How the Dream Died - Mugambi Nthiga

We plan our lives and challenge ourselves to do great things. To excel at what we love. However, what happens when our best-laid plans go up in smoke? What do you do when the unexpected happens and your entire world is flipped upside down? At Engage 31, acclaimed thespian and advertising executive, Mugambi Nthiga shares how life can truly throw curveballs at you smack in the middle of New York City and kill that dream.
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[@linfordmuliro5504]

So relatable. My best line was how you recognized how institutionalized we become after making a career. And the entitlement that comes with Education . Great speak 💥💥💥💥

[@HapaSawa]

This: once you let go of the expectation of how things ought to be you become delightfully inundated by something else. Not the thing that you thought you wanted but the thing you actually need.

[@joysandramongare9129]

I wish there was a bigger like button

[@wanjikugaitho5262]

I am just in my first steps of coming out of my comfort zone. I am one creative person who has wasted over 7years wallowing in self pity, frustrations and regrets. Thank you Nthiga for this

[@hellenayugi5054]

Dealing with the toxic environment in these agency streets is the worst, I'm so tired, too tired to sleep. but your story is amazing and inspiring.

[@josephatkinywa6464]

This I can relate too 💯, with the same breath I can also tell you God changes things, when you are down & out surrender to Him & praise Him, He'll surely come, I am waiting & He's been good

[@durutticolumn6002]

New York really is the ground zero of broken dreams.

[@kanorioeve3619]

The winds were strong but the roots are stronger.
I needed this. 💪🏾

[@LorettaAkoth1985]

It was my pleasure working with you @Kijiji Records.....I admired your work ethics...Good to hear your voice again 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@mohammedkamau4193]

Well sometimes its like youtube just knows what you need and not what you want. This video has been popping on my page for a while now and all i can say it has been worth it

[@EngageTalk]

Glad to hear you watched it when you needed it :)

[@salomeomamo5593]

You can say that again.

[@Rhenadhis]

I ignored this soooo many times only to watch and see that it is exactly what i need.I ignored it becasuw i prejudged, i remember you from Nairobi Half Life and thought what could a seasoned Kenyan actor living the life possibly know about broken dreams. The floor, not just the rug, has been knocked off from under me and been trying to rebuild slowly. Thank you so much for sharing your story, it is an inspiration

[@teresanyangi8687]

The human journey isn't about a road and feet....it surely is about flying on the wings we can neither see nor feel until you are midair.

[@memsmem4846]

I could listen to this guy speak 24\7

[@shirleyodongo6439]

I really enjoyed listening to this. Being institutionalized, as you put it, is the biggest pandemic we have to overcome. And yes, not knowing what to do when the rug is pulled from under our feet is not always a bad thing, it provides room for introspection which most of us never really have time for. Great speech!

[@deekay231]

Mugambi I'm in my pjs and your story just unfolded another moment of faith in me.

[@Brucemckenzie.ke63]

I enjoyed the eloquence and articulation as much as the story...This Nthiga guy would be our hero in composition writing

[@keziahgitonga670]

Thanks for being so vulnerable in your sharing. I can totally relate how things just change suddenly world changes but in all this God shows you a way out

[@wamz9191]

When you're going through hell, just. keep. moving.
Thank you for sharing!

[@Gideon_CK]

Absolutely eloquent and very well articulated. Cheers man. We shall conquer.

[@salomeomamo5593]

Wooow!, reality. In God we trust and run to, He has never failed. This is one beautiful and inspiring story.

[@rodneykihenjo1510]

Optimistic, humble and creative way of saying........ I can't figure it out. It's from this point......... God shows up

[@annekavutha719]

Really love this! So inspiring!

[@wambuithairu4678]

Perfect Timing with this one Engage. Thank you.

[@hadijak.mwadzaya4754]

Truth to self 💯 That stuck out for me. I definitely needed to hear this!

[@Docsstories]

Proud of you Mugambi. Thank you for sharing.

[@lucykinyanjui6829]

Absolutely inspiring Mugambi!!
You're quite the story teller!

[@diananthiga]

Thank you for always being real, Mugash ❤❤

[@shikushishi6820]

Beautiful, sincere, vulnerable

[@dianasweetness]

Absolutely Inspiring!!

[@Mayonde]

Awesome!!! Thank you for the inspiration Mugambi! This is so beautiful.

[@RoniMugaki]

Well done Mugash! You are already a winner, big things ahead....👊🏿

[@catherinemuriithi9656]

Thank you for being an inspiration

[@janekamau7083]

Encouraging and honest talk....the tenacity!

[@maryoyuke2881]

Profound! Excellent storyteller.

[@sallyobonyo3114]

Wow,I wish you all the best Mugambi

[@angelawanjiru5343]

Yes, here we are what NEXT!! I love your story... very true indeed

[@wairimumukuria959]

Encore Mugambi. Wonderful story telling. Those pyjamas are the secret 😄

[@GathoniMutuaM]

Ugh. You’re beautiful and your story is so incredible it really is the stuff of movies, and I love to hear it every time and any chance I get to see it unfold or be a part of that. You’re timing makes for inspirational stories despite the pain, so thank you for persevering. You are amazing. Can’t wait for more! Thanks Engage for hosting him!! This was needed.

[@wamaithagakere7222]

Brilliant!!! Well done Mugambi, well done!

[@nancymumo3126]

articulate story teller the flow is amazing and the english is perfect.

[@SheenaMpungu]

I can't picture you as an advertising man. I'm so glad you gave acting a try. And thank you so much for sharing this story.

