

This June, I reintroduced By the End of Your Teens โ the first installment in what will be a growing series of reflections on growth, identity, and navigating life as a young person with ambition.
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.
When I was told that weโd 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.
Weโve been conditioned to believe that growth is the ultimate goal. That GDP must rise, that portfolios must grow, that productivity must always climb. More is the measure. More is the mantra. But what happens when we haveโฆ enough?
We often think of progress as inherently human. But what happens when the very systems we built to advance ourselves no longer need us?
Thereโs a quiet irony to it all. Capitalism: the engine that scaled innovation, accelerated globalization, and maximized productivity, may be evolving into a version of itself that no longer needs us to function.
Prior to my summer internship with Microsoft, I sat down with Professor Tawana Kupe, and spent a few hours discussing Africa’s possible futures.
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.