A Pen for Social and Economic Impact

One day I woke up and realized something important: My story has power! For years, I carried my experiences quietly, thinking they were just mine to live through. But then I started meeting girls who felt small, undermined, unseen and unsure of their own worth. I saw myself in them. And I knew I couldn’t keep my journey to myself anymore. So, I decided to write a book. This book is about growing up, finding my voice and facing and overcoming challenges that once felt too heavy to carry. It’s about the moments that broke me and also the ones that built me back up stronger. My hope is that it will remind girls everywhere that no matter where you come from, You Got This! Your story matters. Your voice deserves to be heard. The book will be published in November 2026. But I don’t want to wait until then to let you in. Today, I am sharing a short preview from one of the early chapters. It’s about my very first days of secondary school, days that taught me about fear, courage, belonging and...

Being a storyteller is one of the greatest gifts I have received. Stories open doors to new worlds, forgotten traditions, buried wisdom and lived experiences from all walks of life. As a writer and podcaster, I get to engage with people from different disciplines, cultures and generations. And recently, I have been honored to join the organizing team for Malawi’s upcoming Cultural Day event on August 23, 2025 hosted by Ngale Arts 428 at Kigali events Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi. This isn’t just another event for me. It touches a deep concern I have carried for years: the slow erosion of our culture.  The event will be a vibrant celebration of everything that makes us uniquely Malawian. It’s about traditional dances, local foods, indigenous games and the everyday practices that define us from our roots. It’s an amazing experience that will bring together cultures from across the country; from the Sena to the Chewa, Ngoni to the Tumbuka, Yao to the Lomwe and many more. Whether it’s th...

Two weeks ago, I broke my phone. Yes, my bridge to the world, slipped from my hands and landed in a tragic mess. Since then, my online presence has been on life support. For someone who’s usually present in the digital spaces, this sudden silence might have felt odd to those who know me well. Yesterday, something happened that completely warmed my heart. I got visitors. And not the “ I texted you on the way ” kind. No! Unannounced!!! They just appeared like sunshine through a cloudy day. Some of my children (who I know will read this); knocked off from work and decided to land at my doorstep. No warning. Just vibes. And can we talk about the audacity?  Yes, of just showing Up! You see, I’m not used to people popping in without a signal. My first words? “Are you guys on holiday or what?” They laughed. Then they said, “We just missed you and wanted to check on you.” My heart melted a little. Here’s the thing: for those of us who mentor, we’re somehow through life’s course wired to gi...

Allow me to first of all introduce Rudo. Rudo Mkukupa Chakwera is a prominent Malawian gospel and Jazz singer well known for her amazing vocals. She is the daughter of late Isaac Mkukupa, a renowned Jazz Musician. I met Rudo under circumstances I still can’t fully explain. But one thing is certain; We were meant to cross paths. We first worked together through  Girlfriends In Faith , the mentorship network I founded for University girls. When Rudo shared her passion and vision for her Charity, I knew instantly: we had to work together. And so we started. On July 9, 2025,  we began a journey that speaks directly to the core of who I am, an Arts enthusiast, a Storyteller and as a Digital Creator. It's a  journey rooted in arts, storytelling and culture. Together, we set out on a journey to meet Malawi’s  Veteran Musicians based in Malawi's central region; legends who had been eagerly waiting for this day to come. It is the start of something bigger than a visit or a me...

Sometimes, some stories linger in my mind, refusing to let go. Today, one such story has been with me and the lessons it carries are deep. I have always said, mentorship is not just about giving; it is a journey of learning aswell. We absorb wisdom, not to pile it, but to share it for the betterment of our society. I have always believed that the knowledge we gain should be a weapon for transforming lives and changing the narrative around us. During one of our ministry events at one University, my husband and I met a young girl. She was at the time, a third-year student. The event lasted all night till dawn and by 3 AM, exhaustion weighed heavily on my legs and knees. I decided to step away, to rest a little in the car while the event wrapped up. My husband was with me when one girl approached us. I will call her Hope. A little detour, I name these girls in my stories not just as a label but based on what I believe they embody. In her, I saw resilience, a quiet strength waiting to bloo...

  In 2024, I met a girl who at a single glance, captured my attention. There was something about her; an unspoken radiance, a silent strength. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but I knew she was special. Now, if you know me, meeting and connecting with young girls or young women is nothing new. But this girl, who for the sake of this piece I will call Nia, was different. From our first encounter, she struck me as joyful, bubbly and remarkably intelligent. She had an energy that was both refreshing and contagious. Above all, she was beautiful not just in appearance but in the way she carried herself, in the spark of life that danced in her eyes. We exchanged a few words that day, a brief conversation that left an impression. As time passed, our interactions became a little more friendly; just a few polite greetings here and there over WhatsApp. At that point, she was just an acquaintance, nothing more. Then one night, around 11 PM, my phone rang. I sleepily reached for it, barel...