Well. Be. You. · Why I created WELLB
From feeling self-conscious and searching for support to building a connected approach to wellbeing, business and life as a mum of two.
By Maria Tralongo · October 2026
The person behind the responsibilities
I'm Maria, the founder of WELLB, a business owner and a single mother of two daughters. My life also includes music, singing, songwriting, dance and time outdoors. Those parts of me matter just as much as what I do for work. I want the people I support to have space for their own whole lives, too.
Why feeling understood matters
Growing up with eczema, I often felt self-conscious about my skin. Being bullied and feeling uncomfortable about being seen affected my confidence, including how I felt about going to the gym. Those experiences helped me understand why practical guidance needs kindness and why asking for help can feel difficult.
Looking for a more connected kind of support
As a young person, I searched for ways to understand how food, movement and emotional wellbeing fitted into my life. Professional support was not always affordable for me. My own experiences led me towards studying counselling, nutrition and fitness. What helped me personally is not a prescription for someone else: health concerns and dietary changes need appropriate professional advice.
Motherhood, resilience and balance
Becoming a young mum while continuing my education shaped my understanding of responsibility and perseverance. A car accident later became a turning point in how I thought about my health and priorities. Today, time with my daughters reminds me that balance is not just something to talk about at work—it is about being present for the people and moments that matter.
Well. Be. You.
WELLB means ‘Well. Be. You.’ I created it to bring practical human support together, rather than treat every part of life as a separate problem. My seven-in-one wellbeing approach includes counselling, nutrition coaching, personal training, yoga techniques, massage, breathwork and sound healing, selected within my training and your agreed scope. Business coaching helps connect this with the realities of building or running a business.
Support that leaves room for your life
You do not need to be a founder to feel welcome here. Whether you are beginning something new, looking after a family or trying to find a steadier rhythm, we can start with your priorities. At WELLB, keeping prices affordable matters to me. The aim is understanding, practical next steps and greater independence—not guaranteed health results or another impossible routine.
Adapted from Maria's supplied New Bio and earlier WELLB brand story. Personal experiences are shared in her own voice; they are not evidence of treatment outcomes.
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