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About Us
"Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." -- Shannon L. Alder
MavenHaven was founded by Christina Lett, a certified death doula with a background in couples and family counseling. Christina brings over a decade of experience working with the elderly, but more importantly, they are a fierce advocate for social justice, accessibility, and collective liberation. Christina is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, queer, and neurodiverse individuals.
As a self-taught artist, Christina has made it their mission to use their passion for art to empower marginalized and underrepresented communities to leave their marks on the world. The art Christina creates is a reflection of this commitment, where every piece is a celebration of diversity, love, and the human experience, with a deep belief in the concept of collective liberation, where one person's liberation is intertwined with the liberation of all.
As a self-taught artist, Christina has made it their mission to use their passion for art to empower marginalized and underrepresented communities to leave their marks on the world. The art Christina creates is a reflection of this commitment, where every piece is a celebration of diversity, love, and the human experience, with a deep belief in the concept of collective liberation, where one person's liberation is intertwined with the liberation of all.
Our Story
At MavenHaven, we believe that life and death are not separate, but rather two sides of the same beautiful journey. We are passionate about helping you celebrate and honor this journey through art, creativity, and a touch of the macabre, while championing the principles of social justice and collective liberation. We believe every individual has a unique and valuable story to tell and a distinct mark to make on the world. Every life deserves honoring and remembrance. That's why we offer specialized services (see below) that allow you to create and preserve your legacy.
MavenHaven is not just a place to explore death but also a platform to help you shape a narrative, create a legacy, and find support during life's most challenging moments. Whether for yourself or a loved one, let us be your partner in crafting a meaningful legacy and finding the strength to embrace the beauty and humor in the cycle of life and death.
MavenHaven is not just a place to explore death but also a platform to help you shape a narrative, create a legacy, and find support during life's most challenging moments. Whether for yourself or a loved one, let us be your partner in crafting a meaningful legacy and finding the strength to embrace the beauty and humor in the cycle of life and death.
About the Haven
Our Offerings
Legacy Projects:
Our dedicated team is here to assist you in crafting projects that will endure through the sands of time. Whether it's writing your memoir, recording your thoughts, or curating a collection of your life's work, we are here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your legacy is preserved in a meaningful and tangible way.
Unique Artwork Commissions:
We recognize that everyone's journey with death is deeply personal. As a result, we offer the opportunity to commission unique artworks that reflect your individual experiences and sentiments. Our talented artists can work with you to bring your vision to life, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that captures the essence of your story.
Grief Space Phone Call Sessions:
Dealing with grief can be an isolating and challenging experience. We provide a safe and compassionate space through our Grief Space Phone Call Sessions. Our skilled counselors are here to listen, support, and guide you through the complexities of grief, helping you find solace and healing during difficult times.
Our dedicated team is here to assist you in crafting projects that will endure through the sands of time. Whether it's writing your memoir, recording your thoughts, or curating a collection of your life's work, we are here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your legacy is preserved in a meaningful and tangible way.
Unique Artwork Commissions:
We recognize that everyone's journey with death is deeply personal. As a result, we offer the opportunity to commission unique artworks that reflect your individual experiences and sentiments. Our talented artists can work with you to bring your vision to life, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that captures the essence of your story.
Grief Space Phone Call Sessions:
Dealing with grief can be an isolating and challenging experience. We provide a safe and compassionate space through our Grief Space Phone Call Sessions. Our skilled counselors are here to listen, support, and guide you through the complexities of grief, helping you find solace and healing during difficult times.
Founder, Artist, & Death Doula
Pronouns: they/she
Pronouns: they/she
Christina R. Lett
Hey, y'all! I am an artist, a death doula, and just another human trying to figure out this mystery of life. I enjoy reading, watching movies, and nature walks with my dog, Henry.
Art came naturally to me, partly through genetics and partly through my preference for visual learning. It has been a lifelong skill that I enjoy broadening and exploring every day.
Death work, however, was a field that has gradually called to me throughout my career and personal experiences. I always knew that whatever I did in life would involve helping others in some way. I began with getting my undergraduate degree in psychology, fascinated by how people think, feel, and communicate. Then I received my masters degree in couples and family counseling with a desire to learn to help others create meaningful, healthy connections. During this time, I also worked as an aide for the elderly for nearly a decade. All of my training has inherently progressed to the understanding that pain, loss, and death are natural experiences we must all face at some point, and that facing them in community lends to greater outcomes and potential to be catalysts for amazing transformation. I have been called to death work by numerous personal losses and a desire to help others weather the emotional storms of life.
Through my art and compassionate giving, I practice death work.
As a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent, Black individual, my lived experiences have ignited within me a profound passion for advocating and uplifting marginalized groups. Through the lens of my intersecting identities, I intimately understand the systemic barriers, discrimination, and injustices faced by individuals who exist on the margins of society. This awareness fuels my commitment to creating inclusive spaces, amplifying marginalized voices, and advocating for equity and justice in all facets of life. My journey has instilled in me a deep sense of empathy, resilience, and determination to foster meaningful change, dismantle oppressive structures, and cultivate environments where every person can thrive authentically and unapologetically. Through education, advocacy, and allyship, I strive to be a catalyst for positive social transformation and a beacon of empowerment for marginalized communities everywhere.
Whomever you are, whatever you are going through, I would love to be your witness and conduit so that you may depart this life knowing that you were here and you were seen.
Art came naturally to me, partly through genetics and partly through my preference for visual learning. It has been a lifelong skill that I enjoy broadening and exploring every day.
Death work, however, was a field that has gradually called to me throughout my career and personal experiences. I always knew that whatever I did in life would involve helping others in some way. I began with getting my undergraduate degree in psychology, fascinated by how people think, feel, and communicate. Then I received my masters degree in couples and family counseling with a desire to learn to help others create meaningful, healthy connections. During this time, I also worked as an aide for the elderly for nearly a decade. All of my training has inherently progressed to the understanding that pain, loss, and death are natural experiences we must all face at some point, and that facing them in community lends to greater outcomes and potential to be catalysts for amazing transformation. I have been called to death work by numerous personal losses and a desire to help others weather the emotional storms of life.
Through my art and compassionate giving, I practice death work.
As a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent, Black individual, my lived experiences have ignited within me a profound passion for advocating and uplifting marginalized groups. Through the lens of my intersecting identities, I intimately understand the systemic barriers, discrimination, and injustices faced by individuals who exist on the margins of society. This awareness fuels my commitment to creating inclusive spaces, amplifying marginalized voices, and advocating for equity and justice in all facets of life. My journey has instilled in me a deep sense of empathy, resilience, and determination to foster meaningful change, dismantle oppressive structures, and cultivate environments where every person can thrive authentically and unapologetically. Through education, advocacy, and allyship, I strive to be a catalyst for positive social transformation and a beacon of empowerment for marginalized communities everywhere.
Whomever you are, whatever you are going through, I would love to be your witness and conduit so that you may depart this life knowing that you were here and you were seen.
