Hi, I’m Hiwa Alaghebandian—first name pronounced hee-va*

I’m a former lawyer, economist, and policy nerd; and current wellness content creator.

As far back as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with looking & feeling my best.

Even as a little kid, I always wanted to be prettier, have thinner thighs, and be more confident and outgoing.

I was cripplingly shy, extremely insecure, and hated my appearance. I felt different from everyone else, like I didn’t fit in and would never be part of society.

I remember being 5 years old and literally praying at night that I would wake up looking like Cindy Crawford. I used to pray for a leaner body, a prettier face, and the confidence and self-assurance that I thought those things would bring.

 

Now, as a fully fledged adult, one would think my interests would be a little less vain, but the truth is, I’m still obsessed with beauty.

But, what I mean by beauty might be a little different these days.

Sure, I still care tremendously about my appearance.

  • I develop recipes that are delicious but also super healthy & have helped me have the body I used to daydream about and pray for.

  • I obsess over skin care, love making DIY holistic skincare products—both topical things, but also recipes & homemade supplements that have made my skin more plump & juicy looking at 36 years old than it was in my 20s.

  • I work out consistently & have a daily cleansing protocol to help me feel light & vibrant.

But when I talk about beauty, I also mean creating beauty in the world:

  • I love styling my food to create beautiful, vibrant, meals that make you feel like you’re eating at a michelin star restaurant

  • I am a pro at creating tablescapes & vibes that just make me feel fucking good about myself.

  • I may not be as consistent with this as I’d like, but I just loooooove to organize my home in functional & aesthetically-pleasing ways

More so than making me look better, these habits and practices have made me feel better.

Both in a physical sense—the recipes I create & the lifestyle I’ve developed have helped me depuff, fight lifelong constipation, and have more energy & strength than I ever have before in my life.

But also energetically—I am more confident, outgoing, and bubbly than I ever was before.

The simple act of creating beautiful foods & a beautiful lifestyle for myself have made me feel like I’m worthy of these things. It’s an act of self-love that ripples out into everything in my life.

It’s kinda like that old adage that making your bed in the morning sets you up for success throughout the rest of your day. Similarly, infusing beauty and care into your daily habits and practices makes you carry yourself differently throughout your life.

I know all this sounds cheesy, but it’s so fucking true. Treat yourself like a queen, you’ll start acting like one, your life will reflect it too.

If you’re tired of your life not reflecting the life you’ve always envisioned for yourself, you’re in the right place.

I was in that exact place.

And I want to help you not be there. I want you to have the fun, vibrant, exciting life you always fantasized about. It’s totally achievable for you.

Here’s what I can offer:

  • healthy recipes that taste amazing, look beautiful, and support your goals

  • tips on how to make your food, home, face, and body more beautiful

  • tools for feeling the best about yourself

Here’s what you won’t find:

  • regurgitating bland, fluffy, or pseudo-scientific content that other creators share

  • sharing advice that isn’t science-based or results-focused

  • anything salesy—I’ll be real with you: other than the occasional merch drop, I’m not trying to sell you anything. There’s no free ebook to email sequence funnel. No “free webinars” with a sales pitch at the end. No “open enrollment,” “act now,” etc. etc.

If I share a product, it’s because I use it and I love it. If I share a habit, lifestyle, or recipe; it’s because I’m obsessed with it, it helped me, and I think it could help you.

Oh…one other warning: I’m a little bit potty mouthed, not too serious, and will go on 24234543 tangents. My content isn’t for everyone. But, if you wanna be popular, pretty, and cool; if you like pop-culture and to laugh; and you want to look & feel your best, I’m gonna be your favorite fucking person.

Listen to the pod, make my recipes, and let’s kick it.

xx,

Hiwa