Ready to Get Pretty Enlightened?
Pretty Enlightened is a space for reflection, glow-ups, and real transformation—the internal kind and the external kind (because let’s be honest, both matter).
Here, Isabella explores relationships, standards, self-love, attachment, and the subtle power dynamics that define modern dating and identity formation. Not as a guru. Not as an expert. But as someone who has spent her career immersed in media, culture, and human behavior, and who has read, dissected, and tested the merits of every self-help book under the sun—so you don’t have to.
Welcome to Pretty Enlightened.
The Pretty Enlightened Podcast
Every Monday, Isabella drops the advice you didn’t know you needed but definitely won’t stop thinking about. Formerly known as IKD Advice, the Pretty Enlightened podcast is the go-to podcast for navigating the chaos of dating, self-confidence, growing up (why is no one talking about this??), and embracing your power as a young woman. No sugarcoating, just real talk, real advice, and the some much-needed tough love.
It’s like a FaceTime session with your big sister—the one who hypes you up, tells you the truth, and always has your back. Tune in every Monday for a weekly dose of big sister energy, and let’s figure this whole “life” thing out together.
I turned on your Spotify podcast and it felt like a warm hug. Like I was talking to a sister or close friend that cares.
Reading your Substack posts feels like a little caress. It makes me feel like I'm not alone in my feelings.
I absorb a lot of self-help content, but I keep coming back to you because you literally radiate authenticity.
Whenever I feel anxious or am overthinking, | listen to your podcast and I always feel so much better.
The Pretty Enlightened Substack
Inspired by the success of her podcast, Isabella launched the Pretty Enlightened Substack to as a way to continue the conversation. Every piece starts with you. Your DMs. Your comments. Your 2 a.m. spirals. Isabella takes what you’re actually thinking about and delivers her signature, unfiltered perspective via three signature columns: The Weekly Reflection, Self-Help Sundays, and, for premium subscribers who want answers to their personal questions, her advice column, Ask Isabella.
Three Iconic Columns:
The Weekly Reflection
Short-form think pieces on growth, relationships, ambition, burnout, confidence, and becoming your higher self.
Self-Help Sundays
Monthly video breakdowns of iconic self-help books—what actually works, what’s BS, and Isabella’s real-life takeaways.
Ask Isabella
Isabella’s advice column, which blends her book-smart insights with her street-smart experience. Available for premium Substack subscribers.
The best way to get your question answered?
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Isabella prioritizes questions from her premium Substack subscribers, who can submit their questions to her via a private Substack chat.
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You can also submit questions via the button provided (aka this link).
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Isabella also keeps an eye on all your comments, DMs, and emails.