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SHEQONOMI in the News
A chronological record of press coverage, podcast appearances, video interviews, and press releases — from our founding era to today.
8+
Press Releases
18+
Podcast Episodes
10+
Video Interviews
90+
Global Outlets
2026
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedApril 10, 2026
QBS Radio 97.5 / I Wanna Grow Podcast — Media City Qatar 
SHEQONOMI on QBS Radio 97.5 & I Wanna Grow Podcast — Media City Qatar
Anu Bhardwaj, Founder & CEO of SHEQONOMI, appears live at Media City Qatar on QBS Radio 97.5 and the I Wanna Grow Podcast — discussing SHEQONOMI’s mission to empower women globally through audio, AI, and accessible technology.
📰 Press Release⭐ FeaturedMarch 20, 2026
The National Law Review 
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
SHEQONOMI celebrates five years since its $150,000 Islamic Development Bank Grand Prize. Now reaching 195 countries in 65+ languages with 1 billion+ social impressions.
🎙️ PodcastApril 2026
IWGrow / Business Start Up Qatar 
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
Inspired by a spark of innovation from her own daughter, Anu Bhardwaj (CEO of SHEQONOMI) proves that Startup Innovation is the ultimate force for good — reaching women across 175 countries.
▶ VideoApril 10, 2026
I Wanna Grow Podcast — YouTube
Can Audio Solve the Global Education Crisis? | Anu Bhardwaj
This episode explores SHEQONOMI, a humanitarian tech platform bridging the global education gap through audio — reaching women and girls on low-cost devices worldwide.
2025
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedApril 17, 2025
Tech Talks Daily with Neil C. Hughes — Ep. 3068 
3068: SHEQONOMI’s Vision to Empower 5 Billion Women Across the Globe
Neil C. Hughes of Tech Talks Daily interviews Anu Bhardwaj on how a ‘dumb phone’ can bring transformative change to billions — and why SHEQONOMI is the world’s first women-led podcast platform aimed at the bottom five billion.
📄 Article⭐ FeaturedFebruary 18, 2025
Vital Voices Global Fellowship 
VVGF Fellow Spotlight — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
Vital Voices Global Fellowship spotlights Anu Bhardwaj and SHEQONOMI for making a positive impact by curating content on women’s health, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedSeptember 17, 2025
B The Way Forward — AnitaB.org 
“We Have to Help Them” — Anu Bhardwaj on How Her Daughter Sparked a Global Movement
In 2018, serial entrepreneur Anu Bhardwaj launched a podcast with her young daughter Arya. This episode explores how that spark grew into SHEQONOMI — a global movement for women’s digital inclusion.
▶ Video⭐ FeaturedAugust 27, 2025
News9 Global Summit UAE — The SHEconomy Agenda 
News9 Global Summit UAE: The SHEconomy Agenda — Anu Bhardwaj
Anu Bhardwaj joins the News9 Global Summit UAE SHEconomy Agenda panel in Abu Dhabi on Emirati Women’s Day — discussing why the world needs more women entrepreneurs and how technology drives economic inclusion.
▶ Video⭐ FeaturedOctober 16, 2025
QBS Radio 97.5 — The Midday Show 
How Technology Can Bring Diverse Voices and Stories Into the Mainstream
Al-Juhara Al-Swaidi interviews Anu Bhardwaj, Founder & CEO of SHEQONOMI, on QBS Radio’s Midday Show — discussing how technology can amplify diverse voices globally.
🎙️ PodcastMarch 25, 2025
The Whiskey Hue with Atul Prashar (WH144) 
WH144: Anu Bhardwaj — Your Voice Is Your Superpower
On this powerful episode, Atul Prashar is joined by Anu Bhardwaj — a visionary leader and global force amplifying the voices of women and girls worldwide.
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedFebruary 19, 2025
Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond (Ep. 1069) 
Ep. 1069: Anu Bhardwaj — SHEQONOMI: A New Era of Digital Inclusion
Lou Diamond dives deep into the mission and journey of Anu Bhardwaj, the innovative mind behind SHEQONOMI — a platform redefining digital inclusion for women globally.
2024
📰 Press Release
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April 3, 2024
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April 3, 2024
Moneyhouse · Liechtenstein Commercial Register
SHEQONOMI Association Officially Registered in Liechtenstein — Register No. FL-0002.712.706-1
📰 Press Release⭐ Featured⚖ Legal RecordFebruary 12, 2024
ACN Newswire · Bloomberg · MarketWatch · Asia One
SHEQONOMI Partnership Announced with Reliance JiO, JioStore and KaiStore
PUBLICLY DOCUMENTED · WIRE-DISTRIBUTED · TIMESTAMPED. 300K+ Downloads. Launch of newest mobile apps on iOS, Google Play, JiO Store, and KaiStore across 175 countries, in partnership with Reliance Jio, Islamic Development Bank, Algorand Foundation, and KaiOS.
