Who is Mayci Neeley?
Mayci Neeley is a reality TV star, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author who rose to fame on Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Born February 23, 1995, in Coto de Caza, California, the 30-year-old has built a massive following of over 3 million across social media platforms while running Baby Mama, a natal nutrition company.
Mayci’s story became public when she joined the hit reality series in 2024, but her life before the cameras was filled with a tragedy that most people couldn’t imagine.
As a former Division 1 tennis player at Brigham Young University, she faced the unimaginable loss of her boyfriend in a car crash while pregnant at 19. Despite the heartbreak, she completed her degree, raised her son Hudson as a single mother, and eventually found love again with her husband Jacob Neeley.
Mayci Neeley Biography
Mayci Jones grew up in the Southern California community of Coto de Caza, where she attended Tesoro High School. She came from an athletic family, with her mother, Cindy Jones, playing recreational tennis and passing that passion down to her daughters. Her sister Lauren Jones-Spencer went on to become BYU’s women’s tennis head coach, while other siblings also played collegiately at BYU and UCLA.
At Tesoro High School, Mayci emerged as a tennis standout, earning recognition as a South Coast League Champion and National High School Tennis All-American in 2013.
Her performance attracted scholarship offers from universities including Baylor, Brown, Columbia, Texas A&M, and UCLA. She ultimately chose Brigham Young University, accepting a full-ride tennis scholarship.
Mayci attended BYU from 2013 to 2018, majoring in Media Writing while competing in Division 1 tennis. Her college career included a singles record of 34-43 and a doubles record of 39-33 across five years. During the 2014-2015 season, she took a medical redshirt following the birth of her son Hudson in September 2015.
The circumstances surrounding Hudson’s birth were tragic. During her freshman year, Mayci became pregnant in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, Arik Mack. On March 24, 2015, when she was 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant, Arik died in a car crash in Spanish Fork Canyon. He’d been texting Mayci an apology for cheating when the accident occurred. His final message was just a single letter: “J.”
Mayci learned about the death hours later while scrolling Instagram at lunch with her mother, seeing posts that read “RIP Arik.” The realisation that he may have died while texting her sent Mayci into severe depression. She experienced suicidal thoughts throughout her pregnancy but credits her unborn son with giving her a reason to survive.
After giving birth to Hudson on September 21, 2015, something shifted. Mayci has said that becoming a mother gave her life meaning and purpose again. With support from her parents, she returned to BYU to complete her education while continuing to play tennis and raise Hudson. She graduated in 2018, balancing single motherhood with her academic and athletic commitments.
She stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with brown hair and dark eyes.
Mayci Neeley Personal Life
When Hudson was seven months old, Mayci met Jacob Neeley through mutual friends in late 2016. They spent four months as friends before dating, giving Jacob time to understand the responsibility of stepping into Hudson’s life. Jacob proved himself committed not just to Mayci but to her son.
In November 2017, Jacob proposed using a custom children’s book that told their love story with Hudson featured on every page. The couple married on June 8, 2018. In early 2023, Jacob legally adopted Hudson, solidifying what had already been true emotionally for years.
Mayci Neeley Children
Mayci and Jacob now have three children. Hudson turned 10 in 2025 and knows about his biological father, Arik. Following a therapist’s advice, Mayci and Jacob started talking to Hudson about Arik when he was around 4 years old. They’ve kept the conversation natural rather than making it a big secret.
Hudson maintains a relationship with Arik’s parents, who attend his baseball games and share stories about their son. Mayci invites them to these events so Hudson can connect with that side of his family while Jacob remains his dad in every way that matters.
The couple’s second child, daughter Harlow, was born on February 11, 2021, and is now 4 years old. Their third child, Charli May Neeley, arrived on July 26, 2024. Both Harlow and Charli were conceived through IVF after Mayci and Jacob struggled with secondary infertility. Mayci documented the IVF journey openly on social media and throughout Season 2 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Mayci has been transparent about experiencing domestic abuse, sexual assault, and mental health challenges. In her memoir and on the show, she’s discussed feeling trapped in an abusive relationship with Arik and being dismissed by Mormon bishops when she sought help.
She maintains a blog at Maycij.com where she shares her whole story, hoping to encourage others in similar situations to speak up.
Mayci Neeley Career
Mayci built her platform primarily on TikTok, where she goes by @maycineeley and has amassed 1.9 million followers. Her account has generated over 46 million likes, with some videos reaching more than 27 million views. She shares content about motherhood, marriage, health and wellness, and the realities of managing a business while raising three kids.
On Instagram (@maycineeley), she has over 1 million followers who tune in for a similar mix of family content and business updates. She also runs a YouTube channel called “The Neeley Fam,” which has 3.8k subscribers and 87k accumulated views across 17 videos.
As a successful influencer, Mayci has secured lucrative brand deals. In August 2024, she revealed that she and fellow cast members have landed partnerships worth up to $75,000 per year. Individual deals vary by industry, with some paying significantly more than others.
The swinging scandal that rocked the MomTok community in 2022 didn’t hurt her income despite some initial concerns. When asked about the financial impact, Mayci noted that a few vendors almost pulled out of her business launch event, but overall, her income remained stable. She and several castmates weren’t involved in the scandal, so they benefited from increased publicity without the negative associations.
Baby Mama Company
Mayci founded and serves as CEO of Baby Mama, a natal nutrition company that offers supplements and resources for pregnant and postpartum women. She launched the business during her own fertility struggles.
The company’s growth has been featured on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a business while managing family life.
Reality Television
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” premiered on Hulu in September 2024, following a group of Utah-based TikTok influencers known as MomTok. The show explores their personal and professional lives after a swinging scandal involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul rocked the Mormon influencer community.
Mayci joined the cast from the beginning and quickly became known for her approach to group conflicts. Other cast members sometimes label her a “pot stirrer” for asking direct questions and refusing to pick sides, but Mayci doesn’t let the criticism bother her.
Season 2 premiered on May 15, 2025, and featured Mayci’s IVF journey as a significant storyline. The season also marked the first time she discussed Arik’s death and its lasting impact on camera. Season 3 is set to premiere November 13, 2025, with Mayci teasing that it’s “just juicy” and “wild.”
New York Times Bestselling Author
On October 7, 2025, Mayci released her memoir “Told You So” through Simon & Schuster. The book became an instant New York Times bestseller, opening with the day of Arik’s death and chronicling her experiences with abuse, trauma, faith struggles, and eventual healing.
Writing the memoir was emotionally challenging, especially since Mayci was pregnant with Charli during much of the process. She’s described the experience as both therapeutic and brutal, forcing her to relive painful memories in detail.
Her father’s reaction to reading the book was intense. He was angry learning the full extent of the abuse she’d endured, asking why she never told him. Mayci’s response: “Because I didn’t want you to go to jail!”
Mayci Neeley Net Worth
Mayci Neeley’s net worth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million as of 2025. Her income comes from multiple sources, including social media partnerships, brand deals ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 annually, her Baby Mama company, appearances on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and sales of her bestselling memoir “Told You So.”
While specific figures from her Hulu contract haven’t been disclosed, the show has brought additional opportunities and visibility that have boosted her earning potential across all platforms. Her 3 million combined social media followers provide a valuable audience for brands looking to reach young mothers.