Dana Alhanbali is a strategist, storyteller, and founder of Bark & Berg—a creative company built on the belief that the strategy is in the story.
With 16+ years of experience advising 150+ brands, she co-founded the globally awarded agency Beattie + Dane and leads work rooted in purpose, growth, and cultural impact.
A TEDx speaker, writer, and advocate, Dana uses storytelling to challenge narratives, spark awareness, and lead with intention. Her work lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship, identity, and social change.
She is also the host of Something to Consider—an award-winning podcast exploring identity, entrepreneurship, and social culture through intimate, thought-provoking conversations.
This podcast is where those conversations live—real, reflective, and always evolving. We hope you’ll find something to consider.
Dana Alhanbali is a strategist, storyteller, and founder of Bark & Berg—a creative company built on the belief that the strategy is in the story.
With 16+ years of experience advising 150+ brands, she co-founded the globally awarded agency Beattie + Dane and leads work rooted in purpose, growth, and cultural impact.
A TEDx speaker, writer, and advocate, Dana uses storytelling to challenge narratives, spark awareness, and lead with intention. Her work lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship, identity, and social change.
She is also the host of Something to Consider—an award-winning podcast exploring identity, entrepreneurship, and social culture through intimate, thought-provoking conversations.
This podcast is where those conversations live—real, reflective, and always evolving. We hope you’ll find something to consider.
What if the most powerful thing a doctor could offer isn’t a diagnosis — but presence in your most terrifying moment?
Dr. Wisam Ismail is an oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon trained in the UK, Iraq, France, and Germany, with over a decade of experience treating women at their most vulnerable.
In this deeply human episode, we explore:
- Why breast cancer is rising in younger women — and what’s really causing it
- The hidden psychological toll doctors carry, and why many are silently burning out
- The 3 most powerful support systems every patient needs to survive- How AI is transforming cancer diagnostics — and why it can’t replace empathy
- The ethical grey zones doctors face behind closed doors
- Why shame and silence are making cancer deadlier — and what needs to change
- How patients reclaim their identity and agency after the scar
- The 1-minute monthly ritual that could save your life
This episode is for anyone facing illness, supporting a loved one, or rethinking their relationship with their body.
We hope you will find something to consider.
Connect with the Guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_wisam_ismail/
Website: https://www.ahdubai.com/doctors-profile/wisam-ismail
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCljHoBEeO3I_BpXCcijingQ