People confuse me for my wife's driver- David Wachira's Untold Story

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 26. 01. 2022
  • The untold story of David Wachira, the man who grew up in Kayole to working at one of the most prestigious organizations in the world
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  • @LynnNgugi
    @LynnNgugi  Pƙed 2 lety +164

    What are your thoughts on today's show?
    You can connect with David here instagram.com/dwwachira?
    We hope you get inspired, to share your story with us, send a summary to lynnngugi4@gmail.com or lynnngugishow@gmail.com
    Thank you so much for watching:)

    • @evelynemark8574
      @evelynemark8574 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      I'm so so humble to watch it so much...kindly I wish can get connected to Dr David Wachira and you Lynn Ngugi so that can share a story too, shade more lights on single mother hood, the mistakes that people fail to embrace and learn from them but only play victims with blame games...the only touch I need is the touch for a good pathway of Education for my two boys.
      Kindly allow me reach you.🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @gloriakathoni160
      @gloriakathoni160 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      He is such a humble guy. Bless him. I can totally relate to what he saying about treating people with certain biases because of the kind of jobs they do. I'm a receptionist at a certain place and I have been amazed by how people can be mean to others just because of the jobs they do. Some call unlearned but again you can't begin to explain to them why you are doing what you do for a living. When you tell them a little about yourself they are sorry they treated you that way. But again you learn not to take it to heart.

    • @jeddymuthoni678
      @jeddymuthoni678 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Indeed yes so inspiring

    • @margaretwairimu4052
      @margaretwairimu4052 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      This is just wow ,I would recommend my Husband to watch it so hardworking but getting job is real task Hope one day GOD will see him through

    • @skgichama6292
      @skgichama6292 Pƙed 2 lety

      These so so inspiring to me ,and it's make me feel like going back to school and start my life again.

  • @stormysamuel4666
    @stormysamuel4666 Pƙed 2 lety +150

    I love it when I hear positive things about my home State, Texas, born and raised. We're not all bad. My mom who started out as a kitchen worker in our local hospital was so loved and respected by both Blacks and Whites that two doctors who saw her loving and caring nature asked if she would consider going to school to be a nurse? These two White doctors made this possible for her and paid her way , the first Black woman to become a nurse in our small town, 25+ years as a nurse. My dad trained to be a plumber by a White man, the first Black man to do so and did plumbing for almost 60 yrs. Like I said Texas has good people all over!!!!!!!

    • @shantelmukhavi1994
      @shantelmukhavi1994 Pƙed rokem

      Hi, I'd really like to come and work abroad,what do I have to do please....I'm currently in Kenya

  • @lynettesmp
    @lynettesmp Pƙed 2 lety +229

    "God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble" David is on his way to being a truly great man, he's already started. God bless him and his family.

    • @dorcybrown9001
      @dorcybrown9001 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I am touch by your story
      I pray that God give long life
      Love you

    • @kokuvinoudjinlodo8206
      @kokuvinoudjinlodo8206 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yes indeed

    • @salmwelu2143
      @salmwelu2143 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Very well put lynettesmp great words n yes David may you go highest poss.God bless Him n his lovely wife.

    • @ynesmiller7641
      @ynesmiller7641 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Mr. David is a great dresser. May God continue to use him and his gorgeous wife Cecilia.

  • @kadenyie4234
    @kadenyie4234 Pƙed 2 lety +69

    His eloquence and humility is inspiring. I'm challenged by his character.

  • @veedimples1
    @veedimples1 Pƙed 2 lety +285

    I had the pleasure of sitting next to and interacting with David on a flight from DC to Doha in November. Very humble and joyful person from the little I picked up. I am still shocked to see him here cause I had no idea he was so well known /so influential or has such a big title and he didn't make it known either. Such an inspiring story. A lot of lessons to be learned. Thanks for sharing your story David. Thanks Lynn for covering this

    • @malekihanan9508
      @malekihanan9508 Pƙed 2 lety +17

      The same day I got a chance to say hey to him,we were in the same flight from Doha to JKIA and I was so excited to shake his hand coz there b4 watched him in many interview and I liked his humbleness.

    • @CINTAXPLAN
      @CINTAXPLAN Pƙed 2 lety +10

      David's story has impacted me in a unique way his parents are my example the decisions they made the hardships they endured the sacrifices they made to make sure their kids get an education is amazing i want to do exactly that for our kids as well! Their Love story is just wow God bless this couple forever! God bless your viewers LYNN

    • @suzananyango286
      @suzananyango286 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Wow!

