What Do You Need to Change the World? Just You.

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Susan Khasoa

Kenya

Jan 31

Joined Jul 22, 2023

Picture of me and girls i mentor in my home village

What do you need to change the world around you? The answer is simple: just you. Life has given me the most precious gift—experience. We all have something valuable within us, something we can use to uplift those around us. And I’ve realized that everything I’ve gone through, both the good and the challenging, holds the power to make a difference in someone else’s life.

I am a girl with knowledge, and with that, I can mentor a sister—fuel her dreams, pump her with hope, and remind her that the limits she sees are only illusions. That’s why I’ve made a conscious decision to return to the town where I was born. I’m not just starting a business here; I’m planting seeds of inspiration. I refuse to sit on the knowledge I have acquired. It’s not enough to celebrate the good things I’ve experienced or merely survive the challenges—I want to transform my lessons into a foundation for other girls to dream bigger and reach further.

The hurdles I’ve faced should not be in vain. My struggles can be a bridge for another sister, showing her the way forward so she doesn’t have to suffer the same pain. I’ve walked through storms, and now I’m ready to guide others through the same waters—so they won’t have to drown in them. Every fall, every success, every moment of doubt I’ve encountered has become a tool, a roadmap to help someone else avoid the pitfalls I once stumbled into.

And so, I have come back to my roots—not just to open a business, but to be an ambassador of brighter dreams and wider horizons. I want to be a preacher of possibilities, shouting from the rooftops that your surroundings do not define you.

To the girls in my village and beyond, I want my story to be a reminder that you can rise, no matter where you start. Just because you were born in a small town doesn’t mean your dreams have to stay small. It’s not about where you come from; it’s about where you’re going.

My journey has begun, and it is far from over. I am a girl with a mission—not just to succeed but to uplift others as I climb. I want my life to be proof that knowledge isn’t just for personal growth—it is for empowering others, for building communities, and for transforming futures.

So here I am, back in my village, ready to shout, teach, and ignite sparks of hope in every girl I meet. This is my path, and I walk it boldly, knowing that the experiences I’ve collected along the way are not just for me—they are for every sister who dares to dream beyond what she sees today.

And if my story can save even one sister from giving up, then every challenge I faced was worth it.

This is only the beginning. I am ready, and I will not stop.

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