

As I sat at my desk, flipping through Wagner and Hollenbeckโs Organizational Behavior, I saw more than just theories and models on motivation, teamwork, and leadership. I saw reflections of the lessons Iโve lived, especially during my time at Michigan State University, and the work Iโm doing now with Kwathu Kollective, Bien Corp, Q2 Corp, and Africaโs future at large. One lesson stands out: organizations, like movements, thrive when their culture is rooted in shared purpose, collective pride, and ownership.
CeraVe was initially a casual purchase. I didnโt plan to commit to the entire product line, but heyโit was turquoise, and my love for color coordination may have subconsciously played a role. What started with a single cleanser quickly turned into a full-on relationship. Now, CeraVe is my holy grail, and I couldnโt be more thankful.
In 2025, I found myself working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the College of Engineering at the Michigan State University. What I did not anticipate is how much I would have to learn from the experience, too.
Out of over 8.2 billion people globally, Africa is home to over 1.4 billion, with more than 60% of that being youth under the age of 25. This is not just a statisticโitโs an opportunity. While populations in the West are aging and declining, Africa is growing. This is an opportunity for Africa, but are we taking avantage of it?