Today we’d like to introduce you to Julia Folk.
Hi Julia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I was born in Ukraine. And In 2009 I moved to the U.S. on my own, where I committed myself to growth and success. It has been a long way. Back then, I didn’t know anyone in LA. I wasn’t sure which career to pick and where to start. Meanwhile, I’ve always knew that entrepreneurship is something I must pursue. I’ve had quite a few trials and failures, but they didn’t stop me.
Quite the opposite, the harder it was the more consistent I’ve become. Back then and today, I’m driven by the belief that a simple act of courage, compassion and love can change the world. In 2018 I started a Non Profit – World Dream Foundation, with its mission to alleviate global poverty by improving the health care, education and human rights of the world’s most vulnerable countries. I had successful missions to Cambodia and Kenya. And the outcome of my work is that I’ve built a school in Nairobi to help underprivileged children to get a quality education. Once I got deeply involved into a nonprofit world, the idea of my beverage company Breezzo was born. I love to help and service people. I love to create things that would benefit and improve people’s lives. Breezzo was meant to be a unique functional beverage to add a true health value.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
As I’ve mentioned before, it has been not easy for me. I moved here alone right after 2008 crisis hit. I was very young, had small work experience, had limited savings and I didn’t know anyone in LA. I guess I’ve lived my true American dream where I set myself to go through all the difficulties and become the woman I am now. What I like about entrepreneurship is that you need to develop yourself, change your identity into a person who can do it all. There is no manual how to do it. So, you grow as you go, grow through failures, and constantly developing your learning curve to be in business.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Breezzo is a Sparkling Fruit Tonic, that blends functional health benefits and satisfying flavors. It’s a beverage that aids in health-focused wholesomeness and provides satiation and nutritive fix. Made with Manuka honey, Apple cider vinegar, real fruit juice, 7 amino acids, Vitamin C, and other natural ingredients there is no other beverage like Breezzo on the market. Right now Functional beverage market is booming and Breezzo adds value by being a new-age low calorie and low-sugar soda alternative that goes way beyond this. The best part is that we donate part of proceeds to World Dream Foundation to support education and to help back in Ukraine during the tough times of war. I love the fact that our consumers offered to give back by consuming the beverage that benefits their bodies.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I’m huge on neurosciences and self-help books! I read a lot! Some of my favorite authors are Vishen Lakhiani, Louise Hay, Stuart Wilde, and Brianna Wiest. I’d say that one of the turning points of my life was when I took 40 years of Zen program. Also, I’m a big fan of Mindvalley, where I take different Quests to improve myself. I know that the more I learn the more it is to be learned. And I don’t plan on stopping.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.breezzo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkbreezzo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.folk
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ceF0yCch45kuGmx1wNSsA
