Financially Incorrect

Eugene Mbugua’s journey is a powerful story of turning hardship into opportunity. Losing both parents at just seven years old forced him to grow up fast, moving between homes and learning about money the hard way, by not having any. From selling DVDs and graffiti-designed envelopes in school to writing film reviews, launching TV shows like Young Rich, and eventually owning a nightclub in Nairobi’s CBD, Eugene has built a career defined by hustle, adaptability, and vision.

In this candid conversation, he shares the realities of creating content in Kenya, why a million views might only earn you a few thousand shillings, and how AI and “prompt engineering” could shape the next generation of entrepreneurs. He also opens up about the highs and lows of running multiple businesses, the challenges of scaling creative ventures, and why his definition of financial success has shifted from chasing big wins to building long-term stability. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, content creator, or simply love a good success story, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, innovation, and finding your own path to success.

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In this powerful episode of Financially Incorrect, renowned photographer Mutua Matheka shares a deeply personal story of resilience, purpose, and the unseen costs of creative pursuit. From earning just one paying job in 2019 to working with global brands like Hennessy, Mutua takes us through the emotional and financial rollercoaster of choosing art over stability. He opens up about quitting architecture to pursue photography full-time, navigating fatherhood and faith during seasons of scarcity, and the quiet work of documenting Nairobi beyond the usual clichés. This is more than a creative’s money story, it’s a lesson in betting on yourself, building systems from scratch, and honoring your vision even when the world goes quiet. If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or overlooked in your journey, this conversation will remind you why the work matters.

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Claire Nansikombi's journey is anything but ordinary, and in this episode of Financially Incorrect Uganda Edition, she tells it all. Raised in a wealthy home where money was never a worry, Claire’s life took a sharp turn when she was forced to navigate adulthood, business, and survival without the safety net she’d always known. From starting a preschool in her parents’ living room with zero capital to building a flower wall rental business in Ireland on just £500, Claire shares how she’s reinvented herself multiple times across Uganda, South Africa, and Europe. She opens up about the realities of debt, the weight of generational expectations, and how becoming a mother changed her relationship with money completely. It’s a raw, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about losing comfort, finding purpose, and learning how to build sustainable wealth on your own terms.

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In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Rebecca Muriuki opens up about walking away from a prestigious corporate career to build a life of financial sovereignty. Once a high-achieving actuary and director, she found herself on a performance improvement plan despite meeting all her KPIs, an experience that shook her identity and forced her to re-evaluate everything she believed about success. Rebecca shares how she broke free from paycheck dependence, built a property portfolio generating over $7,000 a month, and began mentoring women to reclaim their financial power. She unpacks why affirmations without aligned action won’t make you wealthy, what the concept of sovereign wealth truly means, and how tools like Human Design helped her chart a more authentic path. This is an insightful, and empowering conversation for anyone questioning the corporate grind and seeking a new way to build wealth on their own terms.

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In this episode of Financially Incorrect – Business Edition, Bobby Gadhia shares the raw, unfiltered story of building PC World from a tiny side hustle into a billion-shilling tech empire and how it all came crashing down. From selling laptops out of his bedroom with just 2,000 bob in his pocket to running six branches across Kenya, Bobby opens up about the highs of explosive growth, the lows of internal betrayal, and the emotional toll of losing it all. He talks about the cost of ego, the mistakes he’d never repeat, and why he’s now choosing non-traditional, tech-first businesses. This is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and what it truly takes to survive entrepreneurship.

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In this episode, actress and creator Nyokabi Macharia gets deeply vulnerable about what it really means to chase a dream. From landing on Broadway at just 23 to navigating years of financial uncertainty and self-doubt, Nyokabi opens up about the emotional toll of a shrinking dream, the pressure to succeed, and the decision to keep going despite it all. She shares the truth about unpaid creative work, her first salary, and how a major theatre role paying Ksh 250,000 changed her life. We also talk about her upcoming show Index One, inspired by Langston Hughes’ “Dreams Deferred,” and why it marks a full-circle moment in her ten-year journey in the arts. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to pursue purpose over paychecks, this episode is for you. Watch, reflect, and don’t let your dream die.

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In this reflective episode of the Financially Incorrect Uganda Edition, Barrack sits down with award-winning Ugandan media personality Malaika for a conversation. From the emotional struggle of moving back home after years in Nairobi to building a career in Uganda’s underfunded creative scene, Malaika shares her truth on what it took to make money, lose it, chase her dreams, and find her voice again. She opens up about her childhood hustle, borrowing millions to launch a startup, surviving the pressures of image and success, and how she's now rewiring her relationship with money through intentional saving, investing, and healing. It's a powerful story of identity, resilience, and reinvention, and a must-watch for anyone trying to find their footing in a system that often feels rigged. This episode is proof that coming home doesn’t mean giving up, it can be the start of something bigger.

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What does it take to walk away from a million-shilling paycheck and bet everything on your own vision? In this inspiring episode of Financially Incorrect, Barrack sits down with Sally Sawe, the fearless co-founder and COO of The Partnership Africa, powered by Publicis - one of Kenya’s boldest creative agencies. She opens up about saying no to big brands, building from zero with no salaries for 2 years, and why solving real problems is at the heart of her business philosophy.

From early struggles in sales to reshaping agency culture with empathy, Sally drops unfiltered truths about value-based pricing, pitching with purpose, and staying grounded in a cutthroat industry.

Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or leader trying to build something that actually matters, this is your playbook.

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What happens when a rapper becomes a pastor then builds a business without taking a salary from the church he leads?

In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Pastor T opens up about his journey from hip hop stages to the pulpit, the battles he’s faced with money, and the bold choices that set him apart including turning down a money-laundering offer in the middle of a church project.

He breaks down how a concept he calls “the law of access” helped him grow a legitimate business empire using borrowed land and strategic partnerships. From leading a 2,000-member congregation to managing a factory, Pastor T shares how he balances ministry, family, and entrepreneurship while never compromising his values.

Whether or not you believe in God, this episode will challenge your ideas about wealth, calling, and what it truly means to build something that lasts.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:30 Guest intro

3:30 Journey into being a pastor

16:15 What's the church business?

34:35 Where did you grow up?

38:45 When did you start being a pastor?

41:05 What happened at 33?

51:10 How do you run the business and the church?

53:25 How do you determine what to pay yourself?

1:03:35 What are the lengths you wouldn't go to as a pastor?

1:05:47 Where do you put your money?

1:07:55 What does financial success and failure look like to you?

1:12:24 Largest honorarium ever received.

1:13:40 Wrap-up

In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Mnyindo Tairo opens up about losing her husband to COVID-19 while eight months pregnant, facing a massive hospital bill, and discovering that her insurance didn’t cover pandemics. What follows is a raw and emotional story of survival, courage, and financial rebirth. From navigating succession battles in court with no access to her late husband’s estate, to starting her business from scratch using the little life insurance payout she had, Mnyindo’s journey is a lesson in financial protection, intentional planning, and resilience. She breaks down why she believes education policies are a poor investment, the types of insurance every average earner should consider, and how she rose to become one of the top 3% of life insurance agents globally (MDRT). This is not just a story of loss, it’s a story of rising, rebuilding, and redefining financial freedom. Watch, learn, and be inspired.

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