This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Jessie-Sierra Ross Founder of 'Straight to the Hips, Baby' an all in one boutique content creation business. Known primarily for their blog and TV content creation, they create seasonal recipes, write informative articles, food style, shoot, edit, and connect with those who have a passion for food and drink. 

Jessie is an avid cook and home entertainer. She loves to create new recipes, as well as introduce her arsenal of tried & true dishes to family and friends. On her blog you will find easy entertaining tips, lifestyle secrets, and little bits of humor from her life as a former ballerina-turned mum-turned cooking blogger.

Jessie and Wendy talk about being resilient through challenges and saying YES to your dreams. Listen in as Jessie and Wendy share about saying YES to learning opportunities along the way towards their big dreams!

Get to know Jessie:
Jessie-Sierra Ross is a former professional ballerina turned food, cocktail, and home entertaining specialist. A born & bred Bostonian, Jessie traded in her pointe shoes for an apron, and has never looked back! Known for her step by step recipes, light & bright ‘lush minimalism’ photography style, and playful personality, Jessie brings an easy elegance to her work. Currently based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, Jessie-Sierra shares her delicious recipes & home entertaining tips via her blog. She can also be found in print and on TV, collaborating with several New England NBC stations and the BloomTV Network. Jessie is passionate about giving back to the creator community, and established “The Food Blog School”, on Clubhouse. With over 2,000 members in the food, blogging, and photography industries, she is helping to create connections & education opportunities. Upcoming projects include; 2 episodes of Straight to the Hips, Baby, ‘At Home with Jessie-Sierra’, on PBS12 in Colorado and new episodes with BloomTV Network.

Website: STRAIGHT TO THE HIPS, BABY
Instagram: @straighttothehipsbaby
Facebook: Straight to the Hips, Baby
BloomTV: Women Create
Pinterest: @STTHBaby
Clubhouse: The Food Blog School
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Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective
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This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy introduces us to Mary Garcia. Mary has a beautiful story of how she built connection through food, entertaining, friendship and love.

She shares some fabulous tips on how you can also say YES to yourself and create a community like she did.

Mary was gracious enough to share some recipes that have been part of her gatherings along with a Fall Dinner Party Menu. Please click the links below and try these absolutely delicious creations.

Pistachio Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Plum Sauce

Japanese Seaweed Salad

Caramel Pumpkin Flan

GGs & Gs Fall Dinner Party

Wendy's Pork Recipe:

Roast Pork Loin with Salt and Fennel Rub
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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays
• PWH Mother - Daughter Experience | Paris
• PWH Paris & Versailles 
• PWH Bordeaux & Charente Maritime

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: Phineas Wright House

Website: Phineas Wright House

Thank you for listening to the say YES to yourself! podcast. It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you too are encouraging to say YES to themselves. 

xo,
Wendy

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Jennifer Vallina who has an incredible story of how she started her own photography business and faced a life threatening health challenge. Through it all she persevered and still found positivity in each step forward. 

She is an inspiration and her story is captivating. Grab yourself a cup of tea and sit back and listen to this amazing woman's story. 

Get to know Jen:

Jen Vallina is the Owner of One Sock On Photography, a published photographer known for portraits, headshots, interior design and celebration photography.

Jen has been named “best for outdoor family photography in DC” and is the proud owner of a brainstem AVM that was treated by CyberKnife in the summer of 2018. Her art is available for purchase and can be customized to each client. Jennifer Vallina is an experienced artist specializing in on-location headshots, family portraits and special events. She has an eye not only for detail, but for capturing the unique, often overlooked moments that create memories. “If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.”

Currently, Jen continues to serve her clients with images that give them "nuggets of happiness!" She is expanding her photography business by working more with interior designers, food/product vendors and dipping her toe into blogging.

Website: One Sock On
Instagram: onesockonphotography
Facebook: One Sock On Photography
Linkedin: Jennifer Vallina

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: Phineas Wright House

Website: Phineas Wright House

Thank you for listening to the say YES to yourself! podcast. It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you too are encouraging to say YES to themselves. 

xo,
Wendy

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Rina Cook.  Rina is one of the women that said YES to herself and joined Wendy on the cookbook trip in September of 2022. Rina came home from that trip in France and immediately went back. 

This is Rina's story of the power of YES and the magic that has been unfolding for Rina since she said YES to going to France, the 1st time!

Rina shares her story and the joy that has come into her life since she started saying YES to herself and facing her own limiting beliefs.

