M.A.Y.A.

M.A.Y.A: My Ambition Your Ambition

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Welcome to the podcast that addresses significant topics from an innovative and progressive perspective. MAYA: My Ambition Your Ambition, aims to demystify self-doubt and self-sabotage, common afflictions in many lives, to facilitate the identification of ambitions and the cultivation of motivation, ultimately fostering satisfaction and success in daily existence. Maya Akai, MA, LCPC, offers a wealth of experience from her journey through life. She possesses over two decades of professional experience in mental health, complemented by work in broadcasting, social services, education, and addic...

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M.A.Y.A.

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Society

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www.MayaAkai.com

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

The Mental Matrix:The Struggle for Men to Find Spaces to be Seen & Heard with Joe Blue & Sean Garvey 28.06.2026

In this episode The M.A.Y.A. podcast, we will delve deep into "The Mental Matrix" to explore the silent struggle many men face in finding authentic spaces to be seen, felt, and understood. Joining the conversation is Joe Blue, licensed mental health therapist and the founder of @BlackMenEmbracingFeelings (www.blackmenembracingfeelings.com) and Sean Garvey, Media Guru, Personality and Founder of Re...

What story has your life been telling about you with Author, Storyteller & Speaker, Shannon Pressonn 21.06.2026

Tune in to this episode of the M.A.Y.A. Podcast as we dive into a deep and often misunderstood conversation with guest @ShannonPresson about the narrative of our lives. We are born as blank pages BUT What story has your life been telling about you? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-a-y-a-my-ambition-your-ambition--4348579/support . Get Social with M.A.Y.A. Yout...

Unconditional vs Conditional Love The Danger of a Blank Check Commitment 02.06.2026

We are taught that true love means "no matter what." But is unconditional commitment actually healthy, or is it a recipe for resentment? In this episode of the M.A.Y.A. we break down the messy dividing line between unconditional and conditional love in relationships. We explore why unconditional love is a beautiful ideal, but unconditional commitment can be dangerous. Discover how healthy conditio...

Learn How Changing Your Mindset Could Save Your Life with Health & Wellness Expert Shauntra Osborne 29.05.2026

Your mindset has the power to change everything, it might even save your life! In this episode of The M.A.Y.A. podcast “How Changing Your Mindset... Can Save Your Life!!!” Maya welcomes special guest, Shauntra Osborne, Board-Certified Holistic Health practitioner, Functional Wellness Educator and Founder of Change Mindset Wellness for this powerful and timely conversation.  Get ready to shift your...

How to Live A Life with Intention 12.05.2026

Stop Drifting, Start Designing. 🎙️✨ Are you living your life by design or by default? On the next episode of The M.A.Y.A. Podcast, join the conversation to learn how to escape the "busy" trap to evolve into an Architect of Choice. Most of us spend our days reacting to the noise. But there is a profound power in shifting from being merely active to being truly intentional. In this episode we will...

How to identify and address Emotional Paralysis 28.04.2026

Are you avoiding the move because you’re afraid of the pain? 💔 We’ve all been there. You know what you think, you know how you feel, and you know exactly what needs to be done—but you’re stuck. You’re in an emotional echo chamber, caught between the love you have for yourself and the connection you’re afraid to lose. On this episode of The M.A.Y.A. (My Ambition Your Ambition) Podcast, we are gett...

Navigating the Cyber Dating World aka Dating Apps with Dating/Relationship Expert/Coach Tore Castagnier 14.04.2026

Ready to crack the code on dating apps? This week, we’re diving deep into the digital dating scene to help you swipe smarter and find genuine connections. We are thrilled to welcome back Dating/Relationship Expert and CoachTore Castagnier aka @CoachLoveIsntEnough. Together, we break down the complexities of "Cyber Dating" and offer practical strategies for maintaining your mental wellness, peace o...

Help Me Organize My Life with Professional Organizer l LifeStyle Coach_ Sylvia Holloway Interview 26.03.2026

Tune into the next episode of The M.A.Y.A. Podcast, where we dive deep into the essential journey of getting your life together—not just tidying a closet, but holistically tackling the mental, emotional, and physical components of well-being. We are thrilled to welcome the next extraordinary guest to The Ambition Stage, Organization Guru, Sylvia Holloway, Founder of Love to Organize You! Sylvia br...

