Ep. 007 Heneka Watkis-Porter: Creating a Brand that Fulfils Your Purpose
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Heneka Watkis-Porter (@heneka_watkis_porter) is the founder of Patwa Culcha International and the clothing brand Patwa Apparel. She’s published three books on topics ranging from entrepreneurship to religion and motivation and she is the host of The Entrepreneurial You, a short-form podcast created to highlight global, high-impact go-getters who are crushing it as entrepreneurs.
And in this episode, we talk about:
- How to find your life’s purpose;
- How to make the transition from your 9–5 into your own business;
- How to live your best life right now;
- How to start and build your own clothing brand; and much more.
CONNECT WITH HENEKA
Website: https://henekawatkisporter.com/
Instagram: @heneka_watkis_porter
Twitter: @TheEntrepYou
Patwa Apparel:
Website: https://www.patwaapparel.com/
Instagram: @Patwa_Apparel
Twitter: @PatwaApparel
Facebook: @PatwaInternational
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HENEKA’S BLUEPRINT
- A person on a mission
- The aha moment that led to the creation of Heneka’s clothing brand, Patwa Apparel
- The qualities that make Heneka an above-average performer
- The importance of finding your purpose
- How Heneka found her purpose and continues to live her purpose
- How Steve Jobs can help you to figure out your own purpose
- How Heneka developed appreciation and gratitude from her upbringing in rural St. Mary
- The importance of faith in Heneka’s entrepreneurial journey
- When to pivot
- How to fight the fear of being in the lead
- How to live your best life now
- Pushing past roadblocks to reach your targets
- How Heneka built an international customer base
- How Heneka’s relationship with media came full circle
- How Heneka defines and measures success
- Heneka’s advice to anyone who wants to start a clothing business
- What the first 90 mins of Heneka’s day looks like
- Books that Heneka would recommend each and every time
- The vision and mission of Patwa Culcha International
- The Entrepreneurial You podcast
- What Heneka is excited about right now
- The value of mentorship
- The types of people that make up Heneka’s inner circle
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Heneka’s Ventures:
- Patwa Apparel, a clothing line that merges language with fashion using designs of exciting Patois expressions along with English translations.
- Patwa Culcha International
- The Entrepreneurial You Podcast
- The Entrepreneurial You Radio Show on Power 106
- The Entrepreneurial You Virtual SME Conference and Expo on September 25–28, featuring:
- Malcolm “MJ” Harris
- John Lee Dumas
- J V Crum III
- Dr. Vernet A. Joseph
- Lisa Rothstein
- And many more
- 15 Hints to Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons from a Caribbean Business Woman
- The Quick Start Guide to Starting Your Own Fashion Line
- Book recommendations:
- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? — Rick Warren
- The Mastery Journal — The Best Daily Planner for mastering productivity, discipline and focus in 100 days! — John Lee Dumas
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! — Robert Kiyosaki
- Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World — Michael Hyatt
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change — Stephen R. Covey
- Audible Audio Books — try Audible and get two free Audiobooks
- John Lee Dumas’ Free Podcast Course
- Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship
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