There’s a quiet rebellion brewing, happening, felt amongst our daily actions and busy lives.

In a world obsessed with faster, louder, and more — some women are choosing slower, softer, and intentional.

When Maya Ojalvo created Safta, it wasn’t a business plan. It was a longing.

A longing for home — not as an address, but as a feeling.The smell of fresh coffee and cookies after waking up from summer naps. The sound of her grandmother’s laughter echoing across cultures.The touch of a handmade textile that feels like ancestral memories.

Maya calls Safta an invitation to return…To return to the self.To the matriarchal wisdom that teaches us beauty in slowness.To the ritual of making ordinary moments sacred.

In our conversation on the Joyfully Empowered podcast, we explore:

✨ The story of how a third-culture childhood became her creative compass✨ The courage it takes to build a brand rooted in slowness in a fast-paced world✨ The rituals that keep her grounded as a founder✨ Why honoring our matriarchs is the most radical act of self-love

This episode feels like a warm childhood kitchen — full of aroma, memory, and meaning.

If you’ve been craving a slower rhythm or wondering how to build something that feels like you, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Thank you for being part of this community — for reading, reflecting, and daring to live beautifully!

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Stéphanie

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