Archive for the 'Marti’s Corner' Category



Notes from the Desa Seni Village Resort in Bali

Published on May 11, 2011

So how was it that I was so fortunate to be able to spend a whole month in Bali?   In my earlier blogs I mentioned that after 29 years of day-to-day entrepreneurship, I decided it was time for a change.  Leaving my capable team in charge, I stepped away from being involved in the operational […]


Reaching New Heights

Published on May 10, 2011

Now that I no longer have day to day responsibilities at Universal Companies, I have a little more time to focus on following my passions. This year will take me around the world on some amazing adventures. A few months ago, I was invited to join a group of fantastic women on a once in […]


Expanding My Horizons & Pursuing My Passions: A Personal Note

Published on April 27, 2011

After having devoted 100% of my time to Universal Companies for more than 25 years, I decided recently to relinquish my day to day hands-on involvement to allow myself more time to pursue my personal interests. This doesn’t mean that my love for the spa industry has waivered—quite the contrary.  I remain as devoted to […]


The Gift of Wellness

Published on April 6, 2011

Welcome to Universal Companies’ Spa Insider blog! Specifically for spa industry professionals, this blog was created to encourage ongoing conversations and provide an interactive forum that will inspire you and help you grow your business. Our contributors include experts, insiders, and guest writers “from the trenches,” and since this blog was designed just for you, […]