Maria Newman Coaching
YaaMas Online Event 2026
Unstoppable in 2027: Break Barriers & Achieve More
23rd October, 09:30-13:00
On Zoom
What’s it all about?
This event is designed to give you focus, energy, and real momentum so you step into 2027 feeling clear, confident, and ready for what’s next.
Across the day, you’ll hear from incredible keynote speakers, take part in practical workshops you can actually use, and connect with business owners who are building something of their own too. There’s also a raffle adding a bit of fun along the way.
This goes beyond business growth. It’s about getting aligned with what you actually want, backing yourself properly, and taking action that moves your life and work forward in a way that feels right for you.
If you’re ready for more clarity, more courage, and more momentum as you head into 2027, then book your place.
Remember to buy your ticket.
Which one will you choose?
Event Agenda
Watch this space for more detail
Tickets available NOW
Early Bird tickets available NOW until 31st July.
Essential Access Ticket
EARLY BIRD OFFER £25.00
- Access to the whole event, which includes:
- 5 guest speakers
- online networking
- Entry into the raffle
- Access to the event recording
Thrive Access Ticket
EARLY BIRD OFFER £47.50
- Everything you get for Essential Access plus
- Nail Your 60-Second Pitch: Stand Out & Get Remembered online course (worth £30)*^
- ‘Networking That Builds Real Relationships (Without the Overthinking)‘ how-to-guide (worth £20)*^
- Access to ‘Unshakeable belief in who you are meant to be’ meditation (worth £20)*^
- You will be a supporting sponsor#
Elevate VIP Ticket
EARLY BIRD OFFER £65.00
- Everything you get for Thrive ticket plus
- ‘Confident in Business‘ how-to-guide (worth £20)*^
- Access to ‘The voice people listen to‘ meditation (worth £20)*^
- You will be a Principal sponsor#
* These bonuses will be available to access by 23rd October.
^ For more info on the bonuses, go to the end of this page.
# For more info on the sponsorship packages, go to the end of this page.
Meet Your Speakers
More information on the speakers and their talks will be revealed over the next few weeks
Wendy Garcarz
Ann-See Yeoh
Cat Woolrich
Louise McMilan
Maria Newman
Wendy Garcarz
Talk Title:
The Age of the Expert, Why experience will outrun AI, Algorithms and the next decade of change
Talk Description:
We’re entering a decade where originality becomes a premium asset and shallow expertise collapses. Those with deep pattern-recognition, lived experience and strategic insight, the very people often sidelined, will become the economy’s most essential architects. This talk will take people through a 5 point plan to improve their visibility and authority in their field to help them stand out from the crowd. This will include:
- How to turn lived experience into intellectual capital
- Why the next decade belongs to deep thinkers, not loud voices
- How to future-proof your work in an AI-saturated world
- Practical steps to build authority, visibility and economic value
- Why mid-life reinvention is the competitive advantage of the future
Bio
Wendy has more than 35 year’s experience working with women business owners in all sectors helping them create business strategy that achieves growth and success. She helps mature women become more agile in business and less risk averse, learning how to turn their talents into a commercial advantage.
“My purpose in life is simple: to see older female business owners everywhere flourish so we are recognised as making a significant contribution to the engine house of our economy. Age is a number and it should not limit our aspirations, contribution or ambitions.”
As a result of doing a TEDx Wolverhampton talk in 2024, she founded the Refirement movement which is dedicated to redefining retirement for women in the 21st Century, challenging negative stereotypes and freeing women to live their lives with purpose and continue to contribute.
Wendy has published 5 business books and numerous articles translating business theory into business practice. She holds a master’s degree in education and professional development, a range of professional qualifications and is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management.
Wendy is also an author of espionage novels and publishes the Daniel Grant ‘Secrets” series under the pseudonym of Wendy Charlton.
Contact Details and Links
Phone Number: 07973 780054
Email: wendy@wendygarcarz.com
Website: www.wendyeffect.biz
Facebook: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-g-06b75b2/
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2ZYNaHV
Ann-See Yeoh
Talk Title:
Something Is Missing: Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From The Life They Were Made For
Talk Description:
In a world that constantly tells women to do more, achieve more, and hold everything together, many feel that something is still missing.
In this honest and thought-provoking talk, Ann-See explores why so many women feel disconnected from themselves despite outward success, and how midlife, motherhood, burnout, and life transitions can become an invitation to reconnect with the life they were truly made for.
