From One Paying Job to Global Clients: Mutua’s Raw Journey in Photography and Purpose

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. 💹 Ready to start trading? 🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC 🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye 📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc 💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:32 Guest intro 7:10 The art of photography 21:49 Do you rely on international markets? 25:05 Setting up your children - managing your portfolio 32:30 Do you think if art was positioned as an investment it would reframe how people look at it? 35:45 What forms your understanding for value for money? 39:13 Have you ever felt a type of way about your dad leaving? 42:40 Going into architecture - was it a decision made because of finances? 45:50 The process of tithing in your life 49:50 Working at an architectural firm 59:33 Next transformational thing in your money journey 1:12:00 Financial implications for having a child in the NICU 1:38:04 The year that was 2019 1:46:58 Your pricing strategy 1:57:09 Wrap-up