As a first generation west african girl pursuing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology this video made me so emotional Maya! I’ve been dealing with so much imposter syndrome and wanting to give up but seeing these black women with their gowns and hats and the joy on their faces really gave me the encouragement that I too can do it! Thank you for sharing 🩷

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad this video included some much needed visual inspiration 🙏🏾✨ Come thru psychology major!

@thoughtfull9398

6 ай бұрын

are swedes welcome to west africa?, i would like to move, the cimes and weather, taxes and lack of good heathcare anoys me, even the school system sucks these days-but its not my problem

Jumping up ans down and saying " bread of life" is crazy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I have never related to anything more in my LIFE 😅😅😅

@Search4Cherise

7 ай бұрын

That part had me cracking up laughing lol 😂

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

I refuse to give up bread 🤣🤣🤣 so I’m gonna have to show up with the workouts!

@seekingthelost7

7 ай бұрын

@@MaxMayaLiving 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@izzye7307

7 ай бұрын

LISTEN!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 #relatable! Lol

@bethuh78

7 ай бұрын

Love that!! For me, it's sugar, sugar... I need to do that

Maya as long as I've been a viewer since the NY days, I know you love learning and writing. I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit for your ability to excel academically. Not saying you need to jump into a doctoral program, but there's a wide range of programs from online ones to interdisciplinary. It's all about finding the right one for you and the right program mentor. And I know what you're thinking, "I'm a full-time mom + content creator, there's no way!" I used to work in the Marketing dept in a Caribbean university (love your island love btw). I interviewed people after they graduated for their social media pages. Almost without fail, every mother would say that they were able to finish the program because their child made them stronger / was their inspiration. The more you know! ❤

@krystallindsey3378

7 ай бұрын

Yes I was thinking the same thing. You can do it Maya!

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s about not giving herself enough credit, it’s just what she said,”she knows what she wants.” I agree with you, she is always learning something and could definitely succeed academically…. However, her independent way of learning works better for her, when you go to college you need to follow a program it can be a little bit hard and even not necessary. Maya is someone that if she wants and is excited to learn more about skin care she will take a course (if she wants) or spend a lot of time googling info. During her search if she feels like she wants to know more about dry skin she will them focus on dry skin and find all the info about dry skin. The problem with college is that you can’t stop at the moment to learn more about dry skin since you need to move to a different topic and you need to spend your time wisely or you fail. I definitely wish I knew what I wanted so I could tell people to leave me alone 😂

Girl! Age is a limit we women put on yourself!! I am 45 and about to get my MBA and I will 100% be getting my DBA because I can and I will. You can make education suit your specific needs it does not need to be 100% academic. For all us BIPOC just know you can allow yourselves to take up space in this world!! Please do get higher education..perhaps a Master and Doctoral in Social Media communications😊.

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

I truly admire you academics! I love education and have continued studies ie Doula training. But I am not called to alphabets! I applaud you and others though!

Struggling with Dutch. I've stopped feeling bad about getting things wrong in class. With kids and a full time job in a foreign land it aint easy. Couraaaage 💪

@seekingthelost7

7 ай бұрын

You got this, Sis. I am quietly learning spanish. But I have more confidence in my dutch abilities. I am seeing now that it's okay if we stumble on words, people will help us.

@AfricancoolChic

7 ай бұрын

@@seekingthelost7 Amen 🙏

When you said Bahamian 🇧🇸 I did a double take almost broke my neck. So good to connect with Caribbean ppl. You are killing it. Being a wife and mother in a different country, speaking another language girl!!!!! 👏🏾 👏🏾

If I had 4 thumbs to give. I relate to your experience on so many levels. I love your conviction in the Lord and how I see your faith strengthen. I remember first moving away, living in a village, going back home to Toronto and visiting a grocery store. Born and breed in T.O. I don't know why I reacted so strongly. I had to walk out of the grocery. Visually there was so much choice! where do I begin? Lovely you celebrated with your friends accomplishments. - very giving. It is also beautiful to feel connected and be with similar people to share and bond. I loved this video it resonated with me.

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

I knew when I moved out here pregnant I felt lonely but I didn’t know how hard it was on an unconscious level

Girl I feel you! I've been trying to learn German, my husband's native language and ugh! Love seeing you struggles makes me feel less lonely. ❤

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

German! Girl, you got this! We got this!

Hey Maya 👋🏽 I'm Stacy! I'm a U.S. citizen that applied to a graduate degree program at Malmö University with the goal of making Sweden my permanent home. Even at 45-years-old, I am not afraid to reinvent myself. Admission notification is not until March 21st, but I know (speaking it into the universe......the environment.....these here interwebs) that I will be accepted to move there this summer. Great to see you [and your friend] there!!!

