Wambui Bahati

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About Wambui Bahati
Wambui was born in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1950. She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts and made her professional theatrical debut in Godspell at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. She went on to perform in numerous Broadway shows, Broadway show tours, regional and stock theater productions.
Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman musical "Balancing Act - the Musical" (about mental illness) and "I Am Domestic Violence". Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique way that they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing with important issues in our communities.
Named John Ann Washington at birth, Wambui Bahati is her legal name taken on during the "reinvention of herself." In Swahili Wambui means "singer of songs," Bahati means, "my fortune is good." She currently lives in New York City.
Her passion: "Reminding You of Your Magnificence."
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Blog postBetter Gold and Silver - buy Gold an silver bullion and collectables- no middle man2 months ago Read more
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Blog postWambui Made It includes custom t-shirts, totes, hand-made natural fiber products and promotional items with Natural People in mind.3 months ago Read more
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Blog postLast night I saw a video from a channel called Tootie's Corner. Tootie was responding to a comment someone left on her channel. I liked her response and was inspired to respond as well.4 years ago Read more
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Blog postLast Saturday, a friend texted me about something that an organization, we are both affiliated with, did to her that was not very nice. In order to make her feel better, I texted her back, telling her about something that they did to me that wasn't very nice. She then texted me back with something that they did to her that was even more outrageous than my story. So I texted her back with an even more outrageous thing that they had done to me. Soon we were caught up in this game - a very sick ga4 years ago Read more
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Blog postIn several of my videos I talk about how I believe laughter is the best medicine. Well, I recently read something that might rival laughter as the best medicine - or, at least come in a close second. What do you think?4 years ago Read more
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Blog postIn 2000 my youngest daughter and I moved from North Carolina back to New York City. We were both excited to be back. A relative reached out to us offering us a place to live until we 'got it together'. However, we found ourselves in a situation that was a bit frustrating for both of us. My daughter told me the idea she had for dealing with our less than ideal situation that worked and I think is pretty amazing. [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis is a story about my beautiful grandmother - Beady Howell Davis of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Beady was the daughter of sharecroppers. Beady, my mother's mother passed in December of 1968. This is not a story about her passing as much as it is a story about an unusual and unforgettable ride to a cemetery. [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postI attended the Diamond and Silk Chit Chat Tour event when they were in Greensboro, NC. It was a beautiful, powerful and classy event. I was so happy for the opportunity to be in the same room with them. These two sisters campaigned hard for Donald Trump and remain one of his number one supporters. In this video I talk about why I did not vote in the last presidential election and how I believe that the 'monster' that some people say is Donald Trump, does not exist. [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postWambui talks about the important role that laughter plays in our lives. Laughter is about feeling good. "Lighten up", she says. 'Don't take life to seriously. See the humor in things. However, never laugh at the expense of someone else. Laughter should be inclusive and embrace those around you. Laughter is not about putting someone down, but lifting yourself up." These are the benefits of laughter that are mentioned in the video from an article entitled 'Laughter Is The Best Medic4 years ago Read more
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Blog postCelebrate Yourself! It is okay to celebrate you. Show yourself some love. Many in our society frown upon people expressing love for themselves or celebrating their achievements. So, even if you have to go in a closet, find ways to celebrate you. [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postWhat To Do When Things Go Wrong Wambui shares two stories about two different life things that when wrong. These things went wrong after she was sure she had taken charge of her life and that she was doing everything right. Yet, she was swindled out of a lot of money and in a separate event, lost her condo. She found the 'take-a-way' - the gem - the lesson - the education - the self-empowerment in each of these life changing events. How would you have handled them? [VIEDO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postOne night I asked my grand daughter to close her eyes and use her imagination while I read from one of her books. She told me her imagination was broken. Can you break your imagination? [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postOne of the most powerful questions ever: "What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?" I took the challenge. I invite everyone to do the same. (The idea is that your answer would be something legal and something that would bring joy to your life or someone else's life.) [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postForgiveness is not something that you do for the person who hurt you or did you wrong in some way. forgiveness is for you - yourself. Forgiving someone allows you to take your power back from the person who treated you badly. When you feel anger or even hate toward someone, it does not have any affect on the person you don't like. However, it does cause the one with the hate and anger to be stressed, possible be more prone to health issues like high blood pressure, and miss out on a lot joy you4 years ago Read more
