Charlotte Woman to Watch: Dr. Catrina Holman Reese

Charlotte Woman to Watch: Dr. Catrina Holman Reese

Dr. Catrina Holman Reese: Transforming Lives Through Faith, Leadership, and Purpose

From entrepreneurship and ministry to coaching and wedding officiant training, Dr. Catrina Holman Reese is empowering others to embrace their purpose and create meaningful impact.

Dr. Catrina Holman Reese is a woman whose journey reflects the power of faith, resilience, and purposeful leadership. As a faith-driven entrepreneur, award-winning author, speaker, certified life and business coach, and founder of Catrina Reese, LLC, she has dedicated her work to helping individuals discover their identity, overcome limitations, and move forward with confidence.

Through her many professional and ministry endeavors, Dr. Reese has created opportunities to inspire, educate, and equip others. One of her signature initiatives is the Catrina Reese Officiant Training Academy, where she prepares aspiring and experienced wedding officiants with the knowledge, confidence, and professional skills to serve couples with excellence. Her services also include wedding planning and coordination, customized wedding ceremonies, premarital and post-marital coaching, and relationship guidance.

An accomplished author, Dr. Reese has written several transformational books, including It's Time to Change Your Language, Finally Free: A 30-Day Devotional, and Daughter Arise. Her message centers on breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing personal growth, and understanding the power of words and faith in shaping one's future.

Her leadership and community impact have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2026 CXO 2.0 Business Leadership Excellence Award, the 2026 Guide to North Carolina Best Of Award in Wedding and Events, and the 2025 Quality Business Award for Best Wedding Officiant in Charlotte. She has also been recognized in Who's Who in Black Charlotte and received the Kingdom Ambassador Award, Radio Personality of the Year, and Songstress of the Year.

In 2026, Speak Life Enterprises honored Dr. Reese with the Motivator Maven Award, recognizing her powerful voice, inspiring leadership, and commitment to empowering others. Her educational accomplishments include graduating from the Cornell Women's Entrepreneurship Program and the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Circles Program. She also holds an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership and Business and serves as an Ambassador for Kingdom Minded Christian University.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Reese's personal journey is a testament to resilience. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she openly shares how surviving quadruple open-heart bypass surgery strengthened her testimony and deepened her commitment to living with purpose.

Whether through her books, coaching, ministry, or entrepreneurial ventures, Dr. Catrina Holman Reese continues to encourage others to recognize their worth, reclaim their voices, and pursue the lives they were created to live.

Her message is simple yet powerful: Your past does not disqualify you, your voice matters, and it is never too late to walk boldly in your purpose.

Connect with Dr. Catrina Holman Reese:
Instagram: @catrinareesellc