MayBae: From The Voice Kids to Viral Stardom | Music, Livestreams & Finding Healing on Stage

In this episode of The Executives, I sit down with MayBae, a Vietnamese singer, multilingual performer, and livestream creator who rose to fame after appearing on The Voice Kids at the age of 14. Today, she captivates thousands on TikTok Live, singing in languages ranging from Russian to Hindi, and redefining what it means to connect through music.🎯 What You’ll Learn:The origin of the name “MayBae” and her earliest musical memoriesWhat it’s like performing live for 10,000 people onlineWhy singing in different languages is more about emotion than wordsHow she handles online criticism and stays emotionally groundedBehind the scenes of livestreaming with 5+ apps at onceWhy her viral “cat roll” became an internet obsessionHow Blackpink and fan-made gifts continue to inspire herWhy she believes music is healing and her advice for aspiring creators⏱️ Chapters:01:17 Introduction to MayBae: From The Voice Kids to TikTok Stardom02:26 MayBae's First Podcast Experience & Why It Matters03:29 The Origin of the Name “MayBae”06:29 Favorite Foods (Besides Vietnamese!) 09:57 MayBae’s Journey to The Voice Kids at Age 1418:14 Connecting With Audiences: TikTok vs. Stage Performances20:43 The feeling of recording in a Professional studio24:14 Behind the Scenes: The Pressure and Complexity of Livestreaming27:48 How MayBae Handles Online Criticism and Harsh Comments35:45 The Story Behind the Viral "Cat Roll" on TikTok39:56 Creating vs. Performing: Emotional Contrast in the Studio and On Stage49:39 Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” and Musical Inspiration52:48 MayBae's Dream Performance for 400 Fans55:29 Interesting projects MayBae is working on right now57:44 Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Content Creators01:02:37 Where to Follow MayBae and Final Reflections📢 Connect with MayBae:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybae.1202/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maybae1202YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maybae1202📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/X (Twitter): https://x.com/majidmofficialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@majidmofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidm_official Majid M : https://www.majidm.com 📢 Follow the Executives:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexecutivespodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexecutives_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexecutives_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-executives-a-dialogue-with-majid/