Empowering Wellness and Inclusivity in the Spa Industry: SpaBreaks.com Founder's Journey - Abi Selby

Diaries of Badass Bosses is hosted by Penny Joyner-Platt (⁠the-plattform.com⁠) and Tigz Rice (⁠tigzrice.com⁠). Abi Selby of SpaBreaks.com. Produced by Connor Wells (⁠connorwells.com⁠).

Welcome to Diaries of Badass Bosses, the podcast series that explores the journeys of entrepreneurs and businesses who have made waves in their industries.

In this series, we'll dive into the stories of people who have overcome obstacles, taken risks, and blazed their own trails to success. From start-ups to established companies, we'll hear from founders who have built their businesses from the ground up, and from CEOs who have taken the reins and transformed their organisations.

In this episode of Diaries of Badass Bosses, Abi Selby, the founder of SpaBreaks.com, shares her journey of starting a successful spa booking agency during challenging times. She discusses the importance of spa and wellbeing in reconnecting with ourselves and others, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and quality in the spa industry. Abi highlights the work of the UK Spa Association in supporting spa managers and therapists and shares her dedication to empowering her team and celebrating their accomplishments. She also shares her future plans to make the brand even more famous and expand internationally.

Key Takeaways:

- Starting a business during challenging times requires resilience and recognizing the potential of your industry

- Spa and wellbeing play a crucial role in reconnecting with ourselves and others

- Ensuring inclusivity and quality in the spa industry is essential for making everyone feel welcome and valued

- Supporting and empowering team members contributes to the success of a business

- Breaking down barriers and challenging perceptions in the spa industry is necessary for growth and accessibility

Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Starting a Business in Challenging Times

04:22 Introducing Abbie Selby of SpaBreaks.com

07:56 Abi Selby's Journey and Early Challenges

13:00 The Importance of Spa and Wellbeing

20:27 The Power of Spa in Reconnecting with Ourselves

25:39 Ensuring Quality and Inclusivity in the Spa Industry

30:14 The Work of the UK Spa Association

32:55 Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Perceptions in the Spa Industry

39:22 Empowering and Celebrating Team Members

42:47 Future Plans for SpaBreaks.com

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