Andrea Ridley is a Portland, OR, native who currently resides in Oklahoma City, OK. She has two children, ages 20 and 16. Andrea is incredibly spiritual, loves to travel, and enjoys reading as often as possible. She is extremely passionate about bringing people together, building teams, and creating spaces. Andrea grew up as a competitive athlete, playing soccer most of her life, including at the Division I collegiate level for Oklahoma State University, and later graduating from Seattle Pacific University.
An innate entrepreneur at heart, Andrea franchised barre3 in Oklahoma City, co-founded udånder, a Scandinavian spa in Oklahoma City (now with two locations), and most recently founded her retreat business, Abhinaya (meaning “leading an audience toward” in Sanskrit). She leads curated retreat experiences that combine wellness, spirituality, and art, while tying in the local culture of each destination. She dreams of residing in England one day and aspires to build her brand overseas.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How intentional wellness rituals create lasting stress reduction beyond traditional spa treatments.
- Why healing through touch can support deeper physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- How a minimalist, thoughtfully designed environment enhances relaxation and restoration.
- That sustainable self-care practices produce greater long-term benefits than occasional wellness experiences.
- Why clean beauty products play an important role in supporting overall health and wellness.
- How blending global wellness traditions creates more meaningful and transformative guest experiences.
- That exceptional service can become a powerful foundation for personal healing and business growth.
- How creating intentional spaces helps people reconnect with themselves and reduce daily stress.
- Why authenticity, simplicity, and purpose-driven experiences resonate deeply with today's wellness consumers.
- That wellness businesses can grow consistently by prioritizing genuine care, connection, and transformation.
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