Maya created her first company by the time she was only eight years old. At 14, she is designing and shipping eco-friendly accessories all over the world. In this Ted Talk she reveals her passion and her journey.
Today, Maya turns her interests in fashion, creative cartooning, entrepreneurship and environmentalism into her own unique blend of business and activism.
In this short Ted Talk you can hear how this amazing young woman found inspiration from the world and support from her parents to do great work in the world.
This is one you’ll want to watch with your children. Maya reminds us all that sometimes we need to “Just do it!” – whether making people laugh, creating beauty or saving the world.
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