What I’m Doing Now

Last updated: November 2025

This is a now page, inspired by Derek Sivers. It tells you what I’m currently focused on in my life and work.

🏢 Current Work

Networking African-Australians

I’m actively serving on the leadership team at Networking African-Australians, where we’re running several impactful programs:

Mentoring Through Mental Health Program - Our newest initiative providing culturally appropriate mental health support to young African-Australian individuals through:

• Personalized one-on-one mentoring
• Skill-building workshops
• Community engagement activities
• Safe spaces for discussing mental health challenges

Homework Club Program - Ongoing academic support for African-Australian students across Melbourne and Regional Victoria, helping them excel in their studies while building confidence and community connections.

Leadership Development - Following the success of our April 2025 Mount Eliza camp (34 students!), we’re planning our next leadership retreat and developing new workshops focused on:

• Public speaking and communication
• Goal-setting and career planning
• Cultural identity and belonging
• Team collaboration and networking

Mentors Outreach

I’m the founder of Mentors Outreach, a non-profit organization I founded in August 2019 in Brisbane, Queensland. Our mission is to advance education, professional development, and community empowerment through mentorship programs and collaborative initiatives. Currently working on:

• Expanding our mentor network in tech, entrepreneurship, and creative industries
• Building our community platform for knowledge sharing and networking
• Developing learning resources including webinars, online courses, and workshops
• Creating more career-boosting mentorship opportunities for young professionals

📚 Currently Reading

Leadership & Community Building:

• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown - Exploring brave leadership and vulnerability in community work
• The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle - Understanding how great teams and communities are built

Personal Development:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear (re-reading) - Reinforcing systems for personal and organizational growth
• Range by David Epstein - Understanding the power of diverse experiences (very relevant to my journey!)

African Literature:

• Continuing to explore African-Australian voices and stories to better understand and serve our community

🎯 Skills I’m Learning

Community Management Technology:

• Exploring advanced features of Circle.so for better community engagement
• Learning data analytics to measure program impact more effectively
• Studying cohort-based course design for our leadership programs

Leadership Development:

• Facilitation techniques for large group workshops
• Trauma-informed approaches to youth mentorship
• Grant writing to secure funding for NAA programs

Content Creation:

• Improving my writing to share our community’s stories more effectively
• Video content creation for social media and impact reports
• Podcast production to amplify African-Australian voices

🎓 Personal Goals This Quarter

Q4 2025 Goals:

1. Expand NAA’s Mental Health Program - Launch in at least 3 new regions across Victoria
2. Host 2 More Leadership Workshops - Reach an additional 50+ African-Australian students
3. Publish 8 Blog Posts - Share insights on community building, leadership, and the refugee experience
4. Secure Funding - Apply for 3 grants to expand NAA programs in 2026
5. Build Partnerships - Establish 5 new partnerships with organizations supporting African-Australian youth

Personal Development:

1. Technology & Business Analysis - Learning about Large Language Models (LLMs), Enterprise Architecture, and completing the IIBA ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) exam
2. Reading - Complete 12 books by end of year (currently at 8)
3. Network Growth - Attend 4 community events to expand partnerships and collaborations

💭 What I’m Thinking About

Big Questions:

• How can we create more sustainable funding models for community organizations like NAA?
• What does culturally-appropriate mental health support really look like for African-Australian youth?
• How do we measure the long-term impact of mentorship and leadership programs?

Challenges I’m Navigating:

• Balancing full-time community work with personal well-being
• Scaling programs while maintaining quality and personal touch
• Finding the right technology tools that serve diverse communities effectively

Opportunities I’m Exploring:

• Speaking engagements to share our NAA model with other organizations
• Writing a longer-form piece about the refugee-to-leader journey
• Potential partnerships with universities for research and program development

🌱 Recent Wins

• ✅ Successfully hosted Mount Eliza leadership camp for 34 students (April 2025)
• ✅ Launched Mentoring Through Mental Health Program at NAA
• ✅ Grew Mentors Outreach mentor network by 25%
• ✅ Improved this website with modern UI, accessibility features, and GDPR compliance
• ✅ Established new partnerships with 3 community organizations

📍 Where I’m Based

Currently based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, working remotely and traveling to support African-Australian communities, particularly through my work with Networking African-Australians in Victoria.

📬 Get In Touch

If any of this resonates with you:

• Want to collaborate on community programs? Email me
• Need a speaker on youth empowerment or refugee experience? Check my press kit
• Looking for mentorship? Reach out through Mentors Outreach
• Just want to say hi? I’m most active on LinkedIn and Twitter

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