PRODUCER l MEDIA CONSULTANT I BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Natalie Jardine moved to Cape Town nearly 20 years ago and spent a decade in media marketing -. From media24 to New Media, she has worked across various titles and their platforms, eventually settling on content marketing. Relevant brands include SARIE, Fairlady, TASTE, EatOut FNB and many more.
After a brilliant career in publishing, Natalie went on to specialise in luxury PR with notable clients such as Hugo Boss, Veuve Clicquot Master’s Polo, Carol Bouwer Productions and Belvedere Vodka to name a few.
In her own agency, she consulted to politicians, experiential-focused venues and large events like SALGA, Namibia PRIDE as well as provide a white label service to agencies in and around South Africa.
As a board member for the IAMFORHER foundation, Natalie and the team provide sanitary towels to school girls who cannot afford the product across South Africa.
Never one to sit still, Natalie has also owner-run a hotel and restaurant, started an event to showcase new queer talent and works with various charity products.
Natalie Jardine and Stella Rosé founded STELLAR Productions in 2023, a queer-centric production company focused on the creation of theatrical experiences to entice and enthral audiences and keep them talking well past the curtain call.
STELLAR PRODUCTIONS produces regular shows including Cirque Du Rosé and various quiz nights in and around South AFrica. The duo also adds their magic sprinkle to various queer-centric events and productions – from theatre shows to public and corporate events.
With Stella Rosé has their headliner, STELLAR also represents other performers like mutli-award winning burlesque performer Scar-Lit Hearts, Ms Cape Town Pride 2024 Kendall Li, DWEEZY (DJ) and Every Brilliant Thing-star Miguel de Sampaio as well as various unique-act performers.
SOW – “We are thrilled for you to hear from Natalie herself right here …”
Q&A
1. What’s your biggest achievement / Something you’re proud of yourself for?
“Ah I cannot pick something to be my biggest achievement, but I have some highlights that stand out to me: Being the youngest person to work on an editorial team for the number one women’s magazine at the time (I was 18 years old), running a Luxury PR firm in my early 30s, working with big brands like Veuve Cliquot, Woolworths and Belvedere to name a few. Our production company, STELLAR Productions, started working with Kalk Bay Theatre this year and our partnership with the team from LUMINARY are definitely 2024 highlights.”
2. What’s your biggest fear / something that holds you back?
“My greatest fear is possibly not getting things done. We have so many amazing opportunities and options at the moment that it can become overwhelming and saying no is not something that comes naturally to me. However, I find that this anxiety can be overcome by relooking goals and ensuring that projects align with those personal and professional goals.”
3. What’s your biggest contribution / Something you like to share?
“Creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and quite loudly fighting for the rights of minorities – as a representative of several minority groups, I feel a duty to educate others in order to encourage understanding of different communities and their challenges. At STELLAR, we believe that theatre has the unique ability to change people’s mind and that’s how you change the world.”
4. Fun Facts:
“I started running at the age of 30 and finished my first marathon at 33. Running is the most joyful and amazing hobby and it changed my life completely.”
Thank you for being you!
.
Copyright/Disclaimer: The content on this page has been directly created & procured by SOW for the purposes of this website and this project. The contributors herein have each personally issued their material to SOW and all rights are reserved.
You’re lovingly invited to spread the message. Simply share this page wherever you can. One never knows who it might need to reach.
Click FB link below
SOW 