Working on cruise ships and luxury resorts to owning Australia's BEST day spa, how Sarah Emmanuel is finding her way

What does it take to build the epitome of wellbeing?In this episode of Finding Your Way, Christian sits down with Sarah, owner of Ballarat Sanctuary Day Spa, to explore her journey from high school uncertainty to becoming the owner of an award-winning business named Australia’s best day spa at the World Luxury Spa Awards in 2021.Recognised by Visit Ballarat as one of Ballarat’s Leading Ladies, Sarah reflects on leadership, community, and the responsibility that comes with creating spaces centred on care. She shares how her relationship with wellbeing evolved over time, what it really means to lead in a people-focused industry, and the emotional labour involved in working with the public.Alongside moments of humour and jaw-dropping spa horror stories, this conversation dives into boundaries, resilience, and learning how to care for yourself while caring for others.This episode is for anyone finding their way through career decisions, business ownership, people-facing work, or redefining what success and wellbeing truly mean.