Gisele Azad

Instagram Star

Birthday November 16

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Tehran, Iran

#350,395 Most Popular

About

Iranian Dutch writer, content creator, and creative consultant known for her reflective lifestyle content and her work as a columnist for Vogue Netherlands. She is especially known for her Instagram account where she shares writing, visual storytelling, and content centered on identity, nature, beauty, and slow living with over 260,000 followers.

Before fame

She began engaging in community and creative work early in life by volunteering at the Ter Apel asylum seekers' center when she was 12 years old and helping facilitate art-based projects. She continued working with organizations such as Stichting de Vrolijkheid for many years. She studied at Lund University School of Economics and Management in Sweden and pursued a master's degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. She then worked across creative consulting, entrepreneurship, and brand development before she became known for her Instagram account. She became a columnist for Vogue Netherlands in 2023.

Trivia

She launched a Substack newsletter in 2026. She originally considered herself a city person but developed a deep connection to nature after living in Sweden which influenced her move toward a slower and nature-focused lifestyle. She has been featured in or interviewed by outlets including Vogue Netherlands, The Lane, Stellar Whispers, Yumeko, Cloth & Co., MAIWE Skin, By Mölle, and ZOO Magazine.

Family life

She was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved to the Netherlands with her family when she was 4 years old. She became engaged to Rudmer van Hulzen in 2022 and they have shared aspects of their life together on Instagram including building a home and creative space in nature.

Associated with

She and Yara Michels have both been represented by L'AGENCY.