Time Freedom: The Secret Weapon for Entrepreneurs and Executives With Renee Hastings
In this empowering episode of The Entrepreneurial You, host Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes Renée Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now. With over 15 years of executive support experience and a deep commitment to helping business leaders reclaim their time, Renée shares her inspiring journey from side hustle to CEO. The conversation centres on the […]
Turning Corners: Leadership Lessons from Life’s Unexpected Shifts
During worship and purposeful conversations, one simple message stuck with me as I navigate my own season of change: “lean into the transition.” Picture this: life as a vehicle turning a sharp corner. You don’t want to stay awkwardly upright while the car tilts, you want to lean with it. It’s deliberate, it’s safer, and let’s be honest: it looks cooler! The analogy hit home: to move forward, I have to match my posture with the curve.
Rewrite Your Story: Human Behavior as the Key to Leadership and Growth With Carly Pepin
In this thought-provoking episode of The Entrepreneurial You, host Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes international speaker and human behaviour strategist Carly Pepin. With a focus on unlocking purpose and breaking limiting patterns, Carly helps leaders reframe their personal stories, align values with business growth, and lead with authenticity. Together, they dive into the evolving nature of success, […]
“The Climb” and the Leader’s Playlist: Perseverance, Purpose, and a Little Karaoke
Let’s face it—leadership isn’t about the instantaneous, trophy-hoisting finish. “The Climb” reminds us it’s less about reaching the summit and more about who we become while we’re huffing and puffing up the mountain. Grit, not gloss, is what takes us higher—and sometimes that means we sweat through the fancy CEO shirt.
Scaling with Purpose: The Mindset and Strategies Behind Sustainable Growth With Jordan Calderon
In this high-impact episode of The Entrepreneurial You, host Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes Jordan Calderon—two-time exited founder, Gen Z entrepreneur, and President of Strat Dev, one of the top 100 marketing firms in the United States. Jordan shares his journey of building businesses with long-term purpose over short-term hype, offering a refreshing perspective on sustainable scaling, […]
The Unseen Work That Precedes Every Breakthrough: Lessons from the Chinese Bamboo
The Chinese bamboo doesn’t so much as break the soil for five years. During that time, all growth is underground, developing the roots required to support its extraordinary, rapid ascent when the time is right.
Inventing Independence: Adaptive Tools and the Power of Practical Design With Douglas Katz
In this inspiring episode of The Entrepreneurial You, host Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes Douglas Katz—West Point graduate, disabled army veteran, and the inventive mind behind Nulu Knives. Douglas shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, highlighting how empathy and inclusive design can empower independence for individuals with mobility challenges. Through practical innovation, Douglas is redefining […]
When Setbacks Become Spotlights: Leadership, Agility & the Power of Listening In
I had meticulously laid out my schedule. All 13 episodes in the Season were already booked, but when a slot suddenly opened, I felt a strong prompting to fill it myself—turning the spotlight inward for a change. Yet, I stuck to convention, offering it to a PR agent’s client.
Cash Flow Unlocked: The Real-World Path to Business Financial Freedom With Mike Milan
In this financially empowering episode of The Entrepreneurial You, host Heneka Watkis-Porter sits down with Mike Milan—affectionately known as “Cash Flow Mike.” As a seasoned entrepreneur with experience building 14 businesses, Mike shares practical insights on how business owners can uncover hidden cash and take control of their financial destiny through his proven “Clear Path […]
From Backseat Stillness to Frontline Impact: Finding Leadership Peace
Maybe it was his unhurried energy. Or maybe the anticipation of my church’s prayer and fasting service. Perhaps it was simply the peace of a sabbatical. Whatever the reason, I powered down my phone and laptop, closed my eyes, and imagined for a moment I was the only person in the world—carefree and utterly untethered.
