I got fired then miracles started happening. The success story of a single mother | LNN

One morning, Damaris showed up to work only for the watchman to tell her she was not allowed and he was under strict instructions not to let her in,...reason, she had refused to spend extra time in the office alone with the boss because there was no one to take care of her son and she needed to be home in time..in short, she got fired.
But what she did not know was that that was the begining of a beautiful breakthrough. Strangers came through for her, she became one of the most sorted designers in the country and now spends her life uplifting other people too.
On this episode of Inspire Global, she walks Lynn through her life growing up, challenges and the strangers who turned her life around
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[@LynnNgugi]

Good morning team LN:) What message do you have for Damaris Bell? Do you think single mums are superwomen? Feel free to reach out to her through 0707002499 To share your story with us, send a summary to [e-mail] or [e-mail] for consideration Thank you so much for watching:)

[@Kasweetie_254]

Yes ,single moms are superwomen 💯❤️📌

[@NdutaEstel]

I'm so proud of you Mama

[@joselinekanana3363]

Yes single mum are superwomen❤️

[@joyceakinyi8960]

Single mums are very humble if you get to know them better

[@ritahbulyar2419]

Hi Lynn you should visit me and see my work 😊

[@Carol-om5wx]

A stranger coming through for you is called God's favour.

[@WanjiruMuya]

Single Mothers always have a backbone GOD😍❤️ When one door closes another open

[@sharleenjj8548]

Amen

[@wmusinya97]

Exactly and correctly said 👊am a single mum and Kila siku naona tu God hata kama Kuna challenges

[@roxysunshine6418]

True 🙏🏽

[@catherinemusyimi8591]

surely 💪💪

[@hatriq8850]

God is for everyone who believe in him

[@doreenmwenda939]

Sometime's God closes doors becoz it's time to MOVE forward. He knows you won't move unless your circumstances force you. Trust the transition. God got you

[@doreenonekalit9888]

So true. That's why in everything! Thanks God!

[@elizajacob1]

Aki Kwanza Mimi ni Sir GOD 🙏

[@joshuasimiyu2876]

🙏🙏🙏 some comments are life changing, like this one guys!♥️♥️♥️

[@arabicforbeginners-wanjiku4121]

Amen

[@loreenonyango7652]

Kibisa.. I thank God for the doors that He closed to get me here

[@momentintime2262]

Darmah Bell… my former class and cubemate in high school. She was so good with anything design and drawing. I remember we would go to her for calligraphy writing on envelopes. Woooow… am happy to see you and how far you’ve come. Keep winning!!❤️❤️❤️

[@trizermakumi2206]

T T u remembered💗💗💗😄😄

[@faithkarachia4915]

@Tracey did she school in kambui she looks familiar

[@momentintime2262]

@ trizer makumi i cant forget. @ faith karachia… yes.

[@rosemarypips398]

Yea Damah Bell.. Kambui girls, zambezi east. Cube mate

[@mercykaranja6368]

My former classmate .kambui girls class of 2004. Congrats Damaris wanjiru bell.keep soaring! Mercy karanja

[@Mama-A]

If you are reading this...may God allign you to people who will hold your hand in accordance to what you want to become in this life

[@yvonnejoyce]

Amen 🙏

[@perrywambui8954]

Amen

[@gregoryaipi8269]

Amen and thank you

[@beatricewaringa6127]

This lady has blessed my heart..... 4 months I go my husband left with everything in the house ....at that time my mum was diagnosed with cancer stage 4 ......it has not been easy for me and my girl .....running things has not been easy since I decided to keep it from my mum bcoz of her health ....I pray God will give me someone to navigate my way thru my career .......thank you for your story.....

[@arabicforbeginners-wanjiku4121]

May the good lord see you through 🙏

[@mknaturals1617]

May our good lord be with you... May God comfort your heart and give you enough strength to face all that.. It will come to pass....

[@naomiwamwangi3706]

God be with you.

[@dianakamau4188]

One day you will tell a story about this cause God is taking you places. You are strong 💪🏾.

[@jennamoore3457]

May God comfort you my dear

[@teresiawairimu1938]

God indeed has a way of comforting all single mums

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

Amen and Amen.

[@doriskimanzi8017]

God trace me please

[@usajimary]

As a self taught web developer/ programmer, I can totally relate to her story. There's some people I have met who gave me a chance to showcase my skills. I have built/revamped their websites and it helps me alot to grow in my career.Thank you to everyone who believed in me. One day I will tell my story. I am so inspired by this woman. I will keep pushing

[@MAKOMERE]

Mary usaji.send me your contacts please.

