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This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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.
say YES to yourself!
Saying YES to Purpose, Passion, and Possibility with Maria Watson
In this powerful and joy-filled conversation, Wendy is joined by Maria Watson, a serial entrepreneur, passionate formulator, and radiant force of nature, whose journey from heartbreak to healing is nothing short of extraordinary. Maria opens up about losing her young son and how a single unexpected moment began a decades-long journey of faith, purpose, and reinvention. From building wellness brands and thriving in the supplement space to living half the year in Lake Tahoe and the other in Hawaii, Maria shares how she says yes to her energy, her creativity, and her health every single day. If you’ve been craving momentum, meaning, or even just your next dose of caffeine—Maria’s story will leave you inspired to find purpose in your pain and delight in your day-to-day.
About Maria:
Maria Watson, founder of YouChews, exemplifies that entrepreneurial spirit has no age limit. At 69, after a personal journey of transformation, Maria launched YouChews, a company redefining how we consume caffeine and supplements.
Her flagship product, The Coffee Chew, combines Kona coffee, cacao, and Guarana to offer a balanced energy boost in chewable form, providing mental clarity with enhanced absorption and only 2g of sugar.
With decades of experience in wellness, Maria has been a leader in the industry since 1991. Her passion for health drives YouChews’ mission to support brain, gut, and heart health with innovative chewable supplements, revolutionizing convenience and wellness. Guided by her motto, “You’re never too old when you have natural energy,” Maria is at the forefront of a growing trend in chewable supplements, promoting vibrant living at any age.
Connect with Maria:
On Instagram @youchews
You can also buy YouChews Coffee Chews here.
Referenced in this Episode:
Breath by James Nestor
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
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