Jun 163 lessons from my mother, Marietha.On November 2nd 2021, I published an article on my blog titled 3 values I was reminded of by 41 orphans. Among other things, that article was really about how I was adjusting to losing my only living parent, my mother. Simply put, I wasn’t adjusting at all and in…Personal Development5 min read
Jun 134 ways to address burn out and lead a balanced life.In 2018, I was burnt out. I had 12–14 hour work days most of the year, was never home due to back-to-back business trips, and my to-do list governed my day to day. My life felt like a race with no finish line and I was always exhausted to the…Personal Development4 min read
Apr 2229 truths at (almost) 29.When I was younger, I was such a birthday girl. I used to stay awake on my birthday eve and come midnight, I would start to awkwardly dance around. …Personal Development7 min read
Apr 223 lessons from my first mentor to elevate your 2022.In 2008, I spent my holidays at the Tumaini Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I was visiting my mentor, a 52-year-oldpatient with a brain tumor. My mentor was a wonderful person, not because of his numerous professional, academic, andpersonal achievements but because of his dedication and commitment to improving…Mentorship6 min read
Apr 226 days on Mt. Kilimanjaro — my journey to the roof of Africa.I fell in love with mountains at the age of 16, which is when I moved to Switzerland. Anyone who knows a thing or two about Switzerland knows that the country is about 60% Alps. With such conditions, you have to try really hard not to become a mountain lover. …Kilimanjaro13 min read
Apr 2210 life changing events of 2021: A year in review.2021 was a year of incredible highs and devastating lows. I have never had a more challenging or more rewarding year and I’m somehow convinced that I’m not the only one who feels this way. My instagram and LinkedIn feeds are filled with similar captions and as a species, I…2021 Review3 min read
Apr 225 lessons from 5 years in the workforce.I officially crossed the ‘five years as a professional’ milestone on 7th March 2021. When I started my full-time job at the ION Group back in March of 2016, I didn’t think I was going to make it to five years for two main reasons. First, at the time of…Career Advice4 min read
Apr 223 values I was reminded of by 41 orphans.I started attending boarding school at the age of eleven and since then have never lived home full-time. …Life Values5 min read
Apr 223 reasons why I decided to pursue a part-time MBA in General Management.Somewhere between second and third grade, I decided I was going to become an electrical engineer. Why? Because having electricity cut off while I was watching The Powerpuff Girls was clearly unacceptable. I went on to ask my dad what I could do about it and he convinced me that…Career Development6 min read
Apr 223 life lessons from my decade abroad.About 11 years ago, I packed two 20-kg-ish suitcases, hoped on a flight, and moved across the world, alone. From Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Leysin, Switzerland, I was extremely excited to embark on what I thought would have been a short term adventure. After all, that’s what most people…Personal Development6 min read