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedOctober 29, 2024
Leading Visionaries Podcast — Ep. 53 
Building SHEQONOMI with Anu Bhardwaj — Ep. 53
Anu Bhardwaj joins the Leading Visionaries Podcast to explore the origins of SHEQONOMI and its rise to becoming one of the top-ranked startups on PeachScore — discussing how SHEQONOMI is revolutionizing the digital podcasting landscape for women across 195 countries.
▶ VideoSeptember 29, 2024
Mission Matters with Adam Torres — 2024 Power Up Conference 
Anu Bhardwaj Interviewed at the 2024 Power Up Conference
Adam Torres of Mission Matters interviews Anu Bhardwaj at the Power Up Conference in Washington, DC, discussing SHEQONOMI’s mission to amplify women’s voices globally.
🎙️ PodcastSeptember 11, 2024
Wickedly Smart Women with Anjel B Hartwell (Ep. 289)
SHEQONOMI and Beyond with Anu Bhardwaj — Ep. 289
Host Anjel B Hartwell engages in a compelling conversation with Anu Bhardwaj, exploring SHEQONOMI’s mission to amplify women’s voices and create economic opportunity through audio technology.
🎙️ PodcastAugust 10, 2024
TBCY — The Brand Called You with Suresh Mansharamani (S6 E073) 
Empowering Women Globally Through Technology and Innovation | Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI — S6 E073
Anu Bhardwaj, Founder & CEO of SHEQONOMI, joins The Brand Called You to discuss her journey spanning continents and cultures — and how SHEQONOMI is amplifying women’s voices and bridging the digital divide on a global scale.
🎙️ PodcastMay 4, 2024
Future of Work / Innovation & Impact with Anu Bhardwaj
Anu Bhardwaj on Innovation & Impact with SHEQONOMI
In this powerful episode, Anu Bhardwaj discusses her journey from hosting impactful podcasts with her daughter to creating a groundbreaking platform that transcends technological barriers for women worldwide.
🎙️ PodcastApril 14, 2024
Podcast Business Journal Spotlight (RSS.com / Podnews)
Anu Bhardwaj of SHEQONOMI — Podcast Business Journal Spotlight
Sam Sethi of Podcast Business Journal catches up with Anu Bhardwaj from SHEQONOMI to discuss the world’s first rewards-based podcast listening platform built by women.
2023
📄 Article2023
New ERA™ of Leaders
Anu Bhardwaj — A Voice for a New Era of Leaders
Feature profile on Anu Bhardwaj as a visionary leader and global force amplifying women’s voices through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
2022
🎙️ Podcast⭐ FeaturedAugust 16, 2022
Bernstein Women & Wealth — Changing the Trajectory 
Creating a Digital Empire for Good
Media mogul Anu Bhardwaj discusses reaching millions of women in emerging markets with SHEQONOMI — and how digital wallets could put 2 billion women in control of their financial futures.
2021
📰 Press Release⭐ FeaturedJune 22, 2021
ACN Newswire · Bloomberg · Thomson Reuters · 90+ Outlets
Amplifying Her Voice — State of Women Institute Bermuda Summit
Global press distribution covering the ‘Amplifying Her Voice: Stronger Together’ virtual summit from Bermuda, reaching financial terminals, desktops, and media worldwide.
2021
▶ Video⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedJuly 1, 2021
The State of Women — YouTube 
The State of Women — Full Documentary Film (27 min)
The State of Women is a film about the global empowerment of women. Filmed in Sharjah (UAE) and Hyderabad (India) during major worldwide entrepreneurship events. Executive Produced by Anu Bhardwaj. Directed by Fernanda Friedrich.
📰 Press Release⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedMay 4, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Benzinga · ShareInvestor · 70+ Outlets
“In Moms We Trust” Global Virtual Summit — Global Wire Distribution
Global press distribution via Plato Data Intelligence covering the ‘In Moms We Trust’ Global Virtual Summit — reaching Bloomberg, Dow Jones Factiva, Benzinga, ShareInvestor, and 70+ global media outlets.
📰 Press Release⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedMarch 3, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Thomson Reuters · LinkedIn · MENAFN · 60+ Outlets
International Women’s Day Summit 2021: Amplifying Her Voice — Global Wire Distribution
Global press distribution via Plato Data Intelligence covering the International Women’s Day Summit 2021 — ‘Amplifying Her Voice’ — reaching Bloomberg, Dow Jones Factiva, Thomson Reuters, LinkedIn, MENAFN, and 60+ global outlets.
2020
▶ Video⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedJanuary 3, 2020
FinTech.TV — Digital Asset Report 
Blockchain for Impact: Co-Chair Anu Bhardwaj — FinTech.TV Interview
Templum’s Vince Molinari interviews Anu Bhardwaj on FinTech.TV’s Digital Asset Report about women in blockchain and the upcoming Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations.
