Hear from Elan Halpern and Kiki Couchman, two Stanford grads turned founders of Sourmilk, the probiotic yogurt brand rethinking the microbiome. They explain how they are building in public, testing traction, and thinking about what’s next in the consumer startup space. To learn more about Sourmilk, follow them on their socials: @getsourmilk.

In this episode, Isabella and Davar explore the fusion of AI and culture. Ardalan elaborates on her new AI project, TulipAI, and underscores the importance of authentic representation. Ardalan's visionary insights highlight AI's role in shaping inclusive narratives and fostering global change.

In this episode, Isabella and Iman Hariri-Kia explore deconstructing barriers in historically exclusive industries and amplify underrepresented voices. Join them as they delve into the realm of storytelling as a tool for empowerment, focusing on themes of relationships, identity, and womanhood that often fuel Iman's narratives.

In this episode, I am joined by Melody Khoshneviszadeh, the co-president of the Iranian Student Group at UCLA. We discuss the role Iranian women play in shaping the future of their country as well as how other communities can help amplify the cause. Melody shares her experiences as an Iranian American, the impact of her work at UCLA, and her insights on keeping Iranian culture alive.

In this episode, Isabella talks with Stanford University's Iranian Studies Program Associate Director, Roma Parhad, to discuss her inspiration for and experience with working with the Stanford Iranian Studies Program. They delve deeper into topics like advocating for women's rights, highlighting Iranian culture within context, and celebrating progress while also recognizing pitfalls in Iranian society. Tune in!

Isabella interviews Nazila Fathi, an Iranian-Canadian journalist and author. Together, they discuss what this new revolution that is driven by women means for Iran and women's rights globally. Fathi is a former correspondent for the New York Times where she covered the Iranian political climate, human rights, women's rights, etc. She is the author of, "The Lonely War: One Woman’s Account of the Struggle for Modern Iran," a memoir that details the Iranian revolution and the subsequent fu...

In this episode, Isabella interviews the brilliant and ardent Lydia Keating, delving deeper into what it means to navigate the media landscape as an ambitious woman. Check out Lydia's Instagram @lydialoo12.