The Ball Is In Your Court: On Career Pivots, Confidence, and Learning to Play New Games
When I received the invitation to interview with Microsoft, I was thrilled โ and terrified.
I had applied for a Business Development Manager internship, but at the time, I had no idea which team or office I might be placed in.
From Mangochi to Microsoft | March 2025
Lately, I have found myself on a reflection and writing spree, and while it has been so incredibly enjoyable to finally purge in that way, it has also been quite emotionally overwhelming for me. We are transitioning (back). Welcome (back) to the Newsletter.
How to Get a Job at the United Nations: Insights from a Former UN Young Professional
My journey into the UN was the culmination of years of preparation, learning, and quiet hope. Today, after having served honorably at UN Headquarters (UNHQ) and pivoting to private sector with Microsoft, I want to share everything I know about getting into the UN โ especially if you are dreaming of beginning your career there.
Courage to Begin Again: 1 Year Post UN
When I moved to New York City in 2022 to join the United Nations, it was both a culmination and an upheaval. I was leaving behind a thriving company I had built โ a life I loved โ and stepping into the unknown in a new country, a new system, with a heavy heart.