    • @millysimpson8662
      @millysimpson8662 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@CINTAXPLAN u

  • @tamethio1785
    @tamethio1785 Pƙed 2 lety +23

    I’m Ethiopian đŸ‡ȘđŸ‡č, I live in Us it’s very inspiring to see a brother Achieving his dream

  • @reachyourdreams4
    @reachyourdreams4 Pƙed 2 lety +59

    It's the the humility in David for me.. I hope for a day when everyone will be respected despite of how they look, where they come from or what they wear. Treat people with respect period!

  • @milkaanyango7578
    @milkaanyango7578 Pƙed 2 lety +20

    I'm touched when he is said people mistake him for his wife's driver.....it takes a really humble person to take that positively. If only we had a few more David's, the World would be a better place to live in. This story should be watched n listened too

  • @rogercrawford4690
    @rogercrawford4690 Pƙed 2 lety +26

    This young man is incredible, not only for his accomplishments but his outlook on life. Thank you for doing this video. I am truely inspired. God bless.

  • @rawhomemade1815
    @rawhomemade1815 Pƙed 2 lety +290

    “Treat people with respect.” (PERIOD). This is without a doubt a message that Kenyans and all Africans need! It saddens me when I witness such attitudes amongst my own people! Great interview Lynn! What an inspiring brother David Wachira! This interview will be on my replay list! đŸ™ŒđŸŸđŸ™ŒđŸŸ

    • @akezaadams5588
      @akezaadams5588 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Very true and inspiring 👏👏đŸ’ȘđŸ’Ș🙏🙏

    • @osteenamani3467
      @osteenamani3467 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Wah!By God's grace we will make then. Thanks very much

    • @plizwekup5231
      @plizwekup5231 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      It's not a noble thing to work for these organisations eg World Bank, UN, WHO. Especially as a melanated person. They have done so much harm to humanity than good.

    • @ann-marieherdsman2093
      @ann-marieherdsman2093 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@plizwekup5231 , you need melanated representatives at the table. That is the seat of power where policies are created, changes can be made and devastation averted.

    • @clivehewitt9881
      @clivehewitt9881 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@ann-marieherdsman2093 that is wishfull thinking. Its like black people joining any white institutions, the rules are already made. Case in point is Obama. You are handed a script and you dare not deviate from their instructions.

  • @fitness2fifty441
    @fitness2fifty441 Pƙed 2 lety +219

    This guy is spot on regards to how Kenyans treat their own. I remember how many times I have been treated as a prostitute when in a hotel or just checking in with my white husband of 29 years even when I am the bread winner. Despite traveling to many countries together. This usually happens in Kenya only. We need to start treating our own people with respect. Thanks Lynn Ngugi for bringing David. What a humble man. I wish we were all like him. God bless David and his family.

    • @lawreenmkado8307
      @lawreenmkado8307 Pƙed 2 lety +30

      Your not alone this happens to me too, my husband is German. Now that we have a baby she is more of the fathers color I turn out to her nanny. I remember a lady asking me how I got such job to be a nanny
I just laughed. Sad

    • @faridahfaddy4215
      @faridahfaddy4215 Pƙed 2 lety +27

      It’s not only in Kenya. I am Ugandan and the same behavior is in Uganda too. It’s in most African countries. Very absurd.

    • @caroljane8723
      @caroljane8723 Pƙed 2 lety +36

      This happens so much in kenya. Especially in Hotels n restaurants. You go in they look at you like a nobody. They take so much time to come for your service. Let them see a white person they run to them as if someone is going after them. Kenyans should style up.

    • @bethmainagakunga4017
      @bethmainagakunga4017 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      @@caroljane8723 veeery true experienced this many times at hotels huko coast its depressing

    • @malaika4158
      @malaika4158 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      @@bethmainagakunga4017 Same here ! got called a prostitute in mombasa because of my 27 years in marriage with my white man lol

  • @theconerstoneskenya6855
    @theconerstoneskenya6855 Pƙed 2 lety +143

    David's father Prof. Solomon Waigwa is even more inspiring. From the time he was a primary school teacher in a school called Ol taffeta primary school in Laikipia where he was being housed in a "cage" made of iron sheets both the walls and the roof. Hopefully you can also bring his father in your program.

    • @thecargotsold
      @thecargotsold Pƙed 2 lety +5

      This is Professor Waigwa's son? Wow... very prolific family!

    • @theconerstoneskenya6855
      @theconerstoneskenya6855 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@thecargotsold Yes he is. A fruit does not fall far from it's tree.

    • @mpalmer7800
      @mpalmer7800 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      I have one question why when a black man gets money n education they must marry a white female? Is there no black female good enough for him?

