In this episode, we dive into the impactful work of Hanae Bezad, a social entrepreneur and conscious leader advancing purpose-driven change at multiple levels. Hanae discusses her role with Boann Social Impact, where she helps drive investments that support inclusive economic growth, climate solutions, social enterprise and underserved communities across Canada.
She also shares her mission with Beehane, her advisory and ecosystem-building practice focused on empowering Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour changemakers, and nurturing tech-enabled, sustainable ventures that create meaningful impact.
Throughout the conversation, Hanae highlights the importance of values-aligned business, conscious leadership, and investing in people and systems that reflect the world we want to build.
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Hanae Bezad
Hanae Bezad is an impact entrepreneur, investor, project manager, board advisor, and author of Being Other, a personal reflection on culture, gender, and identity. Her multidisciplinary work bridges government, international development, civil society, and the private sector, with a focus on technology, sustainability, inclusion, and creative, feminine leadership.
Born and raised in Morocco, she has lived and worked across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, supporting impact-driven, tech-enabled, and creative ventures with diverse partners. Her work champions the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC), emerging entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators driving systemic change. She currently serves as Director of Market Development at Boann Social Impact.
