Sandra Bekkari

Bestselling author and founder of Sana Wellbeing

"Good, and you?" And then the conversation falls silent. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? How often do we really ask how the other person is doing, delving beneath the surface, and not responding with just a casual "fine"?

In our podcast series, we dig deeper. How are you really doing? What's going well, what isn't? We delve into the woman behind the name or brand. We explore her entrepreneurship, successes, but also the obstacles along the way. And what does 'Better Together' mean to her? Here, we're already lifting a corner of the veil.

"Know what you stand up for"

Sandra Bekkari, bestselling author and founder of Sana, the nutrition agency, and the eponymous method, exudes warmth and curiosity. No more diets, but instead focusing on movement, healthy eating, and, above all, enjoying life - that's the foundation. How she got to where she is today: the combination of positivity and perseverance.

"I've noticed that as a woman in my late forties, I've evolved and realised what truly matters. Today, I'm less rushed by trivial things. We're all a work in progress. We're never finished. There's always room to learn and refine. I love what I do and feel incredibly excited about it every day. But I fought to turn that passion - healthy eating, inspiring and coaching people - into my job."

"Dare to take the leap. Of course, there were doubts. Like parking my passion as a side gig while working a full-time job in employment. Not everyone has as many options, but often we're the ones holding ourselves back. At a certain point, my books were noticed, TV opportunities came along, and now we're eleven years down the road. I'm very grateful and still enjoy every moment of my job."

"Find your Ikigai, the Japanese concept of a reason to get out of bed in the morning. For me, it's motivating and inspiring people to take good care of themselves. And as a mother and wife: being there for my family. That gives me wings. A healthy lifestyle is more than just food and exercise. It's also about feeling useful, doing something that makes you happy and fulfilled. About recharging, slowing down, and sleeping."

"Together, we can achieve so much more than alone. 'Better Together' is still underestimated and not practiced enough. We say it loudly, but envy persists. You can be good, but not better than the rest. If we all do what we preach, the positivity of collaboration will truly spread."

Wat is jouw superpower? “Positiviteit en volharding”