    • @theconerstoneskenya6855
      @theconerstoneskenya6855 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@mpalmer7800 No comment

    • @jamesmurag863
      @jamesmurag863 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@mpalmer7800 We have millions of wealthy black men who have married blacks. That you choose to cherry pick is on you

  • @andrewwanyonyi5548
    @andrewwanyonyi5548 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    "Treat people with respect"
    My fellow Kenyan countrymen, this is for us....Jifunze kuheshimu watu.
    What a humble great man!

  • @revzippyelikanahhbstminist4609

    This is a son of a very humble man of God here in USA. Humble and intelligent family in USA. This young man is real inspirational to young people. See how watu wetu are so judgemental. Just because he is married to a white girl they assume he is a driver. Never judge people by their look. Humility is a virteous thing. They see mukurino and judge. The guy is high IQ. Biases and puting people in a box. Never anyone

    • @carolnjuguna4119
      @carolnjuguna4119 Pƙed 2 lety

      Waoh! My primary mathematics teacher mr waigwa...he used to discipline us vizuri bila tafadhali..

  • @dianegymtaylor3429
    @dianegymtaylor3429 Pƙed 2 lety +70

    What I see through this interview is that Lynn will open up an opportunity for internship for young people in Kenya who are interested in journalism. To whom much is given, much is required. You are a bright and shining star, Lynn.

  • @Muthoni568
    @Muthoni568 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    David is really well spoken and humble. His story is very inspiring.

  • @gracewanjirunjiiri2621
    @gracewanjirunjiiri2621 Pƙed 2 lety +18

    One thing I have learnt and appreciated from David is not taking things personally you can't really control someone's perception of you but you are in control of how you persevere yourself unapologetically.

  • @franklinetesh6164
    @franklinetesh6164 Pƙed 2 lety +46

    Humility is key in this journey. He has been abroad for many years na bado hasumbui ama kuringa na accent ya kizungu na hajasahau kikuyu. some us tunasomea kenya na bado tunajifanya hatujui vernacular ama kiswahili. His humility is on another level ju mimi singepikia wanaume chai knowing my position but he has taught me to be better and treat people with RESPECT PERIOD.

    • @sarahchelimo835
      @sarahchelimo835 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Excellent job Lynn. David story is God's favour on display born of humility, selflessness, determination, positively, hardworking.Above all Great job done by the parents and thus his emulating.May God bless you with your entire family as you continue to impact many lives.

    • @rosejaypy7846
      @rosejaypy7846 Pƙed 2 lety

      Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐. I pray God to keep me humble now n in the future too.

    • @blessedbeliever492
      @blessedbeliever492 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I know it soo petty when Kenyans tweng it sounds soo colonial
 he’s. a super human

    • @boohookidscreations8003
      @boohookidscreations8003 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@blessedbeliever492 so colonial. Thanks for a good laugh

  • @bwgakuru1390
    @bwgakuru1390 Pƙed 2 lety +132

    David is such a humble soul...got to know about him a few years ago...I actually love his entire family. The parents did well...kudos

    • @bintiyangu
      @bintiyangu Pƙed 2 lety

      If he was broke and ONLY married to a Black Kenyan would you say his parents 'did well?' They seem like the mzunguized him which in my opinion means that they kind of dropped the ball.
      đŸ˜±

    • @mercyfox9693
      @mercyfox9693 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @RN you're the one with a Corrupt mind that's why you think the way you think. Let the lady appreciate the parents, good be called good and bad be called bad.

    • @theconerstoneskenya6855
      @theconerstoneskenya6855 Pƙed 2 lety +11

      @@bintiyangu most parents raising their children in urban areas can not even for once train them to speak their mother tongue. Prof Solomon Waigwa is an academic giant (with more than 5 degrees). He has raised these kids almost entirely in the US where they reside. They are fluent in both kikuyu and kiswahili and here you are talking about Mzungunization. Who needs prayers here?

    • @bwgakuru1390
      @bwgakuru1390 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@bintiyangu we should give credit where it belongs and this is one of a success story of raising kids in diaspora...it's not easy to do so and if you aren't in diaspora you won't understand...so I reiterate that the parents did well as I am raising two kids in diaspora and I know the struggles.

    • @lumumba579
      @lumumba579 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@theconerstoneskenya6855 I concur with you in totality my brother...my kids are born here in Nairobi and also raising them here...to be honest they've no knowledge about my mother tongue

  • @lj3482
    @lj3482 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I love the fact that though he grew up in the US he has retained his accent

  • @dayanmeir1035
    @dayanmeir1035 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    What I have learned is that most educated African are very humble, kudos Dr David you are a big icon for the coming and current generation.

  • @karenadphotography
    @karenadphotography Pƙed 2 lety +86

    I’m inspired by David’s humility, kindness and generosity of share his gifts and talents with the world.

