Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Maya Banks grew up as an All-Academic Student and All-American Athlete graduating from Guilderland High School in New York's Capital Region. As a Division I Student-Athlete at San Diego State, Maya studied Political Science during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and realized her renewed love of yoga while battling frustration over injuries that derailed her playing career.In "Our Convo Like Wo," Maya and I learned more about our shared passions for strength training, yoga, and public service.