

I’ve 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.
When I was told that we’d be living at Redmond Town Center (RTC) for the summer as Microsoft Interns, one of the biggest selling points was its unbeatable proximity to a whole world of food.
At the end of May, 2025, I was awarded the Most Inspiring Female Corporate Leader in Malawi. A huge honor. As I received the award, what I felt most was less pride, and more reflection. Reflection on what it has taken to become visible in a world that often demands excellence from women but offers very little space for us to shine on our terms.
You voted, and the Award is OURS! Thank you SO MUCH for voting for me as the Most Inspiring Female Corporate Leader in Malawi, 2025.