Put it in the Boot!
Growing up in Kenya, what Americans call a car trunk, we call the boot. That word alone carries me back. Long drives. Dusty roads. Laughter spilling out of open windows. And… Read More »Put it in the Boot!
January 2026
Mama, don’t give up on yourself.
I was driving to work that morning with my three-year-old strapped into her car seat behind me. Tears filled my eyes, and my heart felt unbearably heavy. I tried to… Read More »Mama, don’t give up on yourself.
Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Grant Writer a Commission
Let’s talk about one of the most common—and surprisingly risky—questions I hear: “Can I just pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant if we win?” Short answer? No.Long… Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Grant Writer a Commission
Not All Grants Are Created Equal (And That’s a Good Thing)
Let me start with a confession: when most people hear the word grant, they imagine one magical pot of free money sitting on a shelf somewhere labelled “For You.” I… Read More »Not All Grants Are Created Equal (And That’s a Good Thing)