How I Became A BuzzFeed Producer | MAYAINTHEMOMENT

[@GadielDelOrbe]

Yes

[@iwantmyfriescrispynotburnt3981]

😘😘😘😘 Gadiel I would love to meet you... You're one of my favorite buzzfeed people. (: Dios te bendiga. (:

[@ARu0913]

Are you going to do a story as well,I'd love to know more about you!

[@heppeh3455]

My man. Wish & prayers from Indonesia 🇮🇩❤️

[@MayaInTheMoment]

I was nervous posting this because of the length- but everything had to happen the way it did, and needed to be told. The biggest lesson Ive learned through this experience is to be consistent and genuine with whatever you’re passionate about. It’ll happen. I promise. ♥️

[@DianaLopez-md3wl]

MayaInTheMoment Maya,please read my comment!

[@eggmeboy]

please don't let BuzzFeed make you think videos need to be 15 mins at the most- that is one of my biggest pet peeves, when vidoes are like 2 mins long. i hate it because it's basically over once it started, and then I have to find something else to watch! you know what the majority of people do? watch playlists so that they don't have to keep clicking! look at Shane Dawson, or all the really popular lets play channels- millions of views, and the videos are 30 mins to hours long! we LIKE watching you, and when it's great content the length is a moot point, in fact the longer the better when it's GOOD. so PLEASE, I encourage you to make lengthy videos! 💜

[@Foodie_888]

MayaInTheMoment Hehe:) You are so FUNNY! Love it! All the best at Buzzfeed and future endeavors.

[@purplecatinlove1900]

MayaInTheMoment I love your story and all the buzzfeed producers stories you guys are awesome

[@joyprakashbarmanhere]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful experience and stay blessed 🌼

[@Foodie_888]

I truly believe networking always supercedes a degree. Going to college is not everything, it is most of the times a stepping stone or to get you in the door. I admire individuals that have careers that they enjoy, it is more fulfilling. Most of us aspire in that direction but fall short and/or never have a chance. I went to 4 years of college with double majors in Finance and Marketing and it has done nothing for me. All I got were loads of student loans:(

[@gn9937]

same in regards to college... got nothing but loans.

[@rubyortiz7624]

Preach!!

[@drtash21]

Same. Didn't do a damn thing for me either. Too busy trying to please my parents.

[@clippertonislander1478]

Well, this didn't age well. She quit Buzzfeed because she had an inflated view of herself and her new podcast is bombing. How is she making money now? A secret part-time job? She's wishing she had a college degree right about now. What does Maya say about karma? I think her manifestation wishing well has run dry in 2024.

[@lylyluvda916]

You sing!?! Why did I not know this? Perolike must showcase this talent in some sketch or something

[@babytig3r807]

While I was watching your “Ladylike styles me “ video, my 5 yr old brother came up to me and told me you were beautiful. Honestly Maya i feel like you are such an beautiful person man, so raw and true. Im 15 right now, literally about to have my quinceñera tomorrow. Sometimes i feel confused and scared but i watch you and you make me feel better, you make me see that its okay to feel. so thank you maya, God bless you ❤️

[@claudlevick]

I had no idea this was your journey! So inspiring & congrats Maya 🤗❤️

[@surelyshirley]

I met your mom in a Michael’s in Long Beach when she was promoting her products! I am a big fan of hers and yours! I think she filmed me and my friend saying hi to you 😂 I love your story and I am so excited for your future projects!!

[@vanessaramirez5764]

Maya I’ve been following you forever! I actually bought a song from you for my dad’s birthday when you were on fiver! I was so elated when you joined the pero like team!!! I’m so happy you’re happy!

[@m_cmax444]

God I love you Maya, you getting emotional while I’m getting emotional for you 😩😭❤️

[@ellaofficiel]

yo Maya sis can I just say.. what a timely moment it is for me to find this video just now. It's 2 am and I'm sitting in my kitchen in front of my laptop, I just left my corporate job a month ago and I'm trying to rediscover myself again [finding my voice, like in your situation]. Your closing statement really hit me as I'm trying to get myself hired in a different country. It's daunting, but like you said.. the years of preparation wasn't enough to scare us from facing our goals. So I was meant to spend 3 years in a corporate job, and I was meant to leave at a certain time. Thank you! xxx

[@janehernandez4722]

You are amazing! right now I graduated college like two weeks ago, and it's been so frustrating looking for a job. I'll never regret going to school, but there are things that school cannot teach you. I've always wanted to create, but never had the time. I am told that it's never too late, but it's just a little scary when your family is depending on you... Maybe in the future I'll be able to do something like this, but for right now I'll just keep applying to any job openings.

[@nickluverr]

It’s honestly crazy how I’ve been subscribed to you for such along time I was so excited to see you in buzzfeed videos because I loved your vines 💖

[@WriteOutOfTheBox]

Perfect timing - this video is just what I needed!

[@nitzaduran]

I knew Maya in the moment before Maya from Buzzfeed! As a 'recent' grad I struggled with getting a job and understood what she said about giving up. Wish I could give this more likes!

