Book Lisa Starr as Your Next Wellness Event Speaker
Inspiring, insightful, and grounded in real-world experience.
Lisa Starr is recognized worldwide as an authority on the business of spa and wellness. With a career spanning decades in leadership, consulting, journalism, and professional education, she brings a unique blend of strategic vision and practical know-how to every stage she steps onto.
As a dynamic speaker and moderator, Lisa Starr has delivered keynote presentations, led workshops, and guided conversations at industry events across the United States, China, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, Germany, Dubai, London, South Africa, and beyond. Her sessions engage audiences with the latest industry trends while offering actionable strategies that owners, operators, and executives can put into practice immediately.
Why Book Lisa Starr?
Global Perspective
From boutique spas to multinational hospitality brands, Starr understands the universal challenges and opportunities of the wellness economy.
Trusted Authority
Task Force Chair of the Consulting Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute and Contributing Editor for SpaBusiness Magazine, she is deeply connected to the forefront of industry development.
Proven Experience
A former spa chain General Manager turned consultant, Starr has spent her entire career in the business, guiding organizations in sales & marketing, people management, operations, and financial performance.
Engaging Style
Whether presenting keynotes, moderating panels, or facilitating workshops, Starr combines thought leadership with real-world practicality to inspire audiences and spark meaningful dialogue.
Lisa Starr is a true professional and an absolute joy to work with. I've collaborated with her across multiple organizations and roles, and she consistently brings excellence to every session she delivers. Lisa is timely, communicative, and highly adaptable to the goals, tone, and vision of any event.
Whether she’s serving as a moderator, panelist, or speaker, she brings clarity, collaboration, and genuine engagement. She actively listens, welcomes feedback, and always works to align with your objectives—often going above and beyond.
If you’re looking for a speaker who is thoughtful, reliable, and elevates every event she touches, Lisa is the one.
Triple-Threat Industry Leader
Consultant
Guides businesses from startup to scale-up with proven methodologies
Journalist
Breaks industry stories and identifies emerging trends before they hit mainstream
Educator
Transforms complex business concepts into digestible, actionable insights
Excellent speaker.
Fantastic content. Well presented. A must to bring back.
Great Speaker! Lots of useful information and practical examples!
Sample Speaking Topics
Business Growth & Strategy
- Scaling Wellness Businesses in a Competitive Market
- Revenue Optimization: Beyond the Treatment Room
- Building Profitable Spa Operations
Industry Trends & Innovation
- The Future of Wellness: What's Next for Your Business
- Global Wellness Insights: Lessons from Six Continents
- Technology Integration in Traditional Wellness Settings
Leadership & Team Development
- People Management Strategies for Wellness Businesses
- Creating High-Performance Spa Teams
- Financial Leadership for Non-Financial Managers
Past speaking events
Lisa Starr has presented at the following spa & wellness events and brings the latest global trends home to you.
Speaking Formats
Keynote Presentations
- Energizing, insightful talks that highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities in spa and wellness.
Conference & Panel Moderation
- Energizing, insightful talks that highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities in spa and wellness.
Workshops & Training
- Energizing, insightful talks that highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities in spa and wellness.
Team Building & Facilitation
- Energizing, insightful talks that highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities in spa and wellness.
Virtual Presentations
- Energizing, insightful talks that highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities in spa and wellness.
Lisa Starr is an internationally recognized thought leader in the business of spa and wellness. With a career dedicated to advancing the industry, she has served as a spa chain general manager, consultant, journalist, and educator—bringing a rare combination of practical experience and global perspective to every role.
As Task Force Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Consulting Initiative and a Contributing Editor at Spa Business Magazine, Starr is at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices worldwide. She shares her insights through her podcast, StarrCast, and in her dynamic work as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader at conferences across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Known for her engaging and pragmatic style, Starr helps businesses and professionals translate big-picture ideas into actionable strategies for sales, marketing, operations, and leadership. Whether guiding executives or inspiring audiences, she blends credibility, warmth, and vision to spark meaningful results.
Bring Starr to Your Event
If your conference, corporate event, or professional gathering needs a speaker who can educate, inspire, and connect with your audience and present practical and relevant ideas and solutions, Starr is the right choice.