  • @margaretmorris177
    @margaretmorris177 Pƙed 2 lety +28

    Miss Lynn, I love this show, actually I am addicted it.I am 67 years old and I am a Retired Nurse living in the US. What a wonderful man, so humble and full of humility. May God continue to bless him richly. And you Ms Lynn continue your good work. You are awesome. Kenya is on my bucket list and I hope to visit you sometime. I am originally from Barbados. God Bless.

    • @kihoropoula2124
      @kihoropoula2124 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Welcome to our beautiful Kenya

    • @darolmarire4139
      @darolmarire4139 Pƙed rokem

      Hellooo miss.... Am a Kenyan nurse... aspiring to work in the US. What does it take to work there??

  • @judyngereso
    @judyngereso Pƙed 2 lety +66

    Best interview ever!!!Wisdom and humility all in one person !!! Respect is the key word .Love the show

  • @josephmathenge8732
    @josephmathenge8732 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

    I am a finalist,,, this talk was done 2 years ago but it has really changed the magnitude of my life,,, i wish I met him in person,,, he is the definition of what I want to be in life. Congratulations Dr. Wachira.

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    People mistake me for Hispanic. It use to annoyed me but now I'm learning Spanish. I'm surrounded by more Spanish people than any other group. I stopped telling people I'm not Spanish.

  • @ednakemuntonyakundi3277
    @ednakemuntonyakundi3277 Pƙed 2 lety +54

    Humility is the "true" wisdom by which we prepare our minds, and heart for all the possible changes of life
    Inspiring and empowering

  • @milkakamau8709
    @milkakamau8709 Pƙed 2 lety +25

    Sense alot of humility and Godliness in this guy's life! What an inspiring story! Wish Kenyans would hear this and learn from Dr Wachira story! God bless you Lynn! đŸ™â€ïž

  • @intyrystyn
    @intyrystyn Pƙed 2 lety +78

    This is what ave been trying to tell Africans, yelling or speaking aloud and aggressively is not a sign of strength or knowledge. If you have anything to tell people, say it in an articulate and intelligent manner so that people can understand, like this gentleman, I could listen to his intelligence and calmness all day!!

    • @ik2707
      @ik2707 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      A very inspiring and motivating story.
      Wachira you such a gem....Lynn ...keep giving us such interviews....Be blessed...Kudos!

    • @truethots3088
      @truethots3088 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      So you are just low key insulting us.
      "Intelligent and articulate manner" ...smh

    • @cecilking9753
      @cecilking9753 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yep and be considered the driver. Who the hell goes around telling a race of people that they should speak in an "articulate intelligent manner so that people can understand"?
      What are you really trying to say?

  • @wanjikunjeri4630
    @wanjikunjeri4630 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Huyu ni real king David he's Soo smart , educated, brave and above all he's humble Soo dawn to earth.

  • @ModigatiLesufi
    @ModigatiLesufi Pƙed 2 lety +10

    David's testimony is an inspiration. It is true that you don't need to speak back to defend who you are. Simplicity and humility is the key here. Let your work and actions testify about u. God is the one who will lift u up at the right time. Thanks Lynn for this interview

  • @rosannegarvin3
    @rosannegarvin3 Pƙed 2 lety +21

    The world needs more like this young Doctor. Really inspirational.

  • @DAKTARIMBENEKAKENYA
    @DAKTARIMBENEKAKENYA Pƙed 2 lety +15

    I have been disregarded and treated as this ‘average probably loud Mswahili girl’. A patient once complained to my bosses that they met this rude Swahili doctor ; I hadn’t been rude in any way and I had only communicated medical facts empathically but truthfully and it was something they didn’t want to hear . My bosses were shocked and upon enquiry, we noticed it was all in their mind.
    I have also been dismissed as an average student in academic institutions I have been to only to prove everyone wrong all the time . Let’s stop wrong perceptions and treatments.

  • @Jed_Wang
    @Jed_Wang Pƙed 2 lety +20

    If humility was a person! Very inspiring. Thanks Lynn and Dr. Wachira.

  • @justinekenyansa
    @justinekenyansa Pƙed 2 lety +8

    "Then I wait for more orders" for making tea...this man!!! I love everything about him, very humble.

