New WiSER podcast spotlights leaders powering a sustainable future
WiSER, a global platform co-founded by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, has launched the Words of Wisdom podcast, to share insights and inspiration from leaders shaping the future of sustainability.
Building on the success of the WiSER Wisdom Webinar series, the podcast brings in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and innovators who are shaping the future of sustainability. Through dialogue and personal reflection, each episode explores leadership journeys, lessons learned and the importance of mentorship in empowering the next generation of women in sustainability.
Launched on December 22, the first episode features Dymphna van der Lans, Chief Executive of the Clean Cooking Alliance, in conversation with Maryam Hassani, Co-Founder and the CEO of Zealous TenX. It explores the intersection of clean cooking, women’s empowerment, and community-driven mentorship.
New episodes of Words of Wisdom will be released throughout December and January. Season 1 features four episodes, each pairing an inspiring guest with a WiSER host from the global sustainability community:
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Episode 1 - The Cost of What We Take For Granted (Dec 22): Maryam Hassani x Dymphna van der Lans – Clean cooking, mentorship and women’s empowerment
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Episode 2 - When Opportunity Isn't Given, Create It (Dec 29): Jessica Robinson x Michelle Li – Building global networks for climate action through Women & Climate NYC
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Episode 3 - The Power of Collective Insight (Jan 5): Eduarda Zoghbi x Alison Hall – Exploring diplomacy, energy and gender inclusion through the British Embassy Dubai
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Episode 4 - Clarity Creates Impact (Jan 12): Mariam Al Qubaisi x Michael Liebreich – Insights on leadership and collaboration in the clean energy transformation
Episodes will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami and YouTube.
The Words of Wisdom podcast reflects WiSER’s three core pillars of education, engagement and empowerment. It also complements the initiative’s year-round activities, including the WiSER Pioneers Program, WiSER Cares community campaigns, and the WiSER Annual Forum held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). By providing a new digital platform for storytelling and mentorship, WiSER aims to reach wider audiences and inspire collective action toward a more sustainable future.
