An Insider's Field Guide
to Wellness, Beauty, and Luxury Hospitality
By Leah Crump
In a world where almost everything can be tailored to your taste—from Spotify playlists to custom skincare—it’s only natural that wellness would follow suit. Forget the cookie-cutter workouts and “one-size-fits-all” spa treatments of the past. Today, it’s all about hyper-personalized experiences that don’t just consider what you do but who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going.
This growing trend of hyper-personalized wellness is changing how we approach health, beau...
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 balancing the demands of work, re...
 By Leah Crump, Principal Consultant at Leah Crump Consulting
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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.
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- Aligning Stakeholder Vision...
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.Â
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. What led you ...
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 handle...
 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 the table. In the hospitali...