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Like a true community, let's make meaningful connections. Aimed at helping ISPA members discover each other, share one another's passions and inspirations, and hopefully kick-start warm introductions among peers, this section called Social Connections is all about building bridges. Share your passion with Pulse and see yourself featured in this section. SOCIAL CONNECTIONS 4 1 3 FULYA ATALAY / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM 2 5 6 7 SUSAN MICHELE n PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS n MILK + HONEY SPA n AUSTIN, TEXAS 1. Book currently reading: Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 5. Favorite musician: Yo-Yo Ma 2. Favorite travel destination: The Abacos, Bahamas Can’t-live-without cosmetic: Lip balm 3. Most used app(s): todoist, Flipboard 6. Favorite charity to support: Feeding America 4. Fitness routine: Yoga and walking along the hiking trail around Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Inspirational business icon: Dame Anita Roddick Favorite inspirational quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Best piece of advice you’ve received: Ask “why not?” n 7. Hotel amenity you can’t live without: Luxe bathrobe December 2015 n PULSE 71