Karla is the founder and driving force behind our company. She built this business from the ground up, starting in her garage during the COVID pandemic, and her passion and vision continue to shape everything we do. She is deeply committed to creating thoughtfully crafted, high-quality products made with clean ingredients—products that customers can trust and feel confident using every day. Just as important to Karla is giving back to her roots in Guatemala. Through a portion of our proceeds, she is dedicated to supporting families and communities there, helping create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact. Her commitment to quality, community, and purpose is truly the heartbeat of our brand.

Working closely with Karla, Kylia helps bring our marketing vision to life while ensuring everything stays true to our brand. From creating engaging promotions and memorable customer experiences to overseeing store layouts and visual presentation, she has a keen eye for detail and aesthetics that helps make every touchpoint feel intentional, inspiring, and uniquely us.

Vanessa plays a key role in ensuring every retail experience is seamless, welcoming, and memorable from start to finish. Whether you're shopping in-store or enjoying an experience at our Candle Bar, she works behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly while supporting our customers day to day. Her dedication to the details helps create the exceptional experiences our guests know and love.

Bianca is the driving force behind getting your orders out the door and into your hands. From coordinating fulfillment and managing inventory to working closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure everything is accurate and in stock, she helps keep every step of the process running smoothly. She makes it possible for us to deliver the quality and care our customers expect.

Corrina is dedicated to creating a welcoming and exceptional experience for every guest who visits The Mayan Collective. Whether she's assisting customers, answering questions, or keeping guests informed about upcoming events and offerings, she ensures that everyone feels supported and engaged. With her attentive approach and genuine commitment to customer care, Corrina plays an important role in fostering the warm and inviting environment that defines our community.

Tamara works closely with all of our local vendors to ensure our store is consistently stocked with high-quality products and a thoughtfully curated selection that represents the heart of San Luis Obispo. She also plays an important role in customer service, helping create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who visits our store.