On May 9, 2025, Organic Spa Media hosted its prestigious 14th Annual Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event at the elegant Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City. This one-of-a-kind gathering brought together industry experts, media professionals, influencers, and thought leaders to explore the growing intersections of wellness, beauty, and sustainability.
The event featured immersive beauty and spa activations, wellness experiences such as yoga and sound bowl healing, and a thoughtfully curated organic gourmet lunch. A robust lineup of panels and keynote speakers provided attendees with valuable insights into the future of health, beauty, and sustainable living.
Keynote Highlights
This year’s event was graced by an influential speaker, fitness entrepreneur and television personality Amanda Kloots. Her inspiring story captivated the audience, emphasizing the transformative potential of wellness.
With over 400 in-person and virtual attendees, the event exemplified Organic Spa Media's commitment to advancing meaningful conversations and connections within the wellness industry.
Crunchy Mama Box Joins the Conversation on Clean Beauty
Crunchy Mama Box was proud to participate in this influential event. Founder Wanda Malhotra fully immersed herself in the event’s curated experiences, from the nourishing organic lunch to wellness-focused activities, while also serving as the moderator for the impactful panel discussion titled "Clean Soil, Clean Ingredients, and Clean Beauty."
The panel featured an esteemed lineup of speakers:
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Katherine Pye, Wildsmith Skin
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Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Perricone Hydrogen Water
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Ian McKee, Carrot
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Ian Lirenman, emerginC
Together, they explored the vital connection between soil health and clean beauty, emphasizing how regenerative agriculture practices influence the purity and performance of beauty products. The discussion also delved into the transformative role of technology in advancing sustainability, offering actionable insights for the future.
“Clean beauty starts with clean soil. It’s not just about what we put on our skin but how we cultivate the earth to produce it,” Wanda Malhotra shared during the discussion, encapsulating the essence of the dialogue.
Food as Medicine: A Visionary Panel Discussion
One of the standout moments of the event was the “Food as Medicine” panel. This enlightening discussion brought together exceptional thought leaders:
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Manuela Scalini, renowned plant-based Chef, Founder & Creative Director SCAI
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Dr. Nichola Conlon, a leading expert in aging and longevity, Founder Nuchido
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Julietta Dexter, CEO & Founder Brand Potential
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Joy Bauer, nutritionist, author, Founder beJOYLY supplements
- Fee Drummond, Founder Wilding Tribe
These experts explored how our food choices directly impact health, longevity, and overall wellbeing. Attendees were inspired by their insights into creating a healthier relationship with food through education, innovation, and mindfulness.
Prestigious Attendees and Media Highlights
Adding to the event’s prestige, Fabi Saba and Sil Curiati, hosts of the popular Contexto TV Show, attended this exceptional gathering. Their presence highlighted the event’s wide-reaching influence, bridging wellness with media and culture.
The event also featured trailblazing personalities who have significantly shaped the wellness and beauty industries. Among them were:
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Jennifer Walsh, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and media figure
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Indie Lee, pioneer in Indie Beauty, Founder of Indie Lee & Co
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Bev Maloney-Fischback, Founder & CEO of Organic Spa Media
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Lisa Loverro, Editor in Chief of Organic Spa Media
The media event was also attended by prominent reporters and influencers from outlets such as Allure, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times, further amplifying the importance of this annual milestone in the wellness calendar.
Looking Forward
As Organic Spa Media continues its mission to elevate authentic wellness content and foster meaningful dialogue, events like these underscore the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability and ethical living.
Crunchy Mama Box is honored to have been part of such an inspiring event and remains dedicated to driving the conversation around clean beauty and wellness.
For those who couldn’t attend, we’re thrilled to share the full panel discussion video below, alongside images that capture the energy and vision of this unforgettable day.
Explore event photos and videos here.
Let’s continue championing clean beauty and sustainability together!
About Wellness Media Company/Organic Spa Media
Since 2007, Organic Spa Magazine has been the leading authority in the wellness travel, clean beauty, and sustainable lifestyle space. It is proudly women-owned and operated and is part of the Wellness Media Company, a parent organization dedicated to elevating authentic wellness content across multiple platforms.
Embracing the slow media movement, the magazine evolved from a long-standing bi-monthly format to a new semi-annual bookazine format, themed The Art of Wellbeing, offering readers a more sophisticated and in-depth editorial experience. Organic Spa Magazine’s The Art of Wellbeing Bookazine unpacks the current conversation around wellness and wellbeing, providing content that readers can trust—cutting through the growing noise in the wellness space.
From clean beauty products to leading transformative wellness destinations, Organic Spa Magazine offers the best of the best for savvy global wellness consumers and advocates of wellbeing.
