Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington Owner Profile
Executive Snapshot: Julie Nguyen
Entrepreneur Julie Nguyen of Potomac is owner of Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington.
Age: 33.
Profession/business: Entrepreneur, owner of Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington; certified micropigmentation instructor, member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation; master aesthetician.
Residence: Potomac.
Family: Married with two children.
Hobby: Spending time with family.
Last book read: “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.
Last movie seen: “Sex and the City,” with “four of my fabulous girlfriends.”
Next vacation spot: “A beautiful island with a view of the water.”
Latest accomplishment: The opening of Blu Water Day Spa and winning the “Best Brow” International Micropigmentation Award of 2008.
How she keeps fresh ideas coming: “I have a passion for helping customers achieve their best and in order to do so I am constantly learning, researching and embracing the industry of health, beauty and wellness. I constantly attend the professional trade shows and seminars from leaders around the world to stay on top of the industry.”
Quote: “In order to grow, we have to stay in touch with our community in which we serve. Giving back to that community is essential and finding balance between marketing, advertising, promotion and philanthropic outreach is key to connecting with that community.”
How she keeps employees happy: “By mutually investing in one another, provide them with training, personal and professional growth opportunities. You must give your employees a ‘voice’ and if they believe in your vision and can see it clearly, it will empower them to do their best. There must be a mutual respect. Our management team believes in leading by example, work[ing] side by side and support[ing] one another.”
