Pale Blue Dot: We are, Mostly, Nothing.
For 2025, I made the decision to spend little to no time on social media. Making that decision brought me the awareness that I spend nearly no time on social media. I came to the realisation that I actually only use social media to post about my businesses and professional milestones; after which I log off. With that realisation also came time–a lot of time to spend with me. I spent most of my winterbreak reflecting, and writing. In reflecting, I arrived at a rather particular thought; one that I see to always return to: We are, Mostly, Nothing.
The Power of Conscientiousness: Reflections on a Keynote by H.E. President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera
When I graduated with my master’s degree in October 2024, one particular moment stayed with me—a call to action from H.E. President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, that challenged my perspective on what it means to truly engage with the world around me. Standing before us, he spoke not of grades or accolades but of a skill he believed was sorely lacking: conscientiousness.
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Rethinking How We Drive Change in Africa
I’ve had the privilege of crossing paths with some of the most passionate and driven individuals across Africa. Teachers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who, against all odds, feel called to uplift their communities. Their stories inspire me deeply, but I’ve come to recognize a recurring pattern – one that I feel compelled to talk about.
Thank you, and See you Soon.
As I close out 2024, a year that has been both exhilarating and transformative, I find myself reflecting on a concept that has surfaced repeatedly in my thoughts and conversations—social debt. For much of my life and career, I have carried this weight with pride, honoring my obligations to family, friends, and my broader community. As I step into 2025, I am making a conscious choice to recalibrate.
