Meet Nadja Piatka Founder of Holista Foods

Nadja Piatka was a guest speaker on Oprah Winfrey Show and International media, which helped her startup Holista Foods.

Oprah featured Nadja’s story about how she lost everything and came back to build a successful food business with just $100.

She became a supplier to McDonald’s and Subway and other retail grocers across North America.

After 20 years of marriage, Nadja found herself an unemployed single mom raising her two children.

One day, her 13-year old daughter was returning home from lunch, and a bill collector came knocking on the door.

Nadja made her daughter hide under a table to protect her from the bill collector.

This humiliation helped her gain the strength to continue and write down her goals.

Most of the abilities were achieved within a year.

She decided to hire herself, as no one wanted her. Nadja felt the world required better-tasting, healthier food.

She experimented with recipes in her kitchen and tested them on her kids.

Nadja started her business by getting up at dawn to bake and transport her baked goods to local coffee shops.

Her customer base grew, and she began to outsource her production.

Within a year, she was a supplier for McDonald’s Canada.

Her healthy cranberry/orange muffin is still available on McDonald’s menu.

Her success in the food business allowed her company to produce in the US Canada and became a supplier for Subway and other major restaurants and retailers in the US.

She is currently the CEO of Holista Foods USA. This company is committed to improving people’s lives by providing “better-for-you” food.

Holista Foods’ mission is to fight obesity and diabetes worldwide by delivering healthy, low-glycemic foods.

Holista Foods, a leader in the “good carb revolution,” encourages consumers to think about the impact of sugar on blood and nutritional content when choosing food.

The scientific evidence supports the notion that controlling blood sugar through food is key to losing weight, maintaining energy and living a vital life.

Nadja and her team developed the first low-glycemic pasta/noodles that have been clinically approved.

They are now sold worldwide and to major supermarket chains in North America.

They launched the first low-glycemic white bread globally, collaborating with Costanzo’s Bakery of Buffalo, NY.

Nadja is a best-selling author who has been awarded numerous achievement awards in Canada and the United States.

She co-founded an annual event for women empowerment with her daughter and has supported 32 Women Survivors of War around the globe.

The incredible story of her personal and professional journey, including surviving leukemia and setting goals to help others, inspires all who dare to dream big.

What is the story of Holista Foods’?

Healthy eating has always been a passion of mine.

I am passionate about providing more nutritious food options.

My experience working with health professionals led to the idea for Holista Foods.

Research has shown that controlling blood sugar through low-glycemic foods is key to losing weight, maintaining energy and staying healthy.

Holista Foods encourages consumers to be more aware of the impact on blood sugar and nutritional content in food choices.

How do you stay productive?

My day starts with a pilates or running class. It gives me energy for the day ahead.

​How do you bring ideas to life?​

It was my first vision. This is the fun part. The hard part begins. Do your research on the market.

Is the market ready for your idea? Local farmer’s markets can be a great place to gauge consumer reaction to your product if it is a food product.

is essential to list the roles and take responsibility for each part.

Do not mortgage your home or spend all your savings. Find investors.

Investors are always looking for innovative ideas.

So that you don’t have to invest in expensive buildings and equipment, outsource your product.

What’s your favorite trend?

The science behind low glycemic diets enthuses me.

We are seeing a consensus among health professionals worldwide that this is the best way to fight obesity and the diabetes tsunami.

​What habits make you productive?

Every day I make time to exercise. Exercise is essential for mental clarity and personal well-being.

What’s your advice for the Noob?

It doesn’t take to be perfect, and it’s okay to make mistakes. My biggest lessons have been learned from my failures.

What is one thing we can all agree on?

I am a great singer.

​What do you recommend as an entrepreneur?

Read, read, read. Business and self-help books offer a wealth of information.

What’s your rich strategy?

NEXT…

N – Never say never
E – Expect success
X – Xerox principal – don’t copy. Build Unique Product
T – Try, Try, Do Your Best

How do you overcome Failure?

My first venture into the food industry was unsuccessful because I did not adequately test the product before it went on the market.

Although I was excited to make the product available because a buyer was ready to purchase it, I realized that you needed to wait for more.

​Can you share a business idea?​

Most successful business ideas come from a need you don’t have.

My business was founded by making great-tasting, healthy muffins.

I was frustrated that there weren’t any more nutritious muffins available that tasted as good as the traditional ones.

You have an excellent idea for a business if you can offer something unique and valuable.

It must be something you believe in, not something someone else has given to you.

What’s your recent best buy? ​

My first company was founded many years ago.

I have used 100$ to purchase ingredients and business cards.

I was practically broke at the time and had only $100 to spend.

What are your favorite Softwares or Apps?

Quick books. It is used by the person responsible for our accounting and operations.

Which book would you recommend?

Napolean Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich.”

Although it was written many decades ago, many of its principles are still valid.

​What’s your favorite quote?​

“If you could do all the things in your life that you truly are capable of, you’d literally be astounded yourself.”

Thomas Edison

TL;DR by Nadja Piatka

Believe in yourself.

You can achieve anything you want, no matter what you imagine.

Do not be afraid to compete with the giants.

I believe in David vs. Goliath.

Make sure that your product/idea adds value to people’s lives.

You must be willing to work. Utilize your sweat equity and investor financing.