Ashlee and Elijah Hollis are visionary leaders with the ability to champion creatives. Ashlee is the President and Founder of award-winning Helm Creative Studio, a certified woman-owned business and creative agency that is redefining what it means to lead one’s story, of which Elijah is the Creative Director and Chief Storyteller. As the Founders of The Story Factory, a space that houses stories and creates content while building people up in the process, they’ve set in motion a new era of storytelling right in the heart of Philadelphia. Other vital businesses and organizations they have founded include CHANGE Church based in Philadelphia, and iCreate, a youth music-mentorship program launching in 2024 to assist students in their community to create the future sound of Philadelphia, all while processing their pain, on-purpose.

They consistently build a team culture where creatives can thrive and are focused on growth, excellence, clarity, creativity, passion, and heart. Ashlee’s ability to think outside of the box is reshaping how creatives intersect with business, while Elijah is committed to telling stories that are exceptionally crafted and beautifully human focused. Together, they are pioneering what it means to not just focus on the stories being built out, but the people who are being built up in the process. 

In addition to the awards won for Helm Creative Studio, Ashlee has received a 2022 Stevie Award for Women in Business as Woman of the Year: Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations, of which she shared the category with women from companies around the world. In addition, in 2023, they won two internationally-recognized Communitas Awards for Excellence in Community Service. Helm won for Leadership in Organization, Creativity & Social Impact: The New Industry Standard, and Elijah and Ashlee won for Making a Difference, Shaping the Future for Youth & Creatives! A City Citation by the City of Philadelphia was also awarded for their commitment towards positive social impact within the city.

When they’re not envisioning their next move to ignite the culture of creativity, you’ll find them sharing moments with their family, traveling across the world, exploring their neighborhood, and enjoying local coffee shops, all while treating the people they meet along the way like they're the most important people in the world.