@AdvocateOfJamaica

4 ай бұрын

Likewise... I applied to Lund University and just hit 40--I'm from Jamaica. A bit nervous seeing that I may be the oldest student, but I'm going ahead with my gut and looking forward to starting a new chapter. I hope we both make it in the summer...🤞🏾

@stac_y_with_no_e

4 ай бұрын

@@AdvocateOfJamaica . . . SAME! Let’s check our admissions on March 21st 🤞🏽

@jacquelynpinckney4897

2 ай бұрын

@@AdvocateOfJamaica I hope you both received good news. I moved to Paris at the age of 40 to pursue my MBA and my Brazilian friend is pursuing her doctorate and is in her 60’s. Now I’m 43 debating another move. 😅 Kudos to you both for reinventing yourself. 💪

@curious493

Ай бұрын

Now I am invested, what happened?

@stac_y_with_no_e

Ай бұрын

@@curious493……..so……..I GOT IN!!!

I really enjoyed this vlog Maya I’m so happy that you were able to connect and fill your cup.

That city looks FABULOUS!!! The caribbean food looked delish!! I still love your life in the countryside. You have the best of both worlds. Also that large department store reminded me of Honest Eds in Toronto.🧡

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

You’re so right! It’s like an Honest Ed’s! I believe that closed down a few years now

I'm a black woman born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. I would hate to live in a smaller city because I wouldnt be able to get easy access to makeup for darker skin tones or black hair care products. Stockholm is also a lot more mixed and more open to other cultures in my opinion. I would really recommend Stockholm! You can find countryside/rural places in the Stockholm area as well. Haha love that you went to Ullared! You can really find some good deals in there!

@HighlanderCSF

5 ай бұрын

Your not swedish. Get real

@meDi850

5 ай бұрын

@@HighlanderCSF Sometimes I wish I wasnt to be honest, but I am by law (nationality) and by cultural connection. Being Swedish is not determined by appearance alone. I am VERY proud of my ethnical background tho, so do dont get it twisted! Also very happy and proud to have grown up with two cultures. 🙌🏾

@HighlanderCSF

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is. You are not swedish and never will be.@@meDi850

@Ary-bw4he

4 ай бұрын

@@HighlanderCSF Have you realized being born somewhere means you're from that place? It has nothing to do with appearances. She is definitely Swedish.

@HighlanderCSF

4 ай бұрын

That is not true, she is not ethnically Swedish stop lying to yourself, real WHITE swedes have lived there for generations she is 100% not a Swed!@@Ary-bw4he

I just graduated with my M.S. in Psychology. I'm 45. I plan to take this school year off to spend extra time with my 3 kids and hubs. Then we'll be moving to wherever I get my doctorate in Theology. I said the same thing, Maya. Might I suggest you take one semester at a community college or a smaller college, and if you don't like it, you'll know. I surprisingly loved learning at my older age. I'm purposeful, and that makes a difference with patience and engagement.

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Maya writing, I did look into school for Theology and Woman studies...It might be in the cards but God has me right where he wants me

@GladysGrace001

7 ай бұрын

Me too. Was smiling teeth to teeth, like we say some times.

Wow! Love the colors of their regalia & your support. Glad you have a sense of community there. I totally relate to this on so many levels as a Jamaican living in the US. Was the only Afro-Caribbean in my PhD program in Lousiana, then, the only black female professor at a university in Utah & then I moved to ATL & felt like I could blend in more. My research & writing is always about the Afro-Caribbean immigrant experience in some way. Feeling inside of & outside of a society simultaneously is such a destabilizing feeling sometimes but finding community & connecting more with family & culture is a MUST for survival. The only thing is I grew up uber religious, went through my atheist period after a major life event in my 20s, but now I'm more agnostic. 🤷🏾‍♀️

SUCH GOOD WHOLESOME CONTENT TO START MY DAY. I'VE BEEN GETTING THE MESSAGE TO GO TO CHURCH FOR A WHILE NOW. IM NOT SAYING I WILL, BUT YOUR SEED WAS DEFINITELY PLANTED AND IT IS BEING CONSIDERED HEAVIER THAN IT EVER HAS IN MY LIFE sorry for the caps, I realized too late lol

Your storytelling has always been my favorite 💕🙏🏽

Maya, the graduation looked great! Brought up so many wonderful memories of my youngest daughter a scientist who received her PhD in 2014! Thanks for sharing! Blessed Sunday!

