ABOUT Holly

Global Keynote Speaker

Holly Kostrzewski is an international keynote speaker who has inspired over one million people across the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. Known for her signature keynote The Junk Drawer: Stop Hiding the Hard and Start Turning Life’s Clutter into Courage, Connection, and Resilience, Holly helps audiences transform adversity into strength and discover the power of authentic storytelling.

A survivor of a traumatic brain injury and the daughter of a paraplegic, Holly brings a rare blend of lived experience, humor, and hope to every stage. She spent 22 years in public service specializing in tribal, state, and federal traffic safety and injury prevention—earning national recognition for her leadership in rural and Tribal communities.

Holly is co-host of the Mic Drop Club Twin Cities and a Mic Drop Workforce guide, equipping women and professionals to find their voice and share their story. When she’s not on stage, she is an avid hiker, Superior Hiking Trail Association board member, and proud traveler to all 50 states. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota, with her husband Rob, and is available for virtual, domestic, and international keynotes.