Living Fearless: Overcoming Fear to Build Bold, Purpose-Driven Businesses With Nerissa Golden

By: Heneka Watkis-Porter
On October 21, 2025

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In this empowering episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Heneka Watkis-Porter sits down with Nerissa Golden, author, speaker, and fearless entrepreneur, to talk about what it truly means to trust your intuition, embrace faith, and step courageously into your God-given purpose.

Nerissa shares her bold journey of walking away from her prestigious role as the first Director of Information for the Government of Montserrat — a life-changing decision that tested her faith and strengthened her trust in God’s plan.

Through honesty and vulnerability, she reveals how surrendering to divine guidance can unlock freedom, peace, and success far beyond what logic can offer.

Trusting God’s Call and Purpose

Nerissa opens up about her personal struggle in discerning God’s call and how faith guided her toward her next chapter. She and Heneka explore how to tell the difference between decisions rooted in fear and those led by faith.

Drawing lessons from her powerful book, Live Fearless: A Christian Entrepreneur’s Guide to Life and Business, Nerissa encourages listeners to look for peace and purpose in every pursuit — reminding us that God’s plan is always greater than our fears.

Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship

From procrastination to the fear of visibility and success, Nerissa dives into how fear often disguises itself in our entrepreneurial journeys. She shares how prayer, worship, and spiritual discipline can break fear’s hold and position you for divine growth and impact.

Her message is clear: when you trust God’s provision, you gain the courage to step boldly into the unknown and live out your mission with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to trust your intuition when logic says otherwise
The difference between fear-driven and faith-driven decisions
How to overcome fear in business and step into your purpose
Why prayer and worship are essential weapons against fear
Practical lessons from Live Fearless: A Christian Entrepreneur’s Guide to Life and Business

COMMUNITY CONNECTION:

Now it’s time for one of my favourite parts of the show — Community Connection!
This is the moment where I get to pause and connect directly with you — our incredible listener. I absolutely love hearing how these conversations are inspiring your journey, shaping your leadership, and helping you grow into the phenomenal entrepreneur you were created to be.

Today’s message comes from Tashana Lindsay, a graduate of the Grace to Grow Cohort 5 & 6, who shared this beautiful note following our celebration at LeaderHouse Kingston:

“Remarkable, remarkable, remarkable — and again I say remarkable! It was such a wonderful experience for me. THUMBS UP to everyone — you all felt like family. Now, let’s shine and pay this beautiful grace forward! Thank you, Heneka.”

Thank you so much, Tashana, for sharing your heart! Your words remind us what this community is all about — connection, courage, and paying grace forward.

CONTACT NERISSA GOLDEN:

Instagram: instagram.com/trulynerissagolden
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nerissagolden
Facebook: facebook.com\nerissa.golden

GIVE AWAY:

Fearless Quiz and get a personalised strategy and access to my free fearless living course.

TRENDING NOW:

According to Forbes 2025, almost 72% of female entrepreneurs cite fear of failure as their primary barrier to scaling. Yet, research from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that women who blend purpose with profit now lead 48% of new business innovations. Nerissa’s brand of fearless entrepreneurship is what more of the world needs right now.

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AFFIRM WITH ME:

I am fearless, faithful, and fully equipped for the purpose God has placed within me.

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Dive into the latest episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we uncover the transformative power of mentorship and coaching with our esteemed guest, a seasoned entrepreneur whose early setbacks paved the way for enduring success.

Learning from Setbacks: The Mentorship Advantage

– Early Struggles: Our guest reflects on the initial challenges faced when starting alone and the realization that solo efforts led to regression rather than progression.

– The Mentorship Turning Point: Discover the pivotal moment when our guest embraced the need for guidance and how this decision became a cornerstone strategy throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

– Navigating Transitions: Learn how seeking out mentors and coaches with each new venture or career shift can safeguard against significant pitfalls and foster triumphs.

– The Role of Mentorship in Success: Gain insights into how the right mentor or coach can accelerate your path to success and help you avoid the missteps that can hold you back.

Connect with today’s guest and find a mentor who can help steer your entrepreneurial ship towards success.

Closing Thoughts:
Thanks to our guest for sharing their journey and mentorship’s invaluable role in their achievements. To our listeners, remember that you don’t have to go it alone; mentors can be your compass to success.

Stay tuned for more episodes of The Entrepreneurial You and embrace the collective wisdom that can drive your business forward.

Affirmation:
I seek wisdom and guidance, harnessing the collective experience to fuel my entrepreneurial ascent.

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Author: Heneka Watkis-Porter

When I'm not podcasting, speaking, coaching or hosting first-class conferences (think Leadercast & She Leads co-founded with the Jamaica Stock Exchange), I'm passionate about helping women thrive and walk in their God-given purpose through Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training.