Ep. 22: Creating an Aromatherapy Candle Business at 19, Transferring Colleges During a Pandemic, & Stages of a Serious, Long-Term Relationship ft. Zayanna Sanchez

Ep. 22: Creating an Aromatherapy Candle Business at 19, Transferring Colleges During a Pandemic, & Stages of a Serious, Long-Term Relationship ft. Zayanna Sanchez

In today's episode, Maya speaks to the owner and creator of Your Essence, Zayanna Sanchez. Zayanna breaks down how she created her small business and returning home during the pandemic. She also talks about everything from failing an online class to moving in with her boyfriend. Follow Zayanna on Instagram at @zayannaraee [https://www.instagram.com/zayannaraee/] and @youressencehawaii [https://www.instagram.com/youressencehawaii/], and shop Your Essence at youressencehawaii.com [//youressencehawaii.com]. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee [https://www.instagram.com/mayaagee/], follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/misstwentysomething.podcast/]. ***** Today’s episode is sponsored by Kaʻeo Hawaiʻi Tattoo and Creative Studio. Located in Kailua Kona, Ka’eo Hawaii is a collective of entrepreneurs & creatives. Offering a productive and fun atmosphere of good vibes, Kaeo Hawaiʻi provides co-working desks, space meetings, events or pop-up shops, and even paints if you just need a day to sit down! They provide coffee, WiFi, printers, and a huge variety of art supplies. Join a community of entrepreneurs and creatives! First-day drop-ins are only $5. Stop by on weekdays from 9am-4pm or text (808) 936-6228 to reserve the space.

Ep. 21: How to Start Romanticizing Your Life, Day in My Life Working 8-4, & Learning to Enjoy the Regular

Hot girl summer has turned into a working girl summer. In this episode, Maya talks about how she is making the most of her summer internship and time in NYC by romanticizing her life and learning to enjoy the regular. She talks about the four ways she romanticizes her life, how she makes the most of the regular, and outlines how she implements these practices in her day-to-day life. If you're trying to find ways to spice up your 9-5 or just enjoy the warm summer months a bit more, this is the episode for you. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee [https://www.instagram.com/mayaagee/], follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/misstwentysomething.podcast/].

Ep. 20: Being a Half Hawaiian Girl on the Mainland, Surviving White Academia as a Creative, & Coming Home to Hawaiʻi ft. Nani Welch Keliʻihoʻomalu

In today's episode, Maya interviews Big Island photographer, Nani Welch Keliʻihoʻomalu. They talk about being Hawaiʻi girls at mainland colleges, the stigma surrounding returning home after graduation, and navigating the creative industry at home. Follow Nani's Instagram @naniwelchkeliihoomalu and check out her website at naniwk.com. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

Ep. 19: #RawTalkDiaries: I Moved to NYC, How I Got My Marketing Internship, Current Favorites

Today, Maya gives her big life updates. She is living in NYC with a big marketing internship! Maya shares her current favorites from Trader Joe's pork buns to Bumble Friends. And she talks about how she is making the most of being alone in the world's biggest city. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee [https://www.instagram.com/mayaagee/], follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/misstwentysomething.podcast/].

Ep. 18: Starting Your Own Design, Marketing & Merchandise Agency, Going to Fashion School, Manifesting Your Clients, & Finding Your Creative Passions ft. Mehana Pilago

In this episode, Maya talks about all things creative with Mehana Pilago, tattoo artist and owner of her own design, marketing, & merchandise agency. Mehana tells her creative journey which includes starting her own bikini line, going to fashion school, working a desk job, and now working for herself. Follow Mehana on Instagram @mehanaokalaa [https://www.instagram.com/mehanaokalaa/]. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee [https://www.instagram.com/mayaagee/], follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/misstwentysomething.podcast/].