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Blog postAn attitude of Gratitude - being thankful for everything that is good in your life - will force your mind into a positive state. From this positive state, you will be able to solve your life challenges in a manner that is less stressful and more effective. #attitudeofgratitude #begrateful [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postMy life was messed up! I was sure I didn't want it anymore. Tony Robbins was the catalyst for saving my life. I ordered his tapes for all the wrong reasons. When I started listening, it was as if he was speaking to me - that he created the tapes just to me. [VIDEO]4 years ago Read more
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Blog postHow to Loom Knit for Beginners, Part 2: Getting Your Project Off the Loom / Binding Off5 years ago Read more
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Blog postAunt Thelma Says No to Life Saving Operation and Lives on Her Own Terms5 years ago Read more
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Blog postOften, it is easier for us to recall the bad things or the things that didn’t go right in our lives than it is to remember the good things. I was feeling uneasy about some classes I wanted to take. After sharing my feelings with my daughter, I realized I was feeling uncomfortable with my […]
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Blog postOctober is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. I believe what we focus on we create more of. Therefore, I am not going to dwell too long on this topic at this time. However, I do feel that it is important for people to be aware that domestic violence and relationship abuse is prevalent and is a […]
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Blog postI found my ninth grade report card from 1964 -1965. How I remember me as a student and what the report card reveals are two totally different perspectives. My homeroom teacher reports that I was somehow too talkative and and out of control during the first half of my ninth grade year. I am also […]
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Blog postWambui talks about how she once thought she didn’t dream. However, most dream experts agree that everyone dreams. But, not everyone remembers their dreams. Wambui compares dreams to imagination. Wambui believe that when we use our imagination we are dreaming dreams that we can control, while sleeping dreams are involuntary. Just as one can create […]
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Blog postWambui talks about fashion — and, how, worldwide, it is a $7 trillion a year industry. Fashion is not something you can choose not to participate in because in most places clothes are necessary. She shares some of her views on fashion. She talks about a book she read about a year ago entitled, “Killer […]
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Blog postStudies have shown that our behaviors rise and fall with the expectations that others have for and about us. We have the ability to label ourselves anything we want to. Why not label ourselves MAGNIFICENT! What do you expect of yourself and the people in your life? * * * * * The Pygmalion effect, […]
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Blog postIt’s Power Day – Today and Every Day! Today I want to talk about power. P O W E R I love saying the word ‘power’. Power is a beautiful word. Power is a beautiful thing — our self-power, that is. Power is wonderful when we understand that it is not something we try to […]
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Titles By Wambui Bahati
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Wambui Bahati, a.k.a. John-Ann Washington, shares a powerful, personal and important story about mental illness, self-esteem, self-love and courage. She was born and raised in the segregated south during the 1950s and 1960s and has sprinkled the narrative with significant national historical events, and how they personally effected her life. She invites us in for a behind the scenes look at her years as an actress on Broadway and in national touring shows.
At times hilariously funny and always relentlessly honest,You Don’t Know Crazy presents an intelligent, informative portrayal of bipolar mood disorder and its effects on Bahati's self-esteem, career, relationships and day-to-day coping.
Wambui also reveals exactly what she did that allowed her to reclaim her life, and she encourages the reader to understand that each and every one of us has an innate wisdom and strength that may have either been forgotten about, or the knowledge has been lost as to how to tap into that inner wisdom and strength. This book will show you how to find that within yourself, and reclaim your own life.
* She went from Broadway star to welfare mom.
* Some said she was dead.
* She was homeless.
* Others said she was on drugs.
* She was told she would spend her life in and out of mental institutions.
* She was told her children could no longer live with her.
When it seemed like her life couldn’t get any worse, she decided she only had two options - she could either live, or she could die. If she lived, she told herself it would be on her own terms.
For the past 10 years she has researched, studied and explored various ‘quality of life’ altering strategies. Her mission was to find out how to have a life of joy, peace and fabulous health – the best life possible! This inspiring woman not only ‘got up’ when everyone thought she was ‘out for the count’, but rose to new heights, and continues to soar. You Don’t Know Crazy gives you the inspiration and tools that will allow you to soar too!