Meet the Founder

Hannika Shellings is an author, certified personal development coach, and founder of Leadersville Academy, a leadership and personal development brand.

Hannika’s passion for helping people grow is deeply personal. After serving 30 days in jail at 18, she made a conscious decision to change the direction of her life. What began as her own transformation became a lifelong commitment to helping others grow.

Grounded in faith and guided by discipline, Hannika went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and a Master of Public Administration with honors from Florida International University. She built a career in luxury hospitality, where she led teams, increased departmental revenue, improved performance, and helped employees step into leadership roles.

In 2017, Hannika founded Leaders in Pink Inc., a social and emotional learning program serving girls in grades 6–12 across South and Central Florida. Working with young people reinforced a belief that still guides her work today. When you invest in a person, the impact extends to the people they serve and the communities they’re part of.

In 2020, that vision grew into Leadersville Academy. Through personal and professional development, the Academy helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build the mindset, character, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills that support lasting growth.

Hannika brings that same approach to her writing. She has self-published four books, including her latest, 30 Days to Becoming Wealthy. Through 30 days of readings and reflections, she explores how peace, purpose, and discipline lay the foundation for meaningful, lasting success.

Today, Hannika draws on her lived experience, education, and leadership background to help people grow with intention and help organizations develop the people they count on.

Our greatest investment will always be human capital.