📄 Article⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedOctober 2020
Inc. Magazine — 2020 Female Founders 100 
Inc. Magazine Names Anu Bhardwaj in the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of 2020
Inc. Magazine’s third annual Female Founders 100 celebrates Anu Bhardwaj as one of the top 100 game-changing women entrepreneurs of 2020 — recognizing her work in blockchain, digital inclusion, and women’s economic empowerment.
2019
▶ Video⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedJune 4, 2019
Blockchain for Impact Summit — United Nations Headquarters, NYC
Anu Bhardwaj — Summit Co-Chair, Blockchain for Impact at the United Nations
Anu Bhardwaj serves as Summit Co-Chair for the Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Young Arya Sitara Bhardwaj features in the ‘New Kids on the Block — The Future of Blockchain’ spotlight.
📄 Article⚓ Founding EraJune 2, 2019
HackerNoon — Women in Blockchain 
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
HackerNoon features Anu Bhardwaj in a deep-dive on women in blockchain, highlighting Qrypto Queens as a model for education-driven confidence in the crypto space.
📄 Article⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedJune 20, 2019
BitIRA — Qrypto Queens Innovators in Crypto 
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain — Interview with Anu Bhardwaj
BitIRA interviews Anu Bhardwaj, Founder of Qrypto Queens, on how the platform is closing the gender gap in blockchain and crypto investing — empowering women worldwide.
🎙️ Podcast⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedAugust 29, 2019
The Coin Chat with Steve Good — Ep. 104
Ep. 104: Anu Bhardwaj — Founder of SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, Qrypto Queens & WIIW Digital
Steve Good of The Coin Chat podcast interviews Anu Bhardwaj on her portfolio of blockchain ventures and her vision for women-led crypto adoption worldwide.
2018
📄 Article⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedJuly 9, 2018
HackerNoon — 32 New Economy Leaders
32 New Economy Leaders Pushing the Blockchain Revolution — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
HackerNoon names Anu Bhardwaj one of 32 New Economy Leaders pushing the blockchain revolution — recognizing her work with Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, Sheqwallet, and Qrypto Queens.
▶ Video⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedNovember 17–19, 2018
Blockchain on the Beach — Laguna Beach, CA 
Krypto 4 Kids at Blockchain on the Beach — Arya Sitara Bhardwaj, Founder
Arya Sitara Bhardwaj (age ~10) founds Krypto 4 Kids at the Blockchain on the Beach event at Laguna Main Beach, California. Arya creates her own K4K wallet, unicorn-branded merchandise, and a children’s blockchain conference — teaching kids aged 5–13 to build Bitcoin mining rigs from scratch.
🎙️ Podcast⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedOctober 2, 2018
Speaking of Crypto with Shannon Grinnell — Ep. 030
Women Supporting Women in Blockchain — Anu Bhardwaj on Speaking of Crypto
Shannon Grinnell interviews Anu Bhardwaj on democratizing financial access for women through blockchain, Qrypto Queens, and the upcoming Blockchain on the Beach event.
2017
▶ Video⚓ Founding Era⭐ Featured2017
Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL — YouTube
The State of Women — Official Teaser (WIIW DocuSeries)
Official teaser for The State of Women Global DocuSeries — filmed in India (in partnership with The 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad) and the United Arab Emirates (in partnership with NAMA Foundation for Women Advancement and UN WOMEN).
2016
📄 Article⚓ Founding Era⭐ FeaturedDecember 2014 – 2016
Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL — Facebook / LinkedIn
WIIW Digital Launches: 1M+ Followers Across 120 Countries
Anu Bhardwaj launches Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL — the world’s largest digital media platform focused on Women & Investing with a special focus on Blockchain. Grows to 1M+ Facebook followers across 120 countries.
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Featured Articles & Interviews
Selected press coverage, written profiles, and editorial features highlighting SHEQONOMI’s mission and impact.
Featured
Inc. Magazine Female Founders 100 — Anu Bhardwaj
Inc. Magazine’s third annual Female Founders 100 celebrates Anu Bhardwaj as one of the top 100 game-changing women entrepreneurs of 2020.
Interview
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain
BitIRA interviews Anu Bhardwaj on how Qrypto Queens is closing the gender gap in blockchain and crypto investing — empowering women worldwide.
Featured
VVGF Fellow Spotlight — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
Vital Voices Global Fellowship spotlights Anu Bhardwaj and SHEQONOMI for making a positive impact by curating content on women’s health, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Featured
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability
The National Law Review features SHEQONOMI’s legal and regulatory commitment to inclusive, accessible, and sustainable digital media for women globally.
Interview
Creating a Digital Empire for Good — Anu Bhardwaj
Bernstein’s Women & Wealth podcast features Anu Bhardwaj on building SHEQONOMI — a digital empire designed to empower women through audio, AI, and accessible technology.
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