Isabella

Airbnb + Ikigai = The Arab Earthpreneur Who Bridged Them

How My First Airbnb Ikigai Workshop Marked a Legacy Moment During Arab Heritage MonthBy Isabella Kanso ⸻ There are moments in life where everything aligns— Your roots, your purpose, and your power. Moments where the universe not only opens the door… But rolls out the red carpet. This was one of those moments. This week, […]

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Sri Lanka’s Unforgiving Lesson: One Day, a Surf & Yoga Hostel Owner. The Next, Scammed.

I came to Sri Lanka for a spiritual pilgrimage. I left as a business owner (or so i thought…) I NEVER thought—not in a million years—that I’d come to Adam’s Peak only to walk away with a business partnership. But the universe had other plans. The Unexpected Turn After completing my pilgrimage to Adam’s Peak, I

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Held Hostage Over a Booking.com Reservation: The Dark Reality of Solo Female Travel in Sri Lanka

Ignored, trapped, and forced to fight for my safety!​ This isn’t just one woman’s story—it’s a warning for every solo female traveler and wake-up call for the travel industry. This is one of the hardest stories I’ve ever had to share, but it’s necessary—for my safety and for every solo female traveler navigating this world.

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How to See Yourself the Way You See Your Celebrity Crush

What Does It Mean to Fall in Love with Yourself? “Picture this: You’re watching your favorite celebrity on screen. The way they move, the way they speak, the way they own their presence-it’s captivating.You feel something deep in your chest, a pull, an admiration so strong it feels like magic. But what if that magic

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I Just Turned Down Half a Million Dollars — Here’s What It Taught Me About Ikigai

I Just Turned Down Half a Million Dollars and Here’s What It Taught Me About My Ikigai I just turned down $500,000. Yes, you read that right. Half. A. Million. Dollars. Gone. For a brief moment, I thought:“This is it. This is my breakthrough.” But what followed was something much deeper: a profound lesson about

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Entrepreneurial Zen: The Ikigai Code for Self-Mastery

“A wise woman can find peace in the storm. Because she has seen storms, come and go, before.” Indigenous Proverb In the professional environment, self-care isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. It’s often been about the language of hustle and grind. But what if we revolutionize CEO & entrepreneurial burnout by navigating

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