Stop Settling—Start Designing a Life You Love

I’m Darya Maeki your host of Tea Talk with Darya. 

You know that quiet voice that whispers, Is this really it? Maybe you’re sipping tea at your kitchen table, sitting in your car after school drop-off, or sneaking a moment of quiet before your day begins. Life looks fine on paper, but deep down, you can’t shake the thought: That there has to be more.

That was me over a decade ago. I started my career as a Fashion Buyer, living the so-called dream in the heart of New York City. My career even took me to live in my favorite city, Madrid. Glamorous? Sure. But fulfilling? Not forever. I realized that while my career sparkled on the outside, my inner world wasn’t aligned. So, I did the scariest thing: I walked away from my own dream job. No backup plan. Just a decision to find alignment with who I am and what I value.

And that’s how my journey of designing a life I truly love began.

Here we’re diving into it all—how to embrace your challenges, align with your values, and take bold steps toward your dreams. Whether you’re here to learn, feel inspired, or simply find a bit of clarity, this space is for you.

I’ll be your guide, sharing insights, stories, and strategies to help you design your own path—one that’s rooted in your values and vision. 

This is Tea Talk with Darya—where we turn the chaos into clarity and the overwhelm into action, one conversation at a time.