Women and Bitcoin

In this episode of Women & Bitcoin, we sit down with Zarina Björklund Rehn, Head of Operations & Programs at Blockchain Sweden.

How do you go from elite equestrian sports to working with blockchain? For Zarina, horses once represented freedom. Today, that same sense of freedom is found in Bitcoin and blockchain—the freedom to truly own your money and move value without relying on intermediaries.

Together, we explore what blockchain really is, why Bitcoin became Zarina's gateway into the technology, and why decentralization is about much more than cryptocurrencies. We also discuss resilience, digital infrastructure, and why Sweden risks falling behind if we fail to embrace the next generation of technology.

If you're curious about Bitcoin, blockchain, and how decentralized systems can help build a more resilient future, this episode is for you. 🧡₿

After a short break, we're finally back behind the microphones!

In this episode, Hani joins from Karachi and Rebecka from Stockholm as we reunite for a classic Women & Bitcoin catch-up, reflecting on life, Bitcoin, and everything in between.

We talk about what we've been up to lately, why our hearts seem to ache for Bitcoin more than ever right now, and why Bitcoin — unlike the rest of us — never takes a vacation.

You'll also get a fresh Bitcoin Weather Report, our thoughts on AI and why the future might belong to those who learn to collaborate with technology rather than resist it.

From Karachi to Stockholm, from Bitcoin to midsummer plans, this episode is a mix of personal reflections, current events, and the conversations that always seem to find their way back to Bitcoin.

Grab a coffee, go for a walk in the sunshine, or settle in for the ride.

Bitcoin doesn't take a summer break.

Apparently, neither do we. ☀️₿

Vi avrundar året med en mycket efterlängtad gäst, en kvinna som rör sig obehindrat mellan teknik, energi och finans, men som framför allt drivs av en sak: frihet.Hon berättar om sin resa från spargrisar och frågan vad en tusenlapp egentligen är till fintech, digital infrastruktur och, såklart, Bitcoin. Melissa delar sitt holistiska synsätt på Bitcoin: ett sätt att bevara värde över tid, en möjlighet att vara sin egen bank och ett verktyg för att bygga ett mer mänskligt samhälleOch så pratar vi om Sverige, ett land som just nu sitter på en historisk möjlighet: Vi har enorma mängder ren överskottsenergi som skulle kunna göra oss världsledande i Bitcoin-mining. Med rätt beslut hade vi kunnat producera 71 000 BTC på ett år – helt utan extra miljöpåverkan.Det här är avsnittet för dig som vill förstå Bitcoin bortom priset: som en livsfilosofi, ett samhällsverktyg och en väg till verklig ekonomisk frihet.Låt julens budskap om ljus, hopp och frihet påminna oss om vilken framtid vi faktiskt kan bygga! Tack Melissa <3

In this episode we meet Maja Aleksandra Gackowska, the PopArt Princess. She's the first Polish artist to exhibit at NASA Kennedy Space Center and one of the most colorful new voices in Bitcoin culture.

From fashion runways to fine art galleries, Maja’s story is about transformation, courage and creativity without limits. Her mixed media pieces sparkling with Swarovski crystals, pearls and even recycled tech blur the line between art and statement. Each canvas is a conversation: playful, bold and unafraid.

When Bitcoin entered her world, everything changed.It was freedom, connection and community.Through her art, Maja paints what Bitcoin feels like: vibrant, rebellious and alive.

Her journey has taken her from Warsaw’s galleries to Art Basel Miami, to collaborations with Copernic Space and NASA, even sending her work to the moon.

A lifelong fan of Britney Spears, Maja draws inspiration from the icons who shaped pop culture and turned vulnerability into power. That spirit of resilience and reinvention runs through her art and her message for a freer, more creative world.

Maja reminds us that Bitcoin is a canvas for self expression, a way to reclaim value and a movement fueled by imagination. Her message to listeners is:

“Work hard, stay kind and keep creating. Freedom is the masterpiece.”

Whether you love pop culture, space art or just need a dose of inspiration, this episode will lift you up and maybe make you believe that creativity really can change the world.

In this episode we meet Claire Prince who's a wife, mother of four, traveler, educator and quiet powerhouse behind the 'Choose Life' movement. Claire is living proof that you can step off the fiat hamster wheel and design a life built on freedom, purpose and connection!

From Singapore boardrooms to home-schooling on the road across Asia and Europe. Claire and her husband Daniel (author of 'Choose Life' and host of the 'Once Bitten' podcast  @Princey21m )  redefined what success looks like. How trading long workdays for long conversations and the grind for gratitude.

