Hey, I’m Maya.

Content architect, writer, and poet. I help beauty & wellness brands sharpen and unify their voice—translating unspoken ideas into language and form that builds trust and moves people. Together, we design coherent narrative systems across content and channels, so your message stays consistent as you grow.

Work with Me

How I Can Help

Narrative Architecture

Clarify your narrative spine: point of view, positioning, and the through-line your content builds from.

Voice & Content Systems

Define how you sound and how content is structured across formats—so language, form, and cadence stay coherent at scale.

Selective Writing

Hands-on writing for key moments—thought leadership, launches, long-form, founder voice—where coherence needs to be modeled in practice.

  • "Working with Maya feels effortless because she truly listens. She asks thoughtful questions, takes her time to understand, and never rushes to create. She is friendly, approachable, and patient; yet she brings strategy, heart, and imagination to every story. She turns ideas into something human, smart, and unforgettable."

    —Akshay Talati, Chief Innovation Officer, Supergoop

  • "Working with Maya felt like being deeply seen as both a founder and a human. She has a rare ability to translate what’s intuitive, emotional, and sometimes hard to articulate into clear, resonant language. Her understanding of the beauty industry, combined with genuine compassion and care, resulted in copy that felt grounded and true. She is a true partner for founders and brands who would like their vision translated into language that feels authentic and human."

    —Catherine Collins, Founder, Constellar 

  • "I really love your Linkedin posts: clean, interesting, insightful. You really are a writer/poet!"

    —Brook Ray Demko, Founder, BR Consulting

  • "I love when your posts pop up, I know it's going to be something good."

    —Samantha Storey, Founder, Essayem Creative

  • Startup & Corporate Experience

  • Holistic Health Advocate

  • 13+ Years of Brand and Content Strategy Experience in Beauty & Wellness

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your content needs.

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FAQ

  • We'll start with a free 20-minute consultation to determine your needs (and if we'll make great collaborators). I’ll share my initial process for engagement and answer any questions you have.

  • I work on either a project-based or retainer basis, with customizable plans depending on your needs.

  • A typical engagement ranges from two weeks to two months for project-based work. Ongoing support is available month to month.

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The world feels heavier—storms louder, grief close at hand. Yet beauty persists. Awe is always within reach. . . . . . . #poetofinsta #poetryinstagram #indiepoet #poetry #poetrydaily
Now is the time to turn inward, especially when the world feels heavy, uncertain, or dark. This season invites us to step back from the noise, to stop forcing brightness, and to tend quietly to what is happening within. It is a call to slow down, bre
Full reflection behind this poem in my Substack publication, Just This. Link in bio ✨ . . . . . . #poetsofinsta #indiepoet #indiepoetry #faith #westernbluebird
This poem was originally published in @kassiwilsonpoet’s Substack publication Poems & Paraboles last month. As many of you recently experienced snow in the U.S., I thought this might spark a bit of joy during these difficult times. . . . .