

I never thought I would be the entrepreneur standing here, telling you that I failed. Yet here I am, reflecting on my journey with Digital Skills for Africa (DSA)—a venture that started with the best intentions, received nearly $400,000 in funding, trained thousands of young professionals, and yet, after six years, remains a business struggling to survive.
Choosing an MBA program is one of the biggest decisions of your career, and for many people, it comes down to rankings, reputation, and career opportunities. For me, the decision to join the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU) was about so much more—it was about culture, authenticity, and fit.
In 2020, my second love and I co-founded AfriVines, a brand that sought to expand the wine market in Malawi. Fast forward to 2025, and I found myself on a winery tour in Spain—one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing regions.
On March 15, 2025, I had the honor of speaking at the Academic & Leadership Conference hosted by the College Leadership Forum alongside Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and other partner universities. The theme, “Empowering College Students to Realize and Lead Malawi’s 2063 Vision Through Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration”, was a timely discussion on the role of young leaders in shaping Malawi’s future.