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StarrCast

StarrCast
Wellness
Global Wellness Summit
Longevity
Wellness Industry
Spa Industry
Wellness Economy Monitor
Mental Wellness
Wellness Real Estate
Saudi Arabia
Aufguss World Masters
Sauna Aufguss Rituals
Wellness Retreats
Analog Wellness
Yoga
Bathhouses
Digital Detox
Sustainable Wellness
Therme Group
World Championships
Dynamic Pricing

The StarrCast: Where Wellness Works Hosted by Lisa Starr of Wynne Business, this podcast is your insider's guide to thriving in the world of wellness. Whether you're a seasoned spa director, wellness entrepreneur, or just launching your journey, each episode offers practical insights, proven tactics, and real stories from industry leaders. Stay ahead of the curve with expert interviews, trend brea... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to transform a historic hot springs property into a thriving wellness destination?

In this episode of StarrCast, Lisa Starr sits down with David Dronet, Founder and CEO of Olympus Real Estate Group, to explore the intersection of ... more

What happens when some of the world's leading spa and wellness executives gather to discuss the future of the industry?

Recorded live at the W3Spa EMEA event in Portugal, Lisa Starr sits down with hospitality and wellness leaders Sharon Barcock, Lo... more

What happens when ancient sauna traditions meet modern wellness culture, theatrical storytelling, and world-class competition?

In this special on-location episode of StarrCast, Lisa Starr travels to New York City for the Aufguss USA Championships t... more

What are some of the most influential leaders in the spa and wellness industry seeing as they look toward the future?

Recorded live at We Work Well Spa North America in Bonita Springs, Florida, Lisa Starr sits down with four accomplished industry l... more

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David Dronet
Managing Partner, Olympus Real Estate
Olympus Real Estate Group
Episode: From Banker to Hot Springs Visionary: David Dronet Doubles Down on Wellness Real Estate
Egle Ruksenaite
Award-winning spa consultant, founder of E77
E77
Episode: Live from W3 Portugal; EMEA Spa Leaders Discuss Regional Business Outlook
Kerry Turpin
Global Head of Spa and Wellness
Corinthia Hotels
Episode: Live from W3 Portugal; EMEA Spa Leaders Discuss Regional Business Outlook
Cassandra Cavanah
President of Aufguss USA
Aufguss USA
Episode: The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement
Deborah Carr
President of the British Sauna Society; judge at US Nationals
British Sauna Society
Episode: The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement
Tovi Wayne
Sauna master and competitor; Bathhouse performer
Bathhouse
Episode: The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement
Mitch Mathews
Owner of FlowHaus; former NFL player; entrepreneur
FlowHaus
Episode: The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement
Alonzo Solorzano
Director of Off-Goos; top sauna master; Bathhouse
Bathhouse
Episode: The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement
Ellen McGinnis
Spa Director at Canyon Ranch (representing Canyon Ranch locations)
Canyon Ranch
Episode: Wellness 2026: Insights from Spa Leaders at Canyon Ranch, Kohler, Arch Amenities, and Mario Tricoci

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Lisa Starr
Host of StarrCast, guiding conversations on wellness industry trends, spa management, and hospitality-enabled wellness.

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From Banker to Hot Springs Visionary: David Dronet Doubles Down on Wellness Real Estate
Q: How did Pagosa Springs become your anchor for expansion?
Pagosa offered the right combination of authentic geothermal resources, a natural setting, and a community culture that could sustain an elevated spa and wellness experience, which we then scaled to Murrieta and beyond through careful planning and capital partnerships.
From Banker to Hot Springs Visionary: David Dronet Doubles Down on Wellness Real Estate
Q: What first attracted you to wellness real estate after a career in banking?
I was drawn to real estate that could deliver meaningful impact beyond financial returns, driven by personal experiences with family health needs and a belief that better, more thoughtful living spaces could improve people's lives.
Ari Peralta on How People-Centered Leadership is Shaping Wellness & Hospitality
Q: What role does art and beauty play in neuroesthetics and wellness?
They discuss neuroesthetics as the science of beauty in wellness, how beauty can enhance neural connections and mood, and how culture and art can be integrated into spa environments to deepen transformation.
Ari Peralta on How People-Centered Leadership is Shaping Wellness & Hospitality
Q: Tell us about your career journey into neuroscience and sensory design.
Ari explains a non-traditional path from design and sensory experiences to neuroscience, including time at Harvard's Brain Body Mind program, and how this journey shaped his focus on practical, calming experiences rather than purely clinical outcomes.
Darkness Retreats, Sensory Reduction, and the New Trend of Nervous System Recovery
Q: What does the intake and safety protocol look like before entering darkness?
There is a thorough intake with a retreat counselor, psychological assessment, and restrictive exclusion criteria to determine suitability, including considerations around substance recovery and certain psychiatric diagnoses. A panic button and on-site security are in place for safety.

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This show centers on the business side of wellness, with a steady stream of interviews from spa directors, wellness operators, hospitality professionals, and industry innovators. Episodes cover topics like longevity, wellness technology, spa design and management, and the evolving consumer wellness journey, often highlighting personalization, customer experience, and cross-sector collaborations (hospitality, finance, real estate). A notable strength is its practical, practitioner-focused approach, offering actionable strategies for running successful wellness businesses, expanding into new markets, and leveraging data and trends to stay ahead. The format tends to blend career insights, case studies, and behind-the-scenes industry narratives... more

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2. Egle Ruksenaite
3. Kerry Turpin
4. Cassandra Cavanah
5. Deborah Carr
6. Tovi Wayne
7. Mitch Mathews
8. Alonzo Solorzano

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