  • @milkaanyango7578
    @milkaanyango7578 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    David is such an humble man yet so blessed. No wonder God blessed him with such a beautiful wife. This is quite inspirational

  • @jowalker4692
    @jowalker4692 Pƙed 2 lety +68

    Wow Lynn! How do I explain how I feel after having heard this interview? All my life as a black girl raised and educated here in the United States,
    has been as I now see, a life beneath what my possibilities are. Though I am greatful for the many blessings I have received, I now see how many more of them have not been taken advantage of. I can give excuse after excuse why and how this is true but at the end of the day, they all end up with me and my decisions . I wish it was possible for me to have seen this interview as a young girl even though it would have been difficult for me to have done so as there was no internet back then and there weren't even cell phones . Please don't ever consider not doing this work that your are doing. Being a journalist may not be you being a doctor, yet you still have the ability to save lives. The only thing we patients have to do is listen and let the inspiration of your stories provide as fuel for us to propel. This interview caught my interest because of the title but it turned ot to be about so much more. When I listened to this interview the fibers of my body were charged. Thank you so very much! Now at 53 years of age I am concentrating will be concentrating on being the best navigator of this plane called self I can be. To David and his wife I wish you peace, and many many more blessings. Thank you for being who you are.

    • @janicestevens9526
      @janicestevens9526 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      This is a very inspirational story.
      God bless you and your family David.

    • @deepdude4719
      @deepdude4719 Pƙed 2 lety

      "A live beneath of what your possibilities are"
      That didnt happen because you are black.
      That happens cause of network.

    • @noamihealthnutrition
      @noamihealthnutrition Pƙed 2 lety

      Amazing.Whats your email Jo walker?

    • @shantelmukhavi1994
      @shantelmukhavi1994 Pƙed rokem

      Kindly I need a job abroad,what do I have to do...I'm currently in Kenya

  • @nancydhmb
    @nancydhmb Pƙed 2 lety +18

    "I'm who I'm because of the path I've walked through" đŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸ...inspiring interview right there!

  • @smulievi
    @smulievi Pƙed 2 lety +16

    It is the third time I am watching this. The humility and inspiration exhibited are very educative, especially to young people. Bless you and your family, David!

  • @AbbyJuicingajr
    @AbbyJuicingajr Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Waaw amazing interview, Dr Waigwa his dad was my professor in university in Texas, indeed one of my favorite professors. DR David is like his Father. Great personality and humble.
    God bless this wonderful family.

  • @winnieronoh3337
    @winnieronoh3337 Pƙed 2 lety +20

    I am really inspired by Dr. David Wachira’s story of resilience and strong desire for human dignity and respect. I particularly love the phrase “treat people with respect- Period.”

  • @dang9313
    @dang9313 Pƙed 2 lety +47

    This is such an incredible learning for me. Thank you David. I too acknowledge my own personal bias as a Ugandan and it's mostly ethnicity. But I've also suffered similar biases of race out of Africa. Am not as big and educated like you're but am also working to help my community improve health outcome.
    Thank you David.

    • @loismwangi8203
      @loismwangi8203 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      True Biblical truth,” Humble yourself before the Lord and He will raise you up! We are all equal before God and humility is a virtue of a true gentleman and gentle lady! Empty tins make most of noise!
      Hongera Dr. David Wachira, and Lynn for good job!

    • @yarytwinyarytwin5192
      @yarytwinyarytwin5192 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      The man is blessed 🙏 beyong measures. Unfortunately, when our black brothers reach a certain status in society like this gentleman-- they hardly pick a wonderful black woman. It's like they believe more in the white image in order to be accepted in the high rank society. When these black folks die _ all their inheritance return back to their white partners _ hence to the white society. No wonder why our black economy always crumble. The black people in power who have money continue to reinforce the economy of the white man. Compared to other races, we black people are so caught up in that white Jesus given to us by the white man - that that colonial mentality of the slave master make us think that we need to have a white partner in order to be considered better and fit in in the white community. David W. Will continue to face all types of discrimination _ unless he decides to surround himself with his own black folk and be with a black woman like him. Otherwise, his ancestors will be chasing him all the time. Chinese are good example to follow - They are about their own. They never deny their own culture. They carry it every where with them. The Chinese shops and restaurants are always decorated with Chinese items. That's so powerful.

  • @katnip198
    @katnip198 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    David is a special person. He epitomizes all that is admirable and good. God bless him and his wife as they make this world a better place. Thank you for this interview.

  • @kuigaikia8812
    @kuigaikia8812 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I had the pleasure of interacting with David Wachira, his wife and amazing parents at Breeze Hotel, Nyahururu..at the reception. They are very humble and joyful people. God bless their generosity too.