[@vick7186]

I needed this. I recently started learning how to code.

[@usajimary]

@@vick7186 Keep it up....you are on the right track

[@kindsoul1177]

Am also struggling to get clients so far I have only got two for the past 1 and half years.

[@marymwololo9450]

Hey Mary. I would love to connect with you. I am currently learning programming and It would be an honour if I could get some mentorship on this industry especially by a fellow woman. I'd love it if you could drop an email for me to message you. Thanks in advance🙂.

[@JohnMwangi-jv3pp]

Nothing beautiful in this world like a woman with confidence ♥

[@blessingsbelle7619]

DAMARIS ("D"), YOU'RE SIMPLY AMAZING! YOUR HUMILITY, DESPITE YOUR SUCCESS, IS A BRIGHT BEAM IN A DARK, SELF-CENTERED WORLD. MAY GOD INCREASE YOU!!!

[@evangacha6936]

I used to see this lady on her bike. I was like she looks good and I just admired her. Later on I got to know she's an interior designer. Her story is so inspiring.

[@juchu7507]

I as a building and construction supervisor,the biggest joy is when you see your worker learning more and more from you and later he climbs higher even higher than you.

[@claudiaanabell628]

She is such a beautiful soul 😍 good work Damaris and may God bless you for what your doing to the young people your such an inspiration

[@claudiaanabell628]

Kindly Lyn let us know how to reach her for mentorship

[@juchu7507]

Annabell hello,mambo vipi.

[@paulinemutinda6245]

Huyu ndio contractor wa nyumba yangu soon! She has everything I need

[@reginawanjiku6837]

Am so inspired this morning after watching this. Am a single mum of two,and I see a bright future if Damaris managed all the challenges. Lynn,connect me with Damaris.I feel she can promote my hustle (I can supply her with Water tanks and Steel). Am so inspired,thank you Damaris for sharing your story. And to you Lynn,thank you for bringing Damaris here.You are the best.

[@monictabby1858]

This story just gave me some hope in life,had decided it's done and ata kama nitatembea barabara nigongwe na gari ni sawa kuliko kuishi..Lost my job early this year and it has been one problem after the other,and the biggest blow was today when my landlady threw stuff out in the most embarrassing manner,Yani nilikua natupiwa manguo Hadi nje ya balcony,I have never cried like today asking God so many questions.. Right now I am at the rooftop as I type this and this is the first story I stumble upon and I just have some little bit of hope..May God send me my destiny helper cause I am literally loosing my mind.

[@marywangari1557]

Pole dear this happened to me last year nlikaa 6months bila job nikifanya vibarua napata tukikula na watoto wangu nkafungiwa nyumba and I tell you since then apo ndo nkipata break through...trust God all is well...good this are on the way coming.MUNGU ANAKUPENDA

[@bettyrugiri885]

My sister just hold on kuna Mungu who answers prayers....all will be well

[@agnesmwende6690]

Hi dear tabby,trust in His timing coz is always the best

[@patriciamuraguri1481]

No one is hopeless whose hope is in God. May God remember you and grant you grace to overcome and get on your feet again

[@mercykandie3304]

Come give us your testimony... it's ten months down the line

[@timootush9634]

Lynn I love what u do God bless you...the story is soo encouraging,I am Timoo ni Meru town,ave been employed for 8 yrs kuuza nguo,my prayer right now,is God send that someone to hold my hand..soon I will testify..more grace

[@doreenmwenda939]

I admire people who are by nature, kind & fair to others #TUINUANE

[@akinyiokeyo4618]

I am one of those products...a total stranger has held my hand and where i am is unbelievable!

[@MAKOMERE]

Bravo okeyo

[@lucylove8783]

Currently am on the run;nimesumbuliwa mpaka nimefika mwisho!Even right now I can't speak it out.Planning to meet D when my mind settles.Thanks for reminding us that it's never too late

[@annnjenga9468]

what is happening, are you in danger?

[@lucylove8783]

@@annnjenga9468 For now no.I just moved coz I couldn't tolerate some things.Still moving on am safe now.

[@isaiahonam8481]

We all need someone to take us to the next level. U can't say u only need God. God uses people because He gave people that authority over earth.

[@LynnNgugi]

You are absolutely right, God uses people🙏🙏

[@nellynjogu5626]

Thanks Lynn for always giving us hope and reminding us that greater and better things are ahead despite whatever we've been through

[@judykambu5680]

Lynn I see D as my reflection, I'm old and tired of being in an area for convince instead of being in my passion. Most creative but lost. Damaris am coming na please don't look at my grey hairs 😊

[@gladysgitau7458]

I jst love this woman,she is selfless.she want others to excel, it is not all about herself,no wonder God is showering her with blessings.Am already inspired n the sky is not even the limit.

