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Amy Holmwood

Founder

Holistic Spirits Co.

Washington, DC, USA

Amy Holmwood

Camden Treatment Associates

Amy Holmwood’s Biography

Amy Holmwood is a health and wellness entrepreneur and advocate of holistic health solutions. She, along with actor and environmentalist, Woody Harrelson, is a Founder of Holistic Spirits Co., the maker of Origen Specialty Vodka and Harmony Gin.

Holistic Spirits Co. combines science, nature and artisanal distillation to create innovative spirits that elevate the palate and the planet. Its spirits are designed for a better way to drink and created with transparency around ingredients and sustainable manufacturing in mind.

Amy is engaged in the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) market, an emerging area in the health and wellness community and one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Using her personal experience of overcoming childhood asthma and Lyme disease, Amy embraces genomic sciences that focus on natural alternatives and healthy eating. She encourages the use of Nutrigenomics and Biohacking in exploring individual solutions and sees this as the future of disease prevention and in the treatment of aging.

With a knowledge base built upon three decades... Amy Holmwood is a health and wellness entrepreneur and advocate of holistic health solutions. She, along with actor and environmentalist, Woody Harrelson, is a Founder of Holistic Spirits Co., the maker of Origen Specialty Vodka and Harmony Gin.

Holistic Spirits Co. combines science, nature and artisanal distillation to create innovative spirits that elevate the palate and the planet. Its spirits are designed for a better way to drink and created with transparency around ingredients and sustainable manufacturing in mind.

Amy is engaged in the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) market, an emerging area in the health and wellness community and one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Using her personal experience of overcoming childhood asthma and Lyme disease, Amy embraces genomic sciences that focus on natural alternatives and healthy eating. She encourages the use of Nutrigenomics and Biohacking in exploring individual solutions and sees this as the future of disease prevention and in the treatment of aging.

With a knowledge base built upon three decades of experience in the insurance and financial industries, Amy is still active as a consultant and advisor in the Life Insurance industry with AgencyONE. Previously, her focus was on providing HNW individuals with advice on estate and liquidity planning, international insurance and asset protection planning. Amy was previously a board member of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU) and President and board member of Forum 400, an advisor-driven life insurance industry think tank.

Amy earned a BBA in International Business from the George Washington University. She also completed the Strategic Negotiation and Dealmaking Executive Program at Harvard Business School and holds the Nutrition Science Certification from the Stanford Center for Health Education. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Drinking Origen Vodka With Woody Harrelson

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Amy Holmwood’s Background

Holistic Spirits Co.

Founder

Jan 2020 - Present

Park City, UT, USA

Founded by entrepreneur Amy Holmwood and actor and environmentalist, Woody Harrelson, the Holistic Spirits Co. combines science, nature, and artisanal distillation to create innovative spirits that elevate the palate and the planet.

Templepride, LLC

Managing Member

Aug 2012 - Present

Rockville, MD, USA

Amy educates and promotes science-based longevity supplements in a new area of health science called Nutrigenomics and Biohacking through her company Templepride, LLC.

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Previous Board Positions

Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU)

Board Member

As of February, 2020, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU) and GAMA International combined under the banner of Finesca. AALU offered life insurance planning for members, clients, industry, and the public in the state of Virginia.

Forum 400

President and Board Member

Chicago, IL, USA

Forum 400 is the only industry organization whose singular focus is advancing the sale of life insurance products. Limiting membership to the 400 highest-performing life insurance professionals in the US, Forum 400 allows members to share practical strategies and fresh ideas.

Media

Ethos: Natural Born Distillers

Article

Mar 2024

Jill Ettinger's article explores how co-founders Amy and environmentalist and actor Woody Harrelson of The Holistic Spirits Company are working towards their goal to redefine the alcohol industry with their all-natural botanical formulations.

The Purist

Article

Oct 2022

Amy is interviewed by Cristina Cuomo and explains Origen's dedication to wellness and sustainability.

