The Entrepreneurial You

Hosted ByHeneka Watkis-Porter

The Entrepreneurial You is the go-to podcast for driven entrepreneurs and leaders. Hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, the #JamaicanPodcastQueen, each episode digs deep into the minds of world-renowned influencers like Les Brown, Amy Porterfield, Paul Martinelli, Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, and Richard Branson. Discover actionable strategies on leadership, innovation, and overcoming challenges to up-level your business and personal growth for massive success. Tune in to unleash your potential and join a global community transforming entrepreneurship.


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Reasons for Coaching, with Heneka Watkis-Porter

This week, I am going solo again to share a bit about who I am and to talk about three benefits of coaching, but first, let me thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized – successful businesses are built on the organization. Disorganization can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up, and you can lose valuable money and time.

I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, an entrepreneur, Corporate podcast Host/Producer, coach, 5x author (about to be 7 in a few weeks), international speaker and host of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast and TV Show.

I have interviewed Lisa Nichols, Les Brown, Richard Branson, John Lee Dumas, Paul Carrick Brunson, Seth Godin and many other influencers on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.

In addition to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, I host and produce other business podcasts for corporate clients.

I am the founder and CEO of Patwa Apparel and the creator of the Caribbean’s first virtual conference and expo: The Entrepreneurial You Virtual SME Conference & Expo and the Online Health Summit, Slow Down And Live: Health Is Wealth.

I have successfully hosted Leadercast events in Jamaica and written for the Leadercast blog and Thrive Global. I have also worked as a video journalist for a top-rated video app headquartered in China.

I am whom you need to coach you to the next level.

As a certified coach, I want to do all of the above for you and more. Join my upcoming Group Coaching programon the 9th of Novemberfor an intense three weeks of transformation at a whopping 90% discounted rate of US$99.00. One on One Coaching is also available. Let’s talk about breaking some records! Reply to this message, and let’s take you higher than you could ever reach by yourself.

Let’s talk, and it doesn’t matter where in the world you are!

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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the...

A Beacon From St Thomas Lighting the World

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with my very good friend, H.E. Natassia Wright, who shared her tragedy and triumph story with us. This week, I am talking with another inspirational and dynamic woman whom I also get to call a friend. Before I bring her on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well. Here is a word from the JSE, after that, I will be introducing my guest and getting our conversation going.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest

Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.

My guest on episode 284 of The Entrepreneurial You is Tishauna Mullings. Tishauna has served as Ambassador for the National Financial Inclusion Strategy for the Bank of Jamaica and National Farm Queen 2014. In 2019, she received an award for being one of the 30 most influential young leaders under 30 of Caribbean American Heritage from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. She is the Founder of NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services. Tishauna completed a Masters’s degree in Development Administration and Planning at the University College of London.

PODCAST REVIEW: Great venture! Looking forward to more. Really cool and interesting podcast. Lots of value bombs dropped and I love the name. Awesome guests, looking forward to more! Lamek1990

If you write a review send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show!

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Manage Your Money…

It is your hard-earned money so spend time managing it, investing it properly, and making it earn for you. Understanding the time value of money will help you to realize how important it is to take control of what you earn. The central idea behind the time value of money is that a dollar earns, and grows with time which means a dollar now is worth more than a dollar in the future. Don’t keep money idle. Manage it properly and invest it.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Tishauna Mullings. What’s the standout moment for you today? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com

According to the Scriptures: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

Triumphing From Life’s Tragedies

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I revisited the live recording with Seth Godin, looking at his latest book, “Shipping Creative Work.” This week, we are in for a treat with a very inspirational woman to share her story of triumphing in leadership and entrepreneurship. Before you get to hear her, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest

Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.

My guest on episode 283 of The Entrepreneurial You is Natassia Wright. Natassia and her husband started Mind Food International 9 years ago in the comfort of their home. Today they have a staff complement of 100 employees and is steadily growing. Natassia is an internationally known Speaker, Leadership & HR Consultant, United Nations Ambassador – NGO, Governor General Awardee, Author and Entrepreneur.

PODCAST REVIEW: Lots of great ideas and things to learn here. Heneka is very relatable– and I love her accent! @CNeilson30, USA

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is You Have the Power to Create Wealth…

When you educate yourself, become aware of your current financial situation, set goals, and establish an investment plan, over time you will be able to grow your money! The combination of a healthy investing mindset and a consistent investment strategy is a powerful way to secure your financial future.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Natassia Wright.

Today’s PowerPoint is CHECK OUT YOUR LIGHTS: LED bulbs to use less than half the energy of fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. Make the switch – save money by changing all your lights to LED. Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com

According to the Scriptures: “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habukkah 2:2

The Practice: Shipping Creative Work

Welcome to another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. You will admit that the conversation I had last week with Rushio Billings was quite inspirational. It was all Rushio’s journey in the tech space and how he has found his sweet spot with GiftMe. This week, I am bringing back an episode that gave me so much joy. I had a few friends join me for the live recording; it was so good. Before I get into it, I have some people to thank. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You:henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, JPS; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition – It’s important for you to do an analysis of your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Practice reinvesting your returns:

Unless you are looking for specific periodic income from your investment, you might want to consider reinvesting any capital returned from funds or dividends back into your investment portfolio. History has shown that re-investment of dividends from equities vastly increases your returns over the long term.

