About Us

Michelle Hollinger

Stephanie Michelle Hollinger Harris

President and CWO

(Chief Worthiness Officer)

Michelle has a passion for people, words and worth. She's a sociologist, social worker, writer, editor, magazine publisher and filmmaker determined to use every ounce

of talent God blessed her with before she exists planet earth. She is keen on empowering others to do the same. Through its vari

President and CWO

(Chief Worthiness Officer)

Michelle has a passion for people, words and worth. She's a sociologist, social worker, writer, editor, magazine publisher and filmmaker determined to use every ounce

of talent God blessed her with before she exists planet earth. She is keen on empowering others to do the same. Through its various services, The Institute for Worthy Living is a vessel for that mission.

A proud graduate of Florida State University, Michelle has served as editor of two South Florida's most prominent newspapers, The Miami Times and the South Florida Times. She is the founder and publisher of The Sisterhood magazine, currently on hiatus pending a 2020 relaunch in New York. Michelle is the author of The Sisterhood Exchange, Worth, Are You Worthy? Powerful Steps for a Resounding Yes!, and Sis, You're Worth It: Seven Ideas for Manifesting Your Best Life. Michelle is the mother of three awesome young adults and grandmother to an amazing little girl.

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Stephanie Michelle Hollinger Harris

Research Assistant

Stephanie is an exuberant, inquisitive, student of life with a passion for psychology. She earned a bachelors degree in the subject from Florida International University in 2018. The former "Player of the Year" volleyball player is the mother of the beautiful and brilliant Naomi Michelle.

As research assistant, Stephanie

Research Assistant

As research assistant, Stephanie is charged with identifying data to support The Institute's vision and mission. She plans to pursue a Master's degree in psychology and will use her expertise to help children.

She and Michelle (her mother) will co-author the upcoming, Worth Wizards, a parenting book to help mothers and fathers understand the power they have to raise children fully aware of their innate worth.

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History

Our History: The Institute for Worthy Living was established in 2020 by Michelle Hollinger, Founder/CWO (Chief Worthiness Officer), following her 2019 relocation to Parlin, NJ after she made the inward journey from unworthiness to fully embracing her innate worth.

Mission: The Institute for Worthy Living’s mission is to awaken people to the life changing power of their innate worth.

Vision: The Institute for Worthy Living provides multi-sensory services that teach people how unworthiness limits their life. We connect with our clients’ souls and transfer cutting edge, innovative ideas that empower people to own their worth and use it to manifest their best lives.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Authentic: We have personally experienced every idea cultivated by The Institute for Worthy Living and can attest to its effectiveness. Our intention is to see our clients experience the same

powerful outcomes.

Visionary: We believe there is a solution to every problem and we are relentless in discovering and sharing the unlimited possibilities that exist for our clients to live their absolute best lives.

Passionate: We experience tremendous joy seeing our tools help people to live their best lives.

Inclusive: We believe everyone is entitled to and capable of living their best life and we gratefully embrace all clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, age, etc..