Maya Shine

Maya Shine is a parent, storyteller, best-selling, and multi-award-winning author who turns real-life lessons into empowering resources for teens, young adults, and those guiding them.

Her debut book, Actionable Life Skills for Teens & Young Adults, has been recognized as a Book Excellence Gold Award winner, Readers’ Favorite Gold Award winner, and Literary Titan Gold Award winner in the Young Adult Non-Fiction category — honoring its excellence, impact, and practical value.

With roots in engineering and leadership, Maya brings structure to complexity — and heart to tough conversations. Her multidisciplinary lens blends logic with intuition and research with lived experience. Maya’s writing offers not just information, but insight — practica

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