I first found SheFi a few years ago. At the time, I was curious and intrigued by crypto and the idea of a more equitable internet. But I didn’t have the technical background or time to fully engage, and eventually, I stepped away.
Now I’m back, with fresh eyes, new skills, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Like many people, I entered the crypto space through trading. I followed the hype, bought tokens, and lurked on Twitter. But over time, my interest started to shift. The more I learned, the more I realized I didn’t want to just extract value from this technology; I wanted to understand it. To build with it. To contribute to something bigger than myself.
I started teaching myself to program. Eventually, I transitioned into a full-on software engineering apprenticeship. Before that, I worked in the public sector as a management consultant, where I saw the consequences of centralized systems up close - the inefficiencies, the gatekeeping, the missed opportunities for people who needed access most. Web3 offered an alternative. A new way to think about power, participation, and ownership.
This season, I’m returning to SheFi with a new mindset, not just as a student, but as a builder.
In Week 1, we explored the foundational ideas behind Web3:
Blockchain: a shared public ledger, with no single point of control
Ownership economy: Moving from Web1 (read) to Web2 (read/write) to Web3 (read/write/own)
Decentralization: Why removing centralized orgs matters
Consensus mechanisms: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake
But beyond the theory, what stood out was the mission, to demystify this space and make it accessible. To equip women to participate not just as users, but as leaders and owners. That’s the kind of future I want to help build.
This time feels different. I’m not here to memorize jargon or chase trends. I’m here to explore how Web3 can solve real problems, and to make sure the people who’ve been left out of past systems aren’t left behind again (more on this in future posts).
I believe in the ownership economy. I believe in open systems. I believe in building tools that empower people, not extract from them. And I believe in doing it alongside communities like SheFi that are inclusive and teaching us to reimagine what's possible.
I’ll be sharing what I learn each week here and on Twitter. If you're on this journey too, as a learner, a builder, or just someone curious about what all this means, let’s connect.