  • @joannabosededixon3734
    @joannabosededixon3734 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I will tell one story out of many about judging - I used to work for the National Trust in the UK as the Senior Legacy Officer. One day at a meeting, a group of men visiting the Trust, assumed I was a kitchen help (even though I was wearing a suit) and one of them snapped his finger and demanded I made them teas and coffees. One of the kitchen assistants saw what was happening and tried to say something, but I signaled to her not to. So, I made the teas and coffees but apparently I was not quick enough so one of the men made a sarcastic comment asking whether the teas and coffees would be ready "this side of the year". When the teas and coffees had been made and the men were enjoying their drinks with biscuits and cakes, I went straight to the front, got on stage and introduced myself as the person heading the meeting. The men's faces?? PRICELESS, their mouths?? JAW DROPPING😂!

  • @margaretchimea173
    @margaretchimea173 Pƙed 2 lety +64

    12:58- 13:08: "Sometimes you may not be able to change your circumstances but you can change how you perceive, respond or act on those circumstances". Thank you Lynn for these stories.

  • @teejayangel6638
    @teejayangel6638 Pƙed 2 lety +54

    Living in Mombasa for years taught me not to go into details 😂 Because of my looks somehow pple thought I was a "mswahili" and many times, while outdoors, the wonderful warm coasterians would greet me in Arabic, "Salaam Aleikum" and I would just answer with a smile. I got used to it. I found the diversity of cultures, races, tribes and religions at the Coast very very refreshing.
    What a beautiful inspiring story indeed. You, as an individual, are responsible for your reaction, always be kind, because everyone is fighting a battle. Lynn, as usual you've wowed us.

  • @prettyladie8327
    @prettyladie8327 Pƙed 2 lety +21

    This was amazing & brought me to tears. To hear someone of such caliber display empathy & compassion towards those that was disrespectful towards him is beyond inspiring❀

  • @loiseotieno4866
    @loiseotieno4866 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    I always beam when I get to see people interact with others without getting upset about small small things. David has a heart of gold.

  • @wangarethukuh1807
    @wangarethukuh1807 Pƙed 2 lety +21

    The humility with this guy is just unbelievable.Dr. Wachira, you are truly inspirational. May God keep enlarging your territory.

  • @juoanjuo
    @juoanjuo Pƙed 2 lety +22

    When i pray for Humility, God this is what i mean đŸ™đŸŸđŸ™đŸŸđŸ™†đŸŸâ€â™€ïžđŸ˜«

  • @jobsonisluko5842
    @jobsonisluko5842 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    The humbleness in this man.David you're so inspiring

  • @SharonOkori
    @SharonOkori Pƙed 2 lety +58

    The highest respect to Dr. David. Such humility, eloquence, intelligence and wisdom. How you navigate those challenging moments of discrimination where many of us would choose to explode is nothing short of divine. I'm reminded of Jesus' words to the men who crucified him..."Father forgive them for they know not what they're doing." God bless you sir!

  • @Karol_Lynne
    @Karol_Lynne Pƙed 2 lety +12

    He has achieved so much but still so humble .His parents did a good job in educating them

  • @mtufaa5666
    @mtufaa5666 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I spent 4 years college in Eldoret, Kenya. I also lived and worked in Ethiopia, Mali, Gambia and Ghana. It doesn't surprise me that David was being confused as his wife's driver in Kenya. This shows that many people are still colonized mentally. Some of us African foreign students in Eldoret found it hard to believe how native Kenyans were being treated by some Kenyan-Indian merchants and other foreigners in the 90s. I have witnessed a Kenyan deputy director of a large international organization mishandled by hotel securities in Nairobi and the SAD part was that his white colleagues had to intervene to confirm his identity in his own country.
    I cannot speak for other African countries - be it a driver or anyone can walk freely into big hotels in Accra or Addis Ababa, I don't think they will be mistreated. Kenyans are warm and wonderful people but the are generally passive. Wake up my Kenyan brothers and sisters.

  • @pamelamubuta
    @pamelamubuta Pƙed 2 lety +21

    I loved this episode and just to say that David is such an inspiration in a generation where it is all about self, self, self, me, I, myself, etc. Even the Bible says that God uplifts the humble and brings down the proud. Lovely show Lynn.

  • @ireneabuya7231
    @ireneabuya7231 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    Ooh! this man is so humble despite all the achievements he has made ,treating people right is the key to me

  • @esperencembithe
    @esperencembithe Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Just from watching this interview and to be honest,have never seen such a humble person in my life,he puts his position down and assumes everything else around him to be just normal,someone else in his position would have maybe caused a commotion and made someone lose their job,I love his personality💯💯💯

  • @Spiritual_876
    @Spiritual_876 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I believe in myself as a black woman. I am not limited to success. God bless David and his wife.

  • @loicecollins8158
    @loicecollins8158 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    Great examples of how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion needs to be learned by all.