Get ready, to hear all the amazing goodness that she is experiencing by saying YES to herself, and living her best French life.

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays
• PWH Mother and Daughter Paris Experience
• PWH Paris and Versailles 
• PWH Charente Maritime (Cookbook Project)

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: Phineas Wright House

Website: Phineas Wright House

Thank you for listening to the say YES to yourself! podcast. It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you too are encouraging to say YES to themselves. 

xo,
Wendy

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Cindy Rodriguez, Founder Elimu Girls.

Cindy and Wendy talk about finding your voice, being consistent through challenges and saying YES to yourself, creating a positive ripple effect in our collective communities.   

Listen in as Cindy and Wendy share what it means to create a life of saying Yes to yourself and what Cindy's tennis lessons have taught her.

Get to know Cindy:

Cindy is the founder of Elimu Girls. She is a second-generation Latina woman living in Southern California. Her family stories chronicle the lives of Mexican immigrants who worked at the Simons Brickyard in Los Angeles, CA. She feels a sense of connection with the poverty-stricken teens in rural Kenya, as they were both given a second chance at life through education and empowerment. Elimu Girls empowers vulnerable rural Kenyan teens to become community leaders and entrepreneurs, ensuring financial freedom, self-worth and equality. We offer scholarships for a 2-year sewing and boarding program for girls so they may disrupt issues of child bride and break the cycle of poverty. As an advocate, an activist, and a founder of a nonprofit, Cindy believes strongly that Elimu Girls provides HER a voice, choice, and a bank account.

Website: Elimu Girls
Facebook: Elimu Girls
Instagram: @elimugirls
Twitter: Elimu Girls
Pinterest: Elimu Girls
Press Kit: Elimu Girls Press 

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays
• PWH Mother and Daughter Paris Experience
• PWH Paris and Versailles 
• PWH Charente Maritime (Cookbook Project)

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: Phineas Wright House

Website: Phineas Wright House

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Jessica Krewson, CEO + Creative Director at designKREW, Inc. 

Jessica and Wendy talk all about making intentional choices to live a life of true alignment.  Every choice that is made is a micro opportunity to create a beautiful tapestry of a delightful life.  Jessica shares that for her, practice over time in looking for what delights you, will unfold all that is right in front of you. 

Listen in as Jessica and Wendy share what it means to create a life of saying Yes to yourself and what Jessica's orange tree has taught her. 

Get to know Jessica:

Leading Creative Agency Owner, Marketing Strategist, and Brand Oracle Jessica Krewson is a brand master and educator. She is the owner and CEO of DESIGNKREW Inc: A high-end branding and digital marketing agency in Los Angeles, CA. Her mission is to manifest powerful brands into a tangible, beautiful, profitable reality and facilitate the growth and excellence of other creatives all across the globe! With over 15 years of experience, Jessica takes the visions and dreams of powerful feminine entrepreneurs and develops them into strong and aligned personal and/or lifestyle brands. She educates her audience through podcasts, social media, email newsletters, and more! Jessica’s approach is a blend between data and intuition, science and magic, the known and the discoverable. With successful marketing and business-building strategies, Jessica and her team create powerful brands, brand stories, and brand aesthetics that attract loyal audiences to their clients and students increasing reach and revenue.

Website: designkrew
Instagram: designkrew
Facebook: desingKREW
Linkedin: designkrew, inc
Quiz: Find out Your Brand Archetype

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Connect with Wendy

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Website: Phineas Wright House

Thank you for listening to the

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
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Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Paula Prickett, owner of Black Dog Luxury Travel.

Black Dog Luxury Travel originated from the desire to help people create lasting memories with the people they love while traveling the world. Paula designs personalized vacations that best suit your tastes and desires while saving you time and eliminating stress along the way.

Get to know Paula:

Paula is the owner and travel advisor of Black Dog Luxury Travel. She is an upstanding member of Virtuoso, one of the top luxury travel consortiums in the world. Paula is a highly trained and experienced travel advisor whose top goal is to provide the best service and experience to her clients worldwide. As Paula is a destination specialist in multiple countries, she has been providing her custom designed itinerary services to discriminating clients for the past 6 years.

“My favorite memories of my lifetime are of time spent together with people I love, meeting new people and having new experiences. When my husband unexpectedly passed at the age of 45 years young, I had the privilege of reflecting on thousands of happy memories of us together. Many of those great memories were from times when we explored the world, traveling. My goal is for my clients to have their own lifetime full of precious, unforgettable memories, too.”