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Interviews

Creating a New Category of Functional Beverages to Disrupt the Alcohol Industry With Amy Holmwood

Mar 2022

In this interview with the Thought Leaders podcast, Amy speaks on several topics including her choice to leave the life insurance industry to pursue a career in the health and wellness space as well as the ways in which Origen Holistic Spirits has innovated the alcohol business.

Features

Stars in the Alcohol Business

Article

Aug 2024

Amy features alongside Woody Harrelson in this article celebrating alcohol brands associated with celebrities.

Accreditation

FINRA

Series 7 License

Washington, DC, USA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets.

Publications

Wellness Blog

Author

Amy writes about numerous health and wellness-related topics, including tips for a healthy diet and lifestyle, exercises to rejuvenate the mind and body, destressing techniques and exercises, and meditation.

Thrive Global

Author

New York, NY, USA

Amy Holmwood has written about her personal experiences as an advocate for healthy lifestyles, dietary health, and the health and wellness community and its future.

Memberships

Conscious Capitalism, Inc.

Senior Leader Network

New York, NY, USA

Conscious Capitalism supports a global community of business leaders dedicated to elevating humanity through business. It provides executives with innovative and inspiring experiences designed to improve their business operations and demonstrate that capitalism can be a powerful force for good.

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

Lifetime Member of Top of the Table

The MDRT is an international network of leading insurance and investment financial services professionals and advisors. Amy is a lifetime member of the leadership group, 'Top of the Table'.

Awards & Recognition

Wine Enthusiast: Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka

Superb Rating Announcement

Jan 2024

Wine Enthusiast has rated Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka as "superb" (scored at between 94 and 97). This is a fantastic recognition of Origen's commitment to crafting exceptional experiences.

SIP Awards 2023

Gold Award in Taste and Innovation Categories

Sep 2023

Origen Holistic Spirits received the Gold Award in two different categories: taste and innovation. This international spirits competition considers established brands and newcomers with consumers as the judges.

Specialist Courses

Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE)

Nutrition Science

Aug 2020

The Stanford Center for Health and Education has the goal of sharing Stanford University’s interdisciplinary expertise in medicine and health with learners around the globe.

Training & Management Courses

Harvard Business School

Executive Education: Strategic Negotiation and Dealmaking

Cambridge, MA, USA

In Strategic Negotiation and Dealmaking program, executives learn how to bring together the right players, identify and address key issues, and develop the best process for each deal—all before the negotiations even start.

Business Partners

Wamberg Genomic Advisors

Founding Investor

San Diego, CA, USA

Wamberg Genomic Advisors provides affordable access to genomic testing technologies. Its vision is to reduce the burden of disease by democratizing access to clinical grade and actionable genomics technologies.

Bluestone Life

Founding Investor

Burlington, VT, USA

Bluestone offers more than insurance and annuities. Its products provide economic value and make a positive social and environmental impact.

Antonia Saint NY

Founding Investor

New York, NY, USA

Antonia Saint NY produces elegant and comfortable shoes designed with supreme cushion technology. The company is also dedicated to sustainability, with a strong belief that modern industry needs to change to protect the environment and natural resources.

Tribute

Founding Investor

New York, NY, USA

Tribute is a software platform that makes it easy to create a collaborative video montage that people can give as a gift on any important occasion.

Thinx

Founding Investor

New York, NY, USA

Thinx are washable, reusable underwear designed to replace pads and tampons, or be worn for extra protection. Every pair of Thinx is made with a signature, innovative technology for the ultimate period protection with less waste for a healthier planet.

Tushy

Founding Investor

New York, NY, USA

Tushy is a modern bidet that attaches to any standard toilet, providing a cleaner, fresher experience and uses less water for a more sustainable solution to excess toilet paper waste.

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Speaking Engagements

Amy Holmwood | Entrepreneur Speech

Featured Speaker

2022

Amy traces her entrepreneurial path, while also discussing the holistic foods industry and her work to craft artisanal spirits that are healthier, and more sustainable.

Amy Holmwood’s Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science | Biotechnology

2019 - 2021

George Washington University

BBA | International Business

1984 - 1986

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