Pulse March 2021 | Page 57

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .
Who is your spa industry mentor , and how have they impacted your life ?
SOUND OFF

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .

Who is your spa industry mentor , and how have they impacted your life ?

ANGEE SMITHEE Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
LINDSAY GRIESBACH HEALTHYLINE
MANDY WARR
The Remedy Day Spa
NANCY DEATON Spa Director
Resort & Spa - Spa Avania
Area Director of Spas
Director of Brand Development
& Strategic Partnerships
Owner
The Spa at Woodloch
“ Tammy Pahel . She is
“ I am very inspired by Ann
“ Holleigh Alexander-
“ Michelle Adams
innovative , creative and
Brown , owner of Saltability .
Ramsey ! She ’ s been such
Somerville . Michelle offered
progressive . Tammy took
She has given me great
an amazing supporter
me a position at The Lodge
me under her wing and
advice on how to connect
throughout my journey
at Woodloch 14 years ago
taught me what being
with the large spas and
in the industry . She
and I learned so much from
passionate about things
retailers in the industry .
encouraged my curiosity ,
her , including how to be an
truly meant , to always
She is a wonderful mentor
always said yes when I
empathetic , fair and
believe in myself and that
and lovely individual .
wanted to know more
consistent leader . I would
I could do anything if I was
Her products are amazing
about things that were
not be the manager I am
willing to put in the work .”
and her attitude about life
not necessarily my job ,
without her guidance and
is inspiring !”
and always challenged me
inspiration . I am still so
to be my best !”
thankful for the chance
she took on me and the
friendship that has
formed .” n
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