Drawing from over 30 years in wellness, personal development, and education, alongside her own personal journey, Ann-See will speak about the hidden cost of constant striving, the pressure of performance, and the deeper longing many women are afraid to voice.
Aligned with the theme “Unstoppable in 2027: Break Barriers & Achieve More,” this talk offers a different perspective on what it means to truly thrive.
This session will leave women feeling seen, encouraged, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity, courage, and alignment.
Bio
Ann-See is a writer, speaker, and midlife mentor helping women reconnect with who they are beneath the demands of modern life.
After more than 30 years in the health, fitness, and personal development world, teaching internationally, training professionals, and lecturing in Sports & Exercise Science, she discovered that success alone doesn’t answer our deepest longing for meaning.
Today, Ann-See speaks and writes about identity, purpose, faith, and the journey of coming home to yourself. Her honest, thought-provoking approach encourages women to move beyond constant striving and rediscover a life of greater peace, clarity, and alignment.
She is the author of Coming Home to Yourself and is currently writing Something Is Missing: A Seeker’s Guide to the Life You Were Made For. Her passion is creating conversations that help women feel seen, understood, and inspired to live with greater intention and hope.
Contact Details and Links
Website: www.paperbell.me/ann-see-yeoh
Facebook: www.facebook.com/annseeyeoh
Instagram: www.instagram.com/annseeyeoh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annseeyeoh/
Maria Newman
Talk Title:
Beyond What You Think Is Possible: Turn Your Vision for 2027 Into Reality
Talk Description:
So often, we set goals based on what feels realistic, what we think we can achieve, or what fits around everyone else’s needs. We rarely stop to ask ourselves what we truly want and what could be possible if we believed in ourselves fully.
In this inspiring and practical session, Maria will help you step beyond your current thinking and create a clear vision for 2027. You’ll explore what you want your life, business, and future to look like, identify the goals that will move you forward, and start building a plan to turn your vision into reality.
This session is about more than setting goals. It’s about giving yourself permission to think bigger, challenge the barriers that have been holding you back, and recognise what is possible when you decide to create the future you truly want.
Bio
Maria is a coach, speaker, author, and founder of YaaMas Networking, helping professionals and business owners become unstuck, gain clarity, and achieve the goals they know they are capable of reaching.
After years in the corporate world, Maria experienced first-hand what it feels like to question what comes next. Taking voluntary redundancy became the catalyst for building a business around what she loves most: helping people recognise their potential and take action.
Through coaching, workshops, networking communities, and speaking, Maria combines practical strategies with mindset tools to help people overcome self-doubt, create meaningful connections, and move forward with confidence.
Maria’s work is built on the belief that lasting results come from understanding yourself, challenging the stories that hold you back, and taking intentional action. She creates spaces where people can gain clarity, connect with others, and leave feeling inspired and empowered to make the changes they want to see.
Contact Details and Links
Website: www.mummyonabreak.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maria-newman/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MariaANewman
Remember to buy your ticket.
Which one will you choose?
Anyone who’s been to one of Maria’s meetings already knows the magic she brings — that warm, uplifting energy which makes every person feel welcome and every session feel meaningful. YaaMas Live had that same sparkle from start to finish.
Although the event was online, Maria had thought of everything: breaks in all the right places, a gorgeous blend of speakers, workshops, networking, and even movement, all wrapped up in a very manageable 4.5 hours. Not a hint of Zoom fatigue — just connection, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.
Robyn Harris
BONUSES^
Nail Your 60-Second Pitch: Stand Out & Get Remembered
In this course, you’ll learn how to create a compelling 60-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re networking, meeting new clients or presenting yourself in a business setting, your pitch is key to standing out and being remembered.
This course covers why your pitch matters and how it can set the tone for opportunities.
You’ll discover the key ingredients of a powerful pitch, from how to grab the attention of your audience to crafting a message that speaks directly to your audience.
Plus, you’ll learn strategies for navigating unpredictable moments so you can handle any situation with confidence.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a polished, persuasive pitch that opens doors and makes a memorable impact.
Networking That Builds Real Relationships (Without the Overthinking)
This guide is for business owners who attend online networking, yet leave feeling like nothing really moved forward.
You’re doing what is expected. You’re joining the calls. You’re introducing yourself. You’re listening as everyone else is talking about their work.
And still, it feels flat because you’re not making any real connections and the follow-ups don’t turn into anything meaningful.
This is about changing how you show up in those spaces.