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

You and your daughter are blessed!!!!

Aw I loved this video so much Maya! It’s so refreshing. I’m just so proud of you and happy for you. Keep shining your light girl ✨

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

ahhhh I loved this vlog! and Congratulations Cristel 🥰 got me feeling super inspired and motivated to keep going as a new mom, love you Maya xx

Loved the vlog! I also live somewhat on the swedish countryside having moved from Trini, and finding products for my natural hair, skin, etc are a real challenge. The hauls are truly a must-do as you mentioned.

Girl I feel you. Age should not judge whether you should go to school or not but if the passion is not there don't sweat it

You got me a bit emotional when you shared your connection with the sister from the Bahamas. I actually was born and raised there and it a rare thing to us Caribbean folks to explore places like these optionally. So on that note, I’m looking and really desire to explore new territories as such. Connecting with nature and experiencing the countryside that offers lush greenery, lakes and mountains. But I know diversity in these places would be limited when finding a place of belonging. So I am so appreciative to you Mya for sharing your ongoing life journey with us all these years. I know some of us are living vicariously through the lens of how life would be like if we were in your shoes, but at the same time you’re braved through it all victoriously even through hard times. We appreciate you, I appreciate you over the years. Love and blessings.

Your Swedish is sooo good Maya! Sending so much love your way from Norway! I’ve been joining your journey on here since miss shameless ❤

Love this video! I have coming to Sweden and learning the language for the past years with the plan to move there in the future - I am Brazilia, living in Hungary for the pst 8 years - so thank you for sharing such an honest video, very refreshing!

That was THE BEST Trinidad accent ! Big it up and represent Maya! And thanks for sharing!

I LOVE YOUUUUUU ❤ my sister online, so real, so honest! Blessings to your Ma, Pa, and New Family in Sweden!

Ahhh this was fun to watch☺️ Thank you Maya! I want to vlog too now😂

Maya I have been watching your channel from when you and Max got married. I enjoy your videos. I find them uplifting. I have been quietly watching and thought I should leave a comment. Lots of love to you and your family ♥

This is so timely.... I literally thought of you recently because I am considering moving to Europe from the Caribbean with my son. I was wondering about your experience.

I love Sweden and had the best trip there for my 50th. I smiled at the Darlarna horses as I got one when there. I found one in IKEA the other day that I am painting myself to send to my daughter. I love that you got to spend some time with friends in the city and get that refresh that good friends, food, fellowship and exploring can do.

LOL 😂 Saga does not need clothes!! I love how you ended the Vlog leaving us in SUSPENSE as to whether you went down the slippery slope! Great Vlog congratulations to all the graduates!🎉🎉🎉 🎓

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I literally lost all sense of time! On my way to the check out I emptied my cart and went a tiny bit over budget 😅

Absolutely love how you appreciate and honor your friend Maya! Allow me to say, you too as your ancestors wildest dreams. The life you've lived! From leaving and unhealthy marriage to running a creative media empire by yourself, traveling the world, finding healthy love, choosing to get married and have your baby at a time that felt right for you and now blooming in this new season of your life ... I don't think your ancestors could have ever imagined all you've gotten to do, managed and achieved. Thank you for sharing your friends with us and your life with us. It so healing to see black women living out a variety of dreams, supporting and loving each other in the process.

You living in the country opens the door for so many people to also move there ,it’s a beautiful place to live an why can’t we all enjoy ❤️🙏

My sister was born in Barbados and moved to Sweden when she was young. I’m coming to visit in February for the first time from Toronto for my nieces graduation. I’m excited! Hopefully I enjoy myself 😊

We need a haul to see what u purchased… glad you got to connect and felt good about your trip.

Every time Maya says “bread” in this video let’s…pray! 😂🙏🏾 LOVED this video and congrats to your friend Crystal!

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

👍🤩💝Absolutely awesome video. You’re a fantastic filmmaker and storyteller. You and Max are great together in every way. 🤩💝💫✨

Maya, I truly appreciate these very honest videos. You are helping many women like yourself find themselves. Godbless you❤

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment 🙏🙏

242 to the world 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸. Love your content Maya, and you are amazing just as you are living your life the way you have been led to.

Yuh hit de nail on de head wit de Trini accent Maya gyal😉. Loved your volg as always.

