109: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 109109: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 109
UK Health Radio Podcast
Three female leaders share personal stories about sustainability, community and long-term resilience, linking daily habits with big-picture change. The conversation focuses on people-centred growth, meaningful work and the responsibility to future generations.
52:34•1 Aug 2026
Putting People First: Strong Women, Sustainable Futures and Real-Life Resilience
Episode Overview
- Sustainable strength is described as a long-term, multi-generational commitment rather than a quick fix for the present.
- Keeping humans and community at the centre of sustainability work is presented as vital in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.
- Simple habits such as walking, limiting devices, prioritising sleep and basic self-care are highlighted as key to mental clarity and balance.
- Personal stories of financial hardship, migration and career change show how patience, courage and grace towards others can grow over time.
- ESG and regulation are framed as tools for better decisions and long-term value, not as optional extras to be added only in good times.
“Sustainability is often treated like the cherry on the cake. And I think it's the cake by itself.”
What drives someone to seek a life that feels meaningful, grounded and future-focused? This conversation on UK Health Radio’s *We Empower!* offers plenty of food for thought for anyone who cares about wellbeing, purpose and sustainable change. Host Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg brings together three dynamic women: sustainability strategists and PACHEDU co-founders Doris Kirui and Maphrida Wehrli, and Ability Hub founder and CEO Tanja Reilly.
Their focus stays firmly on people, community and long-term thinking rather than quick wins or buzzwords. Doris and Maphrida talk about “sustainable” strength as something multi-generational, asking what kind of present we’re creating for those six generations ahead. Doris shares how growing up in a large family and facing sudden financial pressure pushed her into tough jobs and a long wait before studying abroad, teaching her patience and compassion for the unseen struggles behind every success.
Maphrida speaks about a life spent moving countries, how that shaped her sense of identity, and why community, sleep and simple self-care rituals (like long baths and basic hygiene) keep her steady. Their work with PACHEDU centres on connecting African innovators, diaspora, investors and policymakers so that growth on the continent is shared, people-focused and rooted in real relationships rather than disconnected capital.
Tanja picks up the thread from a corporate angle, arguing that “Sustainability is often treated like the cherry on the cake. And I think it's the cake by itself.” She explains how ESG and regulation can become practical tools for better decisions instead of box-ticking, and why leaders need courage to think beyond the next quarter and towards their grandchildren’s future.
If you’re rebuilding your life, questioning your values or just craving more grounded examples of strength and resilience, this episode might get you asking: what kind of legacy are you quietly creating today?
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