By the age of 28, Bella had already become a formidable force in the fashion industry. With over 17 years of experience, she launched Modestwist, a modest fashion brand that quickly disrupted the market that major global retailers like Zalando, ASOS, and Walmart reached out to stock her collections on their marketplaces, within just nine months of launch. The brand’s rapid success drew attention from venture capital firms and earned Bella features in Forbes and Grazia. She has also been recognised by global powerhouses including Alibaba and Meta, and was spotlighted in the Global Islamic Economy Report for her innovation and impact in the modest fashion space. However, Bella had other plans. She pivoted away from modest fashion, turning down investment offers and retailer opportunities to launch SourceToptan, the first-ever AI-powered B2B Turkish marketplace, marking her entry into the world of Turkish exports. In less than 18 months, Bella and her team grew a community of 56,000 importers and established SourceToptan as a blueprint for Turkish export innovation.
Beyond building a globally recognised brand, Bella has mentored over 170+ startups around the world, offering expert one-on-one consultations rooted in deep industry insight, strategic clarity, and real-world experience. From innovating modest fashion to pioneering digital B2B supply chains, Bella bridges creativity, technology, and strategy with unmatched expertise. Whether launching your first fashion label or scaling globally, or new to the world of startups she is the essential link between vision and execution.