MEMBER NEWS Community Highlights CONTINUED
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3 . The Southern California spa community came together to celebrate Deborah Szekely on Thursday , June 30 . The quarterly iConnection gathering was hosted by Dana Christ , Scott Duncan and Joanne Berry . Industry professionals , vendors , students and wellness advocates from all over the U . S . honored Szekely . iConnection was also a platform to debut her new book , “ 100 Lessons from a Grasshopper .”
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4 . In late July , Bryte announced a $ 20 million strategic investment round led by Tempur-Sealy International , the company synonymous with innovation in the mattress industry . ARCHina Capital and other existing Bryte investors also participated in the funding round .
1 . Men ’ s Journal featured Splish Naturals and its founder Matt Walsh in an exclusive article earlier this summer . Splish Naturals , established in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado , uses an isolate or broad-spectrum CBD which does not contain any measurable amount of THC . Men ’ s Journal highlighted Splish Naturals ’ wellness products , which incorporate therapeutic grade essential oils that are strategically paired based on how they function together .
2 . In August , BABOR BEAUTY GROUP co-owners Tim Waller and Isabel Bonacker had the opportunity to share their visions for their brand with The CEO Magazine . Walle highlighted the duo ’ s ability to bring complementary perspectives to the table that benefit the brand and its strong foundations in the BABOR brand heritage .
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3 . Today ’ s Hoda Kotb gave Virtue Labs her seal of approval in July for its ability to leave hair looking and feeling bouncy right out of the shower . Displaying Virtue ’ s full line on national television , Hoda touted the line ’ s exceptional ability to leave hair looking shiny and beautiful .
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4 . Dazzle Dry and its founder , Dr . Vivian Valenty , were featured on Today ’ s “ She Made It ” segment in July . The Today Show highlighted how Dr . Valenty worked to make at-home manicures quicker and easier for on-the-go consumers . The segment featured how Dazzle Dry polish dries in five minutes along with Dr . Valenty ’ s rich history in the industry . n
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