Holly on the Go

From Briefcase to Backpacks, Holly Houston Does it All

By: Bryan Bear

Published On: November 03, 2010

When Holly Houston descends upon a room, she is a whirling dervish of energy and spirit. Her entrances are usually preceded by her infectious laugh and her effervescent smile. She does not know a stranger and everyone instantly gravitates towards her like happy moths to a bright flame. Watching Holly work a room is much like witnessing the glad handshake of the Tasmanian Devil, a charismatic tornado of delight and chaos, her passion literally exuding from every pore of her body. It is that passion that connects her to so many people and motivates them to go the extra step in order to make a difference in our community.

She will emphatically corner you to discuss the importance that an $80 donation to Blessings in a Backpack plays in feeding a child for a year. “Children cannot survive in this world without a basic foundation. Blessings in a Backpack provides children, who may not have any or enough food on the weekend, with easy-to-prepare and ready-to-eat food. There is a direct correlation between children who are well fed to better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance in school.”

A graduate of the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law, Holly established her own firm in 2001 to devote her time to defend victims of custody battles, divorce, domestic violence, dependency, abuse, and neglect. She is an advocate for civil liberties, the rights of women and children, and equality for the gay community. She empowers her clients in order to level the playing field.

“Knowledge is power,” she confesses. “When people understand the facts, they are more apt to take action and make a difference in their community. I believe the truth will set you free.”

She is a passionate advocate of the Junior League of Louisville’s Be Fit Be Fine program, which confronts the childhood health and wellness issues. “Children in our community are suffering unprecedented incidences of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and accelerated cholesterol rates. The health of our children should be our top priority. They are our future.”

As she deftly works a room, she spreads her message of empowerment. “Self-esteem is the greatest gift a person can give to another. People just need to know someone believes in them.”

Photo and styling by Pinnacle 10 Model and Talent Agency. Dress by Backbone, Shirt by Dillards, Mawi Necklace by Dressing Room