[@manuelavlog6435]

You have really inspired me I was just fired the other day I didn't tense took it positively because I know that God has planned something greater for me being a single mum is not easy without a job, , but I believe that God is going to work out things for me very soon I'll come back with a testimony....

[@RadBunny2269]

Hi Lynn. Would you consider putting the audio for the episodes on a podcast? It’ll be helpful for those who can’t watch but can listen while multitasking.

[@aaayyymacarena8590]

You are smart. This would be great!

[@silasngetich5571]

I second this message.

[@christthykingdomcome2776]

Lipa youtube

[@ceciliandegwa4315]

Wow a great idea

[@Probity100]

I use earpods when multitasking? but a podcast would be great especially when commuting

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

My second best content. Very inspirational and she is actually living her dream. No matter what the teacher said, God has the final say. Congratulations to your achievements n many more to come. God bless you passing on the mentorship to others. Have learned something today.

[@kwetufoundationwithkarenes528]

Which is your best content?

[@esthergitau8437]

your best?

[@mandymaryvine7586]

God bless all single mothers and lyne thank you for giving hope to many

[@staicykagai400]

Oh this is amazing Damaris. Am building and soon I will connect with for my final touches of my own white house as a single mum of 3.

[@knyangal]

What an incredible lady. I love her passion for her work and the fact that she is mentoring so many in her field. May God bless the work of your hands Ms. Bell

[@missnyandash7529]

I love this woman. My hidden passion is doing wood work and those manual work. Am happy someone out there has started this. I think most developed do for themselves some of this jobs, wood work, painting.. Love love

[@teejayangel6638]

Wow! Go for it gal! Wood work is also awesome, especially if you get modern tools and machines. I love artistic wood work and have a few pieces which are timeless. So go for it, it's amazing financial returns. Sumbua akina Furniture Palace, all those big furniture companies for mentorship, and somea pia, get in touch with Lynn to connect you to Damaris. You can save up and import wood work tools from China. So go for it, hiyo calling ukonayo usi ignore.

[@stellakimani5692]

Most inspirational success story i have heard this year!

[@rosemwangi9417]

Wow you are so encouraging to all single moms out there. Very inspiring indeed. I'll get in touch.👏👏👏

[@paulinemaina9695]

Just genuinely wish people well. Their success will not limit yours. Thanks Lynn for such an amazing platform where we get to learn daily.

[@blessed_generations]

Wow this reminds me how I was replaced while in office on 10th of may 2022.I just reported to work as usual and I was doing my daily report when the manager walked in with my replacement and I was asked to go home I will be called and that's how my job ended I was really heartbroken couldn't even eat for a month being a single mum of one I really cried but thanks to my family who have always been there for me.And watching this gives me hope that I will get a source of income and I will be able to provide for my daughter.

[@mosesmungai1741]

Waaaah ooh my God your story is exactly like mine. But Our God is a way maker.

[@mosesmungai1741]

Your story is exactly like mine but worry mum our God is our way maker.

[@blessed_generations]

@@mosesmungai1741 don't worry Moses God will definitely make a way he always got a reason as to why

[@simplestyle3166]

It's really touch my heart one day God will answer your prayers

[@blessed_generations]

@@simplestyle3166 yes dea I believe so.

[@jeddymoon3803]

Realize that if a door closed, it’s because what was behind it wasn’t meant for you.

[@gracedavid2650]

Lynn nakupenda sana 😍😘 Mungu akuzidishie🙏 your shows zimefanya Ni heal depression ...God bless your work 🙏

[@joycemumbe6868]

Me too I come to know Lynn in 2020 when I had lost my son

[@mercyk2672]

Shes so humble and talented. You can tell that she's very sincere about mentoring others. May God continue blessing her

[@bethkithinga2323]

I can attest to this I got retrenched and later God opened international door for me. Mungu apangwingwingi

[@CarolCarol31]

Amen 🙌 aki I tap into this favour and pray that God continues blessing you

[@yemi1able]

Almighty GOD, I thank You for reminding me once again, through this video today, that You still do miracles🙏🏾 Heavenly FATHER, please send someone into my life to hold me by hand and show me things to do with my life, I Ray to YOU today in Your ONLY SON’s name, JESUS CHRIST, AMEN!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️ Queen Lynn, thank you for all that you do❤️‍🔥💝 Ma’am, thank you so much for sharing your story💖

[@janemwangi4125]

More of this inspiring stories pleeeeas. Thanks Lynn, God bless.

