I’m Maya, and I bring a science-led lens to storytelling—helping founders, thought leaders, and brands in beauty, wellness, and health unlock their voice through ghostwriting, brand messaging, and editorial strategy that’s as evidence-driven as it is emotionally resonant.
I’m currently available for consulting engagements.
Based in the Bay Area, my writing is shaped by a personal healing journey and a deep respect for science. This dual lens of introspection and evidence-based thinking informs how I tell stories. I approach each project with curiosity, clarity, and a commitment to honoring both lived experience and credible insight. My work is shaped by a rare blend of disciplines:
A master’s degree in cosmetics and dermopharmacy
Global experience working across start-ups and large corporates bringing brands and products to life
Hands-on work with dermatologists and estheticians
Founder of Skindie, the first science-based beauty newsletter by cosmetic industry experts
A lifelong devotion to language, culminating in a debut poetry collection (coming 2026)
I approach writing as both architecture and art: structural and sensory, deliberate and alive. I write for resonance, but also for results. I help you find the line where clarity meets soul, where language moves people and moves the needle.
Ghostwriting for Founders & Thought Leaders
Ghostwritten LinkedIn, Twitter, or Substack content
Thought leadership that’s both strategic and human
Personal essays, POVs, and memoir-style storytelling
Brand Voice & Content Strategy
Messaging frameworks and tone of voice guides
Website and product copy
Newsletter planning and execution
Longform editorial and blog writing
Editorial Writing
Reported features and interviews
Magazine-style wellness, beauty, and health content
Personal essays and culture writing
Most of my client work lives behind the scenes. Here’s a glimpse into my editorial thinking and public-facing writing:
Recent Featured Work
Should the US Want a Beauty Manufacturing Renaissance? (Beauty Independent, April 2025)
Emotional and Energetic Recovery After Illness (Substack, February 2025)
Stagnation in Breakthrough Ingredients May Be Good for Beauty (Happi, February 2025)
Sustaining Spritual Growth After Illness: Minfulness and Healing Practices (Substack, January 2025)
Overcoming Ilness: A Spritual Awakening and Path to Healing (Substack, January 2025)