Child Soldiers
12 May 2026

Child Soldiers: Fourteen (yrs) and an AK-47

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Reading Time: 7 minutes

It has been many years since I was stopped by a fourteen-year-old holding an AK-47.The weapon of choice for child soldiers for a number of reasons. Being stopped on the road by what is defined as a child soldier was a common occurrence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the late 90’s, just after the Rwandan Genocide. We would reach into the glove compartment and hand over cigarettes, mints, or chocolate. Most received these tokens with a … Read More
27 Mar 2026

Paradigms and Patterns: How Do They Impact You and Masai Women?

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Reading Time: 6 minutes

My business, Resilient Generations, focuses on psychological resilience and economic resilience. The economic aspect reflects my social enterprise that focuses on income development for vulnerable populations in Africa. Both aspects are shaped and influenced by the paradigms and behavioural patterns that govern how we live and work. Paradigm and Masai Women’s Jewelry The word paradigm refers to a model of practice or a pattern. These models or patterns of behaviour shape how we see the world and respond to it. … Read More

Nonverbal communication
26 Feb 2026

Communication: How it Can Make or Break a Relationship

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In my book, More than Luck Cultivation: A Resilient Mindset Navigating Life and Adversity, I explore the importance of understanding our communication patterns to not only strengthen our sense of self but also to recognize how these patterns shape the outcomes of our lives. This is especially true for our personal and professional relationships.   There are two primary modes of communication: verbal and non-verbal. While we often focus on the words we choose, it is equally important to consider … Read More

Social Enterprise
21 Feb 2026

What is a Social Enterprise?

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  Many of you probably understand the difference between a non-profit organization and a traditional for-profit business. But how many of you are familiar with the structural foundations of a social enterprise? Social enterprises intentionally pair financial sustainability with social impact.   A social enterprise is a value-based business that embeds its core values in its mission, which governs organizational structures. It generates revenue through the sale of goods and services that support the social, cultural, or environmental issues it … Read More

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