Building
Curiosity
in Public.
Maya Rivers writes a weekly newsletter and hosts a top-charting podcast for the modern creative class.
Podcast of the Year
100k+
Active Subscribers
The Story
From agency burnout to building a creative universe.
Maya Rivers spent a decade navigating the high-pressure world of creative agencies before realizing that the most meaningful work happens when you own your curiosity.
In 2018, she sent her first newsletter to 12 friends. Today, 'The Deep End' is a global community of creators, thinkers, and entrepreneurs who believe that curiosity is a competitive advantage.
She now lives in Austin, TX, where she spends her days researching, interviewing world-class experts, and figuring out how to build a career that feels like play.
The Archive
Essays & Episodes that stuck.
The Podcast
The Deep End.
Unfiltered conversations with the people building the future of art, tech, and business. No fluff, just depth.
042: The Art of the Pivot
Guest: Leo Sterling • 45 min
041: Minimalist Marketing
Guest: Sarah Chen • 38 min
040: The Cost of Free Content
Guest: Solo Episode • 22 min
The Journey
A decade of showing up.
Reached 100k Newsletter Subscribers
Launched 'The Deep End' Podcast
First Viral Essay: 'The Quiet Creator'
Quit Agency Life to Go Independent
“Maya's newsletter is the only one I read every single week. It's like a shot of creative espresso.”
Chris Evans
Founder, Creative Labs
“The Podcast of the Year. Maya has a way of asking the questions we're all thinking but too afraid to voice.”
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Let's build
together.
Available for partnerships, speaking engagements, or just a really good cup of coffee.
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