Do you ever feel like you’re chasing wellness trends but still not quite feeling whole? This episode is your reminder to slow down and get intentional.
Gina Lucania is a force in the world of beauty and wellness, blending intuitive leadership with over 20 years of experience scaling some of the industry’s most iconic brands. From her early days as a professional makeup artist to her executive roles at Laura Mercier, Hourglass, Erno Laszlo, Alo Yoga, and now Goop. Beyond her corporate achievements, Gina is a certified Reiki practitioner, an Ironman competitor, and a lifelong seeker, someone who’s always curious about what lies beneath the surface of “wellness.”
In this conversation, Gina opens up about the moment a Reiki master changed the way she saw herself, and why she believes honoring both ambition and intuition is key to real well-being. We’ll talk about how to stay curious in a world obsessed with the next big thing, and how Gina’s private spiritual practice shapes her public leadership. She shares her philosophy on boundaries, emotional intelligence, and building brands and communities that actually mean something.
Think of this episode as a practical, heartfelt roadmap for aligning your work, your wellness, and your values. Gina’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to do it all to move forward. Sometimes, the most important thing is to take one small, intentional step, and trust your own pace.
Episodios destacados:
[03:46] Gina has always been intuitive and curious. After an encounter with a Reiki master, she realized it was time to explore her gift and wellness journey.
[05:07] Reiki is a feeling similar to intuition. It’s an energy of awakening and unlocking.
[07:41] Her switch from makeup artist to scaling brands beginning with wellness products from Alo Yoga. She was drawn to Alo and Goop for similar reasons.
[09:08] Creating products that support transformation. It’s about creating products with intention and mindfulness. There has to be a purpose behind the product and ingredients.
[12:14] Surprises with how different cultures approach well-being.
[14:41] Different countries have different approaches to retinol. Healthy aging is being embraced.
[16:42] Makeup and fragrance are popular in the Middle East. Each country approaches their skincare journey differently.
[19:42] The importance of choosing the modality for you. Be open and find what you like and work for you. Explore, but it’s okay to say no.
[23:06] How it’s so important to understand and have boundaries. Reiki has taught Gina to slow down and use her intuition.
[24:33] We don’t have to look for permission to take a pause.
[26:21] Integrating Ironman physical challenges with inner work.
[29:34] Close your eyes and visualize when needed for progress.
[31:56] Take what you know and love and see if there’s deeper practices you can try.
[33:43] Finding the “why” behind meditation and wellness.
[34:43] Using the power of community and mentorship to transform paths.
[37:10] Authentic wellness leadership is about being human and understanding nuances.
[40:31] Having high emotional intelligence and being present and aware is so important.
[42:15] Rapid fire questions! Reiki, visualization, and acupressure.
[45:13] Be open minded, but accept that wellness and healing practices aren’t for everybody.
[47:19] The importance of opening the door for conversation. Be true to who you are and know what works for you.
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