Media
Hanae Bezad

"Spotted by Voice of America, The Arab Weekly and Femmes du Maroc and in many other media."

I’m honored and humbled to be honored for my efforts and achievements as an Inspiring Arab African Women Leader by many awards.

Under the theme “Inspiring, Influential, and Committed Women”, Brand Factory held a ceremony to celebrate women’s contributions to Moroccan society and economy as well as the country’s New Development Model. I was honored together with 6 women with exemplary careers .  Read more 

I was nominated entrepreneur of the year 2020 in the 8th edition of Digital Women’s Day Europe (Maison de la Radio, Paris) out of the 340 applications received from women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Europe and Africa. Read more

Serial Entrepreneur |
Technologist |
Consultant |
Board Advisor |
Author

Yabiladi - BI Influence Award

On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, Yabiladi honored inspiring and influential women in the digital age. I have the honor of receiving the Inspiring Woman Trophy 2022.  Read more

 

Policy Center for the New South

I had the pleasure to be highlighted in the spirit of intergenerational dialogue that lies at the heart of the Policy Center for the New South as a Moroccan “impact tech” entrepreneur.  Read more

Impactful Emerging Leaders of the Wider Atlantic

As an ADEL Alumna I was gratified to contribute in writing pieces on building an Atlantic community for the Policy Center for the New South.  Read more

"I have been featured in various magazines over the recent years, alongside incredible leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers"

Magazines & Journals

  • Challenge Magazine
  • Le point Afrique
  • The Arab Weekly
  • Femmes du Maroc
  • Aujourd’hui le Maroc
  • Elles changent le monde Book

Podcasts I’ve hosted

Co-hosting a Series of Interviews with Jackson M'vunganyi on Voice of America

I had the pleasure of co-hosting a special Voice of America (VOA) show alongside my dear friend, Jackson Muneza M’vunganyi. Together, we welcomed the brilliant and inspiring Chidiogo Akunyili, another exceptional friend who continues to inspire me deeply. Chidiogo is a powerhouse of a woman, immensely gifted and wise. Last year, she gave birth to two incredible creations: her beautiful daughter and a profoundly moving book, I Am Because We Are: An African Mother’s Fight for the Soul of a Nation.

This book embodies love made visible, reverence for courage, and the acknowledgment of womanhood that elevates not only a nation but also the core essence of Ubuntu—celebrating the pan-African value of interconnectedness. In this interview, Chidiogo shares her gifts of truth and the powerful messages she has for creatives across the African continent. I invite you to enjoy her soothing voice and her profound insights, which will resonate deeply with all those who seek inspiration and growth.

Spirituality and changemaking, a conversation with Luke Levene from Soulingua at the Gathering of Tribes 2024

I had the pleasure of co-hosting a special Voice of America (VOA) show alongside my dear friend, Jackson Muneza M’vunganyi. Together, we welcomed the brilliant and inspiring Chidiogo Akunyili, another exceptional friend who continues to inspire me deeply. Chidiogo is a powerhouse of a woman, immensely gifted and wise. Last year, she gave birth to two incredible creations: her beautiful daughter and a profoundly moving book, I Am Because We Are: An African Mother’s Fight for the Soul of a Nation.

This book embodies love made visible, reverence for courage, and the acknowledgment of womanhood that elevates not only a nation but also the core essence of Ubuntu—celebrating the pan-African value of interconnectedness. In this interview, Chidiogo shares her gifts of truth and the powerful messages she has for creatives across the African continent. I invite you to enjoy her soothing voice and her profound insights, which will resonate deeply with all those who seek inspiration and growth.

Festival session - Between the Two of Us - Feminisms

In May 2024, I co-hosted and co-curated a transformative festival with the House of Beautiful Business, bringing together a diverse lineup of influential voices. One of the standout sessions I designed, Feminisms: The Many Strands of Knowing, explored the multifaceted experiences and perspectives within feminism. The session featured powerful discussions and performances from:

  • Sarah Ariche: Singer and songwriter
  • Rokhaya Diallo: Journalist, author, and filmmaker
  • Hind Ennaira: Gnawa musician
  • Zainab Fasiki: Illustrator and graphic novelist
  • Asmaa Guedira: Hypergender activist
  • Minna Salami: Author and social critic
  • Puno Selesho: Spoken-word poet and entrepreneur

This unique event was a celebration of diverse feminist perspectives, art, and activism, and aimed to inspire dialogue on gender, identity, and the future of feminist movements globally.

Hosting a Discussion with Mustafa Akyol for the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network

I had the immense pleasure of hosting a powerful conversation for the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network with the renowned author, Mustafa Akyol, whose book Reopening Muslim Minds was a meaningful gift I received last Christmas. Our discussion delved into the themes of his groundbreaking work, exploring the complexities of faith, freedom, and reform in the Muslim world. It was an inspiring exchange that I hope resonates with you as deeply as it did with me.

podcast and interviews

The world needs more heart-centered solutions and community-focused innovators—people who can harness their resources, talents, and networks to create and sustain products or services that truly serve humanity. To those entrepreneurs, I want to say: this is your time!

“I’ve had the pleasure to co-host a VOA show with my dear friend, Jackson Muneza M’vunganyi, inviting the one and only Chidiogo Akunyili, another exceptional friend who inspires me greatly!

Chidiogo is a powerhouse of a woman, an immensely gifted woman! Last year, she gave birth to a beautiful daughter, and to a book that touched me so deeply on so many levels. I am because we are- An African Mother’s Fight for the Soul of a Nation.”

Essence of Blooming Feminine Creativity w/ Author Hanae Bezad 🌺✨ by Rei Chou

Read on Substack

“I had the immense pleasure to hold a conversation with Mr Mustafa Akyol, author of the book Reopening Muslim Minds that I received for Christmas.

I hope you find the conversation as inspiring as I found it”