Her message to young people is:

“If you’re thinking about it — talk, plan and then take the leap. You can always find another job, but you can’t reclaim lost time.”

Claire’s story is a heartfelt invitation to rethink what “wealth” really means.

Her voice is calm, grounded and real — reminds us that Bitcoin isn’t only about markets and money; it’s about time, trust and family.

Whether you’re curious about homeschooling, minimalist living, or building a purposeful Bitcoin life, this conversation will leave you hopeful — and maybe just a little braver.

In this episode we meet AJ, a magnetic Londoner who orange-pilled herself in 2024 and, within months, was on panels and stages, hosting meetups, and living what we call “the Bitcoin effect”—seeing life differently, feeling hopeful about the future, and caring less about others’ opinions.We talk about the welcoming YES-culture of the Bitcoin community—open both to tech nerds, finance hotshots - as well as newcomers, artists, and poets!

AJ’s story is a vivid reminder that Bitcoin is more than numbers and nodes—it’s a mindset, a community, and, above all, creativity. Whatever your background, there’s a place for you in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Unlike the fiat game, Bitcoin invites collaboration and fresh thinking—it’s the energy that says YES.Enjoy this magnetic episode of Women & Bitcoin

Det är en ära att äntligen få välkomna Mariana Burenstam Linder – en tung röst i svensk finans – till podden. Vi pratar enkelt och rakt: Vad hände egentligen under pandemin, och varför känns ekonomin annorlunda nu?Mariana berättar om ögonblicket då hennes son sa: “Mamma, det finns en lösning på det här – och det heter Bitcoin.” Hon förklarar utan krångel varför hon ser Bitcoin som ett möjligt komplement i en modern portfölj – vid sidan av aktier, fastigheter eller guld.Mariana är den "nyfikna boomern" som råder oss att inte stå utanför den digitala världen: Läs på, börja litet. Särskilt vi kvinnor har ett ansvar, för vår egen och kommande generationers skull, att sätta oss in i den nya ekonomin. Du behöver inte ta ställning – men räkna inte med att kunna stå helt utanför och ändå hänga med. Detta är såklart inte finansiell rådgivning, men när Mariana talar - då lyssnar vi lite extra!

The Substance of Bitcoin – med Angelica “Credit Queen” Lips da CruzIn this episode of Women & Bitcoin we lift our gaze for a while and go back to basics. What is the true substance of Bitcoin? Is it a currency, a commodity, an asset – or something much more?Our guest is the Brazilian powerhouse: Angelica "Credit Queen" Lips da Cruz. With a background in banking and roots in South America, she knows first-hand what it means when governments freeze bank accounts or push entire economies to the brink. Angelica can recognize a sound financial system when she sees one – and she’s here to tell us why Bitcoin is not a fly, but something real and lasting.We also talk about why chasing money is never the answer, and how building a life and business around what you love changes everything. Of course, Angelica shares her personal Bitcoin story, and her message is clear: the world is in transition – don’t just sit there. Change is normal. Don’t be afraid – GO! And when Angelica says Go – we GO!

Vad har rödljuslampor, frukost och ekonomisk frihet gemensamt?
Möt Jessica – civilekonom, civilingenjör och tidigare Wall Street-proffs, som redan som 12-åring gick på aktieläger och valde att köpa H&M-aktier istället för en H&M-tröja.

Idag driver hon eget, sitter i styrelsen för ett investeringsbolag som bara satsar på bolag där minst hälften av grundarna är kvinnor – och hemma har hon en 10-minutersregel för Bitcoin-prat.

Vi snackar om hur Bitcoin kan vara ett verktyg för kvinnor att bryta ekonomiskt beroende, hur inflationen smyger in i frukosten, och varför en rödljuslampa kanske är en lika bra investering som Bitcoin.

En smart, rolig och viktig konversation om pengar, makt, hälsa och framtid.

In this episode, we meet Fati Hakim, CEO and co-founder of FirstBlock.

She shares her insights on Bitcoin as a borderless system for freedom, self-determination, and technological sovereignty — but also as a catalyst for a new kind of leadership the world isn’t just longing for, but desperately needs to avoid implosion.

Fati connects decentralization, ownership, and innovation with something deeper: the need to balance the masculine and the feminine in how we build companies, systems, and societies. She speaks about long-term thinking, intuition, and sustainability — and why the feminine must take up more space in a world that has raced too far in one direction.

Could the discovery of Bitcoin be quietly restoring that balance in the world?

Tune in for a conversation that sparks thought, inspires — and just might change the way you see the future.