Holly Porter

Holly Porter is a transformational entrepreneur, retreat maven, SaaS founder, and real estate broker who leads from the intersection of purpose, passion, and resilience. With over 25 years of experience in building businesses, hosting retreats, and guiding leaders, she brings deep industry knowledge and soul-led strategy to everything she touches. Holly is a 15x #1 Best Selling Author, and an International Speaker. Holly’s journey took a profound turn after surviving a 70-day battle with COVID-19, including two intubations, a tracheotomy, and multiple near-death and spiritual experiences. That experience cracked her open, awakened a deeper calling, and became the catalyst for everything that followed. She returned with a new mission: to live fully, lead boldly, and help others align their life’s work with their soul’s calling. She is the founder and CEO of Retreat RnR, a tech-driven platform and concierge service that helps retreat leaders and venues plan, book, and scale with ease. She also founded BuyandSellVenues.com, a one-of-a-kind real estate marketplace specializing in retreat venue properties—a unique blend of soulful business strategy and PropTech innovation. With a background in real estate, marketing, and leadership coaching, Holly empowers others to unlock aligned income streams through transformational spaces and conscious business models. Through her podcast All Things Retreat, her upcoming book Retreat Forward: My Journey from NDE to CEO, and her 501(c)(3) nonprofit Adventure Bucket Wish Foundation, Holly is on a mission to help women lead with purpose and turn life’s challenges into powerful platforms for impact. Whether she’s helping someone launch their first retreat, find their dream retreat venue, or step into their leadership with clarity, Holly is deeply committed to one thing: helping people rise.Rooted in purpose. Powered by vision.