A mother who provides creative ways for children to express themselves is a finalist in the Franchisee of the Year awards.

Finchley entrepreneur Nina Lozdan heads The Creation Station’s north London branch, which specialises in birthday parties and art weekly sessions, and is a finalist in the Franchisee of the Year awards.

She juggles spending time with her two daughters with working full-time.

She said: “I am excited to be nominated - it shows you can run a successful and thriving business and have the family lifestyle everyone strives towards.”

Winners will be announced on March 1.