From Massage Therapist to Business Owner | Lindy Ashmore of Bungalow Day Spa

What happens when you stop trying to build a business the way you're “supposed to” and start building one around who you actually are? On this episode of Where Life Lands, Bobbie Kelly sits down with Lindy Ashmore, owner of Bungalow Day Spa in Pismo Beach, California. Lindy started as a massage therapist renting rooms before an unexpected opportunity pushed her to grow. Today, Bungalow has expanded into a five-room destination combining a day spa, med spa, and wellness clinic — all while keeping the warmth and personality that made the original Bungalow special. Bobbie and Lindy talk about what it really looks like to grow a small business, manage a team, embrace new opportunities, and balance having a plan with being willing to let go of control. They also dive into authenticity in business, faith, competition versus collaboration, the beauty and wellness industry, social media, building a brand that actually feels like you, and why Lindy believes you don't have to separate who you are from the business you build. Plus, Lindy shares what's next for Bungalow, including new laser treatments, skincare and longevity, and an upcoming Central Coast event featuring Mary Bonnet from Selling Sunset. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone figuring out where life is taking you next, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the best opportunities aren't the ones you planned for. ABOUT WHERE LIFE LANDS Where Life Lands with Bobbie Kelly is about the unexpected paths, people, decisions, and opportunities that shape where we ultimately end up. Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, and interesting people from California's Central Coast and beyond. CONNECT WITH LINDY & BUNGALOW DAY SPA https://www.bungalowdayspa.com/   / bungalowdayspa   🎙️ Where Life Lands with Bobbie Kelly #WhereLifeLands #BobbieKelly #BungalowDaySpa #PismoBeach #CentralCoast #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness 00:00 Meet Lindy Ashmore of Bungalow Day Spa 00:21 From Massage Therapist to Business Owner 01:02 Growing Into a Five-Room Pismo Beach Spa 01:49 Creating the “Bungalow” Experience 03:12 Everything Bungalow Offers 04:19 Learning How to Lead a Team 05:26 Having a Plan Without Forcing the Outcome 06:30 Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone 07:13 The September 17th Event 08:08 Collaboration Over Competition 08:50 Skincare, Longevity & What's Coming to Bungalow 11:15 Bringing Laser Treatments to Pismo Beach 12:01 Breaking the Med Spa Stereotype 13:38 Enhancing Yourself Without Changing Yourself 14:39 Lindy's Favorite Central Coast Businesses 15:55 Building a Business Around Who You Are 16:18 Faith, Values & Authenticity in Business 17:43 How COVID Shaped Lindy's Business 18:44 Why Being Yourself Is Good for Business 20:07 What's Next + September 17th Event