Website: Black Dog Luxury Travel
Instagram: Black Dog Luxury Travel
Facebook: Black Dog Luxury Travel
Linkedin: Black Dog Luxury Travel

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: Phineas Wright House

Website: Phineas Wright House

Thank you for listening to the say YES to yourself! podcast. It would mean the world to me if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you too are encouraging to say YES to themselves. 

xo,
Wendy

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Wendy Snyder. 

Wendy is a mom of two, certified parenting educator & family life coach, who inspires parents to learn & grow through connection based positive parenting strategies. They talk about helping parents ditch the threats, yelling & harsh punishments so they and their families can live a joyful life.

Listen in as Wendy talks about the power of Positive Parenting.

Get to know Wendy:

Wendy Snyder - Certified Parent Educator & Family Life Coach; advocate for families.

Wendy founded www.FreshStartFamilyOnline.com in 2017 to help families all over the world expand their hearts, learn new tools & strengthen their families. A mother to two vibrant children, Wendy has been dedicated to the application of Positive Parenting in her home since 2009 & discovered the work of Positive Parenting when she was challenged and overwhelmed with the many trials of parenthood early in her motherhood experience.

The endless opportunities for practice, failure, learning and growth have created a deep fluency for Wendy in the language and curriculum of positive parenting. Through her company Fresh Start Family, Wendy offers in-person and online seminars, coaching, classes & a support community & membership to give parents the support and tools they need to raise their children with firmness, kindness, strong limits, compassion and empathy.

Her delicate balance of encouragement, empowerment, and coaching inspires parents to take action and be the change they wish to see in their families, homes and communities.

Wendy & her husband Terry, also host a podcast called the Fresh Start Family Show, which tackles a range of parenting, marriage & relationship topics that bring reality, hope, and a path to more peace in the home and world. Expand your heart, learn new tools, and strengthen your family.

You can grab her free guide to raising strong willed kids with integrity HERE and register for her free Power Struggles Online Master Class HERE.

Website: Fresh Start Family  

Instagram: freshstartwendy

Podcast: Fresh Start Family

Free online Pare

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to your yourself! podcast Wendy hosts Melinda McCoy a self proclaimed home body.

She's taken her love for home and grown it into a business where she shares her excitement about the shift in how we think about decorating our homes. She teaches it's not just about things or how much we spend on something to put in our homes, it's about how we feel in our homes. Something found in a thrift store placed intentionally where we will see it everyday can elevate our mood. Even our own habits of how we move through our homes is part of creating a beautiful home. 

This episode is so fun and heart warming as we hear Melinda and Wendy share their love of home. 

Get to know Melinda:

Melinda McCoy, is the founder of House 214 Design, LLC and her online community "The Homebody Fellowship". She is a teacher of the home and noted speaker. Melinda empowers all people to believe that they and their homes are beautiful and worthy of joy. Melinda's mission is to shift the idea of the "perfect home" to a home that is real and authentic. She unleashes a home's potential and power through live teachings, tutorials, workshops, and speaking engagements. Melinda believes in the purpose and value of home. She teaches people that homes are not whole because they have reached aesthetic perfection, but that they are whole because they are a place to flourish, find goodness and strength in their lives. Melinda inspires others to seek joy in the simple. One music filled room, one favorite baked family recipe, and one kitchen table filled with laughter and conversation at a time. A home is worth making beautiful and happy.

Instagram: @house214design
Website: Thehomebodyfellowship.com
Website: House214design.com

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her: 

• PWH Farm Stays

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phineaswrighthouse

Website: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/ 

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.

This week on the say YES to your yourself! podcast Wendy hosts her dear friend Sharon Nichols. Sharon shares her childhood passions and the unfolding of bringing those back to life in adulthood. 

They discuss all things, passions, adventures, being in the moment and listening to your heart.  Sharon is the epitome of all of these things and has embraced new opportunities to have fun and be playful, while she celebrates this season of her life knowing great teachings and joy are ahead.  

Listen in as Sharon eloquently shares her story of intentional choice; as she says "As I choose it I am it."

Get to know Sharon:

Whether hosting a World Cafe in Kenya, learning the living language of classical architecture, or preparing a cheese board to share with guests, Sharon loves creating hospitable spaces in our physical and conversational environments. She is also enriching her love of design at UCLA’s interior design and architecture extension program.

 Instagram: sharon_nichols_inspirations 

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her winter experience: 

• PWH On The Road in Woodstock, Vermont
• PWH Farm Stays

Connect with Wendy

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phineaswrighthouse

Website: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/ 

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
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.