Hello Reader, This is my final letter for the year.As I write, I’m also planning for the year ahead. Thinking about it, this is actually the first time I’ve done this for myself rather than for an organisation that employs me. While we may never follow our plans exactly, taking the time to reflect and think ahead is always a good place to start. I want to share a few reflections, not just as a recap of my year, but as ideas I hope you’ll consider as we step into the new year. When I started...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Earlier today, I had a conversation with my sister. She had dropped by her office to pick up some files so she could work from home. But you know how it goes. Home being home, the kids back from school, Christmas just two days away, she never got around to working on those files. Life simply got in the way. When I spoke to her later, she was feeling terrible that she hadn’t managed to get any work done. Be intentional That reminded me of what happened to me last week. I wasn’t...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, November marked the end of my 'term,' in a way. My learners are taking a break in line with the school calendar, and for a moment I almost got tempted to sit back too. But thanks to following a bunch of other creators, I noticed everyone is talking about planning for the new year. Whether they are genuinely planning or simply creating content, it worked. It got me thinking about my own plans for 2026. Looking back at 2025 2025 has been a huge lesson for me. One thing I learned...
30 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, It’s been Black Friday season for a while now, and my inbox has been flooded with promos. One lady I follow? She doesn’t hold back at all. Open your inbox today, read everything from her, check again tomorrow, and there she is again – five new emails from her. You’re left wondering, when did she even send all these? Of course, it’s probably automated, but the point is clear: she doesn’t apologise, and honestly, that’s part of the strategy. She’s consistent, unapologetic, and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I was going through my previous broadcasts for my ZimbOriginal community and noticed something interesting. A letter I sent titled 'Why I Write – A Tribute to the Women Who Couldn’t' had the highest number of responses I’ve ever received. It was shared by a few subscribers and ended up reaching far more people than any newsletter I’ve written. People wrote back to me, sharing their own stories, and how the letter had resonated with them. The unexpected twist But here’s the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I Didn’t Want to Write This Letter Today Honestly, I wanted to lie in bed all day and feel sorry for myself.And because it’s raining, it really is the perfect day to curl up, listen to the raindrops, and just… disappear for a bit. But sadly for me, the disappearing act I had in mind involved lying in bed and crying my eyeballs out. Two Days Earlier… 'Yep, the database was deleted. So it means all your websites are gone.' My face heated up. My heart raced. My breathing became...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, More and more, my days are becoming hectic. The year is coming to a close. And while others are thinking of slowing down for the holidays, I’m thinking that the holidays might just be the perfect time for us to get more done as we gear up to capitalise on those New Year’s resolutions that people will be making very soon. As I’ve been reflecting on how to make the most of these last weeks of the year, two thoughts crossed my mind—things I felt were worth sharing as we prepare for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, 'I have too many balls in the air.' That’s how I’ve been feeling this week. My letter is late, and that’s exactly why. I’ve been juggling all these writing tasks and trying to make sure I don’t lose sight of any of them. But here’s my logic: if I have many balls flying, maybe when I drop one, at least a few will still stay up. While I have disliked Facebook for the longest time, it has given me results far faster than I anticipated. Just in the past month, I’ve gained four new...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As I was refining my idea for a new service offering last week, I found myself reflecting on how far I’ve come. An incident came to mind, me sitting in my car, on the verge of breaking down. This was after a primary school teacher told me they had no interest in digital resources for their learners. Understandable, I thought. We all know the dangers of overexposure to electronic devices, not just for children, but even for adults too. Still, the experience was tough. It’s not...
2 months ago • 2 min read