Kan vi träna svenska tillsammans! This language is no joke. Hjälp! Silliness aside, I can relate 1000%, navigating as a Black immigrant in Sweden, learning a new language at 40+ with kids comes with its challenges. Through it all I remind myself it's making me stronger. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Ja! Vi kan göra det! Jag behöver mer tid til prata 😂

@Vm16002

6 ай бұрын

Ni är så bra på svenska ❤👍🏽

I’ve been a subscriber on your youtube channel ShamelessMaya for over 10 years now and it’s so trippy seeing you visit my hometown in this video 😍 Hopefully Malmö treated you well!

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Your hometown is so cute!!!

@TwistedLyfofTV

Ай бұрын

I was wondering if this was the same lady. I was like she look familiar but the last video I think I saw on that channel she was stuck in Canada during the pandemic.

Hej hej Maya!!! I’ve just had a meeting with Isaiah from Studio71 and he referred me to your channel! I have lived in a small town in Sweden also, with my Swedish finance Ludvig! We are actually getting married there in April!! This video just made me feel so happy and I related to you so much. ❤Would be amazing to meet up with ya and bond over dating a Swede 😉

You reminded me of my journey when I moved to England and the struggles of learning a new language and being on my own. You're doing well

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Where did you move from and how long have you been in England? The struggle is so real!

@salomediary

7 ай бұрын

@@MaxMayaLiving I moved to England from France years ago and there are still some struggles but it got easier with time

Mya .you are Absolutely beautiful inside and out. We all have challenges. I live how you manage your whole life and balance it all while share aspects of it with us. God bless❤❤❤

Maya i truly enjoyed your honesty in this video. You touched on a topic that i was curious about....your acculturation into the Swedish culture.

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found insight 🙏🏾✨

Learning about your Trini connection and hearing your attempt at a Trini accent made me like you even more! haha Big up Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

Love you, Maya! Keep shining, Boo!

Oooh this video is going to be good! I'm also a black woman living in the South of Spain so I can relate. 😅

Your Trini fans love yuh Maya!!!!❤🇹🇹

Maya! You're in my city! I adore Malmo - it's like nowhere else in Sweden. I go back and forth for work a lot, but am determined to live there for an extended period someday. And I'm an island girl from Barbados. xo

This was an amazing video, I loved every minute of it! Yeah sis, you should move closer to the city. Country life is alright but consider being around people. I know it's boring as all get out in that small town. Stay a min and then bounce but I loved everybody getting their degree and having an amazing time.

Not Grandpa Stanley telling you whatsup 😂You've killed it Maya and continue to do so, love you!! that lady buying all the chocolate in the store 😂😂

I didn't want this to end! I'm actually researchiing flights to Malmo now!!!

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Wow! Even without the grass and sun this video inspired you?! Where are you flying from?

This seems like the perfect place for you and your family, Maya!!! You can have a second home on the countryside. The city suites you.

This video came at the right time for me, l am learning Italian and l have been in tears honey in tears. I know that by the grace of God l will get it

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

I feel your struggle 🙏🏾✨ It is not easy learning a new language especially at an older age but we outchea doing the most!

Hejsan Maya! Long time follower men first time commenting on this channel. Herregud I sooooo love this episode because I also live in a small harbor town in Sweden (I am from The States)! I typically visit Göteborg och Stockholm but a couple of weeks ago Joakim (my partner) and I visited Malmö we are thinking about relocating! Anyway I feel like we might be living in the same area because our distance from Malmö was 5 hours. And I am totally green with envy because of your trip to Ullared! Ok just wanted to say tjena! 😊

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

tjena tjena! tack för din kommentar! Jag tycker om din svenglish! 🤣🤣🤣 where do you live?

That hotel workout was inspiring! I need to get on it.

You just seem like a one of a kind personality. As in it does not seem like you subscribe to one identity or idea but many that make up who you are. Plus you are pretty, Well educated, Well spoken, Humble and well dressed. That and you are so polite to the people around you.

As an agnostic who is atheistic regarding abrahamic religions, I think your approach towards your religion is the healthy one. When religion puts you at odds with science that's when it becomes unhealthy and outright dangerous.

Ayyye 242 in the house🇧🇸

Woow du är mycket duktig! You are doing well !!! I am also Swedish too 😅

Here is a tip as a former MUA .. in a small container 🫙.. lol smaller .. take your foundation and your moisturizer and mix it., two drops 💧 of foundation and more of moisturizer.. then BAM .. beauty balm lol

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

That is a good tip!

"Saga does not need clothes" 🤣 I'm interested in seeing a haul Maya!! 😁

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

That’s such a good idea!

😂 your Trini switch up was great! My parents are from Guyana 🇬🇾 , so I’m Guyanese (American born) but I feel you.

I loved this! 😊

Your Swedish sounds great! you go girl!

