

Between wrapping up my summer internship at Xbox, planning and hosting a full-scale U.S. Gala for Ntha Foundation, and relaunching my first book By the End of Your Teens โ I found myself teetering on the edge of burnout more than once. I was trying to do it all.
Iโve now been in Redmond for 7 weeks, adjusting to the slower pace and sharper expectations of summer at Microsoft. In the midst of all this, something personal and precious quietly happened: I republished my first book, By the End of Your Teens.
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.
“What is an MBA?”
“How different is an MBA from a regular Masterโs Degree?”
“Why should I get an MBA?”
“Of what value will an MBA be to me, considering I already hold a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship?”
“How important is the rank of a school with reference to where you attain your MBA?”
“Is an MBA valuable for entrepreneurs?”
These are just a few questions I had for myself โ and by extension, admissions officers โ as I toured MBA programs around the U.S. in 2023.