An Insider's Field Guide
to Wellness, Beauty, and Luxury Hospitality
By Leah Crump Consulting
As a high-level professional woman, attending conferences can be an exhilarating and enriching part of your career. They’re an opportunity to learn, network, and solidify your position as a thought leader in your field. But let’s be honest: the travel, packed schedules, and juggling acts with family and personal commitments can take a toll if not handled thoughtfully.
In 2025, I’m challenging us to do conferences differently—gracefully...
By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
Renovating a luxury hotel spa is a complex process that combines strategic vision, precise planning, and seamless coordination. Here, we cover five key elements essential to a successful project—though many more factors contribute to a flawless transformation. From aligning stakeholder interests to crafting an exceptional guest experience, each step brings the spa closer to an elevated reopening.
- Aligning...
By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
Recently, Leah Crump sat down with Staci Flores, Spa Director at The Plaza San Antonio and a close friend, to discuss the value of working with a specialized consultant as a business owner.
Staci Flores: Leah, as the founder of Leah Crump Consulting, you’ve earned a reputation for helping hospitality professionals and creatives build thriving consulting businesses. But you also work with a business consultant yourself....
By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
Running a boutique business often means wearing many hats, but trying to do everything alone can be a recipe for burnout rather than success. At a certain point, taking strategic risks and outsourcing key responsibilities can be the game-changer that propels a company to the next level. Recently, I made such a move by partnering with a Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO). The decision to bring in a seasoned professional to...
By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
When it comes to tackling big challenges in business, bringing in a consultant can be a game-changer. As Kelsey Alpaio mentioned in an interview with Harvard Business Review, a consultant is essentially someone who’s an expert in a particular field, brought in to solve problems and offer insights—whether that’s for an individual or a company. They fill the gaps in expertise and bring a fresh perspective to...
By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
In the world of luxury hospitality, creating unforgettable guest experiences is paramount. For properties like The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, the pursuit of excellence goes beyond the lavish decor or upscale amenities. It extends into the realm of wellness, where guests seek not just a retreat, but a transformation. As a wellness consultant, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with this iconic property to bring a...
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