If youโre reading this, it means Iโve officially been at Microsoft for precisely one month. It may also mean that it is late at night, and I am deep in a PowerBI dashboard, or working on my midpoint Connect, but I will spare you the gory details.
Brief life update: I moved to Redmond!
In this edition, I take you through my exciting transition into Microsoft, sharing insights from my role in business development and how I’m navigating this new chapter. From my work with the ID@Xbox team to embracing the vibrant tech culture of Redmond, I share the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that come with pivoting into the private sector.
In November 2024, Xbox launched a global campaign titled This is an Xbox. Xbox is no longer (just) a box. It is a platform. A streaming service. A digital ecosystem. If it has a screen and an internet connection, it can be an Xbox.
On the 25th of April, 2025, I received the 2025 Leadership Awardโan absolute surprise to me. I came into the MSU MBA program seeking belonging. Along the way, I discovered leadership, community, and deeper self-awareness โ embracing growth, anchoring in love, and leading with authenticity.