Women of Start Up Nation:Israel is not a state, it is a state of mind

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Women of Startup Nation – Season 2, Episode 1In the first episode of Season 2, Giordana Grego Levy and Fiammetta Rocco reflect on a year marked by uncertainty, resilience, and personal transformation. Through an honest and intimate conversation, they discuss how life in Israel has evolved since October 7, the challenges of navigating an unpredictable reality, and the ways in which people continue...

Just before we celebrate Spring and Passover, join us for an engaging conversation with Israeli artist Naomi Katz, https://www.naomikaart.com/ as she shares her experience of living and studying in New York in the aftermath of October 7—and how it transformed both her perspective and her art. Naomi is an incredibly talented artist whose work continues to evolve in powerful ways. We’re also excited...

In the midst of the Iran War (round 2) we are thrilled to host the legendary Adeena Sussman, Israeli-American cookbook author and food writer based in Tel Aviv. She is the author of the award-winning cookbooks Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen and Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours, which celebrate the vibrant flavors and traditions of modern Israeli cooking. Or...

Fiammetta e Giordana ospiti di Antonino D'Anna su Radio Liberta' (in italian)

Some conversations just click instantly — and this was one of them. In this episode, we sit down with Ellie Hochenberg, one of Israel’s leading journalists at i24, for a conversation full of heart, depth, and great energy. From the moment we met Ellie, it was love at first sight — an instant connection that turned into a powerful and honest dialogue. Ellie shares her journey into journalism, what...

Our next guest is Hagit Genish-Gill , Head of Sustainability at the Bazan Group — a woman whose strength, clarity, and compassion shine in one of the most male-dominated fields. She opens up about the meaningful work she has led since October 7, the power of education and ambition in shaping her path, and how movement, yoga, and the women who inspire her every day keep her grounded and courageous....

In this powerful episode, we speak with a young and exceptionally talented scientist from the Weizmann Institute who shares her profound journey through October 7, the depression that followed, and the strength it took to pull herself back up. She describes earning her place at the prestigious institute, the shock and devastation of seeing the building where she worked—and world-leading research—r...

From Seoul to Tel Aviv: Healing, Resilience and New Beginnings with Juyon Kim In this episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Juyon Kim — originally from Seoul, South Korea, who has lived in New York and Hong Kong before making Tel Aviv her home. Through her own path of relocation and self-discovery, she found purpose in helping others heal. Today, Juyon is the founder of Tel Aviv Acupuncture...

Our third guest is Lihi Orbach! Originally from Israel, Lihi began her career as an ad agency producer in Tel Aviv, where she discovered her fascination with the power of sound to shape emotion and meaning. After moving to New York in 1999, she earned her engineering certificate and spent over two decades working as an audio post engineer and mixer in New York and Los Angeles. In 2021, she founded...

In this captivating interview, Rania Dean, an Israeli Druze now living in Los Angeles, shares her remarkable personal journey and the unique story of the Druze community — one of the Middle East’s most fascinating and least understood groups. Rania talks about what it means to be Druze in Israel, the deep-rooted values of loyalty, secrecy, and spirituality that define the Druze faith, and how her...

Here we are. It took two years — since October 7 — to finally move forward to October 8. That Saturday was not just a Hamas attack on Israel, but on humanity — against Jews, Christians, Muslims, foreign workers, and people from around the world who came to celebrate life. Hamas murdered 1,200 civilians, kidnapped hundreds, and tried to destroy hope for peace in the Middle East. But they failed. Th...

Tomorrow marks Rosh HaShana, 5786. Our deepest wish for the new Jewish year is the safe return of all our hostages and the end of this devastating war. At the same time, we want to begin the year with hope through a new project: “Women of Startup Nation.” This podcast was born from friendship, urgency, and the belief that stories matter. From Tel Aviv, Fiammetta Martegani and Giordana Grego share...