Dr. Catrina Holman Reese is a faith-driven entrepreneur, award-winning author, speaker, certified life and business coach, relationship and marriage coach, wedding officiant, and founder of Catrina Reese, LLC. As a licensed and ordained minister, she has dedicated her life to helping individuals heal, grow, and embrace their God-given purpose through coaching, mentorship, ministry, and leadership.
Known for her heart-centered approach and commitment to transformation, Dr. Reese is the founder of the Catrina Reese Officiant Training Academy, where she equips aspiring and experienced wedding officiants with the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to serve couples with excellence. Her expertise extends to wedding planning and coordination, premarital and post-marital coaching, singles-readiness coaching, relationship counseling, and customized wedding ceremonies. As a certified SYMBIS Facilitator and professional relationship counselor, she continues to strengthen families and relationships through education and guidance.
A passionate author and thought leader, Dr. Reese has inspired countless readers through books including It's Time to Change Your Language, Finally Free: A 30-Day Devotional, and Daughter Arise. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and coaching programs, she encourages individuals to break free from limiting beliefs, transform their mindset, and walk boldly in their purpose.
Her impact has earned widespread recognition, including the 2026 CXO 2.0 Business Leadership Excellence Award, the 2026 Guide to North Carolina "Best Of" Award in Wedding and Events, the 2025 Quality Business Award for Best Wedding Officiant in Charlotte, and honors such as the Kingdom Ambassador Award, Radio Personality of the Year, Songstress of the Year, and recognition in Who's Who in Black Charlotte. In 2026, she also received the prestigious Motivator Maven Award from Speak Life Enterprises for her inspiring leadership, unwavering commitment to uplifting others, and powerful influence within her community.
A graduate of the Cornell Women's Entrepreneurship Program and the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Circles Program, Dr. Reese 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 is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose personal journey reflects extraordinary faith and resilience. Having survived quadruple open-heart bypass surgery, she uses her testimony to inspire others to persevere through life's challenges with courage, hope, and determination. Her message remains consistent and impactful: your past does not define your future, your voice matters, and it is never too late to become who God created you to be.
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