Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Maranda Beckham. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Maranda , appreciate you joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.

I was born and raised in a small southeastern Oklahoma farming town, where you were told at a young age to set aside your creativity and develop a good blue-collar skill that you were skilled enough at to earn a living for your family—or to marry well. I remember hearing adults preach that and feeling immense sadness for my future and for the people around me.

From a young age, I made it my goal to explore my creativity, no matter how uncomfortable it made me or those around me. I wrote my first short story at the age of seven and painted pictures of the River Thames in London, England, where my grandmother was from. As a child, my imagination and creativity were a form of escape that I cherished.

As a teenager, it became harder to express my creativity publicly because of anxiety and insecurity. Everything I created began being made in private and hidden away from others, out of fear of judgment.

As the years passed and I became an adult, my family convinced me that the office content moderation job I had secured was the best option for me—even though it made me absolutely miserable to see gruesome content constantly. It was considered a “good opportunity.” I spent my days regretting who I was. Even though I was young and had my whole life ahead of me, I knew I wasn’t the person I wanted my younger self to be.

As reckless as it may have seemed to my family, myself, and others, one day I stood up and walked out—an immediate weight lifted off my shoulders. From that day on, I dedicated my time to finding myself again. I try to create in any way possible, as publicly as possible, and as uncomfortably as possible, even if it’s just baby steps.

I always remember my mom telling me, “Never settle.” Even if that wasn’t her intention for me to apply it to my art and lifestyle, it stuck with me, and those are words I live by. I’m always thinking of new ideas to bring to life, and I’ve learned that even if I’m not good at them at first, practice makes perfect—and to never give up.

I’ve learned to channel my small-town shock factor into my art. I’m only officially starting now, but I took the risk of being myself. I took the risk for self-love, for recognition, and for the attention I had always craved as a child. I don’t let anyone box in my creativity—I use the fact that being nothing special is actually the most unique thing these days.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Right now, I’m in the early stages of building my creative presence. I run a social media account where I share edits, photos, and pieces of my online persona. What started as a small creative outlet has grown into something deeper—a space where I explore identity, emotion, and self-expression.

My work is about making people feel comfortable being themselves. I want my art and online presence to remind others that they don’t have to fit in or be perfect to be worthy of being seen. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling in all its forms, which is why my long-term goal is to start a photography business and eventually write a book or create a film. I want to bring the honesty and rawness I share online into larger creative projects that connect with people on a fundamental, emotional level.

What sets me apart is that I’m not afraid to show the process—the awkward stages, the uncertainty, and the growth. I think people are craving that kind of authenticity again. I’m most proud of finally putting myself out there after years of keeping my creativity hidden.

At its core, my work is about becoming, experimenting, and helping others feel seen for who they truly are.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson I had to unlearn was that I wasn’t made for the repetitive 9-to-5 small-town lifestyle. For a long time, I battled feelings of being stupid, unworthy, or like something was wrong with me because I couldn’t get up at 3 a.m. every day to work in a factory for 12 hours or clean houses until my knees ached and my fingers were raw.

I had to let go of the idea that my value came from how hard I could work myself into the ground. I’ve learned to see my worth not as a worker, but as a creator and an individual.

Once I released that mindset, I started to feel alive again. I realized I wasn’t lazy or broken for wanting something different—I was just meant to create, to express, and to find beauty in things others might not see. That realization pushed me to use art and social media to rebuild my confidence and remind myself that it’s okay to want more than survival.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My goal is simple: to be happy. I want to be that happy, colorful old woman walking down the street, radiating kindness and liveliness. I grew up around women who were full of “what ifs” and regrets about what they could’ve been, and I don’t want that for myself.

I want to pour every part of myself into a creative medium that feels natural and joyful, and hopefully, along the way, receive recognition and even make a living from it. Most importantly, I want to show others—especially little girls from small towns—that it’s okay to be yourself and that you can feel comfortable and secure just as you are.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maevesglory/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maeve.beckham.2025
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@Maevesglory
• Other: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maevesglory

Image Credits

All photos courtesy of Maranda Beckham