Hello Reader, Something triggered me last night— my three-year-old punched me because I wouldn’t give her my phone. I ended up spending hours awake worrying about my kids and this digital pandemic. This morning, while going through my usual reading, I came across just what I needed. I decided to shift what I write about today. Instead of writing about me, you, and business, I want to focus on you and me and our mental health — and now that it’s back to school, most importantly on our kids,...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I recently listened to a podcast, and for the entire episode, I found myself nodding. The host spoke about a dilemma that had haunted me for years—a dilemma that, honestly, had held me back from fully committing to growing my Shona learning business. Here’s the story: back in 2019, I was hesitant to start. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, if anyone would sign up, or even if I could manage it. Eventually, I decided to just go for it. Honestly, I figured it could never be a truly...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I’ve been making small tweaks to my work, and I’m already seeing results. I’ve realized that the little things we sometimes take for granted in our business are often the levers that can drive meaningful change. Today, I want to share some areas I’ve been paying attention to—and the changes I’ve started making. 1. Focusing on Features Instead of Transformation I realized I was focusing on explaining the features of my program and library, rather than showing how they actually...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Last week I didn’t send a letter. I thought I would, but the lazy holiday vibes got the best of me. I’m not really the outdoorsy type, so I spent the days at home — indulging in some much-needed rest, watching a bit of this and that with my kids, and giving myself permission to slow down. But the truth is, rest also gives room for reflection. And since most of my learners are on their school holidays, I get a holiday of sorts too. With no 1-on-1 classes to run, I’ve been free to...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Today I want to share a milestone — and some reflections that might encourage you on your own journey. On Friday, 1 August 2025, I hit 2,000 email subscribers. 🎉 And trust me, this is a big deal for me. I started building my list in July 2024 — so that’s one year in.It’s more subscribers than I have followers on Facebook. And while I’m still learning, improving, and adjusting as I go — I’ve definitely picked up some key lessons along the way. 1. It started with helping, not...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I remember when I first started hearing about this thing called AI.Every other article seemed to be warning that it was going to take over all our jobs. I didn’t even want to hear it. I just wanted to avoid it completely. (As if my avoiding it would somehow slow it down — 🙄) In fact, I swore I’d never use it. But deep down, I’ll tell you why I was really scared — I was thinking about my children. How would I guide them in choosing a career if everything was being taken over by...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, One of the things I struggled with when I started trying to build ZimbOriginal into a business—specifically when I began offering Shona classes—was figuring out how to offer the service in a way that felt clear, convincing, and repeatable. It took a while. It’s been a long journey to the point where I now have a system that I can use no matter where a learner is starting from. But I didn’t arrive at that system overnight. I had to learn it. I had to try and fail. At the start,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
My sister laughed. 'Surely we can’t all be business owners.' 'Sure we can,' I replied. She just wasn’t buying the idea that anyone could become a creator. Especially not her—working in insurance, and being more reserved by nature. She didn’t see how she could possibly pull it off. But here’s what I told her (and what I truly believe): You can be a creator in any field. You can use content to support the work you already do. You can become known in your space. You can be a teacher, a builder,...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, What Kind of Creator Are You, Really? 'What did you say is the problem again?' the plumber asked. I repeated myself, a little tired by now. He listened—kind of—as he scrolled through his phone, then started throwing around technical terms I didn’t understand: 'three-quarter inch this… half-inch that…' It became clear he wasn’t offering a solution. He wasn’t interested in fixing the problem. I had to ask him plainly: 'Just give me the specs for the tap I need to buy.' Still, more...
2 months ago • 2 min read