[@miriammaru]

It's her PURPOSE!!! She IS LIVING HER PURPOSE! Wow, may all of us discover our purpose 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@njugunavicky2629]

This story is inspiring to me because my dream is to be an interior designer. I am really passionate about it. Im hoping to meet my destiny connector soon

[@joantwislyne9880]

Thank you lyn, you shows inspire me and I pray I'll sit with you and tell my story some day🥰🥰

[@wambui3862]

This one has inspired a million times!!!! Love her already.

[@malcomx9883]

This gal damaris is damn beautiful,she is rich in everything that counts a joyous spirit,a loving heart and a sunny outlook.she looks so neat as if she is from a gift box!! Damah you are going far

[@Haustine3507]

Woooow!

[@philljombs1151]

Well put bro

[@MAKOMERE]

Malcom x go slow bro.you sound slippery

[@margaretmuthoni6722]

Waoh this is amazing story aki imenipee nguvu kama single mum Damaris mungu akubaliki kwa kujitolea ku mentor watu Lynn God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@cynthiawangari6267]

Lynn,a big applause to Damaris.I believe hard work pays and with God everything is possible

[@dabrima909]

Imagine am a Ugandan who doesn't know Swahili. But with the few English words she used. I am here to the end. Interior designing is my passion. I love it so much

[@damariszuckschwert9489]

This is wow and whao.. hizo nyumba huko ndani sijui nitalala au nitakaa macho niangalie urembo. Africa tunagrow in style. Good work my sake name.

[@migwisamuel_]

Great stuff. Provide the social media pages on her work

[@geraldinemichael5231]

I can see a teacher in you and you have alot of potencial in you. Congratulation girl

[@pamelamubuta]

I have learnt to trust the process. Awesome story.❤️

[@truelife1145]

This woman is a description of cool 😎👌 so inspirational

[@nancymwirigi9669]

Lynn, single mum's r great. Always there for their babies. Big up mummies. I need to talk to this beautiful Lady

[@gladysnjeri6908]

This has been my Prayer ,having been in Finance industry, I'm praying this prayer Of Faith, May God bring that stranger into my Life ,Who will hold my Hand and Take me to the next level ,I have four years of experience but I feel like my career is stagnating, May God connect me with that destiny connector

[@maryjohn4459]

I love the passion in this lady

[@catherinewanjirukinyua888]

“It’s never too late to do what you love”. Fact you never get tired doing what you love. My take home.

[@nissichloe8517]

Another morning with an inspiration God bless you Lynn no matter what you go through God will not let you .you disserve this Lynn🌹🌺🥀💐

[@winnieboit1352]

Thank you Lynn for always encouraging us, Dee I love your work and may God bless you

[@dorothyrobinson4674]

Beautiful smart hard working woman with a good heart, I hope some young ladies will take a page out of her book.

[@alfredsheila]

Kumbe Mungu bado Ako..am impressed.. pitia kwangu watu Lynn please..and comment for me to come back

[@sheilawangeci8089]

Thanks Lynn for always bringing us this Amazing ppl to inspire us.I am 💯encouraged,big up for Bell😊👏🏾🌞

[@joykimotho7477]

I know Dama Bell,my neighbor and classmate in highschool.Very hardworking and focused but she is such an artist.A good friend.Well done Dama.

[@Cici_mimi]

Is she Somali or Ethiopian if you know her in person?

[@wanguimucara7648]

Looking for contacts for some work connections pls share

[@rosemaina7270]

She's from limuru...my church mate pcea Jeremiah gitau

[@wanguimucara7648]

@@rosemaina7270 do have her contacts , I would like to some work for me at home

[@tracytshiku]

Beautiful inspiring story. Love you D... Keep on keeping on. You're a rare gem. Most people (especially Kenyans) don't like to inua others. But umetuonyesha this is possible!

[@charlesweru7787]

Bravo for the best inspiration stories,she made it above all odds, awesome 😎👍

[@gw7768]

Lynn is so sweet and natural, ebu see her playing with the recliner 😂😂...and I love your hair Lynn don't you ever do anything to it!

[@nicolawilliams9654]

GM LYNN THANKS FOR GIVING ME HOPE I REally appreciate it God will never leave his children to suffer

[@loisegitau4897]

That house is excellently beautiful it shows that GOD is great.

