Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How Pooja Bangad’s Fight Against Gender Bias Created SheWork

When Pooja Bangad walked into the corporate world, she was bright, ambitious, and full of dreams. But soon, the glossy walls of professionalism showed their cracks—gender bias, workplace discrimination, and lack of support for women’s career growth.

Instead of staying silent or stepping back, she chose a different path: she built something for women like herself.

Thus, SheWork was born—a platform that now empowers over 1000+ women across India by offering them remote, flexible, and dignified work opportunities.

The Bias That Sparked a Revolution

Pooja’s own experiences were the starting point. Like many women, she was repeatedly passed over for roles she was qualified for, heard condescending remarks about her gender, and was expected to choose between career and caregiving.

She recalls, “I wasn’t just fighting for a promotion. I was fighting for my right to belong.”

This frustration soon transformed into a mission: to break the cycle of exclusion for other women and create an ecosystem that trusts, trains, and transforms women professionals.

Building SheWork — From a Dream to a Movement

Launched with a small team and big vision, SheWork connects women—especially those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities—with remote work opportunities, freelance gigs, training sessions, and mentorship. It caters especially to women who had to pause their careers due to motherhood, marriage, or societal pressure.

With a tech-driven model, SheWork:

  • Matches skilled women with inclusive employers

  • Offers skill-building programs in coding, design, content, and marketing

  • Fosters a supportive community that promotes leadership and confidence

From homemakers to returnees from career breaks, the SheWork network is redefining what it means to be a working woman in India.

Real Impact, Real Stories

SheWork isn’t just a platform—it’s a lifeline.

A software developer from Nagpur, a content writer from Lucknow, a designer from Kochi—all now financially independent, working remotely through SheWork. These women don’t just earn—they lead, manage, and inspire.

Pooja says, “When a woman works, she doesn’t just earn. She gains agency. She gets a voice.”

Today, over 1000 women have found professional and personal empowerment through SheWork, and the number continues to rise.

A Call for Inclusive Workspaces

Beyond jobs, SheWork is challenging the corporate ecosystem to rethink outdated norms. It encourages companies to:

  • Adopt remote-first or hybrid models

  • Build bias-free hiring processes

  • Invest in women-led innovation

Pooja regularly speaks at forums, workshops, and colleges, urging the next generation to build equity from the ground up.

Conclusion: From Bias to Brilliance

What began as a personal battle against discrimination became a platform for thousands. Pooja Bangad didn’t just find her place—she created one for countless others.

SheWork proves that empowerment isn’t about giving—it’s about enabling. And when women are enabled, communities thrive, economies grow, and gender bias slowly crumbles.

Because when women work, everyone rises.