Episode 59: Artivist: Quest for Lyrics, Health, and Self-Empowerment with Maya Jupiter

Quote: “If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased." - Maya Angelou

Today's interview is my friend, Maya Jupiter, Australian Hip Hop Artivist, MC and Radio Personality.  We dive into her life as a hip hop artist, her journey in health and self-empowerment. You'll definitely want to tune in to hear Maya's diverse story.  In today's interview, we dive into:

1. Maya's origin story
2. How hip hop shaped her childhood
3. Her biggest blessing is throughout her music career
4. Her biggest breakthrough in personal development/ empowerment
5. What inspired her to have a holistic health mindset
6. What legacy she wants to leave behind
7. Advice she shares to those that want to pursue creative endeavors & passions!

 Show Notes

[1:45] - Hi folks, welcome back to episode 59 of the Boom Vision podcast! 

I'm happy to invite Maya Jupiter to our show today. Maya's been a close friend to my wife and our family, and I'm really excited to share her story with you all today.

As a brief background:

Maya Jupiter is an Australian Hip Hop Artivist whose music explores themes of social justice, activism, and revolutionary motherhood.

She co-founded Artivist Entertainment to support artists who use their art to promote positive social transformation and was the producer and presenter of a national Hip Hop radio show and VJ on music Channel [V]. Maya has facilitated song writing workshops with youth for the last twenty years. Now raising a family in Los Angeles, Maya coaches young artists through Music Forward's Open Mic Friday program and is currently working on an album with Tongva/Chumash Artist Jessa Calderon.

[2:58] - Maya's origin story

[5:38] - (BY) How did hip hop shape your childhood?

[10:03] - What was the most impactful song in your childhood?

[MJ] 'Everything's Gonna Be Alright' by Naughty by Nature.

[14:06] - What is your creative process like when creating lyrics?

[16:29] - Throughout your music career, what was the biggest blessing? 

[23:40] - (BY) Personal development: Landmark Education - What was your biggest breakthrough?

[31:46] - (BY) From your experiences with Reiki and different modalities like hypnotherapy, of the other modalities, was there ones that stuck out and why?

[33:06] - (BY) Apothecary/Holistic Health Mindset - What inspired you?

[47:02] - (BY) Empower - What does the word 'Artivist' mean?

[47:57] - Maya Angelou Quotes: 

1. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

2. "If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased." 

[49:04] - (BY) What legacy do you want to leave behind?

[52:05] - BY) What advice can you share for our audience that want to pursue their creative passions?

[54:34] - Time Machine: What is one thing you would tell yourself if you had an ability to travel back to your younger self? 

[58:57] - Where to find you: Where can our listeners find you?

•  Maya's Website: Artivist Entertainment
• IG: @mayajupiter
• Contact / Booking request: https://tr.ee/1drdg_P4p9
   

[59:19] - Final Thoughts

There's several nuggest of wisdom that Maya shared with us today, the two that I gravitate towards is when she said:

1. You don't know what the universe has in store for you. It's important to be open to everything. Don't be attached to one idea of what success looks like.

2. Trust your instincts. Keep that free spirit.

Folks, I hope you allow yourself the space and grace to explore and be curious.  I hope by hearing Maya's story, that it inspires you allow space for the universe to bring you different ways for you to experience success.  Everything's gonna be alright... You got this!

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a DM on IG (@benjaminyeh). 

If you haven't already, I invite you to hit that subscribe button to this Boom Vision podcast if you want to take this journey together in growing mentally, physically and spiritually! 

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