[@njerikiagiri6542]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Well spoken and very inspiring! Upwards and onwards Mugash! Even with the struggles..

[@carol5368]

One can listen to you all day...

[@yvonneanyango4731]

Wow. When its YOUR TIME.very Encouraging

[@johnganda]

This is amazing storytelling and amazing perspective.

[@NkathaP]

You are very strong in sharing this.. We are in this together!!

[@sonimson260]

Just what I needed. I confirmation to the right direction. Beautiful story of true resilience!

[@elleyonaspg9580]

Kudos to you my brother. You will raise again ooh.

[@Irenewk]

I love this👍🏾your honesty and candour is refreshing 👌🏾

[@maureengacheru2947]

I needed this! This talk was so relatable and inspiring

[@kivilastella7563]

Amazing Story Telling Mugambi. Courage, Resilience and Audacity all in one.

[@margaretmatilu4381]

Woah! What a beautiful story. So sad but at the same time so encouraging. You're an inspiration Mugambi. So timely.....

[@ericndavi3170]

Mugash, Good one! Very inspiring and timely, Maad respect Bro.

[@margaretondeng1215]

An amazing orator you are.

[@joshuaosiemo9897]

So good!!! Wow

[@budgetdiywithbetty]

really enjoyed this. well articulated & spoke to my soul. thank you

[@daisyosawa6377]

Elizabeth Muguchu! - great comeback! I looove the message. You speak for many mothers, wives, daughters et al. Thank you for sharing.

[@katenjoroge]

This should have been titled "how the dream soldiered on". Cuz it did not die, it got reinvented!

[@cynthiakariuki4829]

I love this one ooooh being tru to self

[@makenamwenda7756]

So relatable. Once you let go of the expectation of how things ought to be you become delightfully inundated by something else. Not the thing that you thought you wanted but the thing you actually need.

[@cikanyoro]

Thank you Mugambi for this. I get that Sunday night part kabisa. Very inspiring.

[@saint_nickolm299]

Such an inspirational🙏🏿

[@wacheram3494]

It's humbling to hear a murume admitting that he has cried 😁😁😁

[@marywanjiru6446]

He is just human

[@sabinastadler]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY

[@MugethiGitau]

Amazing storytelling 💕

[@sozenge]

Beautiful talk!!!

[@chuonkyi]

Well told Mugambi.

[@ivywainaina759]

Very relatable story..

[@anne-mariekosh5010]

Beautifully told.

[@nicegithinji1443]

I love you Mugambi....

[@wisdomlife]

Great speaker...

[@feliscuragi4779]

Wow amazing

[@josephobel1839]

wow, probably what I needed to hear rn

[@mlavin1716]

Urgh, dude, thankyou for sharing this. "When you let go of something to grab something else, sometimes in the middle of that you look at your hands and be terrified by how empty they are."

[@edithkemunto9122]

Super !

[@NyarSulwe]

God keep you sweetie

[@alicewairimu5000]

Aah, I have never watched a local film and felt as thrilled and confused as katikati. That script is weird but totally engaging. I keep asking what was the thought process? Supamodo is super awesome.
Good job man

[@pamelamubuta]

Proud of you cuz.

[@masukamagambo4236]

Deep!

[@davidmwangi396]

Wonderful

[@sallymwasi]

Am inspired... Facing all the emotions as am going back to the drawing board.

[@EngageTalk]

All the best as you re-frame

[@ann1092]

Inspiring

[@lucywambui1013]

I really needed to hear this today.... THANK YOU 🙏

[@morrismunene111]

I would like to get through to him, contacts? Got a story that can produce a good movie.

[@mwanahawa]

Am touched 4 real. Look for my cousin @ekwamsangi she released her film @farewellamor which won the diaspora film in Lux Cairo recently. Proud of the hustle 💪 💯

[@rachelwairimu7843]

WOW!!

[@elizabethgilbert3011]

My soul had left the building. I've been there.

[@naomiwangari4794]

Phew! The eloquence...weh! U want to invest thea

[@tigisthailu9801]

“Once you let go of the expectation of how things ought to be, you become delightfully inundated by stg else, not the things that you thought you wanted but the things that you actually need.’” 🤔…

[@orwaamos9023]

It doesn't matter where you going, so long as you are walking

[@kah_gai]

Probably one of the most CONGENIAL talks ever!

[@that_truth_teller001]

CONGENIAL sijui inamanisha nini, but one of the best!!

[@EngageTalk]

@@that_truth_teller001
Inamaanisha friendly or pleasant. Ni kama wewe tu.. :-)

[@faithfulwachira]

ENCORE!

[@kandechu4154]

Loving these curve ball stories 👍👍👍

[@nimmo-millish1615]

I feel you👌

[@bettynthembwa760]

I'm I the only one who has noticed that he's 'very handsome'...

[@sheillakemigisa2302]

I also noticed he does not have a ring too

[@mumbishyperdrive6323]

No dea I noticed along time ago in Nairobi half life

[@sharonirungu2092]

He is Betty.

[@elvinegesare8911]

Absolutely no! And eloquent too

[@elvinegesare8911]

@@sheillakemigisa2302 😂😂😂😂😂

[@njorogekamau3820]

Positive

[@paulinethathi3277]

I feel like this is my story your telling,untill now I dnt think I have m
ade enough money to fit even a quarter on my school fees

[@marytheresa9530]

👏👏👏👏

[@roshangebray6589]

I was wracking my brain wea I saw u haha

[@tushyranx5860]

It is zindagi

[@Chings001]

Very nice talk.