Rumbidzai arrived in Texas as a giddy, bright-eyed teenager with a suitcase full of dreams. She was ready to embrace this new chapter of her life with so much enthusiasm, despite the daunting reality of being far from home and alone, for the first time. Her first culture shock came quickly, the unbearable heat. She… Continue reading The weight of home
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Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
Adulting, that state we can't unsubscribe from. There’s no pause button, no breaks. Its a never-ending, continuous cycle of showing up every single day, even on days you don't want to. When I was a child, I looked up to the adults around me in awe. They seemed to have it all under control. I… Continue reading Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
The stories we tell- Cementing the African narrative in a digital age
Photo by illustrate Digital Ug on Pexels.com It is exciting to witness the rise of bloggers, vloggers, podcasters and influencers of African descent over the past decade. Their stories, told on various digital platforms, are raw and unfiltered, a powerful way to show who we truly are through our lived experiences. Since time immemorial, storytelling… Continue reading The stories we tell- Cementing the African narrative in a digital age
Burnt Toast Theory: Trusting Life’s Detours
In such moments, it is important to reflect on the Burnt Toast Theory- it's not just about toast but rather how we handle life's little disruptions.
Megan Sekenhamo 