Born and raised in the Philipines, she has been an entrepreneur since the age of 10, when she was selling sweets to her classmates off the back of her skateboard.
Upon moving to the United States and after a short stint at PwC, Isabella founded TBD, an award-winning tea cafe and a wholesale company.
In less than two years, Isabella achieved steady revenue for TBD thanks to efficient operations, a lean business model, and resilient processes.
She was recognized for her entrepreneurial efforts by the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce by winning the 2018 Shining Star of the Year Award.
Isabella is an active participant of
CEO in Schools in partnership with
Hillsborough County Public Schools. She is also a frequent guest speaker at the nearby University of South Florida and a mentor to students and young entrepreneurs alike.
She has taken some units for Diploma in Financial Engineering from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines, and a BS in Mathematics major in Actuarial Science from the University of Santo Thomas.
At 32, Isabella Rosal is the youngest female in the USA to achieve the Certified Rummelier® status and one of only 33 in the USA. A short while after, she has achieved the Master Rummelier® status, the highest professional designation in the rum industry.
Isabella is the founder of Tampa-based rum society — a professional community dedicated to sharing and advancing the knowledge of rum making. A rum industry champion, Isabella actively participates in events hosted by the Tampa Bay community and other professional groups.
The Rummelier® certification is the gold standard in the spirits industry and demonstrates expertise in the distillation, typing, tasting, flavor profiling, and elucidation of rum. Rosal is the 1st female to become a Master Rummelier®.
Master Rummelier® and industry champion
A proud Filipina-American, a Navy spouse, and a mother of two, Isabella champions the ideas of economic empowerment, civic responsibility, and sustainability in business and life.
She is a founder of the youth-empowering PEP Talk Program (now called Jose Lorenzo Honrado Scholarship Program) in the Philippines and a certified Health and Safety Specialist with the American Red Cross.