Communications
Partnerships
Gatherings
for visionaries “at the edge”
We are a creative studio and communications consultancy that helps mission-driven founders and projects grow through storytelling, community, and collaborations.
We specialize in working with projects "at the edge" of industries, such as: web3, regenerative projects and alternative wellness. We also support our local business community in Santa Barbara.
Our Philosophy
At RegenWithin, we partner with projects that regenerate our planet and amplify intentional change—whether through emerging technologies, holistic approaches to healing, or gatherings that bring people together.
We believe regeneration isn’t limited to ecology; it’s a way of thinking about business, culture, and community.
What we do
Clarify (Story & Strategy)
Sharp positioning narrative, brand story, and a communications plan.
Connect (Outreach & Ecosystem development)
A researched partner/sponsor/speaker map, tailored outreach scripts, a lightweight CRM setup, and warm intros where possible.
Create (Content & Editorial)
An editorial calendar and consistent content (podcast/newsletter/LinkedIn/socials)
Convene (Events & Community)
A thoughtful gathering (salon, investor dinner, mini‑conference, or workshop) from a clear concept, run-of-show, confirmed talent/sponsors to invites/RSVP flow, on-site hosting.
Our services
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Content marketing & storytelling
Outcome: a clear voice and a steady cadence, so your work is legible and findable.
What we run (pick/stack):
Founder Voice Lab
Editorial Content
Message & Positioning
Fractional CMO (early-stage)
Role clarity: we do strategy, editorial, and orchestration. When production is needed, we source/manage the right partners.
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Event production & partnerships
Outcome: rooms people remember, designed for trust and authentic connections.
Best for: salons, investor dinners, founder roundtables, live podcasts, workshops, mini-confs.
Engagement levels:
Plan — concept, theme, run-of-show, invite copy
Plan + Produce — talent/sponsor outreach, venue/vendors, RSVPs
Plan + Produce + Host — on-site facilitation/MC + recap & next steps
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Thought leadership & research
Outcome: shared understanding and practical skills on “edgy” topics, so leaders speak clearly and teams act with confidence.
Formats:
Executive Briefings
Team Workshops
Research & Language Guides
Curated Faculty& Speakers
Why Regen Within
Regeneration is how living systems create lasting value. We design communications the same way. As a result, trust, relationships, and culture get stronger over time. We believe:
Innovation starts at the edge, like an estuary where fresh and salt water meet. Edges are diverse, creative, a little messy. That’s our zone. We translate complex ideas (AI, Web3/ReFi, regenerative business, alternative wellness) into clear narratives, credible proof, and real-world relationships, so that early-stage work is understood, trusted, and invited in.
Meaningful change starts on the inside. Years in impact work taught us that durable external results come from inner clarity: values, intent, presence. We bring that to every engagement:
Self-aware teams communicate better.
Empathy builds stronger collaborations.
Integrity earns long-term trust.
How this shows up in our work
Relationships first: context-aware outreach; partners treated as people.
Holistic value: we measure beyond clicks: reputation, community health, and momentum alongside performance.
Edge-effect abundance*: we mix disciplines and design rooms where cross-pollination can happen.
*Inspired by John Fullerton’s regenerative thinking at the Capital Institute. Read more about the principles.
Selected work
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ReFi Podcast — Season 4: The Regeneration Nexus
Co-produced, co-hosted, and distributed a 15-episode season exploring vision, practice, and tools for regenerative systems. Led editorial arc, guest curation, and clip strategy.
Results: 14.8K Spotify plays, 25.6K RSS streams, 1.1K YouTube subs.
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ReFi DAO — Community Stories & Roundups
Wrote stories and news updates shared with 2,500+ members. Highlights include: ReFi Local Node Annual Report, Blockchain for Climate Action digest, and Regenerative Finance vs. Financial Capitalism. Established a steady editorial cadence across blog, newsletter, and socials.
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World Economic Forum — Research Fellow
As part of the WEF Crypto Sustainability Coalition, conducted 23 in-depth interviews with leaders in regenerative finance, Web3 climate tech, digital MRV, and sustainability policy. Contributed research synthesis and writing for the whitepaper Blockchain for Scaling Climate Action.
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ReFi Unconference — Barcelona
Co-organized an experimental, participant-led unconference with 200+ attendees. Oversaw sponsor and speaker coordination, program design, and on-site facilitation to spark cross-pollination.
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Ventech — Central Coast Business Mixers
Organized two mixers with 100+ attendees each, in partnership with a local brewery. Managed pre-marketing, sponsor and vendor coordination, on-site setup, and videographer assets, strengthening Ventech’s role as the region’s hub for business and technology.
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Illuminate Film Festival — Production & Volunteer Coordination
Served as Production Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator for the 11th annual Illuminate Film Festival, the world’s leading showcase for conscious cinema. Supported festival programming across 5 venues—from VIP receptions to film screenings and the festival hub. Coordinated volunteers, logistics, and on-site flow, and contributed to content creation, email outreach, and social media to amplify the festival’s mission of showcasing transformative films and conversations.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
Meet the Founder
Educator. Connector. Communicator.
I’m Maya Zayne Dentzel, founder of Regen Within. My path hasn’t been linear, and that’s my strength. I started in research and academia, then worked with international orgs (UN, WEF) and nonprofits (Global Citizen, Direct Relief), where I learned to break down complex ideas, build partnerships, and turn global issues into human-centered stories. Later, inside creative studios, web3 startups and community initiatives, I produced and co-hosted a systems-change/ReFi podcast and curated gatherings: from academic colloquia and “unconferences” to salons and impact film nights.
Born in Moscow, shaped by New York, based in California, I move easily between worlds: structure and story, logic and mindfulness. I’m at my best on the edge of disciplines: helping purpose-driven teams say what they mean, find the right people, and design rooms people remember.
What people hire me for
Asking the right questions and reflecting back the essence
Spotting patterns in messy ideas and making them clear
Making people feel seen, heard, and connected
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