SPA HIVE

The Spring Wellness Edit: What’s In, What’s Out

 In this episode, Julie and MaryAnn break down the biggest wellness trends of Spring 2026 and decide in real time: are we keeping them… or cutting them? From ear seeding and head spas to $22 wellness drinks, snail facials, and even bee venom skincare, nothing is off limits.
If you’re in the spa, wellness, or beauty space and wondering what’s worth your energy this season (and what’s just hype), this is your spring edit. 
 
Ear Seeding Company we are loving: https://wthn.com/

Too Many Tabs Open? How to Reset Your Business & Energy This Spring

Feeling overwhelmed, busy but not productive, or stuck in burnout? This episode breaks down how to spring clean your business, energy, and mindset—so you can simplify, realign, and grow with clarity this season.
 
The Spring Reset Framework, For Life and Work 
Step 1: Audit
“What feels heavy, forced, or outdated?”
Step 2: Eliminate
“What can you remove immediately?”
Step 3: Simplify
“What can be easier?”
Step 4: Realign
“What actually fits the season you’re in?”
Step 5: Protect
“What boundaries keep this clean?”
Spring Business Checklist: https://www.juliepankey.com/contact-4
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Julie's 2025 Book List 
MaryAnn's 2025 Book List
Save $25 OFF Julie’s Favorite Planner: Savor 90-Day Planner;  i.refs.cc/1l05nWWP
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Is Your Nervous System Running Your Life

Feeling calm on the outside but overwhelmed inside? Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine explore nervous system stress, leadership energy, burnout signals, and simple ways to reset your vagus nerve.
 
OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil - https://oseamalibu.com/products/vagus-nerve-oil?_pos=1&_sid=3886400b7&_ss=r
 
READY to turn your spa dreams into a thriving reality? The Spa Startup course is your hands-on roadmap—packed with practical tools, licensing advice, marketing strategies, and budgeting know-how—so you can launch smart, grow fast, and skip the fluff. 
Our Spa Hive Favorites Shopping List
Julie's 2025 Book List 
MaryAnn's 2025 Book List
Save $25 OFF Julie’s Favorite Planner: Savor 90-Day Planner;  i.refs.cc/1l05nWWP
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Weekend Getaway, We Visited a Luxury Spa… and Yes, We Noticed Everything

What changes when business partners finally get in the same room together? In this episode of the SpaHive Podcast, Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine explore the power of in-person collaboration, creative breakthroughs, and why proximity still matters in a virtual world. Plus, they share a candid luxury spa experience review—the good, the awkward, and the tiny guest-experience details spa professionals can’t help but notice.

Off the Record: You’re Not Behind, You’re Editing Your Life

In this live, in-person Besties Roundtable, Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine reflect on growth, leadership, boundaries, and the things they simply don’t do anymore. From letting go of hustle culture to redefining success in the spa and wellness industry, this honest conversation is your reminder: you’re not behind — you’re just editing your life.

Love Languages at Work and Life

Are pizza parties and bonuses actually fixing burnout — or are they missing the point? In this episode, we break down the Five Love Languages in the workplace, why most leaders think they’re showing appreciation (but teams don’t feel it), and what Gallup data reveals about recognition, engagement, and profitability. If you lead a spa, wellness business, or team across multiple generations, this conversation could completely shift how you retain and motivate your people.
 
READY to turn your spa dreams into a thriving reality? The Spa Startup course is your hands-on roadmap—packed with practical tools, licensing advice, marketing strategies, and budgeting know-how—so you can launch smart, grow fast, and skip the fluff. 
Our Spa Hive Favorites Shopping List
Julie's 2025 Book List 
MaryAnn's 2025 Book List
Save $25 OFF Julie’s Favorite Planner: Savor 90-Day Planner;  i.refs.cc/1l05nWWP
Could you use more business resources from me and my trusted SpaHive Community? Join us for free at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSpaHive/
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The Cost of Being the Reliable One: When Helping Becomes Burnout

Hosts Marianne and Julie explore the hidden cost of always being the dependable person at work, home, and in friendships. They discuss how chronic reliability can lead to exhaustion, resentment, and even physical signs of stress tracked by devices like Oura rings.The episode covers practical ways to protect your energy—setting boundaries, saying no, asking for support, and consciously putting one small responsibility down—while still honoring your values. They close with Galentine's Day well-wishes and a reminder to appreciate and support the reliable people in your life.

Love It or Leave It: Valentine’s Day Spa Promotions That Actually Work

Julie and MaryAnn discuss Valentine’s Day strategies for spas—what to keep, what to skip, and how to create authentic experiences that drive return business.
They cover gift‑card tips, team buy‑in, duo (not "couples") services, Galentine’s ideas, and simple value‑adds that feel caring instead of gimmicky.

Still Don’t Have 2026 Figured Out? Same.

At the end of January, Julie and MaryAnn check in on the reality of goals versus expectations and why so many resolutions lose momentum. They break down SMART goal setting, the power of identity-based growth, and why redefining success can feel more supportive than starting over. This episode is a reminder that adjusting your goals isn’t failure — it’s alignment, awareness, and forward progress.
 
Download our S.M.A.R.T Goal Workbook- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NL3152y0169uCsrz_qKCImdzsfQMYdwu/view?usp=sharing
 
READY to turn your spa dreams into a thriving reality? The Spa Startup course is your hands-on roadmap—packed with practical tools, licensing advice, marketing strategies, and budgeting know-how—so you can launch smart, grow fast, and skip the fluff. 
Our Spa Hive Favorites Shopping List
Julie's 2025 Book List 
MaryAnn's 2025 Book List
Save $25 OFF Julie’s Favorite Planner: Savor 90-Day Planner;  i.refs.cc/1l05nWWP
Could you use more business resources from me and my trusted SpaHive Community? Join us for free at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSpaHive/
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Slow Down to Level Up: The Case for Sustainable Success

Julie Pankey and MaryAnn break down what sustainable growth really looks like in 2026, from building a business that supports your life to avoiding burnout, over-scaling, and constant reinvention. This episode focuses on intentional strategy, consistent marketing, and smart education to help spa owners and entrepreneurs grow steadily, profitably, and with longevity.
 
READY to turn your spa dreams into a thriving reality? The Spa Startup course is your hands-on roadmap—packed with practical tools, licensing advice, marketing strategies, and budgeting know-how—so you can launch smart, grow fast, and skip the fluff. 
Our Spa Hive Favorites Shopping List
Julie's 2025 Book List 
MaryAnn's 2025 Book List
Save $25 OFF Julie’s Favorite Planner: Savor 90-Day Planner;  i.refs.cc/1l05nWWP
Could you use more business resources from me and my trusted SpaHive Community? Join us for free at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSpaHive/
SPAHIVE BY JMPANKEY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jmpankey