[@paulinemwangi7560]

Very beautiful ❤️

[@irenemutie36]

it's a good morning,another day ready to be inspired good job Lynn we love and appreciate you gal🙏❤👏

[@achiengokello6784]

Beauty and brains..rare! Single mums have a backbone of steel 👊 am encouraged.. forward and upwards!

[@elizabethnjambi5256]

Mimi nimependa hiyo nyumba, you're a strong woman

[@harrietnjuguna9917]

Quite inspiring 👌 Thanks D for sharing your journey. You're such a beauty inside out. Kudos LNN💕

[@estherwangui2863]

wow, what a story!. I love her, her heart and she is so beautiful.

[@sonniaiipinge]

I love Lynn so much, entire team aswell love from 🇳🇦

[@jeddymoon3803]

Don't be scared to rock alone. The sun is always alone everyday and it still shines.

[@jamesngatia8097]

Good Samaritan exist who always assist without expecting anything in return ..as in look at yourself lynn incase you doubt ...very selfless person ... i heart you and what you do..

[@florenceachieng]

Tuned in and I can't wait to get inspired.

[@fridahkendi8098]

Awesome story 👏am soo inspired 🙌thanks Lynn

[@sellahandati2843]

Lovely,thanks for inspiring single parents.am one of them

[@kezjuma]

Really inspiring. May God continue to elevate you higher, bothe this amazing lady D and Lynn .. soar higher

[@annwacuka7082]

Damaris nice to meet you my fellow single mum... Keep going... We are strong women... We ain't beggars!!!

[@jennifermcwhortet7934]

To summarize Damaris Bell was born blessed Born to be a blessing Do not be a Dead sea( ever receiving but no outlets...that's why dead sea has no life...) God multiplies that one person who allow blessings to flow Let it flow. Let it flow Damaris

[@toototo]

Please ask her to call me 🤙 📱 📞 it's Chichi

[@carolBee2023]

Lynn, you're such a vibe! Love your content ❤️

[@ruthjoseph7220]

I needed to hear this inspiration stry lyn i was recently fired to its encouraging may God makes ways to us who are broken n show us the way . Good work lyn

[@kwetufoundationwithkarenes528]

May God make a way for you

[@ediegeb4051]

Simply proud of her.

[@Mash_254]

We had to hear how the designer was inspired by a moulder..thanks Lynn 💪💖💖

[@NCN358]

Lynn please put subtitles for us who don't understand Swahili. We miss some information of the story .Thanks

[@gracielavie]

Very encouraging and lessons learnt.

[@thegirlsfamily3656]

Wow🥰I just love D, and again we single mothers God works on us miraculously 🙏🙏🙏 big up damaris

[@nikkimash2010]

Inspired by this episode. Challenge and l am motivated. Thank you

[@michellesalazar1504]

Lynn thank you son much for always lifting up your staff, and showing aporeciation to them, without them you can nver do your amazing job alone. Bñessings from God on high.!

[@mosesmungai1741]

I thank God for this story because it has encouraged me today .On 29th August 2022 that's last week but one I lost my job . I really thank God because I know God is abt to open doors for me because He is a way maker. The most painful thing I was already preparing for my marriage preparation .

[@zaweriahchege6480]

Great things are coming..have Faith

[@hellengathari9695]

God is taking you back to His classroom to prepare you for His Greatness. Your time will come, keep your faith and trust in God with no doubt.... Amen

[@damarlswanjlru6935]

May God see you through dear

[@virginiemutuyemariya1179]

God is the Provider, don't worry.

[@eglasiomi3166]

Wooow amazing thanks again Lynn 😘🙏

[@esthergithinji6935]

Thanks Lynn for bringing in this wonderful gal.

[@everlynematalanga438]

Damaris wot ur tolking is true when u see thing going wrong God has areason 'he need u to move somewhere better

[@2011WN]

Very inspiring video. This just made me realise I can still achieve my dream😉, even at my age. Thank you @Lynn Ngugi and Damaris Bell. Tuinuane.

[@kuikamau3945]

Two beautiful ladies inside out...May God bless you

[@janetanyango7168]

Your story as a single Mum has inspired me. God bless you richly

[@evelynenduta205]

Damaris thanks so much for inspiring me. i will be reaching out to you soon coz just started my interior design company and would need your mentorship.

[@thepanafricantv]

Ahhh I feel like hii story haijaleta all the details as usual, like where did she grow, which schools, how did she start biz ya viazi etc.

[@heatherbooth4217]

What an inspiration to budding entrepreneurs. How about just how beautiful she is!!

[@kitty-259]

Wonderful ladies. God bless you.