Marlena Stell

Marlena Stell is the visionary founder and CEO of Makeup Geek, a leading cosmetic education website and makeup brand dedicated to empowering women through beauty education. With a passion for makeup and teaching, Marlena runs the immensely popular Makeup Geek YouTube channel, where she shares tutorials, tips, and product reviews to help her audience enhance their skills and confidence. Her engaging content has made her a trusted figure in the beauty community.

Born and raised in Vacaville, California, Marlena studied music education at Pensacola Christian College, where she also minored in stage makeup. After graduating, she became a high school music teacher in Michigan, but her love for beauty ultimately inspired her to pursue a different path. This passion led her to establish Makeup Geek, where she combines her educational background with her expertise in cosmetics to create a unique learning experience for her followers.

Marlena’s office is not just a workspace; it’s designed as an interactive environment with various product stations, TVs, and books, encouraging creativity and exploration. Located in Sacramento, where she has family ties, the Makeup Geek office embodies her vision of making beauty accessible and fun. Several of her most viewed YouTube videos are celebrity-inspired tutorials, featuring iconic looks from stars like Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie, and Kim Kardashian.

Having married shortly after college, Marlena balances her personal life with her entrepreneurial journey. Through Makeup Geek, she continues to inspire and educate women, proving that beauty is not just about products but about confidence, creativity, and self-expression.