my potential greater than my fear? I promise, there's a reason why I'm asking you to keep dig deep here. When we have fears, our …
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Dedicating 100% of your brainpower to delivering content sounds easy enough. But in reality, it takes intentional focus to ignore that inner "what if" monologue stampeding through our minds. Your brain just needs to PIVOT! That's where a Message Mindset comes into play. When you can focus all of your energy on your messaging, you make that pivotal …
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Try to go on social media without video popping up... you can't! Video is everywhere you turn, and in this episode, we unpack why. First of all, our brains love video. We process visual content faster than we do text. Like, a lot faster. According to a study done by 3M, our brains process visual content 60,000 times faster than text! Not only that,…
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I was recently recording a webinar and was abruptly interrupted by my Alexa device telling me it was time to start the weekend (no, seriously). It completely derailed my train of thought and made for a 'blooper moment.' Watching the playback made me laugh. I found the moment so incredibly relatable, it was a very 'Marissa' moment. It was also an ex…
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While video itself is important, remember that it is also just the product you're creating. You're also doing something much deeper and more impactful every time you push record: developing the skill of presenting yourself. I refer to this as "the process". In this episode, we break down how useful the process of creating and presenting your conten…
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Yep, you read that right. In this episode, we're talking about how you can use this method of "faking it" to build your own confidence and still remain authentic! To be clear, you aren't really "faking" anything, you are still remaining completely authentic to yourself and your message. Instead, this method shows you how to project confidence durin…
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If you've caught yourself saying that phrase, this episode is for you! Today I dive into a comment I recently had on the Camera Brave page where someone stated they "hate hate HATE being on- camera". Let's talk about this! Do you truly hate being on-camera? Or, could you possibly be mislabeling your discomfort and giving more power than it truly ha…
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This is the exact method I designed to build my confidence on-camera. In this strategy, you focus on being prepared, not perfect. This is how I get past the butterflies and work through my over-thinking brain to deliver content on-camera. The only thing you need to bring to the table is passion! Listen in on how this method allows you to focus 100%…
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