  • @atungaanassi4521
    @atungaanassi4521 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    “We tell people to dream but the capacity of their dream is often constrained by their reality.”
    It is difficult to imagine something you have not seen. Why representation matters

  • @harrietwanjiru2045
    @harrietwanjiru2045 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    I don't get tired of listening to David or his father.

  • @nigel.ianadams4422
    @nigel.ianadams4422 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I am in tears watching this most inspiring interview...thanks Sir Wachira for sharing your life with us and humanity. Ciao from Italy.

  • @leesareize1864
    @leesareize1864 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I am so happy to see this today. I am from Trinidad and my son is presently at graduate school in Texas with some of the same dreams at 24 that David had. David Wachira's take on bias and racism is truly inspirational, his sense of responsibilty to his team and his fellow man is amazing. I had already sent his information to my son for him to look at. Thank you for your content.

  • @jayanjmcp15
    @jayanjmcp15 Pƙed 2 lety +23

    Hmmmm Congratulations to everyone involved in this story. WOW. Lynn, your team, Dr David, his wife Cecilia(my mother's name, by the way), & Dr David's entire family - Lynn, you've found carbon-copies of yourself - just as humble as you are. Fantabulously awesome. Well done everyone of you. 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏👐👐👐👐

  • @WanjiruMuya
    @WanjiruMuya Pƙed 2 lety +44

    David's story is very encouragingâ€ïžđŸ˜it's full of hope, hardwork and triumph!The role models we want for our young kids🙏

    • @ElizabethMusyoka-go7eh
      @ElizabethMusyoka-go7eh Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Wow wow this is so inspiring Lyn...am supposed to be aslp bt trust me ve decision to watch this till da end...God bless u

    • @beatricekimani9365
      @beatricekimani9365 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Was looking for your comment,wanjiru muya,you are a true fun of Lynn

  • @ALPHA_TONY
    @ALPHA_TONY Pƙed 2 lety +21

    “Treat people with respect.” Hope people can learn something from this interview. Lynn good job. Keep soaring

  • @paulinekamau835
    @paulinekamau835 Pƙed 2 lety +25

    Wisdom, intelligence, integrity, professionalism, and confidence from David are on another super level, thank you Lynn for bringing David - a real legend and his lovely wife. You are blessed.

  • @Lucy-yb3qp
    @Lucy-yb3qp Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Am left with no words to describe David Wachira a part from “respect people Period â€œđŸ”„

  • @missmannydxb
    @missmannydxb Pƙed 2 lety +6

    You can tell he has been raised very well and by a mother full of great wisdom 💯

  • @jenniferlsmith3986
    @jenniferlsmith3986 Pƙed 2 lety +26

    "their position does not define their self worth" - well said, David. This is something I encourage people I coach to internalise from both sides. Sometimes due to circumstances in/outside the workplace, many define themselves solely by the work they and others do. Or they elevate the worth of others merely based on the work those people do, which can lower self confidence and communication of their own value. Thank you both for this interview.

    • @oscarwaiharo
      @oscarwaiharo Pƙed 2 lety

      Are you a life coach?

    • @jenniferlsmith3986
      @jenniferlsmith3986 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@oscarwaiharo Coaching is part of what I do, to help stressed professional regain or develop their confidence to move to the next level in their career/job, by upgrading their skills for interviews, presentations, meetings, handling job changes. Many times changing self- communication allows for more creative ways to deal with work challenges that can derail us. That's one reason why this interview resonated with me.

  • @mikedaddysikata5798
    @mikedaddysikata5798 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    If theres one thing I have learnt from David always be humble no matter what position u are in especially here at home many people treat others badly for where they are I wish I had this humility

  • @ruthchiwanda1715
    @ruthchiwanda1715 Pƙed 2 lety +29

    Your channel has changed my thinking for the better Lynn. Keep on inspiring us

  • @osooronald9741
    @osooronald9741 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    If humbleness was a person, this is it. Great human being đŸ™đŸŸ

  • @margaretnganga7979
    @margaretnganga7979 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Epitome of humility, eloquence...pure inspiration! I watched a clip on him time back when someone asked him to serve him coffee....only for the guy to see David was the main speaker in the meeting they were both attendingđŸ˜đŸ€­
    His humility n simplicity struck me so hard then n I felt so proud that he is my fellow countryboy...man😄😄
    Cheers to you, David... you stand soo tall!!

  • @harvindersinghsian1204
    @harvindersinghsian1204 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Amazing story...Bless you guys ..Im originally from Nakuru...born 1955...in uk since 1967... proud of my birth country Kenya..wishing you all the best 👍

  • @elizabethmuriungi7994
    @elizabethmuriungi7994 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    Love this guy. He is so humble and down to earth.

  • @WhatAJhas2say
    @WhatAJhas2say Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Brilliant statement: “ The position of their work does not define their self- worth, as human beings we should treat people with respect period.”

  • @carolchepchirchir539
    @carolchepchirchir539 Pƙed 2 lety +20

    Thought provoking, Enlightening, Empowering is how'll I'll describe this session with David🙏my goodness, worth every single second

  • @YeshiZulu1
    @YeshiZulu1 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    He’s a lesson in eloquence, good manners and humility.

  • @wanjeriwamaina7508
    @wanjeriwamaina7508 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    A list of endless lessons to learn...wow...am in love with this channel...Our gal Lynn at it again 😍

  • @EKKiaiMedia
    @EKKiaiMedia Pƙed 2 lety +7

    God akicheza kaa yeye, haijalishi tumetoka wapi, 1:19 am Texas time watching..

  • @wanguimwai80
    @wanguimwai80 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    What an inspiration! I have learnt so much today from Dr Wachira,such humility! Thanks Lyn for this amazing interview

  • @JoanWMwangi
    @JoanWMwangi Pƙed 2 lety +30

    I absolutely LOVE this interview! David is such an inspiration. Treat people with respect PERIOD!

  • @charity4908
    @charity4908 Pƙed 2 lety +35

    ...wow... how wonderful to hear Dr Wachira telling us all to respect each other..."period" irrespective of their colour, race, class... just respect all. Wonderful wife for supporting the community work they are doing in Kenya. Well done Lynn 💙👏

    • @loverntemple1178
      @loverntemple1178 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He doesn't need to tell black people this because blacks always worship other people and treat them better than their own....he needs to preach that to his white supremacists in-laws.

    • @gibson2675
      @gibson2675 Pƙed 2 lety

      In Kenya tribalism is a killer. This is very mild.

  • @taluj2298
    @taluj2298 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    He has tamed his ego. He is comfortable with whom he is and a self defined man.

    • @lydiamakori4516
      @lydiamakori4516 Pƙed 2 lety

      His eloquence,intelligence, humility...is on another level! Thanks lyn

  • @glynzwat390
    @glynzwat390 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    Thank you for sharing your life's journey. Great inspiration for us all. Love how you've taken your wise mums teachings and apply to the encounters people perceive you to be, ie - driver, tea server, hotel porter to avoid conflict and possible loss of their job. Love your humility and giving back, you and your wife. You've earned to be privileged, it's not in your bones. Thank you for being a great loving human. Soooo enjoyed your story ♡

  • @nalonja9123
    @nalonja9123 Pƙed 2 lety +18

    I have loved this episode! God bless you David and family for your kindness to the youth in Kenya. God bless you Lynn for the amazing work you do. I am truly inspired. My mum once taught me that the watchman is just as important as the president, and this is one lesson that guides my life! Be kind and treat everyone with respect.

  • @wanjiruchege9392
    @wanjiruchege9392 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Hands down the best interview I've watched on this channel! Truly inspiring 🙌

  • @ngaruiyanjeri
    @ngaruiyanjeri Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Awesome interview!!! Thank you Dr. David for showing us humility as a person.

  • @ireenbwalya1185
    @ireenbwalya1185 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    This has been very inspiring. What a journey for this man and what a gentle soul he is.

  • @accer3001
    @accer3001 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    This dude! Amazing! I can listen to him all day. We need to get rid of these biases!

  • @julieseibel1224
    @julieseibel1224 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Very inspiring episode. I finally see someone who understands the value of treating people with respect and upholding dignity for all. Thank you.

  • @catherine29472
    @catherine29472 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I just love the humility that Dr David has, I can watch him all the time. He inspires me alot.

  • @malissawhite4569
    @malissawhite4569 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    This man has a servant’s heart and God will use him mightily!❀

  • @patriciahamilton111
    @patriciahamilton111 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    This is such a great interview, so much knowledge from this young man, wish young people can take a page out of this young man's book.
    Thank you Lynn. Wonderful interview

  • @annhazzel5664
    @annhazzel5664 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    i love this interview you could see David showing humility effortless.... what i taken from this interview is "you choose how respond "..........treat people with
    respect because they are people "

  • @floravickie1647
    @floravickie1647 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    This is so encouraging. The whole family is so humble and hardworking.

  • @josephjoelmuhanga5159
    @josephjoelmuhanga5159 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Dr. Wachira's story is so inspiring!!!!
    Thank you so much Lynn, for bringing him to the show!!!
    Wow!!!

  • @winniemunyari9794
    @winniemunyari9794 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Thoroughly enjoyed this show. What a humble man, proud of his roots. Loved it