[@guadaluperojas2393]

Maya, you're the best! Thank you for sharing your story! 💖

[@FearlessxDreamer]

Maya, I'm so glad to hear that you are doing well! You have come such a long way, and i've actually followed you on your journey since vine. I am so proud of you as a fan! Congrats on everything with buzzfeed! Your story is really inspiring. :)

[@gottaloveme1231000]

Referencing is always a must!

[@SmackTalkers]

Maya you are truly the best...I really enjoy your videos...thank you for being you.

[@bndlda]

Great video Maya! Your story is truly magical. So happy all the stars aligned for you. 👏🏽

[@emmasworld9037]

Wow what a journey!!! I’m so happy you shared this.

[@Gabbycalz]

I TOTALLY DIDNT REALIZE THAT WAS YOU ON VINE WHAT

[@BellaEstrella7]

Wow that’s so inspiring!!

[@crystalbahena7813]

I love hearing about your experience ❤️ your like my favorite on BuzzFeed because of your sweet and funny personality 😜

[@alexruss2291]

Que padre!!!!! Felicidades on your successful journey!! Gracias por tu historia.

[@PHUKIEW]

I love you Maya. This video was an emotional roller coaster for me. I’m excited and thrilled and spiritually excited for you and for the future. Been following you when vine started. And seeing you happy and the joy you and your mom bring to people on social media. Has me believing that you and your family will be a big influence in the Latino community who struggle to stand out here in America. Love you guys at PERO LIKE

[@jenniemejia5809]

So glad everything worked out for you Maya! :)

[@googleaccount3163]

seriously ur absolutely gorgeous Maya wish u the best luck in anything and everything u do God bless gorgeous

[@c.u.t.market3145]

Thank you so much for this, I was really feeling all your commentary. Def trying to make it in my own right, having my own voice and ocular. Can relate on some many levels! Keep doing your thing, authenticity trumps all mayacita :)

[@eros-up5jg]

♥️♥️♥️ such a great story, you had me getting emotional too lol I’m showing this to my sis, she has her own channel but this will inspire her to keep going maybe one day she’ll be making a video with pero like :)

[@ShannonGlam]

You are súper inspirational and genuine! I love your videos and your personality. Keep up the great work Maya!

[@clariseschoknecht]

I didn’t know you’re from Arizona! Me too! And I love that you shared your story!

[@ohernandez13]

This was a great story time! Thanks for sharing

[@brittenytaylor9575]

Proud of you! Now that I’m older I understand college is not a necessity for most careers. I’m a nurse so I needed that training but while I was in school I was doing marketing and real estate and could have easily just transitioned to that with no degree.

[@kaleacierra9128]

PLEASE DO ANOTHER VIDEO MAYA!😇😄

[@blue2day013]

Deveras you are an orgullu Hispano! No joke mujer. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤ I hope one day I can meet you and your amazing mom. ❤

[@gn9937]

I love that you did you! I regret going to college, when I look back now I realize exactly what you said all the information I was being taught was outdated. I wish at most I'd only gone community college to learn technical skills like editing or personal finance management. I am proud of you and slightly jealous that I wasn't enough in touch with myself to walk away from college when I knew it wasn't for me. I paid to take freakin geology classes when the career trajectory I was on had nothing to do with geology but because it was a requirement I was forced to do it. The way academia is set up is bullshit.

[@ashleysue21]

You are such an incredible person and inspiration! Thank you so much for your content! Beautiful lady 💕💕😭

[@heppeh3455]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm enjoying every single minute of it Maya. Love, wishes, and prayers from Indonesia 🇮🇩❤️🇮🇩

[@AlmaMejia95]

I love your story!❤ You're very inspiring🙏❤

[@JL-jh6zn]

so cool. i would love to be a producer for a company like this some day

[@vanesaeli5025]

So inspiring Maya!!! I'm so excited and ready to start on my passion

[@estefanygayoso94]

Love it love it love it!!!!

[@meganorzel528]

Maya you are so positive! I love your attitude on life, you are an inspiration

[@joseemanuelcv]

Very inspirational! You're the best! 😆

[@ElianeBelen]

Thank you so much for this. I'm from Paraguay and its so hard to work for your dreams and getting out of "the normal women should do"

[@milalemonmilk7658]

you’re so pretty wtf ily

[@melirose89]

You’re the best Maya! So inspiring !

[@rmwithaview8445]

So interesting thank you for sharing!

[@SoulanaaBeautyy]

Love love love Maya 😍😍😍💕❤️💞

[@7emilyw]

I found you through Vine!!!! " How do you do model walk?"

[@jessjeiifabbz1300]

You're so amazing Maya 🥀

[@deyssymezamurillo7305]

Im so happy for you❤️❤️❤️ you have more stuff to achieve

[@lucinda2329]

Great video Maya! Such good advice. ♥️

[@lui9c]

Lol I remember seeing you on Buzzfeed and had to pause the video because I knew I use to watch your vines.

[@anamolyanomaly1815]

Love this

[@drtash21]

Really inspiring story. But the ending!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@LASmithBuxton]

When I found out that your mom is Crafty Chica, I almost cried. Love you both so much.

