say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention & Empowerment for Women

Wendy Harrop

For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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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    From Pastor's Wife to White House Vendor | Michelle Hensley

    Space to Dream Retreats: Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you at the Phineas Wright House. Book your space to dream today. Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150.  Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming Party Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts Dec 10: How to Host a Cookie Exchange  Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve Party The Entertaining with Ease Bundle In this episode, Wendy sits down with Michelle Hensley, who went from pastor's wife to building the largest mobile gift wrapping business in the nation. After losing her husband at age 51, Michelle faced financial uncertainty, but chose to launch then learn, creating Nifty Package and eventually becoming a vendor for the White House. They explore: How Michelle shifted from a "ministry mindset" to a "merchant mindset" and learned to value her creative skillsThe power of "launch then learn"—why Michelle puts up the webpage first and figures it out as she goesHow she's creating opportunities for women over 50 through licensing, an app for creatives, and luxury gift wrap experiencesThis is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and recognizing that the skills you've been giving away for decades have real value. Tune in to discover why it's never too late to build something extraordinary. Connect with Michelle: Instagram @_michellehensley Her Book: Master the Business of Mobile Gift Wrapping MichelleMHensley.com YouTube NiftyPackage.co ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    53 phút
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    Movement, Mindset, and the Art of Aging Well | C. Vicki Gold

    Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy talks with C. Vicki Gold, author of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well: A Movement and Mindset Guide for Older Adults. Drawing from decades of experience as a physical therapist, Vicki shares two simple frameworks—her ABCs for movement and mindset—that help women build strength, stability, and self-awareness as they age. With humor and heart, she reminds us that caring for our bodies and our outlook are inseparable parts of living well at every stage of life. They explore: Vicki’s ABC approach to movement and how small, intentional actions support lifelong mobilityThe mindset ABCs that encourage self-responsibility, adaptability, and gratitudeWhy it’s never too early—or too late—to create habits that keep you strong, balanced, and wellThis conversation is a reminder that aging well isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters with care, presence, and intention. Connect with Vicki: LinkedIn Thera-Fitness.com Get her book: Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well Referenced in this Episode: SYTY Ep 195 with Maria Watson Atomic Habits by James Clear ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    47 phút
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    The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin

    Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy talks with Dina Berrin, seasoned intuitive guide, storyteller, and Certified Co-Active Life Coach, about the cycles that shape our lives and how to navigate them with grace. Dina explains what it means to be in a Universal 9 Year and how these cosmic patterns mirror the inner transformations many women experience in midlife. Together, they explore how trusting your intuition and embracing your own magic can help you close one chapter and consciously begin the next. They explore: How numerology offers a language for understanding personal and collective transitionsWhat it means to move through a Universal 9 Year with awarenessWhy intuition, not doing or holding more, is the key to creating your next chapter with ease and alignmentThis episode is an invitation to listen to your inner wisdom and trust the magic that’s been within you all along.  Connect with Dina: Get Her Book: The Way Within Get Her Divination Charm Set DinaBerrin.com Instagram @dinaberrin LinkedIn YouTube Referenced in this Episode: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    59 phút
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    Creating Space for Alignment and Ease in Midlife | Chelsea Ross

    Space to Dream Retreats: What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger? Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you. Book your space to dream today. Say Yes! Summit: November 4th & 5th | 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET | $47 Join us for an exclusive 2-day virtual summit where I’m bringing together 7 incredible women who have shared their wisdom, breakthroughs, and transformational journeys on the podcast. Featuring Nancy DeLosa, Christine Santos, Sheridan Ruth, Jennifer Wilson, Rebecca Arnold, Karen Bartholomew & Marla Mervis-Hartman Get your ticket here. Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place. In this episode, Wendy hosts retreat founder Chelsea Ross, creator of Goddess Retreats. Chelsea shares her journey of rediscovering alignment, cultivating ease, and embracing the power of slowing down after decades of productivity. Together, they explore what it means to create space for reinvention, presence, and intentional living in midlife. They explore: The art of creating space—why slowing down is often the most courageous next stepHow presence, play, and ritual reconnect us to our feminine wisdomTrusting life to meet you halfway through alignment, intention, and surrenderTune in for a soulful reminder that ease, joy, and purpose are waiting when you make space to say YES to yourself. Connect with Chelsea: GoddessRetreats.com Instagram @goddessretreats Goddess Retreats on Facebook YouTube ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    57 phút
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    Building a Family Business After Loss | Andi Shaughnessy & Danielle Carter

    Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place. In this episode, Wendy sits down with sisters Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter, who took over their father's delivery business after his passing, only to lose their top five clients three weeks later. With no business experience, they transformed Express It from 18 drivers to over 200, but this conversation goes deeper than business metrics. They explore: Why the fear of regret became the catalyst for saying yesWhat happened when they stopped hiding their success and started celebrating itThe unexpected power of telling your story instead of keeping yourself smallThis is a conversation about resilience, sisterhood, and rewriting the narratives that no longer serve you. Tune in and discover why treating people right in the moment is the real competitive advantage in business and in life. Connect with Andi & Danielle: Instagram @unlikelybosses Unlikely Bosses Podcast ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    50 phút
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    The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek

    What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger? Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you. Space to Dream Retreat Phineas Wright House Events Paris Christmas Markets Trip Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Elizabeth Bieniek, tech pioneer, leadership consultant, and author of Cake on Tuesday: 25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation. Elizabeth shares her journey of leaving corporate America after 20+ years to launch her own consulting practice, publish her book, and start a podcast all while discovering what it means to say yes to herself in midlife. They explore:  Why culture isn't a luxury, but the foundation of innovationThe value of disagreement, vulnerability, and psychological safety in leadershipHow to navigate the messy middle of any venture and focus on the gain, not the gapThis conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone leading teams, starting something new, or learning to trust themselves as the CEO of their own life.  Connect with Elizabeth: Get her book: Cake on Tuesday Instagram @cakeontuesday LinkedIn ElizabethBieniek.com Wendy's Appearance on the Cake on Tuesday Podcast Referenced in this Episode: The Gap & The Gain & Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Now, Discover Your Strengths by Don Clifton On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Episode 242: Julia Brooks ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    57 phút
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    Redefining Sales Through Soul & Strategy | Julia Brooks

    What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger? Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you. Space to Dream Retreat Phineas Wright House Events Paris Christmas Markets Trip Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy is joined by Julia Brooks, sales coach, speaker, and creator of the Nice Girls Sales™ Method, for an empowering and heart-led conversation about sales, self-trust, and owning your value. With over a decade leading top-performing sales teams and generating millions in revenue, Julia now helps women sell high-ticket offers with confidence and heart, without sacrificing their values. They explore: How to stop downplaying your work and start selling with soulThe biggest mindset shift women need to make around salesHow to stop over explaining and start owning your expertiseThis episode is a must-listen for women in business who want to lead with integrity, close with confidence, and build wealth without burning out. Connect with Julia: Instagram @juliaksales Referenced in this Episode: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    51 phút
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    Getting Divorced Like a Queen | Liz McHutcheon

    Join us in celebrating 50,000 downloads of the Say YES to yourself! Podcast! Leave a review on your favorite podcast player, snap a picture, and send it to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com. You'll be invited to join the Say YES Sisterhood for one month - for only $1! Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. Liz McHutcheon joins Wendy the day after finalizing her divorce to share what freedom feels like when you finally stop dimming your light. After 30 years of marriage and a transformative walk on the Camino, Liz dressed like a queen, walked into court, and claimed her wings. This is a conversation about the raw, beautiful, and messy process of choosing yourself. They explore: How the Camino prepared Liz for the most important ending of her lifeWhy compromise can be the first step toward self-abandonmentThe tools and practices that carried them through divorce Want to hear how two women are turning their divorce experiences into a celebratory experience? Listen to discover why congratulations might be the most appropriate response when someone says they're getting divorced. About Liz: Liz is a Presence Coach and Meditation Teacher that is here to help raise the vibrations of this world, to be a conduit to guiding women back to their own inner knowing through teaching the art of practicing presence. Every single experience in her life leading up to right here has allowed her to fully step into this purpose.  Connect with Liz: Instagram @runningonventi LizMcHutcheon.com Join Liz’s email list: https://lizmchutcheon.com/connect/ Liz's Previous Appearances on the SYTY Podcast: Saying YES to the Camino Pt. 1: Preparing for Transformation Saying YES to the Camino Pt. 2: Shedding Layers and Stepping into Alignment ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Linkedin Website: Phineas Wright House Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

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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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