Why Am I still Single Unhappily Matched: A candid conversation with Relationship Expert Tore Castagnier 14.03.2026

Dating used to be about "bumping into" love; now, it feels like you have to swipe, scroll, and soul-search just to land a first date. But is the digital grind really the only way? Between dodging red flags, navigating ghosting, and feeling the weight of digital burnout, it’s easy to feel stuck but being single is actually the perfect position to reset, refocus, and rebuild. On this episode of the...

Learning to Live a Life that Embraces Faith, Passion and Purpose (Episode#90) 07.03.2026

Tune into the M.A.Y.A. podcast for a compelling discussion on living a life with faith, passion, and purpose, featuring "The People's Bishop," Kevin Foreman Bishop Kevin Foreman (@BishopForeman) is a true renaissance man dedicated to changing lives. He overcame humble and challenging beginnings in Denver, Colorado, and Memphis, Tennessee's Orange Mound to become an influential pastor, successful c...

It's a Family Affair or is it? Navigating Family Dynamics! (Episode#89) 22.02.2026

What does family really mean and how has it impacted your life? The concept of "family" is one of the most fundamental yet complex aspects of the human experience. It is not merely biology and legal definitions, but embodies deep emotional connection, shared experience, and mutual support. Is it solely determined by blood relation, or is it a bond forged through choice, loyalty, and unwavering pre...

What's Love Got to do with it if SELF LOVE is not part of the mix! (Episode#88) 15.02.2026

In this episode of the M.A.Y.A. Podcast (Episode #88), titled "What's Love Got to do with it, if SELF LOVE is not part of the mix!," the discussion explores why establishing a healthy relationship with yourself is the essential foundation for any successful partnership. Episode Highlights 1.) The Foundation of Relationships 2.) Self-Respect as a Boundary 3.) Healing and Wholeness: 4.) Breaking Cyc...

Let's Talk Safeguarding Your Personal Assets aka Your Emotional and Mental Resources 25.01.2026

People often don't consider the limits of their personal resources until they feel completely drained. The "Economy of Self" is a philosophy I use to offer insight into what your resources truly are, and how you might unknowingly be giving away what you have without receiving a return on your personal investment. Tune into this episode of M.A.Y.A. to learn how to understand your personal economy a...

Let's Talk Understanding and Setting Realistic Goals (Episode#85) 17.01.2026

This episode of The M.A.Y.A. Podcast is dedicated to the crucial practice of checking in with yourself as we step into a new calendar year. This time of year often brings a flood of resolutions and ambitious plans, but before diving headfirst into action, we're taking a moment to focus on self-reflection and introspection. Tune in to transform your approach to your fresh set of 365 chances to lay...

Let's Talk Choosing to Be A Virgin With Author Melanie L. Brown (Episode#84) 03.01.2026

Tune into The M.A.Y.A. Podcast, Episode #84, to meet Abstinence Expert and Author Melanie L. Brown. Melanie shares her incredible journey of choosing to maintain her virginity for 42 years as a path to emotional and mental growth and preservation. Now, with her new book, My Life Without Sex: A 40 Year Old Virgin Shares How to Set Boundaries to Wait for Sex, Melanie aims to inspire and empower othe...

Let_s Talk Grief_ Trauma and Healing with Grief Guru Marcia Earhart _Episode _83_ _ 29.12.2025

Next up on the Ambition Stage to close out the 2025 Podcast Season, Marcia EarHart , Certified Life, Grief, Trauma, Brain, and Mental Health Coach, Mediator, Author, Speaker, & and HeartSync Minister. She is is the founder of the Sterling Rose Sanctuary a safe space for healing from trauma and grief. Tune into learn how Marcia transformed trauma and tragedy into her passion and purpose to help...

