‘By the End of Your Teens’โmy first book, is more than just a book to me; it was the beginning of a deeply personal series that reflects my journey through the different stages of life. I wrote BTEOYT as a stand-alone book, but quickly realised this would become my most meaningful workโa series as I navigate life. I am presently rewriting BTEOYT, and I intend to immediately after start writing ‘Traversing the Terrible Twenties’, to be published as I turn 30. Welcome to ‘The Tens’ series.
The world we knew just a decade ago no longer exists. Technology is no longer a tool we simply wieldโitโs an architect reshaping the very foundation of how we build, connect, and create. And with this transformation comes an undeniable truth: to stay relevant, we must evolve.
As the curtain closes on the first International Decade for People of African Descent (2015โ2024), the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the rights, freedoms, and dignity of people of African descent worldwide. At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where I had the honor of being recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent, the UN proclaimed the Second International Decade for People of African Descent, set to commence in 2025.
When I first moved to New York City, I quickly became acquainted with the complexities of the American economy, many of which I had only observed from afar. One of the most striking aspects was the tipping cultureโa seemingly small but pervasive feature of daily life that speaks volumes about deeper systemic issues.