Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten Saunas, shares how she and her husband, Aaron, let go of their corporate jobs to pioneer the infrared sauna business. Connie takes us inside their extraordinary partnership and how they gear all of their decisions towards helping people live better.  

We dive into the healing power of infrared saunas to support weight loss, relieve stress, combat inflammation, and promote better sleep and energy. Connie explains how infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas by heating your body from the inside out.  

Using the Sunlighten story as an example, we explore the power of transparency and authenticity, personal responsibility and respect, self-belief, perseverance, and people who encourage and support you.  

Connie charts her journey from feeling “different” to embracing her uniqueness to harnessing her leadership abilities and mentoring female entrepreneurs.   

Let her “It has to be me” story inspire you to lead with your heart, share your passion, and elevate and celebrate others.  

TESS’S TAKEAWAYS 

• Infrared saunas help reduce stress and inflammation and improve mental clarity.  
• Embrace that you’re a work in progress and use the messes to sharpen and improve.  
• Give yourself and others permission to make mistakes.  
• Celebrate the unicorn in you and champion the gifts of others.  
• Women who elevate and celebrate each other do extraordinary things in the world.  
• Transparent leadership and mentorship fuel growth.  
• Use the power of positive words and visualize how you want to feel to overcome self-doubt. 
• Succeeding is about perseverance and owning your dreams.  

ABOUT CONNIE ZACK  

Connie Zack is the co-owner of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. In 2002, after seeing how spending time in an infrared sauna supported her brother's healing from traumatic health issues, Connie and her husband, Aaron, left thriving careers at Procter & Gamble and committed everything they had to launch their business out of their basement.  

The Zacks’ visionary leadership, passion for light science, and commitment to research-backed innovation enabled them to revolutionize the infrared sauna industry.   

Sunlighten now has operations in 13 countries, including the award-winning day spa at the company headquarters in Kansas City. Sunlighten saunas are recommended by the world’s top health experts and elite athletes.   

An entrepreneur, wellness enthusiast, wife, and mother, Connie regularly speaks at events around the world. Connie used her time serving on the P&G Women’s Board to cultivate a practice of mentoring young women and supporting their professional development. She continues to guide and encourage female entrepreneurs.    

Connie, Aaron, and the Sunlighten team define their mission as helping people feel better and live fully so they can do more of what they love.  

CONNECT WITH CONNIE 

Sunlighten: https://get.sunlighten.com/me 

Get up to $600 OFF your sauna using code: ME 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunlightenSaunas/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SunlightenSaunas 

Connie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniezack/ 

Meet Tess Masters:  

Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     

Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   

Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  

Connect With Tess: 

Website: https://tessmasters.com/  

Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   

Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/

Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ 

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