Heather Holland

Founder and CEO of Upswell Studio | Redefining Wellness, Leadership, and Motherhood with Purpose, Movement, and Momentum

Heather Holland

Founder and CEO of Upswell Studio | Redefining Wellness, Leadership, and Motherhood with Purpose, Movement, and Momentum

Areas of Expertise

Wellness & Movement Innovation

Leadership & Culture Development

Mission-Driven Motherhood & Growth

Meet Heather

Heather Holland is a visionary leader with two decades of experience in high-growth consumer brands, wellness, and leadership development. As the founder and CEO of Upswell Studio, she is pioneering a new approach to well-being through mindful movement, active recovery, and social wellness experiences. Previously, she held executive leadership roles at CorePower Yoga, overseeing 225 studios and driving significant revenue growth, and at Le Pain Quotidien, where she led global talent strategy and organizational transformation. With a background in law and strategic operations, Heather has built a career at the intersection of business growth, culture-building, and mission-driven leadership.

A passionate champion for women navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, and various stages of motherhood, Heather shares insights on aligning career with values and balancing the intensities of life with rest and play. She continues to mentor leaders in the wellness space, fostering inclusive conversations around sustainable success. Raised in San Francisco and now based in Colorado, she embraces growth, movement, and purpose in both her personal and professional life. Through Upswell and beyond, Heather is redefining the future of wellness and leadership.

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