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10 Reasons I Love the Broad College of Business: Michigan State University
Choosing an MBA program is one of the biggest decisions of your career, and for many people, it comes down to rankings, reputation, and career opportunities. For me, the decision to join the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU) was about so much moreโit was about culture, authenticity, and fit.
From Selling Wine to Understanding Winemaking: Bodega Severino Sanz (Segovia, Spain)
In 2020, my second love and I co-founded AfriVines, a brand that sought to expand the wine market in Malawi. Fast forward to 2025, and I found myself on a winery tour in Spainโone of the worldโs most renowned wine-producing regions.
Academic & Leadership Conference: Empowering the Next Generation for Malawi 2063
On March 15, 2025, I had the honor of speaking at the Academic & Leadership Conference hosted by the College Leadership Forum alongside Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and other partner universities. The theme, โEmpowering College Students to Realize and Lead Malawiโs 2063 Vision Through Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborationโ, was a timely discussion on the role of young leaders in shaping Malawiโs future.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Rapidly Changing World
In August 2024, my thesis on digital transformation in Malawi was submitted for publication, and today, I woke up to the email that it was published.
UNDP Malawi ICPE: Reflections on My Role as Gender Focal Point
One of the pivotal moments in my career was contributing to the Independent Country Programme Evaluation (ICPE) for Malawi, aligning with UNDPโs broader mission of ensuring that policies translate into meaningful, measurable change.
Deconstructing Everything I Know: An Invitation to Think Critically About Development, Religion, and the African Mindset
On my recent visit to Segovia, Spain, I posted a tweet that seems to have sent Twitter Malawi in a bit of a spiral: when religion becomes a societal framework that dictates the collective mindset of an entire people, it must be examined, and critically so.
MBA Study Abroad, 2025: Madrid, Spain
When I heard that the Michigan State University Broad MBA Programme offers a study abroad
What a Non-Profit is, and why You Should Build a Business Instead.
When I look at the aspirations of many young people I meet, particularly those from countries like mineโwhere poverty is prevalent and opportunities can seem scarceโI hear a recurring theme: โI want to make an impact.โ Itโs an admirable goal, one that speaks to our collective desire to change lives and create better futures. Yet, thereโs a fundamental issue with how many of us are approaching it. Too often, we leap into non-profit work without first securing the foundation we need to make it sustainable.
Reframing Privilege: From Pity to Power
Privilege… a loaded word. Depending on who you ask, it is either a badge of
A note from Segovia: The Cs of Colonization
As part of our 2025 MBA Study Abroad trip, we got a chance to visit
