Bella Del Podcast

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 I...

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 A...

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. 

Vera V. is an aspiring singer-songwriter, performer, and musician . She is dedicated to personal growth and sharing her story with the world. Vera recently launched her own podcast called, "Stories" by Vera V. Check it out!

As we close out 2021, I wanted to leave you all with some tips on how I was able to accomplish my goal of reading more books. I went from only reading a few a year to over a dozen! I also share some info on what is to come in Season 2 of Hello World, the Future is Female. Expect vulnerable, relatable, positive, and some humorous content. I am excited to shine more light on women's stories and...

Welcome to the SECOND SEASON of  Hello World, the Future is Female.  It has been one year since the pod launched. We have heard from brilliant and trailblazing women sharing how they are changing the world. I am very excited to show you all what the second season has in store - Isabella, your host. 

Especially in math, people tend to have a fixed mindset of, "If you are good at Geometry, you are definitely not good at Algebra." In reality, everything takes practice; it is just a matter of asking questions and continuing to be on a journey of life-long learning. In this episode, Isabella talks with Dr. Jessica Williams about breaking down this stigma and fixed mindset surrounding the...