Meet the Founder
How one life-changing experience transformed my relationship with coffee, wellness, and the power of daily rituals.
My name is Maria D. Awdi, and I have always believed that excellence lives in the details.

Excellence lives in the details
For more than a decade, I have worked in the hospitality industry, where creating memorable experiences is never about one grand gesture. It is about hundreds of thoughtful details that make people feel cared for, comfortable, and at home.
That philosophy has shaped the way I manage businesses, raise my family, and ultimately the way I created MDLA Wellness.
The moment everything slowed down
Long before founding the company, I was passionate about healthy living. Good nutrition, quality sleep, movement, and mindful habits have always been part of my lifestyle. But life has a way of changing our perspective.
A few years ago, I faced a serious health challenge that required brain surgery and a long recovery. It forced me to slow down and rethink every habit I had taken for granted. One of the recommendations I received was to stop drinking coffee for an extended period.
For someone who started every morning with coffee, it was more than giving up a drink. It meant losing a ritual that helped me begin my day with clarity and focus.
One question that started a company
As I recovered and was finally allowed one cup of coffee again, I found myself asking a simple question.
If I am only going to drink one cup, why shouldn't that cup give my body and brain more than caffeine alone?Innovation should not stop at technology
That question became the foundation of MDLA Wellness.
I believe we are living in an era where innovation should not stop with technology. The foods and drinks we consume every day should evolve too. They should become smarter, more intentional, and work with our bodies instead of simply providing temporary stimulation.
Rather than asking people to adopt complicated routines or swallow countless supplements, I wanted to improve a habit millions of us already enjoy every morning.
Coffee became the perfect place to start.What we make today
Today, MDLA Wellness develops functional coffee designed for people who value mental performance, sustained energy, and long-term well-being.
Every formulation begins with the same philosophy: create products that fit naturally into everyday life while delivering meaningful support through carefully selected ingredients.
Longevity is personal
My passion for longevity is deeply personal. I became a mother again after the age of forty, while also raising my eldest daughter, now a young adult. I am fortunate to experience two generations of motherhood at the same time, and that perspective reminds me every day why staying healthy, mentally sharp, and energetic matters.
I do not strive to be younger. I strive to remain present, capable, and full of life for the people who depend on me.The standard I want us to hold
Alongside MDLA Wellness, I continue to manage our boutique hotel business, where I have learned that genuine care and attention to detail create lasting relationships. Guests return because they feel understood. I believe brands should create the same feeling.
That is the standard I want MDLA Wellness to uphold.

Global recognition for quality
MDLA Wellness has been recognised by Global Health & Pharma in the 2026 Holistic Health Awards as:
Best Natural Nutraceuticals Provider – Romania
Recognition is never the goal in itself. It is confirmation that the standard we set for ourselves — independent testing, honest labelling and formulations built around real daily habits — is the right one to keep.
Improving the habits we already have
Our mission is not simply to sell coffee. It is to rethink everyday products through the lens of modern wellness and create smarter choices for people who refuse to compromise between performance, health, and simplicity.
I believe the most meaningful transformations do not come from adding more complexity to our lives. They come from improving the habits we already have.
One better cup.One better choice.One better day.
Welcome to MDLA Wellness.
I don't believe wellness should be complicated. I believe the smallest daily rituals can have the greatest impact. If one better cup of coffee can help someone feel more focused, more energized, and more present for the people they love, then MDLA Wellness is fulfilling its purpose.
Maria D. Awdi
Founder, MDLA Wellness
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