To Know You

1:1 Connection Mapping

Sometimes it’s not about knowing the whole city — it’s about knowing yourself, your values, and where you’ll thrive.

Connection Mapping is a 1:1 coaching process where we build a personalized “map” of the communities, people, and events that align with you. It’s your custom guide to feeling connected and at home in NYC.

How It Works:

  1. Clarify Your Values: Together, we explore your values and what you’re looking for in connection: friendships, dating, creativity, career, belonging.

  2. Design Your Map: I create a tailored resource of communities, events, and spaces that fit your goals and energy.

  3. Take Action: You’ll leave with a clear, step-by-step plan for plugging in.

  4. Stay Supported: Optional follow-up sessions to refine your map as you grow.

Who It’s For:

Newcomers to New York who want to build a life here quickly

People feeling disconnected or stuck in surface-level social circles

Anyone ready to find community, friendship, or love in alignment with their values

  • Founder and Chief Community Officer

    I’m a certified coach, community builder, and the founder of To Know NYC. Over the past decade, I’ve helped people find belonging in all kinds of ways, from coaching individuals to leading community events, building professional collectives, and advising organizations on how to bring people together.

    I created Connection Mapping because I know how overwhelming NYC can feel when you first move here. After moving through my own seasons of loneliness and discovery, I realized that what makes this city magical isn’t just the places — it’s the people you share them with. My work is about helping you get clear on your values, uncover the spaces that align with you, and design a practical path to feel at home here.

    Whether you’re brand new to the city, navigating a transition, or simply ready for deeper community, I bring empathy, structure, and a whole lot of insider knowledge to help you map your connections and start thriving.

What people are saying

“Isabella is a fabulous coach! She created a warm, compassionate environment with zero judgment while also encouraging me to reach my goals and dreams! She takes a step by step approach by breaking down big aspirations into smaller, actionable steps. I highly recommend her!”

“I have had 3 coaching sessions with Isabella as I undergo a career and life transition. I have already had several breakthroughs and much valuable insight thanks to talking through things with her. I've got a couple practical tools that I will be trying out and implementing, as well as a deeper sense of how I operate as I evolve through this period and how I can positively grow. Thanks to Isabella's keen observations and intuitive nature, I am gaining much clarity on how to best move forward.”

“Isabella has such a grounded, kind and giving energy. Every time we connected, she coached me on building healthy practices around gaining a semblance of control when many different aspects of my life felt like they were out of control, because they were. I put into practice what she would suggest, because they were small, actionable things that I knew I could do, and the payoff was immense. Where I was when we first connected, to where I am not are night and day. I still go through my days, especially the hard ones, taking the specific steps she taught me. I would recommend Isabella to anyone. Our sessions were so worthwhile!”

“Working with Isabella helped deepen my confidence and see my whole self as a contributor, creator, and leader at work. I came to her seeking help to transition into a new role in a new field and it's become an opportunity to examine my professional values, and better see my tangible and intangible skills. Everything Isabella does is with care and curiosity. She's transformational and empathetic and clearly aims to help clients make moves in their career from a place of abundance.”