Read the Fine Print Before Signing a Contract: My Costly Lesson
Have you ever jumped into something that looked simple—only to find it came with unexpected layers of work? I recently saw a short clip that captured this perfectly. That took me back to why we should read the fine print before signing a contract. A son walks into the kitchen to help his mother with […]
Finding Your Feet: Navigating a New Workplace
Walking into a new job and navigating a new workplace is a mix of excitement and nerves. You’ve landed the role, but now comes the real challenge — figuring out the office rhythm, learning who’s who, and finding your own place in the space. I still remember my early days in a new open office. […]
Tips for Accommodating Culture in the Workplace and Business
Working in customer-facing roles or running a business often means engaging with people from different backgrounds. This is where accommodating culture in the workplace becomes more than just “good manners”—it’s a powerful tool for building trust and ensuring lasting relationships. I learned this firsthand when I worked for two months at a hotel on the […]
From Resignation Letters to Resilience: My Bumpy Road to Self-Employment
Key Phrase: Bumpy Road to Self-Employment Earlier today, I read a post by a former civil servant who once imagined that quitting her job would usher in stylish freedom—complete with a sleek office, confident attitude, and flexible schedules. But what she discovered instead was a truly bumpy road to self-employment, filled with more tears than […]
The Awkward Side of Office Snack Sharing: Workplace Snacks, Guilt & Cravings
There’s an unspoken tradition in almost every workplace: the magical colleague who always has a stash of sweets, biscuits, or other snack treasures. At first, it feels like a blessing—free sugar boosts, no strings attached! But over time, I discovered the awkward side of office snack sharing. You see, it’s all fun until you start […]
The Old Lady With Skin That Glowed: Healthy Skin Habits
The other day, I met an old lady who must have been in her seventies. What struck me wasn’t her age, her slow but steady walk, or the soft laugh lines around her eyes. What stood out—almost glowed—was her skin. Her face radiated health. Not in the artificial, filtered way we often see on screens, […]
How Faith and Job Loss Shaped My Journey in Kenya
There are moments I look at my career journey and laugh—not because it was funny, but because if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry. Maybe you’ve been there too: jobs started with fire in your belly, only for reality—or life—to rewrite your script. Mine is a tale of bold moves, awkward exits, and the unplanned twists […]
Spark Camp Chuka: Youth Empowerment & Leadership Unleashed
When it comes to nurturing tomorrow’s leaders, few events are as timely and impactful as Spark Camp Chuka for teens. This transformative program brings together young people from diverse backgrounds to explore leadership, digital awareness, mental health, and more in a safe, engaging space. More than just a holiday activity, this event is a lifeline. […]
Managing Business Finances: Discipline Over Intention
When you start a business, one thing becomes clear quickly: knowing is not the same as doing. You can read finance books, follow business coaches, and save every budgeting hack on Instagram. However, until you take action, all that knowledge stays unused. When it comes to managing business finances, there’s no shortcut. You must act […]
Taking the Leap of Becoming: From Hidden Fear to Bold Visibility
Sometimes the real call to change is not shouted from a mountaintop—it comes in the quiet realization that you’ve been in this place too long. In 2 Kings 6:1, the company of prophets came to Elisha and said, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us.” That verse struck a […]