In Episode 8 of Black Excellence Unfiltered, I joined hosts Anya and Dr. Tiamo to talk about my unconventional path from Mangochi, Malawi to New York City, the intersections of storytelling and systems thinking, and what it means to “become your greatest self” in a world that often misunderstands Black excellence.
When people talk about “women’s empowerment,” I sometimes pause. The phrase sounds noble, but too often, it assumes that women are powerless — waiting to be lifted, helped, or given permission.
On 24 September 2025, the African Regional Youth Forum on Energy and Just Transition convened during UNGA80 — bringing together policymakers, development partners, and young innovators to explore how Africa can scale clean, inclusive energy systems.
On the 28th of March, 2025, I had the privilege of presenting my MSc thesis findings at the AGSA Conference under the theme “Narrating Africa Anew: Leveraging Global Research for Africa’s Success.”