EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 45 MIN
Women’s fightwear CEO on betting on yourself before anyone else
from The Unemployment Diaries · host Aisha Ommaya
What if the thing that changed your life wasn't supposed to be your life at all?Maya stumbled into a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class at 16 thinking it was kickboxing. She then started a business at 19 with $2,000 and kept it secret for two years. Recently, she took it to Shark Tank and walked away with $300,000. But this episode isn't really about any of that. It's about what it takes to bet on yourself and then to keep investing no matter which direction you decide to walk in.In this episode, Maya and I discuss:Why women on the mat changes everythingWhat jiu-jitsu teaches you about failure, humility, and showing upHow betrayal can be an incredible teacherThe two-pen journaling practice that gives her perspective on everythingWhy she's project-agnostic and why that might be the most important mindset of allWhat 80-year-old Maya thinks about all of itWelcome to The Unemployment Diaries, Maya Nazareth. Chapters00:00 Introducing: Maya Nazareth01:02 Starting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)06:04 The transformative power of jiu-jitsu11:57 Finding calmness, peace and humility14:28 From 2k at 19 to Shark Tank success21:37 Tools for resilience and overcoming challenges26:38 Navigating life and business on social media29:41 The next chapter32:52 Embracing change and new identities36:42 How to shift perspectives41:02 The power of self-control and acceptance44:09 Advice to a younger selfWhere to find Mayahttps://www.instagram.com/maya.nazareth/https://alchemizefightwear.com/For more from The Unemployment DiariesStay up to date on InstagramGo behind the scenes on SubstackWatch on YouTube
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What if the thing that changed your life wasn't supposed to be your life at all?Maya stumbled into a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class at 16 thinking it was kickboxing. She then started a business at 19 with $2,000 and kept it secret for two years. Recently, she took it to Shark Tank and walked away with $300,000. But this episode isn't really about any of that. It's about what it takes to bet on yourself and then to keep investing no matter which direction you decide to walk in.In this episode, Maya and I discuss:Why women on the mat changes everythingWhat jiu-jitsu teaches you about failure, humility, and showing upHow betrayal can be an incredible teacherThe two-pen journaling practice that gives her perspective on everythingWhy she's project-agnostic and why that might be the most important mindset of allWhat 80-year-old Maya thinks about all of itWelcome to The Unemployment Diaries, Maya Nazareth. Chapters00:00 Introducing: Maya Nazareth01:02 Starting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)06:04 The transformative power of jiu-jitsu11:57 Finding calmness, peace and humility14:28 From 2k at 19 to Shark Tank success21:37 Tools for resilience and overcoming challenges26:38 Navigating life and business on social media29:41 The next chapter32:52 Embracing change and new identities36:42 How to shift perspectives41:02 The power of self-control and acceptance44:09 Advice to a younger selfWhere to find Mayahttps://www.instagram.com/maya.nazareth/https://alchemizefightwear.com/For more from The Unemployment DiariesStay up to date on InstagramGo behind the scenes on SubstackWatch on YouTube
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