We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lee K. Whetstone. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lee K. below.
Hi Lee K., really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
My purpose journey has been exciting. At one point in my life, I felt lost as to who I was and what I was here for. Quick story, after I graduated with a B.S. degree in business administration, I landed a job at a retail store. (That’s another story). And when I was there, customers praised me because I did my job well. But, I did not get recognition from the managers and higher-ups, so I was stuck in the same role with no raise for four years. One day I was complaining to a friend about my job not noticing my worth and what she told me would change my life. She said, “you are looking for validation from the wrong sources, only God can give you that.” Whew! a word! Since then, I began my purpose journey. I found my purpose through personal development. I realized I was here to uplift and transform the lives of those God called me to serve on a personal and professional level through motivation, resources, skills I developed, teachings, and energy. To date, I have accomplished this through my publication and media company, and my coaching programs.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I’m a magazine owner, brand strategist, and purpose coach. I help clients gain visibility, and help them package their gifts into successful purpose-driven brands. I am truly passionate about helping others succeed in their pursuit of wealth, happiness, and prosperity. I’ve been in business since 2014 and since then, I have helped market numerous upcoming leaders and small business owners from New York to Nigeria by promoting their businesses and brands in my publication, Leading with Lee® as well as developed action steps for those who needed to jump-start or scale their entrepreneurial careers through my coaching program and digital course.
Currently, I am re-launching my digital purpose course, accepting clients through my Leading with Purpose program, and accepting interviews through my media publication.
Not many know, but in addition to featuring BIPOC businesses and creatives, Leading with Lee® offers a marketing and media accelerator that assists people with their media campaigns, brand messaging, and more!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My most important qualities, and skills are the ability to identify the missing hinge(s) clients need to grow a sustainable purpose-driven business or personal brand, through visionary and transformational coaching. I am also knowledgeable in marketing, branding, leadership, and corporate professional development.
The best way to improve and navigate through these types of skills is to be resilient, stay consistent, know your worth, seek the necessary pieces of training and coaching, set goals, do the work, and visualize where and how you want your life to be.
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I would love to collaborate or partner with Audria Richmond, Patrice C. Washington, Essence, Black Enterprise, and Issa Rae just to name a few. If any of you are reading this, my Instagram handles are Bosslaylee___ and @lwlmagazine :-).
Contact Info:
- Website: www.leadingwithlee.com and www.leewhetstone.com
- Instagram: @lwlmagazine and @Bossladylee___
- Facebook: Leading with Lee
Image Credits
Chante Ramsey
