Who I Am and Why You Should Give a Shit.
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Hey, I’m Maya.
If you’re here, you’re either:
Wondering how the hell I manage to do it all, or
Trying to figure out if I have anything worth saying.
Let’s clear that up real quick.
Who I Am
I’m an M.Ed language development teacher, a birth worker, a podcast host (undergrad degree in Broadcast Journalism), and a mom! Now–I know those are four titles that sound noble as hell until you realize they also mean I spend my days knee-deep in crayons, contractions, deep conversations, and sticky toddler hands. Some days, I’m shaping young minds and supporting birthing people through the most transformative moments of their lives. Other days, I’m just trying to find five minutes to pee alone.
I co-host Doing It All, a podcast where we dismantle the myth of balance, embrace the beauty of imperfection, and talk about what it actually means to juggle all of life’s roles—without losing our damn minds. I started this Substack because I have thoughts—about motherhood, ambition, identity, rest, and the absolute chaos of trying to be everything at once. I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I’m also incredibly self-aware and it can be hard to get out everything I want to say without dominating podcast episodes and chats with friends. One thing about meeeee… I don’t believe in sugarcoating. I believe in honesty, humor, and calling bullshit when I see it.
I’m mostly here to talk about the messy middle—that place between wanting to do it all and do it well and realizing that sometimes, just doing your best is more than enough.
Why You Should Care
Let’s be real: The internet is full of people trying to convince you they have the secret to life. Some of them want you to buy their course. Others want you to believe their curated morning routine will change everything. Me? I just want to have honest conversations with my community about what it actually feels like to navigate womanhood, motherhood, ambition, self-acceptance—and still make time to have a little fun.
I write for the people who are tired of the pressure to have it all together. The ones who are doing it all and still wondering if it’s enough. The ones who want to laugh, learn, unlearn, and maybe even cuss a little along the way.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning too many plates…
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough...
If you’re tired of perfection culture, hustle culture, and should-ing all over yourself…
Then you’re in the right place.
So, if you’re down for raw reflections, a little spice, and the occasional “WTF am I doing?” moment—welcome. Here, we keep it real. We call out nonsense. We make peace with the chaos. And we remind each other that no matter what society tells us, we are doing it ALL and doing it WELLLLL.
xoxo,
Maya