September 29, 2025 bachelor insider
20 Questions with Maia: Find Out What She Learned from Going on ‘The Golden Bachelor’
Learn more about this Bachelor Nation star!
Fans got to know Maia on Mel’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and now she’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know Maia a little better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: Dating over 50 and how it can be as fun as it was in your 20s!!! After a 30-year marriage, I am new to dating. I have found that even though the players are older now, the games are the same!
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: George and Amal Clooney are relationship goals because they are true partners. You can see the respect, friendship, and fun they have together. She is brilliant and beautiful, and he adores that about her. They still have that spark, which makes them even more inspiring!
3. My guilty pleasure is: Sunset beach walks with a glass of rosé, spa days with my girls, and dancing barefoot in my living room.
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: Never settle for someone who doesn’t make you feel safe, seen, and cherished.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: Leo — my big, loyal, loving heart.
6. My last meal on earth would be: Fresh fish tacos with chips, guac, and a cold rosé !
7. My biggest pet peeve is: No coffee in the morning. Nothing happens before caffeine!
8. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Open the windows and listen to the waves — perks of living on the beach!
9. The song that always makes me want to dance is: There are so many, it depends on the day! Today, it was “Bad as I Used to Be” by Chris Stapleton.
10. My current phone screen saver is: My screen saver rotates with my kids, dog, the beach, and inspirational quotes!
11. The person that inspires me the most is: My grandmother has always been an inspiration to me and continues to inspire me to this day.
12. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: “Pride and Prejudice.”
13. The most famous person who I’d love to meet is: Meeting Cleopatra would be fun!
14. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: Carol, Nicolle, and Susie.
15. My favorite part of being on “The Golden Bachelor” was: Facing my fears, putting myself out there, and being brave... Even though I was scared to death!
16. Being on “The Golden Bachelor” taught me: To live life to the fullest! It’s my golden era and I want to try as many new (adventurous) things as possible while I can!
17. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Golden Bachelor” in the future is: Breathe!
18. If you go on “The Golden Bachelor,” don’t forget to pack: A journal. I am so happy I was able to document my journey!
19. When Bachelor Nation fans approach me in person and/or online, the first question they ask is: Do you know you look like Cindy Crawford!?
20. Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I will be happy, grateful, and proud of myself for being brave and living my life to the fullest!