Quand les femmes prennent la parole : Inconfort, catalyseur et changement
Throughout history, the voices of women have been powerful instruments of change. Women are often met with discomfort, resistance and even danger. Their willingness to speak truth to power has consistently shattered silences, challenged norms and paved the way for a more just and equitable world. The women mentioned have personal testimonies of abuse to […]
Le moment le plus merveilleux de l'année
The opening chords of Andy Williams’ classic hit evoke an immediate Pavlovian response. Snow is falling (metaphorically, at least), lattes are spiced with gingerbread, and everyone you pass on the street is supposedly brimming with good cheer. We are collectively told that this is, emphatically, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Over decades, cultural […]
📜 Comprendre l'Histoire, c'est Comprendre le Présent
Stop thinking of history as something past; it is the bedrock and engine of today and tomorrow. To understand the global village we inhabit today—from its geopolitical fault lines to its cultural dynamics and technological leaps—we must know how we got here. Every challenge, every culture, and every innovation of our time is rooted in […]
La démographie africaine devrait concerner le monde
Aging populations in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, are creating significant economic and social challenges. These challenges include a shrinking workforce, increased healthcare costs, and a greater burden on social security systems. In contrast, Africa is experiencing a demographic boom, with the world’s youngest and fastest-growing […]
L'art courageux de l'écoute : pourquoi « Parle-moi plus » remplace « Arrange-toi »
In a world that has prioritized busyness and made it all about ourselves, sustaining connections has proven to be more complex. This is leading us to seek the courage within us to take that extra step. This post was heavily inspired by NPR’s TED Radio Hour where they focused on this field of busyness, loneliness […]
Une Tapisserie Parisienne : Ma perspective
Paris is striking, this is coming especially from someone who has experienced the vibrant, often chaotic, warmth of Nairobi. You get to experience the city of lights. Its lights are a softer, more diffused light, filtering through different seasons’ skies. My Nairobi, with its sharp, equatorial sun, feels a world away. Especially now that I […]
Proust peut-il changer votre vie : Le livre d'Alain de Botton
I have been excited to write about this for a while, ever since the book was recommended to me by my therapist. I have read and reread the book. The book is a philosophical walk that uses the works and ideas of Marcel Proust to examine modern-day life. The authour makes sure to get into […]
Paris 2024 Jeux Olympiques : l'Ambiance et l'Atmosphère
I am privileged to be in Paris, the city of lights, a hundred years later seeing the games here. It was an embodiment of art and most enchanting. Paris 2024 Games were an ode to art as much as they were an ode to sports. The facilities were built in a manner that met the […]
L'amour Captif : Entre Sécurité et Désir
It’s summer, let us switch it up a bit and talk about Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity. This is a book that everyone should get their hands on, whether you’ve been in a relationship or not. This book explores the challenges couples face in maintaining sexual passion within long-term relationships. Sexual passion once met becomes […]
Collaboration radicale : Au-delà du simple travail en équipe
Radical Collaboration is a concept that goes beyond just working together. It points out ways of working together that are built on trust, shared goals, and leveraging the strengths of everyone involved. Radical collaboration refers to a big visible shift in a system that mostly begins at an individual level and trickles down to an […]