How Patricia Agarukire Mulumba Built a Multi-Million Counselling Business in Uganda

Are you a business owner, corporate leader, or someone with a story others need to hear? We'd love to feature you on our show! Contact us today via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138 or call +256 704 233 306. In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we speak with Mrs. Patricia Agarukire Mulumba, a renowned marriage counselor and relationship expert. Patricia leads the Premarital Counseling Class at Rubaga Cathedral and was formerly the head counselor for the Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship. A Fulbright Scholar from the University of Rochester in New York, Patricia is also the celebrated author of two powerful books: "Perfect Imperfections: Living the Dream of a Marriage that Lasts a Lifetime" and "Teens Get Spurred On." As the Team Lead at Perfect Evolvers Limited, Patricia is committed to helping couples, adolescents, and families evolve into their best selves. She has worked with individuals from all walks of life, including VIPs, celebrities, and everyday couples, offering valuable insights on marriage, relationships, and personal growth. In this episode, Patricia shares her wisdom on what truly makes a marriage work, drawing from her years of experience counseling thousands of couples around the world. You can contact Patricia directly at +256755025654. *Episode Chapters* 00:00 Intro 02:30 Her tragic entry into counseling 04:45 Counseling fellow students in secondary school 05:43 Winning the Fulbright Scholarship (United States Department of State) 06:43 Studying Guidance and Counseling at the University of Rochester, New York 07:30 Overarching themes in marriage counseling 08:19 Men working vs. giving quality time at home 08:30 Gen Z entitlement mentality 09:20 Men as the Head of the Household 09:31 Men failing in their roles 09:58 Extramarital affairs among men and women 10:10 Discordant DNA results 10:30 Violence in marriages 11:15 Women running the show in marriages 11:54 The mother-in-law’s role in marriages 12:41 Men's poor performance in the bedroom 13:20 The impact of drugs and alcohol in marriages 13:45 Men sleeping with maids 14:04 Men sleeping with their own children 14:40 Absentee parents and children being raised by screens 15:30 The importance of money in relationships 18:00 Attending to children in the home 18:30 Changing norms in marriages 20:00 The impact of side chicks on marriages 20:30 Sex in schools 22:30 The importance of open forums for children 25:00 Nurturing different relationships 28:10 The impact of actions on loved ones 29:00 Recognizing relationships as living things 30:20 The myth that counseling means being in trouble 31:20 Her book Teens Get Spurred On 32:00 Addressing illegal declarations during counseling 33:50 Why people stay married despite challenges 34:30 Her church counseling engagements 36:35 Her book Perfect Imperfections 36:50 The Butterfly Cycle in marriages 44:40 The importance of having a PSVB (Purpose, Strategy, Values, Board) in marriage 49:35 Who is more promiscuous in marriage men or women 51:55 ‘Panadols’ / Pain Killers in marriage 52:10 The practice of marrieds dating other marrieds 54:50 The main pillar of marriage 59:00 Understanding your spouse's love language 1:00:05 ‘Office Husbands’ and ‘Office Wives’ 1:01:10 The importance of communication in marriage 1:03:50 The importance of compromise in marriage 1:07:35 The practice of silent treatment in marriages 1:12:10 Using witchcraft in marriages 1:13:50 Comparing one’s marriage to others 1:14:40 Raising broken children in marriages 1:15:00 Keeping children away from biological parents 1:17:00 Fake showbiz at marriage introductions 1:19:30 Taking wedding loans 1:21:40 Looking at marriage as an achievement 1:22:03 Who needs counseling 1:24:44 Her most shocking experience as a counselor 1:27:44 Keeping herself updated vs. the 'God Syndrome' 1:33:20 The impact of social media counselors 1:37:50 The future of counseling in Uganda 1:41:20 Collaborating with Mama Janet Museveni 1:42:40 Success stories *CEO Insights Uganda with Herbert Rwabugahya* is Uganda's leading business podcast, featuring in-depth interviews with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of Uganda and East Africa. If you’re searching for the best business podcasts in Uganda, focused on leadership, success, and entrepreneurship, this is the show for you. Subscribe to CEO Insights Uganda for exclusive insights from business experts, startup founders, and influential leaders across Uganda and the broader East African region. If you, or someone you know, would be a great guest, we’d love to hear from you! For business inquiries and guest appearances, contact us via email at herbert.rwabugahya@yahoo.com or via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138.