Marilyn J. Kondwani, MA
is an experienced holistic health educator, certified medical aromatherapist, licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, and make-up artist. She also is a certified Journal Writing Instructor and Self Esteem Trainer

She completed her undergraduate degree in Public Health Education from Indiana University School of Medicine. She earned a Masters Degree in Professional Writing from Maharishi School of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, and will receive her Doctorate in Naturopathy in 2003.

Following Sales, Marketing, Product Development and Management positions with Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals, Revlon, Fashion Fair, Worlds of Curls, and other Health and Beauty Aid Companies, Marilyn formed Treasure of Egypt Aromatherapy, Herbs, and Cosmetics. "When Dreams Won't Die," The Story of how Marilyn created Treasure of Egypt can be Found in The Chicken Soup For The Soul at Work on Page 161. (I will send copy for posting later.)

Her mission for the company and for her life is to help others learn to tap the power within by taking a healing journey to their highest self through exploring the sacred scenter of their soul.

Currently a Health Intervention Education Specialist to Morehouse School of Medicine and The DeKalb County School System, both in Atlanta, Georgia, Marilyn motivates clients to improve their health by taking charge of their lives through workshop, seminars, and as publisher of "The Natural Health News." She also pens a beauty and self-esteem column, Beauty Begins Within, featured in Black Hairstyles Magazine.