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Jeremy McCarthy Group Director of Spa & Wellness Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group ON HIS TRANSITION TO SPA: “i began my career as a lifeguard at four Seasons Santa Barbara, eventually becoming the pool supervisor and then recreation manager for the resort. the hotel then decided to add a small spa in my department. after opening that first spa, i loved the mind-body nature of the offering and the fact that i was spending my career learning how to take care of people.” How do you live spa? Heather Kreider Co-Owner, Hempfield Botanicals CBD WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS: “With any struggle in life, you can choose to crumble and fall at the feet of adversity or choose to pull yourself up off the couch, dry your tears and make the best of the situation. in our situation, we chose to take life’s so-called lemons and make amazing body products out of them.” WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY? Visit peopleofispa.com and click “Share your story.” We can’t wait to hear from you! octobEr ■ PULSE 2019 59