
Not all storms are setbacks — some are waves to ride.
DANCE WITH
THE WAVES
“A book about learning to succeed in uncertainty—through entrepreneurship, and rebuilding identity across borders.”
Author Bio
Business Strategist | Compliance Paralegal | Mentor at Parsons School of Design | Founder of NewDesignLab | Author of Dance with the Waves
Fulya Turkmenoglu is a business strategist, compliance paralegal mentor at Parsons School of Design, and founder of NewDesignLab, a consultancy that helps international manufacturers and businesses enter the U.S. market through regulatory compliance, FDA/EPA registration, and strategic brand development.
Her career spans business strategy, legal compliance, and entrepreneurship, shaped by her experience as an international student in the United States. Navigating unfamiliar systems and high-pressure environments led her to develop a deep expertise in resilience, adaptability, and cross-border business strategy.
At Parsons School of Design, she mentors emerging professionals in compliance and legal frameworks within creative and business industries, bridging the gap between design, regulation, and global market entry.
She is the author of Dance with the Waves, a book that explores how uncertainty can be transformed into opportunity and how individuals can build strength through change rather than resistance. Through her writing and speaking, she focuses on leadership, mindset, and strategic growth in unpredictable environments.

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