Teaching.
As a passionate educator, I have spent over a decade teaching digital and social media marketing at universities, business schools, and with some of South Africa's top advertising agencies and marketing teams to strengthen their digital capabilities.
I developed Africa’s first graduate-level Digital Quotient course, which launched at Stellenbosch University Business School and attracted both local and international students. That same year, I was honoured to be voted the Business School’s second-best lecturer.
I have also run the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy for several years, facilitating training sessions for professionals across the industry. Alongside my work at Stellenbosch University and the Stellenbosch University Business School, I have delivered numerous workshops with marketing teams across South Africa to deepen their digital marketing skills and strategic understanding.
More recently, I have expanded this work into the nonprofit sector, leading workshops that support marketing and fundraising teams in building effective strategies to drive impact and growth. To date, I have taught and coached for more than 950 hours, sharing practical insights and strategies that help teams stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
















Testimonials
Social story telling superstar @HeleenMills is killing it at tonight’s @Future_Females event. Supercharged by @Zangchocolate #FutureFemales #CapeTown pic.twitter.com/5eqN3Fl10Z
— Philipp Schmid (@oneLdoubleP) October 23, 2018
One of the most remarkable speakers I have seen in the longest time. https://t.co/WedFzNdFI2
— I Grow Brands (@CharlesLeeZA) March 16, 2018
#heavychef @HeleenMills @DaveDuarte
My fave tip from this evening: celebrate your 1000 true fans! #The9percent! Spreadsheets with handles and details! Engage with them! Love this tip and definitely implementing it! #futurefemales @HeleenMills @Future_Females @Zangchocolate pic.twitter.com/NabSPmJo93
— Ash 💫 (@Aaash_Engel) October 23, 2018
Find your community and celebrate them! 🎉🎉 Loving Heleen's energy! #heavychef #Digital #social pic.twitter.com/dZHoBBXdvt
— Edge Digital (@EdgeDigitalSA) March 15, 2018
Online influence via @HeleenMills is about storytelling. Good stories and a good narrative unlock empathy and connection #heavychef pic.twitter.com/UNNIypM5gP
— Mari Sciarappa (@mari_sciarappa) March 15, 2018
As always, @Future_Females knocking it out the park with their speaker selection. Totally inspired by the social adventures and media of @HeleenMills! #SocialMedia #CapeTown #BeRelentless pic.twitter.com/MizK8j7AGy
— Christina X Mallion (@ChristinaX018) October 23, 2018
How do you use social campaigns to change people's behaviour? #run4water #heavychef #Digital #social pic.twitter.com/gIiGTsc8mB
— Edge Digital (@EdgeDigitalSA) March 15, 2018
Compelling storytelling needs tension #heavychef via @HeleenMills #heavychef pic.twitter.com/f3HwTU5fgj
— Mari Sciarappa (@mari_sciarappa) March 15, 2018