Lets Talk Sisterhood with Reality Star & Women Empowerment Advocate Lateshia Pearson (Episode#78) 10.12.2025

Tune into this episode of M.A.Y.A. to meet Lateshia Pearson, reality star and mastermind behind the reality show Belle Collective that airs on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).. She champions sisterhood, resilience, and visibility. Her journey is founded on understanding her own worth, then empowering others to recognize theirs, whether through her foundation, Women Brunch Mississippi, or by orchestrat...

Episode#82: Let's Talk Leadership through Music with Speaker & Musician Jastin Artis 10.12.2025

Tune into Episode #82 of The M.A.Y.A.podcast and meet Jastin Artis is a passionate professional whose global brand markets emotions through stories and music. Jastin leads a dynamic music enterprise that explores two sides: his creative prowess and business mind to support creatives, providing a wide range of services encompassing coaching, audio engineering, voiceovers, music production, custom s...

Episode 81: Let's Talk Holistic Healing with Psychiatrist Dr. Hector Rodriguez 25.11.2025

Tune into this episode of M.A.Y.A. and meet Dr. Hector Rodriguez. Dr. Hector has an unique and powerful journey that led him to psychiatry .His core values are rooted in believing in the transformative power of self discovery and personal growth. Dr. Hector helps client tap into their unique set of strengths, experiences, and aspirations waiting to be discovered! Become a supporter of this podcast...

Episode 80: Let's Talk Empowerment with Best-selling Author, Tedx Speaker & Podcaster, Simone Knego 25.11.2025

Tune into this episode of the M.A.Y.A. podcast and meet Simone Knego is a powerhouse keynote speaker, bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She specializes in helping high achievers transform self-doubt into solid, inside-out confidence through her signature REAL Method: Respect yourself, Embrace your failures, Ask yourself what you want, and Live wit...

Episode #79: A New Way to Navigate Grief with Miles Spencer, Co-Creator of Reflekta.ai 18.11.2025

Tune into Episode #79 of M.A.Y.A. and meet Miles Spencer, an individual who is transforming the methods by which we communicate with deceased loved ones. Reflekta is a human-centered AI platform that helps preserve, explore, and interact with the essence of the people who matter most. This innovative technology is defined by its creators as "Soul Tech," because it embraces humanity, is intimate, a...

Episode#77: Let's Talk Being Informed with Kira Shishkin, CEO of informed.now 13.11.2025

Tune into Episode#77 of M.A.Y.A and meet Kira Shishkin, who is the CEO of informed, the news concierge designed specifically for leaders. Kira is passionate about helping people overcome information overload and get to the essentials without all the typical noise of media. At informed, he’s building a minimalist approach: news with no clickbait, ads, or bias, delivered by an AI and human team via...

M.A.Y.A. Episode#76: Let's Talk the Wealth Gap with Paul Musson_ Veteran Investment Expert _Edited_ 12.11.2025

Tune into Episode #76 of M.A.Y.A. and meet Paul Musson, author of “Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense,” and a veteran investment professional with over 30 years of experience. Paul's financial endeavors include leading the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments and founding The Paddington Capital Management and the Paulitical Economy™ blog. Paul is committed to offering insights into ec...

M.A.Y.A. Ep#75: Let's Talk Youth EMPOWERMENT with Shawna Rosenzweig CEO of Camp Fire 12.10.2025

Tune into this episode of M.A.Y.A. as the Ambition Shows continue to pick up steam. Episode #75 brings @Shawna-Rosenzweig to the Ambition Stage! Shawna, is a national leader in youth development. Shawna has dedicated her career to empowering youth through partnering with out of school time organizations to support young people in having access to equitably. Shawna's passion and purpose to help you...

M.A.Y.A. Episode#74: Let_s Talk Fertility with Dr. Aumatma Simmons 20.09.2025

Dr. Aumatma Simmons is a distinguished Naturopathic Endocrinologist, recognized for her unique blend of ambition and insight. With nearly two decades of experience in holistic fertility, she has significantly impacted the lives of numerous couples seeking to establish families without recourse to conventional treatments. Dr. Simmons is a prominent figure in her field, having educated hundreds of m...

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