As the NatWest everywoman Awards marks its 15th anniversary of celebrating female entrepreneurs, hear first-hand from one of the awards’ youngest winners, about what it’s like being selected and taking part from past winner Julianne Ponan, Owner & CEO of Creative Nature.
Juliannes’S NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Job Title: CEO, Creative Nature
2014 NatWest everywoman Award Winner
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Inspired by experience of life-threatening nut allergies, takes over—aged just 22—failed ‘free from’ superfood brand.
- Within just six months of takeover, £56,000 of the debt was paid off and business became profitable.
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in 2014, determined to get products on supermarket shelves, Julianne approached Ocado reps at a food market and made a successful pitch.
“[The Natwest everywoman Award] gives you so much credibility behind your brand when your approaching clients, customers, anyone, it’s just a perfect platform to be on “
Julianne’s Award Experience
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