It doesn’t take any more effort. It’s about having a clear intention. It’s about speaking up sooner and feeling comfortable talking like yourself. Making sure you following up properly and choosing fewer people and going deeper.
In this guide, there are simple ways to stop blending into the background and start being remembered in the room.
After all, small changes done consistently are what makes the difference.
Confident in Business How-to-Guide
This guide is for business owners who know what they should be doing, yet keep holding back when it’s time to show up.
If you’re growing something of your own, offering services or trying to get more visible, this is about getting out of your head and into action without overthinking everything.
It’s about confidence in real time. Making decisions without circling them for days. Saying what you do without over-explaining. Showing up even when it feels uncomfortable. Trusting yourself more than you trust everyone else’s opinions.
Inside, there are simple ways to build confidence through action. Not theory. Not mindset journaling. Real things you can do straight away that change how you show up in your business.
By the end, you’ll have a way of working that feels steadier. You’ll make decisions quicker. You’ll speak about your work with more ease. You’ll stop stopping yourself every time things start to move forward.
Unshakeable belief in who you are meant to be Meditation
This guided meditation is for the moments where you don’t fully believe in yourself or what you’re capable of.
It’s for those times when you hesitate before you act, second guess your decisions, or look outside yourself for reassurance before you move forward.
So instead of spiralling in doubt or holding yourself back, this brings you back to yourself in the moment so you can stay with what you already know. You create enough calm to hear yourself clearly and enough space to trust what’s already there.
After this, you feel more steady in your decisions. Clearer in what you want to do. More grounded when doubt shows up. And more able to move forward without needing constant reassurance.
The Voice People Listen To Meditation
This guided meditation is for the moments where you hold your voice back or you say something and don’t feel good about how it came out.
It’s for those times when you avoid saying what you really think, or you express it in a way that feels off and then replay it afterwards.
So instead of reacting or shrinking, this helps you stay with yourself in the moment so you have space to choose how you want to speak. You have enough calm to say what needs to be said without losing yourself in it.
You start to trust your voice while you are speaking, not after.
After this, you feel steadier in yourself. Clearer in how you communicate. More grounded when conversations feel hard. More able to speak with respect and compassion without losing your power.
Remember to buy your ticket.
Which one will you choose?
I arrived at the Yaamas Live online event already feeling inspired. And I left feeling inspired, connected, educated and full of ideas and possibilities for 2026.
With her usual sunny and enthusiastic energy Maria brought us together on a November morning to listen to, and learn from, fantastic and varied speakers on a range of topics.
Lucy Barrett
Sponsorship Packages#
Principal Sponsor Package
This package is included as part of the Elevate VIP Ticket.
This includes:
- Your logo displayed on the official YaaMas Big Event web page
- A dedicated 150-word blurb about your business, including a clickable link to your website
- Announcement of your sponsorship in the YaaMas Facebook group and YaaMas LinkedIn Page
- Your logo featured on selected social media posts promoting the event
- Your logo on the event’s opening slide.
- A verbal thank-you and introduction during the welcome, highlighting who you are and what your business stands for
Price: £20
Supporting Sponsor Package
This package is included as part of the Thrive Access Ticket.
This includes:
- Your logo displayed on the official YaaMas Big Event web page under the Supporting Sponsor section.
- Announcement of your sponsorship in the YaaMas Facebook group and YaaMas LinkedIn Page as a group announcement with the other Supporting Sponsor.
- Your logo featured on a couple of social media posts promoting the event.
- Your logo displayed on a dedicated sponsor slide during the live event, alongside fellow Supporting Sponsors.
Price: £10
I thoroughly enjoyed the day and have already recommended next years to another networking group!
Lorraine Clark
Thank you to our Principal Sponsors
Robyn Harris is the founder of W·I·L·D® Wellbeing, speaker and author of *Take a Walk on the W·I·L·D® Side*. Through her work she invites people to rediscover what it means to feel at home in themselves and to come back into relationship with who they are, with others, with Nature and with Life itself.
Rooted in Wonder, Intuition, Loving ourselves and Dancing with Life, W·I·L·D® offers a gentle yet profound invitation to listen differently – beyond the noise of who we think we should be and towards the quiet wisdom of who we already are.
Robyn believes that wellbeing isn’t something we need to chase or earn. When we learn to trust ourselves and Life more deeply, it arises naturally.
Perhaps being unstoppable isn’t always about pushing harder. Perhaps it’s about no longer abandoning ourselves along the way.
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors
