Eat Dessert First is for my love of food and sharing my favorites with you.

Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. I spend most of my time with my kids and husband over at The Brown Bear Family.

• The Web of Challenge: How Socio-Economic Factors Shape Life in Somalia.
  Somalia stands as a poignant case study in how interconnected socio-economic factors can create a complex web of challenges, perpetuating cycles of poverty, conflict, and vulnerability. Unlike nations where economic…
• Building Resilience: The Dual Impact of Somali Engineering on a Fragile Environment
  Somalia, a nation characterized by its vast arid landscapes, lengthy coastline, and a climate growing increasingly unpredictable, presents a unique and challenging environment for human habitation. Somali engineering—a blend of…