Judi Holler is the creator of HOLLA! Worldwide.
“For the last decade, Judi has built an enterprise that includes a robust keynote speaking business, a top 5% podcast on iTunes, and a line of personal development products that has gotten the attention of clients like Four Seasons, Ford Motor Company, Marriott, T-Mobile, The Boston Red Sox, The Ritz Carlton, and more. Judi’s professional accomplishments have earned her praise with Forbes and Success Magazine mentions. Her podcast, “Yes, And” with Judi Holler, also highlights her professional improv training as an alumnus of Second City’s Conservatory in Chicago. Each year Judi speaks on stages around the United States and beyond to audiences of 50 – 50,000, sharing how we can fear less and live more with her thought-provoking and captivating keynote speeches.
Judi is bringing her “holla” way of life to the fashion space to inspire women to live out loud with her sequins, bold shoulder, statement-making pieces, and apparel. Its motivation meets fashion, coming Spring ‘24.
AZF: Did you always know that you wanted to be entrepreneur? If not, when did you realize that it was the right path right for you?
JH: No, it sort of accidentally happened and yet once I realized that no matter who I was working for I was always the CEO of me. So I guess this really means I’ve been running a business my whole life and this job, being the CEO of me, is one I take very seriously.
AZF: What excites you most about being an entrepreneur?
JH: The FREEDOM to do work I love, the way I want, with people that rock. Oh, and, that every day is different. My water sign Gemini soul loves the flow of entrepreneurship.
AZF: How do you feel best supported?
JH: When I’m organized! I love a good planner.
AZF: What is your “life motto”?
JH: A disco ball is made up of hundreds of pieces of broken glass. You aren’t broken. You are a disco ball.
AZF: Describe your perfect Saturday morning.
JH: I loved starting my day with movement and heat therapy, so either a good walk with our dogs or a hot yoga session followed by a soak in the hot tub then some time in an infrared sauna. After that a yummy brunch with my hubby followed by a day with no plans other than doing what our souls need be it a road trip, a spa day, laying pool side with a good book, or dinner plans at a new restaurant.
AZF: What motivates you to keep going amidst of the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur?
JH: Looking at failure as data vs a damper
AZF: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a young entrepreneur who is just starting out?
JH: If you are scared, you are probably doing it right.
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About The Foundress
The Foundress is a creative community of female entrepreneurs established by Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt, owners of Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market. The women-led networking group currently has over 120 members who receive exclusive access to mentorship from experienced female entrepreneurs and industry leaders; community gatherings that feature expert speakers and the opportunity to connect with like-minded women; as well as monthly Mastermind Groups where members can brainstorm and collaborate together.
Every Friday AZF will spotlight a member of The Foundress and her business in the online series Foundress Fridays. Learn more about The Foundress and join the community at www.foundress.co.
