i’m isabella, and i’m lonely
i was afraid to say it but then i realized
if i don’t, who will?
it’s not sexy or cool
but it’s true
and it’s one of the greatest problems of our generation
you can’t be seen if you’re not visible.
most of us aren’t scared of being seen.
we’re scared of what the people who already know us will think.
i quit my job to build an app that helps women make friends.
what do you want to share with the world?
i speak to my users every day — you can’t hack retention; you can stack the odds.
- operate like a small startup, regardless of size
- don’t outsource support, be the support
- comm w users via in-app DMs w founder
people stay when they feel cared for + like they belong
i'm isabella, and i'm a try-hard. for 28 years i tried to hide it.
caring became "uncool," and i got embarrassed by how badly i wanted it.
my mom always said: “el que no llora, no mama.” closed mouths don't get fed.
so this is me opening my mouth.