The Person
Behind SIS

Pınar was born in Van, Turkey in 1989. Her childhood spanned the Eastern Anatolia-Aegean corridor. Every chapter of her life has been marked by major relocations, navigating diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and long journeys. After completing her early education in Denizli, she moved to Ankara in 2006 for her undergraduate studies at Hacettepe University.

She began her professional career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2010. Over the next decade, she served in key positions at the Turkish Embassies in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2013) and Lima, Peru (2017), developing a profound understanding of global human dynamics and systemic operations. Alongside her diplomatic work, she published literary translations into Turkish, including works by Lois Lowry, Reif Larsen, and Jiddu Krishnamurti, through Arkadaş, Akılçelen, and Omega publishing houses.

At the end of 2020, she made a radical pivot, leaving her diplomatic career to embark on a journey of self-discovery and structural redesign. Three years of that, most of it without a clear next step. During this period, she specialized in Career and Human Resources Management, focusing heavily on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in business processes and employee wellbeing. In 2024, she solidified this expertise by completing her master's degree at Rome Business School.

Explore Pınar's key turning points below. ↓

The Chapters

Diplomacy years

Diplomatic Depth

From Southeast Asia to South America. A decade of reading people under pressure, navigating hierarchies, and learning how systems shape identity before you even notice.

Oriandina fashion brand

Oriandina & Design

From hierarchy to entrepreneurship. A fashion brand born at the intersection of Peruvian textiles and Turkish craft, and the courage to create without a title to stand behind.

Recognise Yourself?

SIS works with people at specific turning points.

The Stalled Professional

Mid-career, analytically strong, knows something is off but can't name it. You've read the books, done the reflection, maybe even tried coaching. What you need is structural clarity, a real map of where you actually stand, and smart steps to chart your direction.

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The Post-Burnout Builder

You survived the crash. The body has started to recover, and the fog is lifting. Now you need a protocol for re-entry, something structured enough to hold the weight of a real transition but flexible enough to respect the rebuilding process.

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The International in Ankara

Diplomat, expat partner, or foreign professional navigating Turkey. You need local connection, cultural grounding, and strategic guidance for building a life here. Career positioning, bureaucratic navigation, or simply finding your people. SIS brings together diplomacy, expat life, and local depth. The door is open.

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The Maker

You produce with your hands, whether it is crochet, textile, jewelry, or something entirely your own. You are looking for a space that takes craft seriously, a production ecosystem where you can create alongside others and reach a clientele that values handmade, high-end work.

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The Language Seeker

Weekend English and Spanish speaking clubs for adults and children. A space to practise conversation in a real setting, build confidence in a second language, and connect with an international community in Ankara without the formality of a classroom.

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The Career Practitioner

Coach, HR professional, or consultant looking for a diagnostic instrument that goes deeper than personality tests. SIS gives your clients a structural read of their career architecture, and gives you a framework to work from.

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