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Spa Sisters PodcastSeason 3 Episode 5 - Katie Howell on spas that have character and soulIn the last episode of season 3 Carly and Julie talk to Katie Howell from KH Spa Consultancy about her journey from working as a therapist on cruise ships, to managing profitable spas and now running her own successful business. Early on Katie realised that when you are passionate about what you are being taught it can remove all barriers, and her passion was fired up when she found skin and beauty care. As a therapist she witnessed first-hand what a vital role you can play in changing people’s lives. She wants to inspire therapists to know how important th...2023-06-1129 minSpa Sisters PodcastSeason 3 Episode 3 - The Journey to Being an Award Winning TherapistIn this episode Carly and Julie talk to the wonderful Hayley Snishko, award-winning therapist, owner of the Home Sanctuary and the driving force behind the campaign "Massage4Mental Health". Hayley tells us about her own mental health struggles and how she came to truly appreciate the value of massage therapy as it helped her on her healing journey. I'm sure her story will resonate with many, it certainly did for us - that state of not being able to bring ourselves to get the care we desperately need, because we don't feel worthy. Thankfully today we are changing the way...2023-06-1127 minSpa Sisters PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4 - Carly and Julie talk to Katrina Dunne, founder of The Wellness Card, a gift card company connecting wellness businesses with wellness seekers. In episode 4 Carly and Julie talk to Katrina Dunne, founder of The Wellness Card a gift card company connecting wellness businesses with wellness seekers having been offered a card by their employers. With more than 20 years of experience in HR, a background in hospitality and a passion for employee wellbeing, recognition and reward, she shares her story of how The Wellness Card was born out of COVID and how powerful employee wellbeing can be for companies. As an entrepreneur with a business that has scaled rapidly she also shares some advice and tips for therapists on how to grow your...2023-05-1622 minSpa Sisters PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2 - Arif Isikgun, P1 -Founder of Ai Beauty consultancy whose mission is to redefine education within the Beauty and Spa industry.In this episode Carly and Julie talk to Arif Isikgun, founder of Ai Beauty consultancy whose mission is to redefine education within the Beauty and Spa industry. In part 1 Arif shares his insights gathered over 16 years of working in many of the top luxury beauty retail and spa brands. He discusses the concept of retail and sales being an extension of the heart giving service we provide in the treatment room. Therapists have nothing to fear if we move away from the traditional ideas of what a ‘sale’ means and believe in themselves and their expertise. His no-nonsense educational appr...2023-05-1621 minSpa Sisters PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1- Helen Cain, from cabin crew to global head of spa!Helen Cain talks to us about her journey from cabin crew to global head of spa! Her optimism, risk taking and trust in the spiritual path have all been fundamental to her growth. Aside from all of this, Helen has designed a treatment catalogue to be proud of with therapists' health and wellbeing at the forefront of her creative process. #therapistlife #spatherapist #spalife #careerjourney #spirituality #holisticliving2023-05-1617 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 6 - Time for us!To mark the end of season 2 Carly and Julie celebrated with a day out in London. They were invited to the Hydrafacial Flagship Store for an experiential morning discovering the signature facials and the amazing therapists who deliver these services. Then to really get in the Christmas mood they passed the afternoon at the Mandarin Oriental Christmas fayre, of course finding time to connect with the wonderful spa team.With thanks to all the guests who gave up their time to share their stories and messages in this season. Wishing you all the very best for the...2023-01-1903 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 5 - Never give up on your dreams!The road to realising your dreams is invariably never a straight one. In this episode Carly and Julie talk to Fikemi Adeyemi, a therapist who has chosen an international career, one she has had to persevere, against the odds, to achieve by using her can-do attitude, curiosity, openness and passion for the industry. Firstly, she chose to study abroad in South Africa to become a CIDESCO, ITEC and SAAHSP certified therapist, but right before the end she was unable to complete her final year writing her international examinations. Then a few years later she got the opportunity...2023-01-1919 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 4 - Pay rise SurpriseCan it be true? A pay rise for everyone? In this episode, Carly and Julie speak to Lesley Bacon, Senior