Love in Cozy Corners with Maya Hammoud
Love on Record | Episode 8 // February 6, 2026
Most teenagers don’t launch a global nonprofit before their 18th birthday - but Maya Hammoud did just that, transforming her passion for neurodiversity into a movement that has impacted more than 365,000 lives across 20 countries. At just 17, Maya shares the unstoppable power of youth-led social impact, and how she and her sister built affordable, scalable sensory rooms that are changing perceptions and reducing bullying everywhere from Michigan schools to international community centers. In this episode of Love on Record, you’ll discover the groundbreaking model behind their work, lowering sensory room costs by an astonishing 96.7% and making neurodiversity-affirming spaces accessible worldwide. Maya also reflects on how a simple friendship with Dylan, a classmate with autism, sparked a movement that has grown into hundreds of sensory kits, inclusive events, and curriculum initiatives introducing thousands of children to neurodiversity at a young age. It’s an inspiring conversation about empathy, innovation, and what’s possible when young people choose love and lead with purpose.
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Welcome to Love on Record, where we share inspiring stories from everyday heroes. Each episode, we chat with amazing folks making a difference through acts of kindness. From volunteers to educators, we show how love shines in our world. Love on Record is a call to action fora movement to embrace empathy, cultivate kindness, and spread love in our own communities.