In this episode, which brings to life three sectors of the global wellness economy, Wellness Tourism, Spas, and Hot Springs, we speak with Daniel Spencer from The Spa at Séc-he and Colleen Pace from Visit Greater Palm Springs. Discover how this unique spa is built around sacred hot springs and integrates the rich heritage of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians with cutting-edge wellness experiences. Colleen shares how Palm Springs has evolved into a global wellness destination, blending history, culture, and healing traditions to offer visitors an ancient-meets-modern, holistic retreat.

To learn more, visit TheSpaatSeche.com and VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com.

Resources:

• Connect with Daniel Spencer on LinkedIn
• Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) started the conversation about Wellness Real Estate back in 2018 with its groundbreaking Build Well to Live Well research report. In this episode, we get to know two innovative companies leading the dynamic growth that GWI predicted for the sector since then. In this content-rich, double episode we’ll first speak to the founder of international architectural firm SHoP Architects, Christopher Sharples. We’ll learn about SHoP Architects’ approach to landmarks like The Barclay Center and embassies around the world. Next, we’ll talk to COO Craig Collin and Senior VP Clint Beaty from Tavistock, the real estate development company behind a pioneering, award-winning wellness city and its new, sister city being designed as a “naturehood.” They explain the expansive vision that created their unique urban wellness centers near Orlando, Florida. Join us to find out why, when it comes to living spaces, the future is now.

For more information on these groundbreaking projects, visit SHoPArc,com and Tavistock.com. To access the latest GWI research on this sector, visit globalwellnessinstitute.org.

Resources:

• SHoP Architects: shoparc.com
• Tavistock: tavistock.com
• Lake Nona: lakenona.com

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

Join us for an “on the road” episode as we celebrate Global Wellness Day’s 2024 theme of "Nature" in two stunning locales in Portugal. We are oceanfront in Cascais and later surrounded by the climate change fighting, biodiversity hotspots that are the cork forests of Portugal. We speak to some of the country’s leading voices in wellness who exemplify the presence of a global community linked by their passion for inspiring others to embrace wellbeing practices in their everyday life. Find out why Global Wellness Day’s motto is “One Day Can Change Your Life.”

To learn more, visit Global Wellness Day’s site at GlobalWellnessDay.org.

Resources:

• Global Wellness Day: globalwellnessday.org
• Corc Yoga: corcyoga.com
• Farol Design Hotel in Cascais: faroldesignhotel.com
• ABC Sustainable Luxury Hospitality: Main Home - ABC Hospitality
• Sound Wellness Initiative Members - Global Wellness Institute
• Herdade da Barrosinha Hotel in Alentejo – Herdade da Barrosinha
• Hear Adília Ferreira’s music at https://adiliaferreira.me/

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media