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See You Soon, Madam (Vice) President: Experiencing History Through a Malawian Lens
As a Malawian woman, a Black woman living in the United States, the 2024 U.S. presidential election has been an emotional whirlwind. Watching Vice President Kamala Harris step into history has been both inspiring and deeply draining. Her leadership, poise, and resilience stand as a testament to the progress we have made, yet the vitriol she has endured underscores how much further we (still) need to go.
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.
Life (Over)Update: A Year of Growth, Transitions, and New Beginnings
It’s been a while since I truly sat down to write and share the full
The Future of Storytelling: Beyond Reading and Writing
The written word shaped civilizations, preserved history, and served as a vessel for knowledge. As we step further into the digital age, there’s an undeniable shift occurring—one that suggests the future of storytelling and knowledge-sharing may no longer rely so heavily on traditional reading and writing.
From ‘By Ntha’ to ‘Kwathu Kollective’: A Journey of Necessary Growth
What started as by Ntha in 2013–just a blog to document life and share my journey–has grown into something I never could have imagined.Over the years, what began as storytelling became a space to help other young people step into digital media, personal branding, and creative careers. That’s how the Ntha Foundation was born–and seeing it grow from training 30 people to reaching thousands has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Now, as we expand globally, Kwathu Kollective will carry the heart of this work at home in Africa–empowering creators and innovators right where it all began. I’m truly grateful to everyone who’s been part of this.
As You Set Out for ‘Ithaka’: By C.P. Cavafy
There are pieces of art and literature that stay with us, quietly shaping the way we see the world. For me, that piece is “Ithaka” by C.P. Cavafy.
The Tens: Book Series (Coming Soon…)
‘By the End of Your Teens’—my 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 work—a 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.
