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

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

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Tomorrow marks Rosh HaShana 5786. Our deepest wish for the new Jewish year is the safe return of all hostages and an end to this devastating war. At the same time, we begin with hope through a new project: Women of Startup Nation. Born from friendship and urgency, this podcast offers a female perspective from Tel Aviv. We share stories of entrepreneurs, mothers, artists, and leaders who embody resilience and remind the world that behind every headline are real people and dreams of peace. Shana tova, Fia & Gio.
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Ellie Hochenberg
21 December 2025

Ellie Hochenberg

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...
Hagit Genish Gill
15 December 2025

Hagit Genish Gill

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....
Shahar Ashkenazi
24 November 2025

Shahar Ashkenazi

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...
Episode 5: Juyon Kim
12 November 2025

Episode 5: Juyon Kim

From Seoul to Tel Aviv: Healing, Resilience and New Beginnings with Juyon KimIn 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...
Episode 4: Lihi Orbach
04 November 2025

Episode 4: Lihi Orbach

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...
Episode 3: Rania Dean
28 October 2025

Episode 3: Rania Dean

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...
Episode 2: Ronit Zimmer and the new beginning
18 October 2025

Episode 2: Ronit Zimmer and the new beginning

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.The...
Women of Start Up Nation- Episode 1
21 September 2025

Women of Start Up Nation- Episode 1

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 a...