This is super dope 🙌🏽

I feel ya girl.. same vibe in Minnesota

Trini 🇹🇹 mention 💜 😆 Love it.

Wait!! I was waiting to hear if you followed through with your budget 😂😂 the face at the end tells me otherwise tho 😂

Congrats to her. I'm Grenadian Canadian and a Christian first. I also have a PhD with a great love and understanding of science but I can say that human wisdom and intelligence is limited. Godly wisdom is the key for living and surviving in this fallen world.

Hi there! I’m a Blackman living in California! Keep Hope Alive! I lived in Toronto and Montreal too! Love this Channel so far

Moves to Sweden(Gothenburg) on a small Island called Brännö) 3 years ago but only half the year. Im from the US/California. Im 50 and learning Swedish is 😵‍💫😫. Also aint no Black people on this little Island and the stares and weird behavior of the White people here is exhaustive. I be so happy to go back to Los Angeles 🤘🏾👍🏾. This content so relatable. 🦋🌺🦋

Maya I enjoy how you are opening up and mentioning more about your relationship with Yahweh, That GOD vs science is a good outlook; "Science tries to help people understand GOD", well said done. I am a fully persuaded Child of GOD. I rarely trust science but I totally am taught by the Holy Ghost because I do street evangelism. The Father has you planted there on the countryside so the Holy Ghost can use you to educate the people whom you encounter about Him (Mark 16:15-16). I believe Yahweh's plan for me is living out the rest of my journey in a small community somewhere. Dont know where yet. I am also inspired and am planning to go back and finish my education. I'm 60. Congrats to all the graduates featuring your friend Crystal. That store is huge. That could be a separate vlog. Thanks for sharing.

You are such a wonderful friend. Congratulations to my home girl 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

Would you consider moving to the city you visited to give Saga the similar upbringing you had/exposure to diversity and live in the country side during the summer/breaks?

I am also an atheist ...but I do have a heart .,,,those two can co-exist perfectly.

Awesome for my sisters. So proud.

You seem happy in this video. I hope you're truly open to moving were there's a little more diversity for you and your daughter sake eventually

Aww. Congrats to her. I loove Dr Myles Munroe. He is a theological heavyweight together with Andy Stanley & TD Jakes. Thank you for sharing Sweden with us.

Which camera are you documenting on? Looking for something small like that one lol

Im with you Maya, I cant imagine going back to school and having that discipline to study, etc. Ugh! No. Mad respect for your friend and crew.

@MaxMayaLiving

7 ай бұрын

Right? My brain just can't comprehend but I do like doing programs at my own pace online.

Hey Sis, I feel you on the overwhelmed part with going into a store to get some things, and feeling like we got to get everything we see. I ask Jesus to help me now. Help, me shop Lord and stay on budget.😂 Also, thank you for the prayer point of, Give me what I can handle. I'm using it now. Blessings

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

I managed to take a ton out of my shopping cart and keep it to essentials like undies, gloves...i'll share the deets on the next video :)

Does Crystal has a YT channel? And where can we get more information in regards to higher education in Sweden? Thanks in advance.

Beautiful story

Love your beef with grandpa 😂. Older folks love telling us how to live our lives. Of course we know they mean well, but it's a lot to even begin explaining our alternative paths whew. Doesn't help when you look even younger than you are lol x

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 your Trini accent good 👍🏾.Great vlog as usual.

@shamelessmaya

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 in knock-off Trini accent

You can move closer to Malmo but also in the countryside so you can move to town when you want

Loved the Trini accent!!! …242 🇧🇸

This >> "I believe science is the attempt to understand God." As a scientist & a Christian, I agree 💯 . It's my awe, respect for, and desire to be a good steward of creation (and a desire to ignite these sentiments in others) that led me to become a scientist in the first place. Congrats to your friend! 🎓🥂 And also to your gorgeous twists! lol

@michelleandreya7208

7 ай бұрын

Amen🙌🏿🙌🏿

Lovely vlog😁 Also, wanna know if you stuck to your budget😅

Canada, isn't warmer Boo 😅 Nature is good for Saga. I wish I had the opportunity to be in nature and not busy city life, as long as I can travel to city often.

Congratulations to all the graduates 🎉🎉🎉🎆🎆🇯🇲🇯🇲 here gf.

I love “I believe that science is the attempt to understand God.” that’s exactly how I feel.

I love that the majority of the PhD graduates were black women! ❤❤❤

Your beauty it’s astonishing.

What’s the difference between that store and IKEA?

Ahhhh you are an honorary Trini in our eyes babes!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

Bread is life (Cuban roots) LOL