
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Paula Heckenast is the founder and CEO of Delulu Marketing and the creator of City Lights Beauty + Experiential Agency, a nationally recognized luxury hair and makeup team serving elite clients in Chicago and Florida.
A self-made entrepreneur, author, and mentor, Paula’s story has inspired thousands — from homelessness and hardship to building multiple thriving companies that blend creativity and tech.
Her mission is to show that discipline, delusion, and divine timing can coexist — and that every creative deserves to be free from financial and operational chaos.
She’s currently completing her upcoming book, which explores how trauma, resilience, and vision shape success for female founders in the creative industries.
FEATURED TOPICS & MEDIA ANGLES
Paula and Delulu Marketing have been featured in interviews, podcasts, and online publications discussing:
- The future of automation for creative entrepreneurs
- Women in tech and leadership through authenticity
- Building a multi-state business from scratch
- How to systemize success without losing creative freedom
- Scaling personal brands through automation and soul alignment
- The psychology of entrepreneurship and emotional resilience
SAMPLE MEDIA HEADLINES
“How One Beauty Founder Turned Her Makeup Brush into a Marketing Empire”
“Automation with Soul: The Rise of Delulu Marketing”
“Paula Heckenast: The Beauty CEO Bridging Luxury and Logic”
“From Chaos to CRM: How Automation Saved My Business (and My Sanity)”
BOOK & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Paula is available for:
Keynote Speaking – Women’s conferences, entrepreneur summits, and tech events
Author Appearances – Book signings, podcast guest spots, and industry interviews
Panel Discussions – Women in business, automation, personal branding, and mindset
Speaking Topics Include:
From Creative to CEO: How to Lead with Systems, Not Stress
Automation for Artists: The New Era of Digital Independence
Trauma as Seasoning: Turning Pain into Power in Business
Delusional Discipline: Why Visionaries Are Built Different
BRAND ASSETS & MEDIA DOWNLOADS
(Coming Soon)
High-resolution headshots of Paula Heckenast
Company logos and press-approved graphics
Biography, speaking sheet, and brand story PDF
For now, media assets and collaboration requests can be made directly by emailing [email protected]
FEATURED & UPCOMING APPEARANCES
Delulu Society Tampa Network – Featured Founder Series
The Beauty Society Live Summit – Guest Speaker
Marketing Without Ads Podcast – Upcoming Interview (Spring 2026)
“Delulu isn’t just a brand — it’s a belief system.
We teach women that being a little delusional about your dreams isn’t crazy — it’s required.” — Paula Heckenast

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