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Spotify, Podcasting and What’s Coming Up in 2026 for Womenpreneur Asia
This year, my podcast reached listeners in 23 countries, with the top five being Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and the UK. Here's what's coming up for the Womenpreneur Asia podcast in 2026. Are you in?
Your Year, By Design Program – Now Open
Every December, we promise ourselves we’ll slow down — that we’ll finally pause, reflect, and recharge before the new year begins. But if we’re honest, most of us don’t. And then January arrives — and we’re expected to leap into new goals, new energy, and a new start… even though we never really closed the…
Season 10 Starts Friday, 1 August 2025
We are launching our Season 10 of the podcast on Friday, 1 August. This season is again filled with many more exciting entrepreneur stories but what I have tried to create is a more angle or topic-focused episode while retaining the original flavour of the podcast. Here's what I have come up with.
Womenpreneur Asia’s Hong Kong Trailblazers
Meet 11 remarkable women from Hong Kong featured on Womenpreneur Asia, spanning creative entrepreneurship, storytelling, law, wellness, and gender-lens investing. Their stories are authentic, insightful, and deeply inspiring—be sure to check out their full episodes.
Scholarships Available For My Program
Visibility is not just about showing up but showing up with your best intentions. It’s about owning your story, using your voice, and being seen as the leader you already are. This is why I co-developed a program to help you achieve that.
The Tools I Use to Run My Podcast (So You Don’t Have to Figure It All On Your Own)
When I first started my podcast, Womenpreneur Asia, I had no idea just how many tools and platforms I’d eventually end up using. Producing a podcast involves more than just hitting “record” and uploading the audio. There’s editing, visuals, marketing, and of course, managing the hosting and distribution. Since October 2020, I’ve tried and tested…
The Power of Investing in Women: How a Leadership Program Sparked My Podcasting Journey
Sometimes, one meaningful connection or experience can change the entire trajectory of your life. For me, that moment came in July 2019 when I was selected for the Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar, a transformative program by the East-West Center in Oahu, Hawaii. Before attending the seminar, I had never imagined myself as a podcaster…
Introducing My New Ebook “Podcasting Power”
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start your podcast? Or perhaps you're curious about the strategies behind creating a compelling show that keeps listeners coming back for more? If so, I’ve got exciting news for you! My brand-new ebook, Podcasting Power, is here to guide you on your journey into the world of…
$85K For Women Tech Innovators Through Aurora Tech Award 2025
inDrive has launched applications for the Aurora Tech Award 2025, celebrating women founders of IT startups worldwide. Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia’s tech industry are encouraged to apply before 21 November 2024.
From Passion Projects to Pioneering Ventures
Womenpreneur Asia's Season 8 brought me into contact with some truly incredible women across Asia who have transformed their passions into pioneering ventures. Here are some of them and a recap of their stories.
NEW-API To Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across ASEAN, Pacific and India
Four women from Malaysia, Fiji, India, and the Philippines have launched the Network for Entrepreneur Women Associations in ASEAN-Pacific-India (NEW-API), an alliance to empower women-led entrepreneurial organizations in the region. Krista Goon, Sharyne Fong, Tanya Raj, and Mona Celine Marie Villas Yap established this network while participating in a US program.
Generous Gift From MIDP Empowers Two Lucky Listeners of Womenpreneur Asia
Krista Goon, the host and creator of Womenpreneur Asia, today expressed her sincerest appreciation to the Malaysian Institute of Development for Professionals (MIDP) for their generous donation of two conference tickets worth RM5,184 to the upcoming People & Culture Conference 2024.
Strategies and Stories of Inspiring Asian Women Entrepreneurs in Season 8
Womenpreneur Asia is back with its eighth season and we are halfway through our season with stories and invaluable strategies of eight remarkable women entrepreneurs from across Asia. Dive into these snapshots of our season 8 guests and discover the business experiences that could transform your business approach!
Womenpreneur Asia among the 12 inspiring podcasts for Southeast Asian startups
Womenpreneur Asia is thrilled to be one of the 12 inspiring podcasts for Southeast Asian startups. The recognition comes from Leet Capital, Malaysia's premier venture capital firm known for its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the region.
Women Entrepreneurs in ASEAN: Interview on Malaysia’s National TV
Krista Goon appeared on Malaysia's national TV station, Bernama TV, last week on "The Nation," an English-language program hosted by experienced radio and TV personality Gerard Ratnam. Gerard, as the show's executive producer, invited Krista to discuss women's entrepreneurship in ASEAN.
Season 8 Premieres 17 May!
Have you been busy and productive? I know I have! I took a break after publishing my 100th episode in February but it wasn't a rest for long before I got back into curating this season's episodes and getting into recordings with my guests. (And I was featured in an article about my 100th episode…
Buletin Mutiara Features Krista & Her 100 Episode Milestone
Thank you to the team at Buletin Mutiara, a Penang state government media, for featuring Krista Goon and her podcasting journey in their recent publication. She opens up about her challenges running her podcast, the one or two women who have snubbed her, the backend work to produce her episodes and more.
Playing To Your Strengths – Audio Recording
This is an edited audio recording featuring Krista when she was invited to speak as a panelist in a private, closed-door e-panel session with a group of women leaders. She was sharing the stage with another panelist but this edited audio recording features only Krista's speaking segment. Highlights of her 35 minute audio: Krista emphasized…
Season 7 Starts Soon! Plus Momentous Milestones For Womenpreneur Asia
As I gear up for an exciting new season, I'm thrilled to share some incredible updates and news that mark a significant milestone in my Womenpreneur Asia podcast journey. Season 7 is just around the corner, featuring yet another 14 brand-new episodes filled with inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs across Asia. This podcasting journey thus…
List of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs Featured On The Podcast
Since the podcast began in 2020, I've had the privilege of interviewing a number of Malaysian women entrepreneurs. I've created a list of all the Malaysian women that have been on the podcast since Season 1. By compiling this list, I have surprised myself that I have spoken to so many Malaysian women in business…