[@MilliesTVTime2]

Love that you took the risk. Very inspiring.

[@kylokelani]

Ahhhh! This video made me tear up! I love your story! I think I missed this, but did you end up getting your degree, or you didn’t have to?

[@tanyar8262]

Yooo, I remember my mom showed me an article with this. That's crazy it was you omg

[@priscillamartinezrincon]

Yass !!! Arizona girl forever mija

[@ibite2410]

Keep doing you!!!! 🤗🤗

[@big_chanel985]

I LOVE YOUUUU

[@daisysemma]

Love this storrrryyyyy

[@annalisacurlwith4072]

Proud of you

[@jobgarcia7704]

At 3:32, them vocals though🙌🙌

[@smurph4959]

Great story 🌼💗🌼

[@catarinaceleste5233]

OMG my mom loves crafty Chica. And I remember Maya in the moment. But idk how old I was at the time, I didn’t realize that it was you!

[@tuliohernandezluarca6952]

Podrias poner una versión con subtitulos por favor... Gracias

[@ImPryn]

Amazing!! It sounds like you clearly deserved it!!

[@Firemanfh12351]

MAAAYYAAAAAAA IM SO PROUD OF YOUUUU 😭😭😭. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ON PERO LIKE YOU'RE SUCH A SWERT BUNDLE OF LIGHT! AND GURRLLL YOU CAN SAAANNGGGGG. DO SOME COVERS?!??! I HOPE TO VISIT PERO LIKE ONE DAY!

[@nitzanunez4291]

Maya I love you

[@fricafricafresh]

Where did you get your bedding?! It’s gorgeous

[@y4miko]

I'm so sad vine doesn't exist anymore! when it was still there I was too young and shy to create vines, but now, sometimes I get vines ideas out of nowhere that I am sure would be good but vine is only history TT

[@arielatherella]

I still remember the day I got messaged on tumblr and was told “you look like mayainthemoment from vine” & I though I look like WHO? So I went to vine, looked you up, watched some videos, and thought, dang she’s funny! Ever since then I’ve watched your following grow as well as your talent and awesomeness! I’m so proud of you Maya! I support you so much as a Latina and as someone who genuinely deserves to be where you are at today. You inspire me to continue to make content regardless of the resources, time I have, or views. I continue to do it because my heart is still in it. Love you girl! 💖

[@jennifergomez7316]

Moral of the story, things happen for a reason

[@FlexChemist]

I love youuuu

[@Vanessa-nt8bm]

First comment. Love you Maya

[@F-Los]

Love u maya

[@anachocolate1262]

OMG, Maya you’re super cute, keep doing these kind of videos : )

[@DianaLopez-md3wl]

Hi Maya, I'm bilingual and I live in Mexico City I used to live in Phoenix, Arizona and I hate it here in Mexico. And It would mean the world to me if you went to Mexico City and have a meet and greet. ILYSM!! It would be amazing if you saw this.

[@itsallgood5314]

Diana Lopez Mexico City is great though

[@DianaLopez-md3wl]

It's all good Umm... Not if youve been bullied the entire time youve been here and you had to learn an entire new language so like yeah hun you need to know what ive been through

[@itsallgood5314]

Diana Lopez your parents didn’t teach you spanish? Que lastima

[@DianaLopez-md3wl]

It's all good Que lastima that my parents were almost always away right? So no like with Maya her parents never taught her Spanish but she is learning like me so... Si no sabes no digas. Que lastima for the girl that was bullied the entire time that she was.there que lastima for the girl that her parents are usually away que lastima for the girl who hates herself. Yeah que lastima right?😭😭

[@itsallgood5314]

Diana Lopez la neta si. Que lastima.

[@jonthn6400]

Tbh I wanted to see your own channel when you were on Pero Like and Buzzfeed

[@RicardoLlamas1999]

Ok but I love you even more now

[@areyes1047]

HI MAYA!😄

[@babycece5379]

In the future i want to become apart off buzzfeed in new york because i plan on going to NYC university and later on transfer to buzzfeed in LA so ig i was wondering what major did u get your degree in to become apart of the team?

[@elenalove3791]

What school did you go to here in Phoenix?

[@sparky2799]

I'm sorry I just have to get it off my chest Maya is bae goals😍😊

[@nicholv]

Congrats and I saw you at Disneyland

[@carlosrodriguez4051]

Hi

[@simonabustos8135]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❣️

[@gkassab8688]

What did you major in?

[@makeupbyari6674]

how has you're Spanish going? have you learned more from your language? btw te quiero mucho

[@leandravermeulen9729]

you are an angel please be my best friend

[@genesissosa4206]

She’s so cute.

[@miat789]

Wait wait wait. I thought buzzfeed people couldn’t have their own channels ????

[@MayaInTheMoment]

miat789 😊

[@remhenshaw4313]

Mmmm..holy crap i didn't know you could sing!!!!

[@KJNov]

You have to have a degree to get into buzzfeed 😭.

[@clippertonislander1478]

This didn't age well, did it, especially after the second Trump victory. I hear Walmart is hiring.