SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Patricia Murugami's journey to entrepreneurship

For Patricia, the journey to entrepreneurship was written long before she ever took the leap. Having started her career in the audit space, she always felt a quiet but persistent nudge to work with people—to help them become better versions of themselves. That calling led her to pivot from numbers to nurturing leaders.

Her career path included a stint at Strathmore Business School in its early days, where she honed her skills in leadership development. When she eventually decided to transition into full-time entrepreneurship, Patricia honored her employer by sharing her plans early—a gesture that earned her Strathmore as one of her first clients.

But Patricia’s story is not just about professional transformation. She opened up about her personal struggles, including her long and emotional journey to motherhood—a period that tested her faith, resilience, and hope. Today, as a proud mother and accomplished author, Patricia embodies the power of persistence and purpose.

One of her most striking lessons from the interview was about executive presence.

She says that the first thing people get when they interact with you is your energy: are you infecting people or are you affecting them in a positive way?

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: you can only become your next best self if you put in the work. Growth is not accidental—it’s intentional.

Catch the full conversation on She Means Business.