Producer and Cast of the TV show 'Love and Marriage : Huntsville,' Co - founder of Holt Custom Homes
Melody Holt is also the owner of Clothing Line God Said Go
Melody Holt and her ex-husband Martell Holt have been a part of Oprah Winfrey Network's reality television show 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville.' The show revolves around three African-American couples who team up to restore Huntsville, Alabama, via their joint real estate venture called The Comeback Group. The show's third season was premiered in July 2021 with the addition of a new couple. Holt and Martell's journey after the divorce was also featured in the third season.
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Melody Holt is an entrepreneur, cast member, and producer of the reality television series 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville.'
Who Is Melody Holt?
Melody Holt is an American television personality, entrepreneur, home builder, motivational speaker, and author. She is prominently known for co-starring and producing the OWN's reality seriesLove & Marriage: Huntsvillewith her ex-husband, Martell Holt.
She is also the CEO of a multi-million dollar property preservation company, Holt & Holt Entrepreneurship, LLC. She established the organization in October 2010. The company deals with assets management and real estate. Recently, in June 2020, Holt started Masterclass with Melody, a project that educates aspiring entrepreneurs to develop successful careers.
Holt has also remained in the spotlight as thehostof OWN'sBehind Every Man. She also created a popular spirituality-themed clothing line, God Said Go.
Early Life & Education
Melody Holt wasbornon 11 November 1985 in Alabama, USA. She grew up in a small town, Brundidge, Alabama. Although Holt spent her childhood in a small town, she always found ways to keep herself occupied. Shelearnedto play the piano, participated in plays and competitions, and was also involved in school activities.
In 2004, she enrolled in Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and pursued a degree in Bachelor in Science. In 2007, shegraduatedwith a Bachelor's degree with a major in English / Language Arts Teacher Education.
Holt was involved in many activities and societies in college, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. William Hooper Councill Oratorical Society, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Alabama A&M, and Gospel Choir.
Career
Upon graduating, Melody Holtbegan workingas a schoolteacher. She worked as an English teacher in a middle school. She then left the job and moved on to start her own business in 2010.
Holt & Holt Entrepreneurship
In October 2010, Holt and her ex-husband Martel established a real estate and assets management company called Holt & Holt Entrepreneurship. Since then, Melody has been serving as the CEO of the business house. In just a decade, she has built hercompanyinto a multi-million dollar property preservation business.
According to Holt'sLinkedIn, it is an Alabama-based company that provides services across Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Chicago, IL.
The former couple had also established another business calledHolt Custom Homesthat provides interior designing services.
God Said Go
She is also the owner of an apparel line called God Said Go. According to Holt, the name serves as a motivating message that one should move on when God says it's time to move. In an interview withAuthority Magazine, she said, "So many women have messaged, inboxed, or told me in person how that one saying has caused them to shift their mindsets and take action. I really couldn't ask for more than that to confirm that I'm doing exactly what I should be doing."
Masterclass with Melody
One of her most recent business ventures isMasterclass with Melody. She launched the project in June 2020, where she provides classes and training to aspiring entrepreneurs. According to the official website, "Melody provides students with hands-on guidance; exposure and access to other leaders in the industry; and prepares them to be ready to work even before the course ends."
Music
Holtreleasedher single titled 'Tell Tale Signs' in March 2021. The song alsochartedat number 4 on the R&B charts.
'Love and Marriage: Huntsville'
Holt and her ex-husband Martell have been a part of Oprah Winfrey Network's reality television showLove and Marriage: Huntsvilleas reality stars and producers. The show revolves around three African-American couples who team up to restore Huntsville, Alabama, via their joint real estate venture called The Comeback Group.
All the reality stars are long-time friends, and the series shows their journey of personal and professional endeavors. The show initiallyairedin January 2019 and is now in its third season.
The third season was premiered in July 2021 with the addition of a new couple. Holt and Martell's journey after the divorce was also featured in the third season.
Personal Life
Holt was married to her ex-husband Martell from July 2008 to June 2020. The couple has four children. The two got divorced on 12 March 2021 in Alabama, citing "incompatibility of temperament" or "irreconcilable differences."
According toofficial paperscollected by Bossip, each parent will have joint legal and physical care of their four minor children, with each parent establishing their weekly schedule. Neither parent will pay child support, but they will split the expenses. The estranged couple consented to dissolve all the business partnerships, and no alimony was awarded to either side.
Holt revealed that she and Martell broke up in April 2020, and she moved from Alabama to Georgia because of the separation. The couple was said to have dealt with Martell'spast infidelity, which was also shown inLove and Marriage: Huntsvilleseason 1.
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