Lydia Apon Strehlau
Strategic Leader & Entrepreneur
Admitted Advocate • Founder CEO of Signal East • Co-founder of M Bond Engineering • Empowering Through the Four Pillars: Mindset, Habits, Environment & Personal Finance
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About Lydia
Lydia Apon Strehlau is a strategic leader, entrepreneur, and an Admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa who thrives at the intersection of complex policy and innovative business. She is driven by a commitment to discipline, continuous improvement, and turning high-level strategy into tangible success.
Strategic Leadership & Policy
Lydia's entrepreneurial drive is powered by over a decade of high-level government experience. She served as a Senior Project Manager at the South African National Treasury, where she managed a significant R600 million portfolio, ensuring strict financial compliance and adherence to the Public Finance Management Act.
As Founder CEO of Signal East, she integrates business advancement and creative endeavours with a commitment to intentional personal development. Her consultancy empowers individuals to achieve their goals using practical, science-based practices focused on the four pillars of mindset, habits, environment, and personal finance.
Entrepreneurial & Strategic Depth
As Co-founder of M Bond Engineering, she provides legal and operational oversight for a company specializing in public infrastructure maintenance and fresh/wastewater engineering solutions. She has developed nuanced leadership skills, managing complex legal documents, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational plans.
Lydia also channels her entrepreneurial prowess into NaHaZo Organics, a passion project and beauty company dedicated to providing 100% organic, science-backed hair care exclusively for afro-textured hair. This diverse portfolio demonstrates her ability to translate high-level strategy into effective, compliant daily operations across multiple industries.
The Creative & Communicator
Beyond the boardroom and the policy table, Lydia is a gifted creative storyteller and masterful communicator. Under the pen name Apon Akena, she is the author of the gripping novel, 'Night of Eleven Stars'...
"Drawing on a deep background in high-level policy, legal compliance, and project management to establish purpose-driven businesses that create meaningful impact."
Business Ventures
Purpose-driven enterprises spanning legal services, personal development, and innovative solutions
Signal East Consult
A self-development consultancy that empowers individuals to achieve their goals using practical, science-based practices focused on the four pillars of mindset, habits, environment, and personal finance
M Bond Engineering
Co-founder providing legal and operational oversight for a company specializing in public infrastructure maintenance and fresh/wastewater engineering solutions
NaHaZo Organics
Founder of a passion project and beauty company dedicated to providing 100% organic, science-backed hair care exclusively for afro-textured hair
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