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Simply Gifted! with Rushio Billings

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with a colleague and friend who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses, that is Javette Nixon. This week, I am talking with someone that I spoke with long ago when this program was a radio show. He has since evolved into a force to be reckoned with on the entrepreneurial landscape. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 281 of The Entrepreneurial You is Rushio Billings. Rushio is a kind, generous, and hard-working individual who likes to maintain a healthy lifestyle via diet and the gym. He takes his professional duties seriously and aims to build one of the largest tech companies in the Caribbean. Rushio is the founder of GiftMe.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Get Organized – successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.

PODCAST REVIEW: Caribbean Entrepreneurs in Action!: Excellent content delivered with style and grace by Heneka Watkis Porter. Go Heneka! GWKell, USA

If you write a review, send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com to let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show!

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Accept Your Investing Mistakes:

Not all of your investment choices are going to be 100%, all of the time. The reality is you’re human and you are prone to making mistakes, but when you’ve recognized that you made an error, don’t allow your emotion to stop you from selling such shares to avoid further loss.

What’s your standout moment? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com

According to the Scriptures: “The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life.” Proverbs 22:4

Venturing Out Into the Deep of Entrepreneurship, with Javette Nixon

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a great time with Ricardo Allen of One on One Educational Services. Man, what a story of inspiration. Can you imagine walking to school bare-footed and having guineps for dinner? It is surely not about where you start but where you want to go. This week, I am talking with another long-time colleague who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 280 of The Entrepreneurial You is Javette Nixon. Javette is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Seaforth Holdings Limited a diversified investment and holding company which focuses on impact investing and the development of emerging businesses & social enterprises. Seaforth Holdings’ portfolio companies currently include Point Global Marketing Limited, Esther Ventures Limited, and Esther Finance Limited. Javette is also a director of Vein Centers of Jamaica Ltd and the Social & Economic Alliance for Development. 

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: 
Get Organized – successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.

PODCAST REVIEW: Great Variety of Guests! Love all the different backgrounds and skill sets your guests to have! You do a great job interviewing them and definitely got my creative juices flowing. Epamir, USA

If you write a review, send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com to let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show!

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Have Realistic Expectations:

Try to be realistic with your investments. Don’t expect to become a millionaire overnight. You may earn reasonable returns on your investment, but you have to give your money time to grow. 

What’s your standout moment? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com 

According to the Scriptures: “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

A One on One with Ricardo Allen

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I got all excited speaking with Kevin Frith who is leading the Suncoast Beach Club development. This week, I am talking with another successful young entrepreneur who has been creating waves lately. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You:henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 279 of The Entrepreneurial You is Ricardo Allen. Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of One on One Educational Services Limited, the Caribbean’s most prominent online edtech company. Its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) continues to allow regional institutions, companies, and governments to deliver personalized online, on-demand, leading-edge learning solutions.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Research your Competition – One needs to analyze their competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. So do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.

PODCAST REVIEW: A unique voice on entrepreneurship: The show has so many strong points. For one, the choice of guests: many of the guests share their process for making decisions, and how to find the help that you need WHEN you need it. This is an overlooked topic in entrepreneurship, but Heneka is great at teasing out the important points. It’s also refreshing to hear someone that takes a cultural perspective on starting a business. There are many tribes out there. I can also tell that effort is put into the production, so that it’s always an easy listen. I’m gonna keep coming back! AlexEnrique3, USA

If you write a review, send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com to let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show!

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Invest In Dividend Paying Stocks:

Invest in dividend-paying stocks. Even if the share price doesn’t go up every year, you still make money by way of dividends. Use high dividend yield, percentage of dividend compared to its price, to pick up shares. Diversify your portfolio by adding some high dividend-paying stocks.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Ricardo Allen. Did you imagine Ricardo walking to school bare-footed? Or even having guineps for Sunday dinner? This is a poignant story of, “it’s not where you start, but where you intend on going.”

What’s your standout moment? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com

According to the Scriptures: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

Raising the Bar in More Ways Than One

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a long overdue chat with the brainchild behind Travelr Taxi. It was interesting to catch up with Damar Hutchinson. I shared how he has always supported my entrepreneurial ventures and is one of the reasons why this podcast exists.

This week, I am talking with a long-time entrepreneurial colleague of mine. He has had many challenges which have been springboards for his success. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 278 of The Entrepreneurial You is Kevin Frith. Kevin is a successful entrepreneur in a wide arena of businesses, and a business consultant with proven expertise in local and international trade, business development and management. He is formerly the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bar Central Limited, currently Chairman of Ideas Execution Limited and Co-founder and CEO of TCF Holdings Limited.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Invest – Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.

PODCAST REVIEW: Such great flavor: The Entrepreneurial You podcast will give you insightful and rich practical content to help you navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Heneka does a great job interviewing her guest. She is well prepared for each show. Great Job Heneka. A+ Kingsley – Hope Dispenser USA

If you write a review, send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com to let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show!

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Never Invest Your Emergency Fund In The Stock Market:

You never know when you’ll need urgent cash. If all your money is tied up in the stock market you’ll be forced to make some unwise decisions that can severely affect your portfolio. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Remember the stock market is unpredictable and you don’t want to be forced to sell your investments, especially when the market is low.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Kevin Frith. I have been entirely inspired by this episode. Kevin’s journey is a testament to the fact that with hard work and dedication, success is possible.

What’s your standout moment? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com

According to the Scriptures: “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” Deuteronomy 8:18