Pulse June 2016 | Page 54

A Day in the Life! BY MAE MAÑACAP-JOHNSON The life of a spa professional is a continuous cycle of daily responsibilities that help make the spa world go round. Pulse asks ISPA members to give us a sneak peek into their daily lives to help us understand the roles they play and the difference they make on a daily basis. Darren Hickman, with wife Szlvia, finds balance in work and personal life. DARREN HICKMAN President • ilike organic skin care from Szep Elet • Indianapolis, Indiana s half of the husband-andwife tandem that leads ilike organic skin care from Szep Elet, Darren Hickman says operations, finance and mentoring are among the top areas that make up most of his time at work. He directly manages up to 15 team members and says the most challenging part of being the company president is ensuring that everyone within the team remains energized and focused as well as motivated by the same goals. “The most rewardi