GLOSS Issue 23 JULY 2015 | Page 13

inspired after spending some time in Provence in the south of France, studying advanced aromatherapy and because I had spent so many years (and dollars!) trying to find the perfect products for my sensitive skin – I wanted to create product that would be balancing, nurturing and anti-ageing for the skin. It all began on my kitchen bench and at the time the natural health store I owned was the perfect platform the begining I’ve focused on investing in people first. After all, it’s a team that builds a brand. I went on to inspire and change the global spa industry, educating people about the benefits of chemical-free skincare. I was a pioneer at the time, breaking down barriers about the efficacy of therapeutic-grade natural skincare products in the spa industry. Sodashi products are now in more than BUT BEING A GAME CHANGER IS NOT ALWAYS EASY. YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH ADVERSITY AS THINGS DON’T ALWAYS GO YOUR WAY! for me to sell the products and get feedback. Quickly the demand became overwhelming and my home-made skincare products flew off the shelf. My first batch of 50 moisturisers lasted just three-and-a-half days! From the start I’ve done things quite differently at Sodashi, being a pioneer in the chemical-free skincare and spa industry with products that deliver exceptional results. Importantly, from 70 luxury hotels, resort and stand-alone spas, in 25 countries globally, including the prestigious Four Seasons George V in Paris, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in New South Wales and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong. But being a game changer is not always easy. You have to know how to deal with adversity as things don’t always go your way! GLOSS JULY 2015 13