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1 . Nemacolin owner and CEO Maggie Hardy has topped CIOLook Magazine ’ s 2023 list of most influential leaders in hospitality . The global business magazine platform , which explores perspectives of successful entrepreneurs and innovators , published an in-depth interview with Hardy . Nemacolin has a reputation for unparalleled guest experience and personalization through its equestrian center , championship golf courses , award-winning spa , fitness center and more .“ There has never been a concrete vision for me with the future of Nemacolin ,” says Hardy . “ I don ’ t want to achieve a vision and stop there . I want to keep going . Bigger , better , the best in the world . I never want to quit looking at ways we can grow the resort for our guests , members and associates .”
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2 . Sheila Johnson of Salamander Resort & Spa recently appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss her professional journey to becoming America ’ s first black female billionaire and her upcoming memoir , Walk Through Fire . The title of her book and and the name of the fivestar luxury resort both are inspired by the legend of the salamander that , according to Greek mythology , is the only animal able to walk through fire and survive . The book shares her deeply personal journey through love and loss , tragedy and triumph — an inspiring story of overcoming toxic influences , discovering her true self , and at last finding happiness in work and life .
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3 . Kim Cattrall , perhaps best known as Samantha Jones in HBO ’ s Sex and the City , graced the cover of Vogue Greece ’ s Bold Women issue with Yon-Ka Paris . To achieve the actress ’ s stunning look , her makeup artist , former esthetician Kyra Panchenko , focused heavily on Cattrall ’ s skin . Keeping the look “ really young and fresh ,” she started by cleansing Kim ’ s face with Yon-Ka Micellar Cleansing Water , followed by a facial massage , and finished Kim ’ s skin prep with Yon-Ka Vital Defense Anti-Pollution Shield Day Cream and Yon-Ka Phyto Contour Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream .
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Montage Healdsburg hosted Harvest Wellness Weekend this fall , inviting guests to nurture their body , mind and spirit over a weekend dedicated to growth . Harvest season is the culmination of a year ’ s worth of hard work in the vineyards , and guests honored the fruits of their personal growth journey participating in wellness events like sound therapy , wine tasting , meditative painting and transformative yoga . Participant gifts included product from vendor partners like TARA Spa Therapy , Wella , Lola ’ s Apothecary , Valmont Cosmetics , European Spa Source and Mansfield International .
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