From Malawi to Medicine: Dr. Anne Alaniz on Healing, Purpose & Global Impact
The Confidence Doc Plastic Surgery Podcast with Dr. Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam
Release Date: 11/07/2025
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info_outlineIn this inspiring episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam welcomes Dr. Anne Alaniz — a surgeon, humanitarian, and change-maker whose journey began in a small village in Malawi and has led to major global impact.
Dr. Alaniz shares her remarkable story of overcoming adversity, founding the nonprofit Pothawira International, navigating a career in gynecologic oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital, and forging a life of purpose through service. Tune in as she discusses how confidence is born from resilience, compassion, and action — and why your “why” matters.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- Growing up in Malawi, working for clean water and basic care.
UNT Health Fort Worth+2
Texas Medical Center+2 - The transformative moment that launched her medical journey.
Spark to Empower+1 - Founding Pothawira and creating a safe haven for women and children in Malawi.
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Texas Medical Center+2 - Navigating racial bias, purpose-driven leadership, and global health equity.
- Advice for young professionals and future change-makers.
⭐️Dr. Anne Alaniz — Gynecologic Oncologist, Founder of Pothawira International
For updates from her work, follow: @pothawira_international
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