84: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 84

84: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 84

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Join Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg as she talks with Olya Tarasieva about food's cultural significance and Agata Heikura on balancing roles and climate action.

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52:0127 Dec 2025

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Empowering Journeys: From Food Metaphors to Climate Action

Episode Overview

  • Fermentation can teach patience and care, offering a metaphor for sustainable living.
  • Balancing career and personal life requires support systems and self-care rituals.
  • Grassroots climate activism relies on local examples and consistent effort.
  • Finding purpose can be a journey of exploration rather than a single calling.
  • Simple, local food choices can contribute to personal and planetary health.
"Beauty is just simple and it's accessible to everyone. Care is simple. Love is simple."

How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this episode of 'We Empower!', host Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg sits down with two remarkable women who have carved unique paths in their respective fields. First up is Olya Tarasieva, a cultural designer who has swapped the canvas for the kitchen. She shares her journey from graphic design to the culinary arts, exploring how food and fermentation can be powerful metaphors for society today.

Olya's insights into sustainability and the poetic language of food are both fascinating and thought-provoking. She discusses how food connects us to our roots and the environment, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to eat sustainably. Next, we meet Agata Heikura, a CFO in the gaming industry and a passionate climate activist. Agata opens up about balancing her roles as a leader in a male-dominated field and a mother, while also driving change in climate action.

Her story is one of courage and clarity, proving that you don't need to have a singular calling to make an impact. Agata's emphasis on consistency and real-world examples in climate education highlights how grassroots efforts can lead to meaningful change. With discussions ranging from personal journeys to societal challenges, this episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas and inspiration.

Whether you're interested in the future of food or how to juggle multiple roles with grace, there's something here for everyone. So why not take a moment to explore these compelling narratives? Who knows, you might just find a nugget of wisdom that resonates with your own life.

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