Michelle Ntalami is an Ambassador for Christ in the Beauty and Business World.
In a world today where many shy away from declaring and living out their faith in business, Michelle stands out boldly as God’s mouthpiece. She is a faith-driven visionary, creative genius, global speaker and a multi-award winning business mogul in Africa. With over 15 years in the business world as a business leader and founder, she has unmatched capabilities in faith-led business, leadership and entrepreneurship. She is also exceptional in strategic branding, marketing, PR, communications and scaling ventures into global success.
Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Marini Naturals, Africa’s first faith-based natural beauty brand. Through Marini Naturals, she has successfully established a movement that has revolutionized the natural haircare space since its launch in 2015. From selling in a tiny tent in Nairobi, to scaling to 13 countries globally, she has led Marini Naturals to become a household name across Africa. This has earned her several presitgious global awards including Africa’s Top 100 Women, Top40 Under 40 Women, AABLA Awards, Forbes Africa recognitions and many more. Above all, Michelle is simply a daughter of The Most High God. Her “being” in Christ is what enables her “doing.”
On August 21, 2023, Michelle had a life-changing encounter with God. A series of painful life experiences left her questioning the meaning of life and the existence of God. Then, at her lowest, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to her. He gave her life new meaning, and her purpose a new mission - to reveal Jesus in the marketplace and specifically the beauty industry; a sphere that is in dire need of the Gospel. Like Queen Esther, The Lord would use all the gifts He gave Michelle; her leadership, charm, influence, eloquence, warmth and creativity to advance His Kingdom.
After three brutal but transformational years in the wilderness, the Lord released Michelle into the world for her public ministry in the marketplace. Today, through her business acumen and massive influence, she is becoming a powerful faith-driven voice in the global beauty and business world. From secular business mogul to faithful steward, Michelle is devoted to making the marketplace know, follow and reflect Christ.
"Yet who knows whether you have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)
