The Untold Pain of Losing a Father to Suicide Ft Nonsizi Agnes

In this deeply moving and raw episode of Heartfelt with Bobbie on Dialogues With Jagero, host Robertta Bobbie sits down with PR strategist, media practitioner, and co-founder of Terzo Media, Nonsizi Agnes. From growing up in Kagongo, Kiambu, navigating early career hurdles, and surviving on modest beginnings to breaking into mainstream media and entertainment management, Nonsizi shares her inspiring rise in the creative industry. The conversation takes a vulnerable, heartfelt turn as Nonsizi opens up about complex trauma, the tragic loss of her family home to fire, and the painful loss of her father to suicide when she was just 16. Marking Suicide Awareness Month, this conversation sheds light on breaking cultural stigmas around mental health, extending grace to loved ones in crisis, and the long, intentional journey of healing and rebuilding life from scratch. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction & how Roberta and Nonsizi first met 04:22 – Growing up in Kagongo: Farm life & strong female lineages 13:00 – Early fascinations with radio & discovering communication 20:00 – The hustle begins: Surviving early jobs & bakery night shifts 32:40 – Breaking into entertainment PR & artist management 44:20 – Surviving back-to-back tragedies: The house fire & father's loss 01:01:05 – Facing grief & destigmatizing death by suicide 01:21:45 – The night everything changed: Recounting the tragic loss 01:41:40 – Breaking the silence: Therapy, trauma, and rebuilding life 01:50:30 – Words of hope for anyone struggling with mental health Buy the Goldmine: Hustles For Africans here: https://dialogueswithjagero.com/goldmine Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mEX7L5GcOnX7LVYYlHlaw/join For new episodes, subscribers only content, and job opportunities, subscrive here: https://dwj.beehiiv.com Wanna support the channel: Mpesa Till Number: 5253673 Or Buy Me Coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/jagero