About Maya Keeyana

Background

Maya Keeyana Graham is a self-love expert, writer, poet, educator, and advocate for the empowerment of Black women and children. Born on February 5, 1999, at Temple University Hospital and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Maya grew up surrounded by a family of intellectuals, creatives, and visionaries. Much of her formative time was also spent in North Philadelphia, where her roots run deep. Her essence is a radiant mix of originality, compassion, intellect, and spiritual depth—an Aquarius with the heart of a healer and the voice of a teacher.

Since beginning her conscious self-love journey in 2019, Maya has made it her mission to share the lessons she learns with other Black women navigating their own paths. She believes wholeheartedly that self-love is not just a personal act but a radical one—a foundational force for liberation, creativity, and transformation. Her message is clear: self-love is the best love. You are never alone. And you are always in control. Through her work, Maya is committed to helping others reclaim the power that the world has long tried to diminish.

Education

Maya’s passion for learning led her to pursue higher education at Drexel University before transferring to Temple University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2022. Though her academic path evolved, her purpose remained constant: to spread light, inspire change, and nurture holistic growth.

Career

In August 2022, Maya earned her Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and began her career as an early childhood educator, finding deep joy and honor in nurturing young minds. Guided by the wisdom of bell hooks—“If we give our children sound self-love, they will be able to deal with whatever life puts before them”—Maya infused her classrooms with values of empathy, self-awareness, and creative self-expression.

In March 2024, she transitioned into behavioral health, working one-on-one with children with autism as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). This experience has further expanded her heart and her perspective, teaching her to embrace and advocate for the uniqueness, joy, and full humanity of every child. Through this deeply personal and purposeful work, she continues to affirm that every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and empowered.

Today, Maya continues to lead with love through her brand, Live In Love Boutique—a self-love lifestyle brand dedicated to helping Black women reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, expression, and ancestral healing. Through journals, workshops, creative products, and community experiences, Maya creates sacred tools and spaces that inspire Black women to heal, reflect, and rise. Her guiding belief: to live in love is to love yourself unconditionally—nurturing your lineage in the process.