say YES to yourself!
For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise
This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
Each week on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy.
If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life—this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife.
Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.
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Saying YES to Breaking Barriers: A Woman Welder's Journey Through Construction with Jessi Lynn
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In this inspiring episode, Wendy welcomes trailblazer Jessi Lynn, a former welder turned construction management professional and author of The Truth About Being a Woman in Construction. Jessi chronicles her evolution from the skilled trades to launching PivotHigher+, a social enterprise dedicated to supporting women and non-binary individuals navigating career transitions in construction and green jobs. They dive into the importance of focusing on possibilities rather than limitations, the power of mentorship across generations, and the transferable skills gained in the trades. As Jessi powerfully states, "Women are building things because we're tired of waiting." Her story illuminates the unique challenges women in construction face and how she's working to bridge them. Whether you're mapping your career growth, contemplating a bold pivot, or passionate about dismantling barriers in male-dominated industries, this conversation delivers actionable insights you won't want to miss.
About Jessi:
Jessi is a published and Amazon Best Selling Author of "The Truth about Being a Woman in Construction" She is the CEO and Founder of Pivot HIGHer+ a social enterprise assisting women and non-binary with professional development resources who are career changers, entering/exiting skilled trades, and pivoting into green jobs. Our team works as a centralized hub for individuals and organizations offering workshops, career mapping, and referrals.
Get her book: The Truth About Being a Woman in Construction
Connect with Jessi Lynn:
On Instagram @truth_woman_in_construction
TheTruthWomanInConstruction.com
On Instagram @pivothigher
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