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A Woman On The Horizon Of Success – Anne van Leynseele

Published

4 years ago

July 12, 2021

Anne is a consummate regulatory and corporate cannabis lawyer and focuses her practice on the commercial aspects of the new industry. With years of business and law experience, she is known to be one of the sharpest minds in legal cannabis and hemp today.

Her career started in Los Angeles in the entertainment industry, then she migrated into digital media in the Pacific Northwest, and later moved to Sydney Australia. Through her career, Anne managed commercial transactions, business development of production and technology start-up entities, advised on process efficiency, defined stronger corporate communication strategies for many Fortune 100 companies, and did business management consulting. After returning to the United States, her experiences led her to apply for law school. She enjoyed negotiating, drafting, and the implementation of complex contracts, so she took an opportunity to work as a law clerk at a top Seattle firm that then became part of the world’s largest law firm K&L Gates. The experience she gained by seeing what a day in the life of a lawyer looks like informed her educational experiences while she attended the night program at Seattle University School of Law.

During law school, Anne worked with a select group and created, “The Layperson’s Guide to Breast Cancer”, a practical directory and advice on how women can access resources during and after treatment. Through a professor, the document caught the attention of the incoming Obama Administration and she was invited to spend four years as a federal attorney-advisor in Washington DC for Obama One. Fresh out of law school and plunged into the 2008 recession, these four years were a dream job for Anne.

After her government service and returning to her home state of Washington, she was planning to open her own practice in healthcare law, when she encountered the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. After a bit of due diligence, she was fascinated by the opportunity that the ever evolving regulations were creating and the issues for entrepreneurs in the industry. She quickly realized the need for a savvy businesswoman and lawyer to help struggling start-up companies. To provide the industry with a more comprehensive regulatory and corporate law firm, Anne started her own law firm, 7 Point Law formerly known as Northwest Marijuana Law. By 2017, her firm was representing a quarter of Washington’s legal cannabis industry.

Today, with more than 6 years of experience, Anne is successfully working as a fractional corporate counsel and business advisor to an elite global client base through her new company, Gemba Growth. Her story is a great example of how one can reach the horizon by exploring their potential skills. For more on this fascinating story, Anne is currently writing a much anticipated memoir on the early days of legal cannabis, which will be published before the end of 2021.

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How Private Hotsprings Can Transform Wellness Tourism with Its Lithia-Inspired Innovations

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22 hours ago

February 12, 2025

Michelle Langton

Photo by Private Hotsprings

By Michelle Snow

Private Hotsprings resort features exclusive infinity-edge pools fed by natural hot springs, attracting wellness tourists to British Columbia’s remote wilderness. Tina and Alex Genzer are expanding beyond hospitality with Lithios Beverages, a drink line incorporating lithia-rich mineral water from the springs. The new venture aims to bring the therapeutic benefits of the resort’s natural waters to consumers worldwide.

Enchanted By Nature

Tina and Alex are familiar with entrepreneurship. Before embarking on their journey to British Columbia, the pair successfully ran a boiler installation and construction business in Toronto, specializing in snowmelt systems. While Alex, a former Air Force pilot, honed his engineering expertise and cultivated a strong public presence with CBC and News Talk 1010 appearances, Tina led business operations with her signature entrepreneurial flair.

Tina Genzer recalls how their lives changed when they discovered the Kootenay region’s natural hot springs. “We were captivated by the serenity of this place,” she says. The couple started acquiring chalets that blend luxury and nature. Today, Private Hotsprings offers three properties: the Cedar Log Cabin with a waterfall and lake access and two chalets featuring the world’s only infinity-edge hot spring pools.

The couple’s leadership style has been instrumental in the company’s growth. The Genzers have carved out a niche that remains untouched by competitors by prioritizing exclusivity and direct customer engagement over conventional review systems. “Our mission has always been to create a serene retreat where guests can unwind, rejuvenate, and reconnect with themselves,” Alex Genzer explains.

Lithios Beverages

Tina and Alex’s idea for Lithios Beverages emerged during a restorative evening at the hot springs, inspired by the therapeutic effects of lithia-rich waters. Since its successful debut in New York earlier this year, which sold out within days, the brand is now planning to partner with a major U.S. distributor to enter the growing health and wellness beverage market.

The Genzers are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, as Lithios Beverages aligns with their brand ethos blending the purity of their mineral springs with health-conscious choices. “Lithios is not just a beverage, it is a lifestyle,” says Tina Genzer. “We aim to provide the same rejuvenation and vitality our guests experience, no matter where they are.”

A Rising Tide for Wellness Tourism

Wellness tourism thrives on authenticity and connection to nature, two qualities that Private Hotsprings exemplifies. The company has tapped into a lucrative market segment that prioritizes unique and restorative experiences over mass tourism by offering exclusive access to mineral-rich hot springs in a private setting.

Competitors in the wellness industry have begun to explore similar models, but only some can rival Private Hotsprings’ distinctive offerings. The company’s first-in-the-world infinity-edge pools and meticulous curation of guest experiences give it a significant edge.

The Next Phase

Despite these challenges, the Genzers remain optimistic about the future. Their dual focus on Private Hotsprings and Lithios Beverages allows them to innovate within two complementary markets.

The next phase of their journey includes expanding Lithios Beverages across the U.S., emphasizing sustainability and transparency. Lithios Beverages has opened up its next round of funding to scale its operations.

The Genzers are also exploring ways to share their story with a broader audience. “We want investors and guests alike to understand the heart and vision behind what we do,” Tina says. “It is not just about running a business, it is about creating something meaningful and lasting.”

Tina and Alex Genzer have created an example of success that other industry players will undoubtedly seek to emulate by blending luxury with nature and leveraging their lithia-rich waters for global impact.