Get ready for the most thrilling and inspiring episode yet. It’s the explosive season finale of “The Entrepreneurial You”! Randy Makk joins me, Heneka Watkis-Porter, to share his journey.

The Entrepreneurial You – unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in you!

Get ready for a sweet treat! 🍫🤤 In Season 2 Episode 5 of The Entrepreneurial You, we’re joined by Michelle Smith, the chocolate connoisseur who turned her passion into a successful business.

In Season 2 Episode 4 of The Entrepreneurial You, we are joined by Rita Hilton, a woman whose love for nature has blossomed into a successful business venture. From Kenya to the United Kingdom and now in Jamaica, Rita’s passion for preserving and sharing the beauty she has discovered has led her on an incredible journey.

Join us as we delve into the secrets of her success, sponsored by JPS, Scotiabank, JSIF, Madison Chai, Maxie’s Department Stores, Bloozick Media, Hope Botanical Gardens, and Sweetness ‘n Tings.

Get ready, entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! The third episode of Season 2 of The Entrepreneurial You TV show has arrived! In this episode, you will want to learn from Lynk’s CEO, Vernon James.

Our show is brought to you by excellent partners, including JPS, Scotiabank, Hope Botanic Gardens, Maxie’s Department Stores, JSIF, Bloozick Media, Sweetness and Tings, and Madison Chai.

Lisanne Hamilton-Chai shares her story of entrepreneurship and gives us some incredible insights into how she made her dreams a reality and built a successful business.

This is an excellent chance to learn from some of the best in the business and take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. Shout out to our amazing sponsors: JPS, JSIF, Bloozick Media, Hope Royal Botanic Gardens, Scotiabank, Madison Chai, Maxie’s Department Stores, and Sweetness and Tings for making this season happen.

Only a few people get the opportunity to impact thousands every year, locally and overseas. My guest stands ready to share his knowledge; he creates and disseminates his methods of standards that will get you certified and accredited.
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With me for this entrepreneurial you in the garden is Apostle Courtney McLean, an ambassador to the united nations; he’s an international chaplain and a renowned author; he thrives on building bridges for others to cross over on the side of success; he’s the founder of two schools. For Apostle Mclean, the learning habits he developed were not by chance.

Greetings! It’s time for another exciting episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter.

In this episode, two industry experts—Coleen Palmer Wright, the eDrive Project lead, and Delano Mighty, Technical Services Officer of Evergo Jamaica—in Jamaica’s electric mobility sector will join me. We will discuss the objectives of the eDrive Project and its contribution to building a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in Jamaica. We’ll also delve into the impact of electric mobility on the global automobile industry and the opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in this field. Later, we will discuss Evergo’s entry into Jamaica’s electric vehicle charging market and its plans to support Jamaica’s National Energy Policy. We’ll also explore the types of charging stations they operate, the benefits of their app for customers, and the challenges and opportunities of maintaining and expanding their network in Jamaica.

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Tanis Jorge is a serial tech entrepreneur and author of The Co-founder’s Handbook and Founder of The Co-founder’s Hub. With over 20 years of building startups, including one tech, “Unicorn,” Tanis brings her expertise and experience to founders looking to build and grow a successful business and co-founder partnership.

In this podcast episode, we sit with serial tech entrepreneur and author Tanis Jorge to discuss the key factors contributing to building a successful co-founder partnership. With over 20 years of experience building startups and even having a unicorn, Tanis shares her insights on navigating the highs and lows of working with a co-founder. We delve into the importance of communication, trust, and shared values, as well as the potential pitfalls that can arise and how to avoid them. Whether you’re a first-time or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable advice on cultivating a strong and productive co-founder partnership.

Tanis: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanisjorge/;Personal Website: www.tanisjorge.com;Corporate Website: www.thecofoundershub.com 

Thank you for listening to this episode with Tanis Jorge! We hope you enjoyed hearing about her experiences and insights. What was your standout moment from this episode? What resonated with you the most? 

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(0:00:00) – #GirlPower (10 Minutes)

The Entrepreneurial You host, Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes Shiloh Johnson, the founder and CEO of ComplYant Technology Platform, a digital tax assistant tool. Shiloh is one of only ten black women to raise over ten million dollars in venture capital funding. After acknowledging the sponsors, the conversation shifts to Shiloh’s background and the founding of ComplYant Technology Platform. The biggest challenges for small business owners managing taxes are lack of time, accruing late fees, and not treating the business like a business.

(0:09:50) – Taxation for Small Businesses (3 Minutes)

Taxes in America are location-based and multiple tiers of government authorities require payment of taxes and fees. A variety of deductions, grants, and credits are available to small businesses to incentivize economic growth. The registration process for businesses is not as difficult as many people think, and there are services to help guide people through it. Furthermore, budgeting and filing payments are important considerations for small businesses.

(0:12:49) – Securing Funding for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs (6 Minutes)

This portion of the conversation focused on how compliance technology platforms can help small business owners effectively manage their taxes. The platform provides users with an algorithm that can identify the various tax types that apply to their business and calendar those taxes out for the entire year. The platform provides budgeting systems and methods to save money to pay bills. The conversation then shifted to discuss the fundraising process for compliance and strategies for securing VC funding. The speaker advised underrepresented entrepreneurs looking to secure funding for their projects, suggesting that they work on themselves to present themselves confidently.

(0:18:47) – Confidence and Self-Belief in FinTech (8 Minutes)

A discussion on self-confidence and standing out in the business world was explored. It was noted that it is important to enter a room with confidence and not be afraid to be yourself – to be proud of who you are and your own culture. The conversation then shifted to the evolution of compliance since receiving funding and the plans for the future. It was mentioned that the goal is to make compliance simple for small business owners, with a focus on making it easy for them to answer yes or no questions and move on with their day.

(0:26:33) – Benefits of Compliance (8 Minutes)

Confidence plays a major role in securing funding for small businesses. This chapter explored the importance of fraud protection and compliance in the FinTech industry and discussed the impact of technology on small businesses. The conversation also focused on the lack of representation of Black women in the FinTech industry and how the founder of Compliance (Shiloh Johnson) is working to make a positive impact. Finally, listeners get a coupon code for a free trial of the Compliance product, as well as an invitation to send feedback and connect with the host on social media.

Shiloh:https://www.facebook.com/complyantapp;https://www.instagram.com/ComplyantApp/;https://twitter.com/ComplYantApp; https://twitter.com/shilohajohnson