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Maurisa Golden (professionally known as Mauri Haze) is an American creative director, entrepreneur, content creator, and multi-disciplinary artist. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Golden has built a diverse career spanning production management, set design, modeling, photography, and spoken word performance. She is the founder of Mauri Haze, a creative agency offering services in photo and video production, talent management, brand activations, and creative direction.

Early Life and Education

Golden was born on June 19, 1997, in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in the North Portland area. She is the only daughter among ten brothers, raised by her single father amidst challenging family circumstances, including her mother’s struggle with substance abuse. Channeling her experiences into creative outlets, Golden participated in drama club, choir, dance, and recording arts during her childhood. Her early exposure to performing arts led to small roles in local commercials and fueled her passion for poetry, spoken word, modeling, and photography.

Career

Early Work and Collaborations

As a teenager and young adult, Golden began building her portfolio in the creative scene, collaborating with well-known brands such as Schmidt’s Naturals, The Hundreds, Compound Gallery, and Stüssy. Her versatility allowed her to move seamlessly between modeling, photography, and creative direction, quickly earning her recognition within both local and national creative communities.

Move to Los Angeles

Seeking to expand her career in television and film, Golden relocated to Los Angeles for a period, where she continued modeling and photography work while exploring recording music and performing spoken word. Her time in LA deepened her connection to storytelling and multi-medium artistic expression, helping her refine her voice as a creator and performer.

Mauri Haze

Golden later established Mauri Haze, a creative agency through which she offers services in photo and video production management, set design, talent management, brand activations, and end-to-end creative direction. Under her leadership, Mauri Haze has become known for its authentic, community-focused approach and its ability to bring creative visions to life across various industries.

Current Projects

As of 2025, Golden is actively working on her debut album titled witchotrifilinass, blending her skills in spoken word, music, and storytelling. She continues to perform at open mic events, sharing her poetry and new music with live audiences. Alongside her creative pursuits, Golden produces beauty content, focusing on skincare, makeup, and self-care, staying connected with her roots in beauty and self-expression.

In addition to her roles as an artist and entrepreneur, Golden is a mother, raising her 5-year-old son while balancing her career. She also works as a nail technician, further expanding her creative talents into the beauty services industry. Managing her company Mauri Haze, traveling for projects, and maintaining her artistic output, Golden exemplifies a modern multi-hyphenate, navigating motherhood, business, and art with determination and authenticity.

Personal Life

Golden continues to draw on her early life experiences as a source of inspiration in her work. Her passion for poetry, spoken word, beauty, and self-expression remains central to her brand, and she uses her platform to inspire others by sharing her journey of resilience and creativity. She advocates for self-care, authenticity, and using art as a means of healing and empowerment.

See Also

• Creative direction

• Content creation

• Spoken word

• Modeling and photography

• Beauty influencers

• Working mothers in the arts