This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.

Maya was born in Israel, in 1987. She is a singer and a songwriter. In her early teens, she began discovering her voice, started playing the guitar and writing her own songs. In 2010, she independently recorded her debut album, "Safe & Sound". Maya's performances and unique voice created a strong buzz in the local music scene. Maya's music consists of indie rock and pop, folk, neo-soul, country Americana and blues. In August 2011, she released her debut album, Safe & Sound. In early 2012, she won Israel's prestigious ACUM award, for "Best New Artist"/Discovery of the Year".