I’m Maya, an Australian Iranian writer, editor and creative strategist.
I’m a creative writer, editor and strategist with storytelling experience that spans the diverse worlds of editorial, news and media marketing, all the way from Sydney to New York City. I’m a former Time Out Sydney Editor, Time Out New York Creative Strategist and an awarded essayist who has written numerous colourful, digital-first scripts and stories on culture, travel and social justice for the likes of Refinery29, Time Out, SBS and Billabong Women’s, amongst many others.
I prioritise empathy and nuanced global perspectives in my storytelling, and bring a warm, human-centered focus to everything that I do.