Into the Next

Setting bursaries is one thing. Actually enforcing them is another. In this episode we are talking all about boundaries - why we struggle to enforce our boundaries, how not having boundaries poses a risk to our lives and growth, and how to stick to our personal boundaries.  0:00 All about boundary setting 2:10 standard vs. Boundaries 5:16 Not having boundaries isa big risk 7:13 Why we struggle to...

Starting over in life is inevitable, and the journey toward the goal is rarely a linear one. In this episode, we are exploring why the journey may actually be more important that reaching the goal, and how to be intentional with every try in order to finally put an end to an endless cycle. 0:00 Welcome to Season 3 1:03 When the journey isn’t linear 3:55 My cycles of progression 8:45 Being seen try...

Imagine waking up to your vision board being your reality. Money is flowing, youre getting flown out by brands and life is good. But suddenly, it all stops and you're forced to rebuild your life in ways you thought you had figured out. Today we are chatting with Leea Marie, content creator and pro makeup artist, about how she navigated through an unexpected season, a forced pivot and all the e...

All the self-help tips are good and cute until we realize we have a deep-rooted belief that we are not capable of achieving the best life we are striving for. What happens when we try over and over and over to elevate but we get nowhere? Usually it is due to a limited mindset that is keeping us stagnant. In this episode we are discussing how to break through those limiting beliefs and transform ou...

Life is unpredictable by nature and it tends to knock us off course. What happens when grief hits and derails us from the journey we’re on to become our best selves?? On this episode we are sitting down with influencer & content creator Jayria Nicole who has publicly shared her journey through grief. We’re chatting about how grief has reshaped her and reprogrammed her mind, shifting how she mo...

What is the different between who you are now and who you’re becoming? Sometimes timing is the hold up, but sometimes there are things within our control that we can manipulate to bridge the gap between our current version & our best one. In this episode, Maya is giving you practical steps to help bridge the gap between who you are today and whoa your are becoming. 0:00 Bridging the gap &...

A lot of who we are is rooted in how we were raised - what we saw and didn’t see, what we were taught and not taught, what we normalized and didn’t normalize. So much unintentional pain is created for us when our mother’s lack of growth informed our childhood. To reach our true best version, sometimes a conversation with our mother is needed in order to feel acknowledged and to deprogram our minds...

How do you show up in your life? As the background, supporting or main character? In this episode, we're chatting about HOW to become the main character of your life so that everything in your life can start working FOR you and not against you! 0:00 How do you show up in your life? 3:04 Be honest - Which character are you? 5:42 Why be the main character? 7:42 Become the main character of your...

Intentionally elevating is great and cute & fun. But what if something happens that's out of your control? Like your health takes a turn for the worst? A lot of us have experienced this or might experience this within our journey, and it’s guaranteed to throw a wrench in your plans toward your best self. So we're sitting down with speaker, activist & content creator Shardae Orr who...

We're always told "take time to heal," but have you ever wondered what healing is actually supposed to look like? In this episode, we are discussing intentional healing and focusing on what fruits of healing we desire to create a goal toward healing on purpose. 0:00 How do we really heal? 2:28 Does time heal all wounds? 5:05 My journey toward healing 7:34 The reality of healing 8:52...

How we present ourselves speaks before we get the chance to. So we want to show up boldly, confident & authentically in every room we walk in! In today’s episode, Maya sits down with Style Strategist Yanique Duke to talk everything style, and why when doing the internal self-work, it’s ALSO imperative to improve the outside. How we present serves as our business card, limiting or opening oppor...

How we think about & see ourselves can determine who we are capable of becoming. This self-concept can MAKE or BREAK your future. What if I told you that an intentional shift in your self-concept is all you needed to position yourself for the best life imaginable? In this episode, we’re chatting about how to create a positive shift in your self-concept, setting you up for success as you intentiona...

Being concerned about the "right timing" is something we all struggle with at some point of our lives. We have an idea about when we should get married, have children, buy a house, or reach career milestones. But when we are regulated by timelines, its hard to get aligned with what is right for you specifically in this life because we're always chasing something else to check off a b...

There's so much negativity attached to being alone, but what if I told you that getting comfortable solo will change your life? In this episode we're chatting about how getting comfortable in your solitude will raise your standards, eliminate relationships that drain you and essentially improve the quality of your life. We're also talking about practical steps to take to raise your comfort level a...

Saying that your standards are raised is one thing. Actually raising them and STANDING on them is another. What do we do when we need to stand on business, but we are used to way less? This episode will guide you through how to raise your standards and stand on business regardless if you are used to higher treatment and experiences or not. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Official Journal 1:54 Your circl...

In a social media driven world, it is easy to lose your authentic self. But, your authenticity is the launch pad of your personal elevation. In this episode, we are discussing how to get passed the noise of what we are told to be in order to find out who we're meant to be. 0:00 Intro 2:02 I was silenced by the algorithm - my story 7:40 The foundation of elevation 9:55 Curating your socials &am...

A phrase I hear often is "I'm trying to get back to myself," but what if I told you you SHOULDN'T want the old you back? In this episode we are discussing how reaching to the old you keeps your stagnant, how hardships trigger transformation, and why you should be intentionally elevating to a new version of yourself. CHAPTERS 0:00 A new perspective on getting yourself back 2:25 Ho...

In this episode of INTO THE NEXT, we will be talking about what we all could use more of - CONFIDENCE! Confidence requires a lot more than we think and takes daily effort in order to build. We'll talk about the daily habits and mindset shifts to adopt in order to become the most confident version of yourself! 0:00 My journey to confidence 3:31 Definition 5:08 What confidence requires 7:30 How...

In this episode, we will chat about how both your intentional & unintentional environment shapes your life and what to effectively change about your environment in order to have it match the woman you are becoming. 0:00 Unintentional influences & My story 4:47 Guarding your gates 14:59 Curating your environment 18:14 Establishing Routines aligned with your best version 23:50 Reevaluating y...

Are you in a relationship that drains you & doesn't promote you becoming your best version? In this episode we're discussing why we stay in bad relationships longer than we should, leaving relationships when they don't serve us and things to remember as you decide whether to leave or stay. 0:00 From stuck to free 1:52 Intentionally leaving & QUICK 6:59 Personal storytime on lea...

In this episode, we will discover how unseen blind spots secretly control your choices and discuss practical steps to reclaim control of your life.  If you seem to keep making the same mistake or choice over and over, you may have a blind spot operating in your life without your permission. 0:00 Failing to notice + quote 2:17 The blind spot that almost ruined my life 9:31 Discovering the WHY &...

Welcome to INTO THE NEXT! We can't get to anywhere without a clear destination. So, in our first episode we will visualize your best version! But first we will get real and honest about where you are now! I hope you enjoy today's episode! - Maya xoxo 0:00 Welcome to the show!! 2:38 My story 9:31 How I intentionally elevated + podcast topics 12:26 Making a plan toward your best version 15:0...

INTO THE NEXT is a podcast for the woman who wants to rebuild & transform into her best version. Into the Next podcast focuses on topics not often talked about pertaining to healing, self-love & elevating into your best version - setting the tone for an intentional, transparent & transformational atmosphere where real change happens - because your next season & best version is wait...