COMMUNITY
A feeling of fellowship with others , as a result of sharing common attitudes , interests , and goals .
WE HAVE TALKED A LOT ABOUT THE ISPA COMMUNITY and how blessed we are to have the strong industry connections that we have cultivated over the last 30 years . We couldn ’ t have navigated the Conference date shifts ( twice ) without the strong partnerships with Tim Mathy of Speak , Inc ., Jennifer Romine with Helms Briscoe and our amazing hotel friends . It is a blessing when colleagues become friends and friends become family . That is what makes ISPA , well , ISPA !
We have seen so many happy communities that have popped up to support each other these last 12 months embracing noble causes and supporting non-profits . So many members of ISPA are doing cool things to strengthen their communities .
I have loved participating in the fitness challenges with # SpasPushingLimits that have supported countless charities . We also recently joined a fun # HoneyBearHunt movement started by street artist fnnch to spread joy and support our essential healthcare workers . And ISPA member Marie Mozzie created a # HeartHopeConnection to support non-profits around the country affected by the pandemic . Another ISPA Member , the Normal Brand , partnered with multi-platinum country recording artist Luke Combs to support small businesses affected by the pandemic by donating 100 % of the profits from sales of their baseball cap to the Barstool Fund . And we ’ ve been so proud to help promote the recent initiatives from BABOR and Circadia , in partnership with Beauty Changes Lives , to offer scholarships to aspiring and much needed spa therapists from underserved communities !
The list of inspiring efforts from ISPA members truly are too many to count , and we wouldn ’ t expect any less ! Please continue to share all the ways in which you ’ re giving back so that ISPA can celebrate and share those endeavors far and wide .
I say this ALL THE TIME because it never gets old — and couldn ’ t be more true during these extraordinary times : a rising tide raises all ships , and we have a huge tide and so many powerful ships . ISPA community , we ’ ve got this ! # 30YearsStrong !
The Heart Hope Connection
The Normal Brand
— LYNNE MCNEES , ISPA PRESIDENT fnnch ‘ s honey bear hunt
CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK ! Lynne Walker McNees
64 PULSE ■ MARCH 2021