Helping women map their truth and redefine their own paths.
Our Story
Without clear guidance and foundations from previous generations, women who want to pilot a new route need basic tools and support that allow them to custom craft their lives, relationships, and careers. The time has come for a new model of matriarchy that replaces the outdated, patriarchal paradigms of the crumbling world we are leaving. We are guiding a new generation of matriarchs to create ways of leading using intuition, generational wisdom, and empathy. Using neuroscience-based tools, we bridge from the spiritual to the practical world so our matriarchs feel confident, get more of what they crave, and hold the truthful future. These women become integrally influential leaders who make critical decisions, collaborate freely, and forge new paths.
Meet Maija West
Hello! Labdien! My name is Maija Danilova West (formerly Maija Danilova Blaufuss), and I am a dual citizen of Latvia and the US. My practices are related directly to my heritage on my mother's side. My mother's name is Laima Danilovs and she fled the occupation of Latvia by the Russians and Germans during WWII and settled in California with her family as a displaced person. My mother's people come from near the Daugava River in the Aloja region north of Cēsis. The Latvians are land-based people who have survived 800 years of occupation, and make up five different Peoples. I am currently living as a settler on the unceded lands of the Salinan, Chalon and Ohlone Peoples. I am recovering what was lost during my mother's departure from her homelands and am sharing that I have learned about my own cultural recovery for those who may benefit, especially during these times where there are so few women leaders that are walking the core values that I believe in. Raised with the cultural traditions of my mother’s Latvian heritage I learned early the importance of relationships, rituals, and honoring life’s many transitions.
Yet, navigating the world of law and business, I often found myself asking—how do we lead with wisdom in times of great change? For over 25 years, I have worked as a trusted advisor to nonprofits, foundations, businesses, Tribes, and government agencies. As a former attorney and strategist, I now dedicate my work to leadership training and conflict resolution, weaving together reconciliation and peacemaking practices to foster stronger, more connected communities. As the founder and managing partner of Maija West Consulting, I champion women’s voices, believing that women’s leadership is vital in shaping the future. My journey has also led me to co-found the Healing and Reconciliation Institute, a testament to my lifelong commitment to bridging divides, strengthening communication, and creating spaces where transformation can take root. LinkedIn
My latest book, Matriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation, is a reflection of my journey, bringing my experiences and insights to life.
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Transform Your Life
This work is for the restless, the hungry, the disillusioned, and the inwardly interested. Whether you are early in your career, feeling out of touch or uninspired by what you thought your life “should” look like by now, wondering what comes next, or just generally unsettled with your current trajectory, there is something here to generate momentum for every woman.