Spa & Leisure Manager for Handpicked Hotels. Listen to Lesley's first-hand insight into how staff responded to the big announcement. One of the most moving Spa Sisters Podcast episodes to date.2023-01-1923 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 3 - Managing an award winning spa team!Carly and Julie interview Gosia Newell in this episode. She leads the award-winning spa team at Fota Island Resort, in Cork, Ireland. She shares her incredible journey to become a spa manager, from her childhood dreams of being an oceanographer, to ultimately training in cosmetology, then becoming a therapist, a spa educator, and salon owner.It is clear that her ethos for managing teams is strongly human-centred; she tells us how she cared for her spa team during the pandemic and how she used the time to study. She is passionate about employee wellbeing and tells us...2023-01-1931 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 2 - Sexual harassment in the workplaceIn this episode Carly and Julie tackle a very sensitive subject - sexual harassment in the workplace. They share their own experiences and talk candidly about potential solutions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of therapists. This episode came about because of a request Julie received to circulate a survey on sexual harassment. This is an initiative from ThinkTree Hub, a professional association that aims to create happier, healthier people by bringing together the worlds of medicine, therapy, SPA/wellness and training. ThinkTree wants to reach as many qualified therapists as possible with their survey on experiences of sexual...2023-01-1927 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 1 - Flexible Learning, Louise Searles from the Industry Support NetworkIT’S NOT YOUR FAULT! YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DONT KNOW! We kick off season 2 with an interview with Louise Searles from the Industry Support Network. Louise tells us about the ISN vision and mission to establish an inclusive, collaborative space; a ‘go-to’ network for anyone starting, struggling, or just surviving in the hairdressing, holistic, beauty & nail industry to gain the necessary information and guidance in order to thrive. As they say, their aim is that you will know what you don’t know and find the solution in order to succeed using their 4 pillars of support (personal w...2023-01-1920 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 4 - Talent attraction, retention and team experience !This time Carly and Julie ask some juicy questions about values, purpose, growth and the total spa employee experience! In this episode you'll hear about their take on the state of talent attraction and retention and the team experience. This is going to be a topic they want to get their teeth more into in Season 2 when they start bringing guest speakers onto the show. So if you'd like to share your viewpoint do let them know by e-mailing spasisterspodcast@gmail.com.2023-01-1216 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 3 - Full on Towanda!Fried Green Tomatoes, monks, carboard box abuse and campfires - a look at emotional intelligence through a different lens! Carly and Julie discuss the ins and outs of how we regulate our emotions. Is the way we deal with emotions appropriate and helpful, are we reacting or responding? They share insights on how to navigate through the heaviness of some days, so that you can show up fully and authentically even though there is turmoil inside; the importance of taking personal responsibility, acknowledging your emotions; recognising your triggers; how not to let emotions govern you; and how to transition...2023-01-1221 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 2 - H.A.L.T The Therapist Next DoorIn this episode Carly and Jules talk about setting up your working day in a positive way so you can really work from your heart, make great client-therapist connections and preserve your precious energy. From your morning routine, to checking in with yourself about intentions and how you are reacting and responding in situations that are challenging you - is it appropriate? They introduce the 5 second HALT hack (HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY OR TIRED?) and how these can influence your treatments and your day in general, and the benefits of the "campfire" team/colleague session to improve internal communication.2023-01-1225 minSpa Sisters PodcastEpisode 1 - Why and how did you become a spa & wellness therapist?In this first episode you get to meet Carly and Jules, the Spa Sisters.Listen to their big WHY; how they got into the spa and wellness industry; their own struggles and experiences; their passion for therapist wellbeing; the vision and mission of the Spa Sisters' Podcast to give therapists a voice, to help them reconnect with the love of why they do what they do; to share what it takes to be a therapist and to ask those difficult questions around why it's time to transform the therapist working world! The aim is to bring engaging...2022-12-1118 min