who is Holly?

Holly Conrad is allegedly thirty pigeons in a trench coat.

After getting her degree in Medieval Studies and trying to break into special effects making puppet clothes, she first gained recognition for her cosplay work in Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope and Syfy’s Heroes of Cosplay. Her love of storytelling and maladaptive daydreaming in high school led her to the world of Dungeons & Dragons at a young age, where as an adult she eventually was allowed on stage and played the beloved tiefling sorcerer Strix in Dice, Camera, Action and Acquisitions Incorporated.

On YouTube, Holly built a loyal following through her channel Owlfashioned (formerly Commander Holly), sharing Let’s Plays, craft tutorials, and heartfelt reflections on mental health and self-care. As an illustrator and plush artist, she brings folklore, fantasy, and whimsy into every project—whether it’s a hand-sewn D&D doll or an update on her pigeons.

Holly is now currently enrolled in Seattle University, getting her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, because she realized she liked helping people feel less alone in their weirdness the most.

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