Writings
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The Power of a Strong Organizational Culture: #SpartansWill
As I sat at my desk, flipping through Wagner and Hollenbeck’s Organizational Behavior, I saw more than just theories and models on motivation, teamwork, and leadership. I saw reflections of the lessons I’ve lived, especially during my time at Michigan State University, and the work I’m doing now with Kwathu Kollective, Bien Corp, Q2 Corp, and Africa’s future at large. One lesson stands out: organizations, like movements, thrive when their culture is rooted in shared purpose, collective pride, and ownership.
CeraVe Acne Range: My Holy Grail for Clear Skin (Skincare Routine)
CeraVe was initially a casual purchase. I didn’t plan to commit to the entire product line, but hey—it was turquoise, and my love for color coordination may have subconsciously played a role. What started with a single cleanser quickly turned into a full-on relationship. Now, CeraVe is my holy grail, and I couldn’t be more thankful.
February, 2025
In 2025, I found myself working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the College of Engineering at the Michigan State University. What I did not anticipate is how much I would have to learn from the experience, too.
Chasing Value: My Disillusionment with Money
Last year when I began my MBA (years from when I was first fascinated with money), finance hit me with a reality check. My first-semester finance course was difficult, stretching me beyond my comfort zone. I found myself wrestling with concepts like discounted cash flows, net present value, and the intricacies of investment decisions. I found myself (better) understanding money.
Design Thinking, Engineering Mindset, and Leadership: Lessons from the Marshmallow Challenge
My MBA team and I had the opportunity to take part in the Marshmallow challenge, and our team won by a mile, with a 28-inch structure that was completed with almost 8 minutes still on the clock (we had 20 minutes to do this), and stood strong until the end. But beyond the win, what fascinated me most was the decision-making process that determined success or failure.
Why You Should #BuyMalawi: And How We Got It All Wrong (An Economic Analysis)
For years, the #BuyMalawi initiative has been positioned as a patriotic act—something we do to “support Malawian businesses.” But the problem is, we never really explained why supporting Malawian businesses is essential—not just for those businesses, but for our economy, our jobs, and our financial future.
The “Future of Work” Is No Longer a Concept: It is Here, and It is Exhilarating.
It is not very long ago that I was hired by the United Nations, to work with a significant number of colleagues on the UNDP’s National Evaluation Capacities (NEC) Conference. I was hired as an Evaluation Analyst, and I worked for two years as a knowledge and events liaison; coordinating events in Turin (Italy) and Manhattan (New York). A huge chunk of my work then was doing what AI is doing for me now. I was, to my supervisor, what AI is to me now. This brings me to a realisation: the future of work is here.
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.
Conscientiousness
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.
