General Information

First Name

Yolanda

Last Name

Sekeleni

Nickname

beautientreats

Job Position

Owner

Biography

As Founder & CEO of BeautienTreats, I’m building a purpose-driven beauty brand that empowers confidence through natural, science-backed solutions formulated for African women. I’ve led BeautienTreats to 5x growth with 51% margins, proof that authenticity and profitability coexist.I left corporate banking in 2023 after a decade at FNB managing commercial portfolios, because I couldn’t find skincare that worked for my skin, our climate, and our needs. So I built it myself. BeautienTreats isn’t a side hustle, it’s a profitable, debt-free business solving real problems for real women across South Africa and beyond.My approach combines financial discipline from banking with creative storytelling and digital-first growth strategies. I’ve built a 13K+ organic community, secured corporate B2B clients paying 5-10x higher rates, and positioned BeautienTreats for Pan-African expansion, all while maintaining integrity at the center of every partnership and client conversation.Beyond product, I specialize in strategic communications, digital marketing, and leadership development. I hold international beauty certifications and bring technical expertise, business acumen, and authentic brand building to everything I create.🔹 What I do best: Brand strategy, digital marketing, stakeholder engagement, financial modeling, and turning vision into measurable growth🔹 What I value: Integrity, innovation, clear agreements, mutual respect, and partnerships rooted in aligned values, not opportunism🔹 What I’m exploring: Investor partnerships for expansion, corporate wellness collaborations, and strategic alliances with leaders who value transparency

Skills

Marketing / Communications, Finance, Business Planning

Interests

Networking, Mentorship, Education, Investment

Linkedin URL

http://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-sekeleni