New Blog Series, Public Health Affairs

“It’s All in Your Head: How We Turned Youth Unemployment into a Personal Problem”

Oh, the irony. Right…. I know for a fact that we live in a world where youth unemployment is skyrocketing, but instead of addressing systemic barriers, we tell young people to “hustle harder” and “stay positive.” Because clearly, the real problem isn’t the lack of jobs, low wages, or rigid hiring practices it’s that you’re… Continue reading “It’s All in Your Head: How We Turned Youth Unemployment into a Personal Problem”

Storytelling

Capturing the Sunrise…🌥️❄️📸

So, apparently, I’ve taken a liking to this whole photography thing yes, armed with nothing more than my trusty phone. I mean, who needs a fancy camera when I can create magic with some good lighting and sheer determination, right? This morning, I was out here living my best artsy life, watching the sun come… Continue reading Capturing the Sunrise…🌥️❄️📸

Prompts, Storytelling

Overcome Fear and Take Leaps 🤠

What could you do differently? You know, as I sit here writing this, all I can think of is one thing I’d like to do differently: stop being so afraid of traveling. Yes, I said it. I don’t know why the idea of booking a trip fills me with this crazy mix of excitement and… Continue reading Overcome Fear and Take Leaps 🤠

Christian Motivation, Prompts, Storytelling

Spreading Hope: Love…❤️😮‍💨

If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? “A freeway billboard? Really? Do you know how much I have to say? How would it all even fit?” Honestly, the thought of trying to condense my endless emotions and ideas into a few words for the world to see feels like an impossible task.… Continue reading Spreading Hope: Love…❤️😮‍💨

Christian Motivation, Prompts, Storytelling

Past Vs. Future: Why I Refuse to Rewind the Tape…

Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? So, let me clear my throat because, honestly, the answer is as obvious as my disdain for small talk… And to answer this question…it’s the future. Of course… Trust me, when I say I’ve left the past where it belongs, firmly locked… Continue reading Past Vs. Future: Why I Refuse to Rewind the Tape…

Christian Motivation, Prompts, Storytelling

The Only Gift That Matters…

What is the greatest gift someone could give you? I’m seeing this question with a smirk on my face and I think about for a split second and all I can say is “Time.” But not the cheap kind.” You know, the kind where you’re physically present but mentally off in a different galaxy? Yeah,… Continue reading The Only Gift That Matters…

Prompts, Storytelling

A Cub in a Den of Lions…🦁

What colleges have you attended? I can’t help but smirk at this question. I mean, really? That’s the question? But fine, let’s play along. I could give you a straightforward answer, but where’s the fun in that? No, let me tell you a story instead, a story of discipline, perseverance, and, well, boarding school survival…hence… Continue reading A Cub in a Den of Lions…🦁

Prompts, Storytelling

Work Hard…Play Harder🎯🎮😮‍💨

Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? I know I am a workaholic 99% of the time, but when it comes to playtime…I go all out… I mean… What’s that saying again? Oh yeah…“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” I guess they were onto something because… Continue reading Work Hard…Play Harder🎯🎮😮‍💨

Storytelling

When Frosty Breath Teaches Life Lessons (Because Why Not…?)

It’s a beautiful morning, and honestly, I’m just grateful to be alive. Grateful to sit here and write to you. Took this beautiful morning snapshot at 7:48am (GMT) Yesterday…oh, the 1st of January, mind you, it rained where I was somewhere in England. And you know how we Christians get with rain on New Year’s… Continue reading When Frosty Breath Teaches Life Lessons (Because Why Not…?)

Dairy of an International Student in the UK, New Blog Series

Thriving Through Polite Racism…😮‍💨🥴🫠

What are your biggest challenges? I'm answering this again following my blog series “Dairy of an International Student in UK.” (Please catch up on my other related series) That said…, When I first arrived in the UK, brimming with hope, a Black African young lady ready to chase her dreams. I thought the hardest part would… Continue reading Thriving Through Polite Racism…😮‍💨🥴🫠