Welcome! I´m Maya Frost.
Change strategist.
Storytelling futurist.
Creative breakthrough coach.
Through Future Foreword, I help innovative women over 50 share their unique stories and transform their experience into meaningful projects.
With happy clients in 18 countries, I have had the honor of mentoring women from diverse backgrounds and supporting a broad range of projects.
From climate initiatives to social programs, community gardens to artistic endeavors, wellness support to entrepreneurial ventures, we work together to craft a crystal-clear concept and a compelling story that connects with and serves your chosen audience.
My work is a rich blend of my
✔️great gigs (author, artist, educator, mindfulness trainer, mediator, business owner)
✔️diverse interests (ecology, psychology, personal growth, art, culture, tech & business)
✔️unique tweaks of motivational techniques
✔️quirky talent for imagining the outrageously positive
✔️playful disruption to create new ways to solve problems
✔️worldly view from living abroad for 20+ years and traveling in many countries
✔️future focus as a grandmother of five
✔️been-there wisdom thanks to healing from complex childhood trauma
There is no fee to work with me.
I started focusing on pro bono work during the pandemic. And I loved it!
I continue to devote my time to helping women who have a concept to help their communities become safer, healthier, and happier.
Of course, I can´t help everyone.
I select those I believe would benefit most from our partnership.
We begin with a simple text or voice message.
Ready to leverage the power of your story?
For our purposes, your story is a brief narrative that captures your unique wisdom and inspires you and others.
It is a distillation of your 50+ years of experience, focusing on your insight and the gift you choose to offer.
Many of my clients face daunting challenges.
Below are five stories to help you see the scope of the difficulties that we can overcome together through new narratives and creative solutions.
Akiko
friendship coach
Japan
¨Loneliness is a big problem in Japan. After my husband died and my two children moved to Tokyo for jobs, I was very lonely, too. But I had moved many times, so I knew how to make friends! So, I helped my neighbors and co-workers make friends, too. But I didn´t charge money. Soon, I had too many people to help, as I worked part-time at a cafe.
Maya showed me how to make a fun course online, like a game. Everyone loves it!
Now, so many people all over Japan take my course. I have private clients, too. I have a wall with photos they send me with their new friends. It makes me so happy!
I never dreamed I could be a professional friendship coach. My children are so proud! I am so honored to help with this issue in our society.¨
Sharon
grandparent mentor
South Africa
¨My daughter had died suddenly of cancer, and I gained custody of my two granddaughters, then ages 2 and 4. I was still grieving from the loss of my husband the year before, and had a stressful job as a social services director. I was completely overwhelmed.
Maya showed me that I could help other custodial grandparents. I had worked with many in my job, and now I truly understood their challenges.
In our session, it became clear that I could start by creating support groups within the agency I worked for. I really enjoyed helping other grandparents, and decided I was ready to start my own organization.
Within a few months, I quit my job to expand my services to grandparents abroad. This allowed me to work at home, where I can spend time with these precious girls.
I would have never managed this without Maya´s help. Her mentorship changed everything for our little family.¨
Rana
retired journalist
Lebanon
¨I turned to Maya after a young woman in Beirut was severely injured while reporting on a local clash. I was heartbroken. As a former war correspondent here years ago, I knew I wanted to help these brave new reporters protect themselves from harm.
Maya encouraged me to partner with one of my former conflict-experienced colleagues to offer free training and mentorship to street correspondents. The work they do to create informative videos for social media is crucial for Lebanese citizens and those around the world.
Maya´s support has been invaluable. I am grateful to do my part to help these committed citizen reporters.¨
Irina
psychologist
Ukraine/Poland
¨Our city was destroyed. My son and I fled to Poland. As a psychologist, I recognized the severe trauma that all war refugees were experiencing, but I was terrified to try to help anyone. I felt too fragile. I feared I would be overwhelmed by their grief.
Maya helped me to see that I could use my grief as my power. I had empathy and the skills to guide others through this unimaginable misery.
I started a free clinic for Ukrainian mothers here. Working with them has helped me to heal myself each day.
Now, I have brought my remaining family members here, and I support them through the work I do with private clients. Although the horrors continue, we focus on caring for each other and finding small everyday joys.
This is the most deeply fulfilling work I have ever done. I am so thankful for Maya´s kindness.¨
Sonya
vocal coach
UK/Italy
¨In the beginning, I felt hopeless. After experiencing panic attacks during my last two performances, I had to stop doing what I loved most and had trained my whole life to do.
To pay the bills, I was working six days a week teaching local voice students in my apartment. This made me physically ill, and my anxiety was at an all-time high.
First, Maya helped me get over my fear of technology, and within a week, I was teaching all my students online! I became healthier and more relaxed.
Next, she walked me through starting an online course. The course attracted high-level clients from all over Europe. Within just three months, I was able to raise my rates dramatically while working just three hours per day and only four days per week. This was exhilarating!
Maya helped me to focus on my long-forgotten dreams of finding love and living in Italy. (My father was Italian.) With her guidance, I took big steps forward.
Nine months later, I bought a charming home in southern Italy with a sea view and a lovely garden. I am helping my mother refurbish her own home near mine, and my daughter (who works remotely) comes for long, wonderful visits with us.
Last year, I partnered with a local music teacher to create a free after-school program. We now teach over 200 schoolchildren. I even did a solo performance as part of a concert featuring our student choir!
And I have met someone special! He is a kind local man who spent years living in London. We are enjoying each day together.
At 56, I am the happiest I have ever been.
Maya opened the door wide for me when I felt small and fearful. She changed my life. I highly recommend working with her if you are lucky enough to get the chance!¨
Stories matter.
Changing my own story transformed my future.
Re-framing my past taught me the power of using a positive narrative to heal, shift my perspective, and connect with others in life-changing ways.
It begins with a BREAKTHROUGH.
Whether you´re already clear about your project or just recognizing that something is calling to you, I work with you to get clear and confident about your dream, your limiting beliefs, your goals, your mission, and your strategy.
In just 30 days, you can experience a creative breakthrough that opens up new possibilities, and start creating powerful momentum to turn your dream into a reality.