HEY, DJ!

With a degree in Contemporary Music Studies and Public Relations, a graduate in Counselling, plus being a qualified yoga and Mat Pilates teacher, there's a lot to love about DJ and podium dancer MAYA MARIAH...

- PARIS RAINE

Hello, Maya. Give us a bit of background about your life story so far.

Well, I came to Australia when I was four years old, from a little town in Kyushu, Japan. I've completed my bachelor's degree in Contemporary Music Studies and Public Relations and Graduate Certificate in Counselling, and I'm also a qualified yoga and Mat Pilates teacher who has been a podium dancer in nightclub festivals for a lot of my adult life. I've been DJing now for almost a year and it's been a dream come true to be able to spark joy and movement for others through music. I'm an ENFP - extroverted, intuitive, feeling, perceiving - and a magician x ruler according to the Jungian psychology archetypes assessment.

What would people be most surprised to know about you?

Outside of my gigs, I'm a super homebody who loves nothing more than being with my doggo, Treble. Cleaning is also one of my favourite things to do.

As a wellness and spiritual teacher, what do you love most about yourself?

Over the years I’ve gotten to know myself a lot better so I’m able to navigate life a little easier. Boundaries, communication and openness I have learned are major keys to avoiding conflict and living a purposeful and joy-filled life.

What words do you live by?

“Be who you are and say what you feel, those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind” – Dr. Seuss.