Jordyn taylor
Our ISPA
community is full
of diverse talents and
inspiring stories, all
working towards
the same goal:
a healthier
world.
sPa director • ananYa sPa seattle
“I have been In the beauty and Wellness Industry now for eight years and can say without a doubt that it has
changed my life. i was so inspired by the treatments i received at the spa i went to that i applied for a job! i felt drawn to the
industry. over the years it has filled me with joy to see both women and men leave
feeling confident or healed from their treatments. i feel society is learning to accept that
it is okay to pamper yourself and to focus on self-healing, and this industry is here to
grow with that.
“i really like to work and stay busy; i can’t imagine a stagnant life. i finished my
bachelor’s degree while working full time at a texas spa. once i was settled in at a
Seattle spa, i decided to enhance my career by going to esthetics school and in that
time, i also was planning my wedding. my husband always jokes about what education
i will pick up next. i just can’t help but be inspired by the powerful role models i have
had in my life—i have worked now for two women who started their companies by
themselves and have each made their companies successful. this inspires, drives and
makes me feel like i can just keep going!
“it’s hard to pick just one favorite iSPa member benefit—very difficult! i really take
to heart the adjectives that are chosen each year as conference themes and try and tie that into my experience. there’s no
denying the copious amounts of product you get is a major perk, but my favorite benefit is the education i get from attending
conference. the General Sessions are guaranteed to leave you with a burst of energy, and can you ever learn enough from
the education Sessions? i don’t think so!” n
Chris Birchby
Founder/CEO • COOlA
on target market evolution: “i was
living in Venice beach and wanted an organic
sunscreen for the surfing market, but the
organic formulas that i had created were
so costly that i priced myself out of the
surf market. So a consultant i was
working with suggested spas and
resorts, and it turned out to be one the
best pieces of advice i’ve ever had.”
Todd Walter
CEO
Mynd Spa & Salon
a Career that evolved Into sPa:
“i didn’t intend to join the spa industry.
i majored in english in college, but my father was
a commercial banker so i followed him into the
industry... [i eventually] fell in love with the spa
industry and the people, and i didn’t want to leave.”
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