We had the good fortune of connecting with Paul Blake and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Paul, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I am from Jamaica. I grew up in a poor farming community. I suffered from low self-esteem as a child because I was not doing well academically. My parents divorced when I was 15 years old. This affected how I viewed life, especially as a young adult. For much of my young adult life, I did not have much sense of direction. i always knew I wanted to make a difference in the world. I just did not know how to do it. My turning point came in 1998 when I became a Christian and my interest was sparked in serving in the ministry. I went on to study theology and discovered I had a passion for counselling and psychology. From dealing with people in the church, I realized that I loved encouraging people to find fulfillment in their lives. One of my go to passages is John 10: 10. I am convinced there is a quality of life God wants us to experience on earth which many Christians are not doing. My mission is to help people experience abundant living by changing the way they think about themselves. i want people to be passionate about living and discover their God-given purpose.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am founder/ceo of Words Worthit Motivational Speaking and Training Co. Under this name, we have Words Worthit Publisher specializing in publishing motivational , devotionals, journals and other inspirational books. There is also Words to Inspire Ja that produce motivational and inspirational merchandise. We also have Word of Hope Counseling Services we are in the process of registered as a charity to offer counselling services.

What sets us apart is that we are passionate about making people’s lives better. It is not just about the money (which is very important) but this company wants to really help people to change their lives while we are earning a living from our skills. I am most proud of the fact that when I get through working with a client, I can observe a real change in them. They will come back and express gratitude of how our services have helped them to overcome their obstacles and discover they have what it takes to also impact the world positively.

I have learned that being an entrepreneur is a full-time job. i have also learned that it requires a lot of sacrifice while at the same time being able to balance all the other important things in life like family. I want want our brand to be known for impacting lives to finding passion in liivng and purpsuing greatness.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being Jamaican and a country buff at heart, I would say visit any country side in Jamaica and it will be an amazing experience. Going to Dunns River falls in Ocho Rios is a must do and eating some jerk pork or chicken from Boston in Portland is a to-die-for experience. Just taking a drive in any direction in Jamaica will allow you to meet some of the most beautiful people and as you drive, there is just so much cuisine to discover.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Interestingly, the first time I was exposed to anything motivation was some 20-odd years ago while working for a company in Jamaica. We had a sales seminar where the presenter played a Les brown video. It left an impression on me and even though I did not have access to any of his material after that one video, I always remembered how I felt listening to him. I find Les Brown to be authentic, and he is my go-to person when I need motivation and inspiration. My family is also a driving force for me. Their encouragement keeps pushing me forward to accomplish great things. They stand behind me in everything. Sometimes I feel like I am trying to take on too much and they remind me that i am building a legacy not for myself, but for the world and the generations coming after me.

Website: www.wordstoinspireja.com

Instagram: wordstoinspireja

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wordstoinspireja/

Twitter: wordsworthitjam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulblakewordstoinspireja

Image Credits
Joel Codner

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