MayBae: From The Voice Kids to Viral Stardom | Music, Livestreams & Finding Healing on Stage

In this episode of The Executives, I sit down with MayBae, a Vietnamese singer, multilingual performer, and livestream creator who rose to fame after appearing on The Voice Kids at the age of 14. Today, she captivates thousands on TikTok Live, singing in languages ranging from Russian to Hindi, and redefining what it means to connect through music.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• The origin of the name “MayBae” and her earliest musical memories
• What it’s like performing live for 10,000 people online
• Why singing in different languages is more about emotion than words
• How she handles online criticism and stays emotionally grounded
• Behind the scenes of livestreaming with 5+ apps at once
• Why her viral “cat roll” became an internet obsession
• How Blackpink and fan-made gifts continue to inspire her
• Why she believes music is healing and her advice for aspiring creators

⏱️ Chapters:

01:17 Introduction to MayBae: From The Voice Kids to TikTok Stardom

02:26 MayBae's First Podcast Experience & Why It Matters

03:29 The Origin of the Name “MayBae”

06:29 Favorite Foods (Besides Vietnamese!)

09:57 MayBae’s Journey to The Voice Kids at Age 14

18:14 Connecting With Audiences: TikTok vs. Stage Performances

20:43 The feeling of recording in a Professional studio

24:14 Behind the Scenes: The Pressure and Complexity of Livestreaming

27:48 How MayBae Handles Online Criticism and Harsh Comments

35:45 The Story Behind the Viral "Cat Roll" on TikTok

39:56 Creating vs. Performing: Emotional Contrast in the Studio and On Stage

49:39 Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” and Musical Inspiration

52:48 MayBae's Dream Performance for 400 Fans

55:29 Interesting projects MayBae is working on right now

57:44 Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Content Creators

01:02:37 Where to Follow MayBae and Final Reflections

📢 Connect with MayBae:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybae.1202/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maybae1202
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maybae1202

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