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

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. 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. If you enjoyed this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Visit henekawatkisporter.com to download a free eBook on how to conduct podcast interviews like a pro! RELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Discover more episodes that offer valuable insights, inspiration, and practical tips to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Rewrite Your Story: Human Behavior as the Key to Leadership and Growth With Carly Pepin Time Freedom: The Secret Weapon for Entrepreneurs and Executives With Renee Hastings AFFIRM WITH ME: I am fearless, faithful, and fully equipped for the purpose God has placed within me. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Spotify: https://bit.ly/TEYSpotify Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2nDEbsZ POWERED BY OUR SPONSORS: Thanks to our sponsors henekawatkisporter.com & the Jamaica Stock Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices