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95: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 95
95: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 95
95: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 95
Saturday 28th March 2026
Cybersecurity Girl and impact’s founder share online safety hacks, purpose-led careers, boundaries, failure, and African entrepreneurship on We Empower!
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- Use strong, unique passwords for key accounts and store them safely, ideally with a password manager.
- Turn on two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection beyond passwords.
- Pause before reacting to unexpected calls, messages or links, as scammers rely on rushed decisions.
- Treat failures and “no’s” as useful redirections that move you closer to the right opportunities.
- See life less as a straight ladder and more as a jigsaw puzzle where varied experiences can later fit together.
Failure is honestly the best thing in the world. That just means that you’re trying things and you’re getting closer to your end goal.
How do people find strength in the darkest times? This instalment of UK Health Radio’s *We Empower!* zooms in on digital safety, purpose-driven work and the kind of resilience that can reshape a life – and even a continent. Host Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg first chats with cybersecurity educator Caitlin Sarian, widely known as Cybersecurity Girl. With millions of followers, Caitlin turns online safety into something clear and even fun.
She explains how an early stereotype of a “hooded man hacking in a basement” almost kept her out of tech, and how a single job interview changed her path. Her mission now sits on three pillars: getting more women into STEM and cyber, helping people into cyber careers, and protecting the general public online.
You’ll hear practical, anxiety-reducing safety tips, like using strong, unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication, plus her simple rule: “I don’t ever click on links.” She also talks about mindset in a scary digital climate: “Failure is honestly the best thing in the world… every single one of these no’s has actually just directed me to the right yeses.” Boundaries, saying no, and not pouring from an empty cup all play a big role in how she stays grounded.
The second half shifts to global impact with Dr. Tal Wanbeck / Till Van Beck, historian, former CEO of Welthungerhilfe and founder of impact, a non-profit venture capital firm backing African entrepreneurs. He shares how turning donations into investments can support real solutions on the ground and what he’s learned from African founders’ optimism and resilience.
His life metaphor might stick with you: instead of a career ladder, he sees life as a jigsaw puzzle where pieces gradually start to fit. You’ll come away with concrete cyber-safety hacks, encouragement to treat failures as stepping stones, and a reminder to look for your own “north star”. What small step could you take today towards a safer, more purpose-filled life?