Kelley Holland
About Kelley Holland
Kelley Holland is the founder of Own Your Destiny, a financial empowerment coaching practice based in Montclair, NJ, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in journalism and finance, she focuses on helping women develop healthy financial habits and reduce anxiety around money.
Work at Own Your Destiny
Kelley Holland serves as the Founder of Own Your Destiny, a financial empowerment coaching practice established in 2017. Based in Montclair, NJ, the organization focuses on addressing financial anxiety among women. Holland develops tailored programs aimed at building financial confidence and healthy financial habits. She provides workshops designed to help women overcome anxiety and guilt related to money. Through her work, she creates virtual learning communities that support women's financial education and well-being.
Education and Expertise
Kelley Holland holds a Master of Professional Studies in Management from the Yale School of Management, where she studied Finance and Organizational Behavior. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Amherst College. Additionally, Holland has an Advanced Diploma in Coaching from New York University and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. Her qualifications include being a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Financial Education Instructor, underscoring her expertise in finance and coaching.
Background in Journalism
Kelley Holland has a robust background in journalism, having worked with major publications such as The New York Times, CNBC.com, and MONEY. She served as a Weekend Business Editor and Assistant Business Editor at The New York Times from 2000 to 2005. Holland contributed as a Special Contributor at CNBC.com from 2011 to 2016 and as a Columnist at MONEY from 2016 to 2017. Her extensive writing focuses on women's financial issues, and she has been recognized as an award-winning financial journalist.
Achievements and Contributions
Kelley Holland has made significant contributions to financial literacy and women's empowerment. She has pledged to support girls' education through book sales and has developed programs that promote financial well-being. As a member of Everyday Health’s Wellness Advisory Board, she engages in initiatives that align with her commitment to financial education. Holland's personal experiences with financial mistakes in her early adulthood inform her coaching approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a deeper level.
Personal Interests and Family Life
Kelley Holland lives a few miles outside New York City with her husband and college-age children. In her personal life, she enjoys engaging in tough workouts, cooking, reading, and exploring the world. Her family has a tradition of advocacy, highlighted by her great-aunt's efforts to end child labor. This background in advocacy may influence Holland's commitment to empowering women and supporting educational initiatives.