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Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs on both her mother and father's side of the family, Collette Portis, M.Ed. had a front row seat in the world of entrepreneurship. Her maternal grandfather was the owner of the only black owned record store east of the Mississippi river. Because of its proximity to Motown, her grandfather and uncles were friends of and performed with and for many artist of their time. Additionally, her paternal grandfather and father were very successful auto body mechanics. She also had aunts who were successful salon owners. As a result, Collette had no concept of punching a time clock until the age of 27.
Naturally, Ms. Portis followed in the footsteps of the business owners in her family and began her first business venture at the ripe age of 14 years old. What began as a hobby, quickly developed into a dream, and has been a lasting reality since 2001. For more than seventeen years, Collette has worked to assist entrepreneurs, including churches, small business owners, authors, contractors, schools, non-profits, etc., with developing growth and sustainability plans and creating a brand that stands out, providing ultimate exposure and building lasting legacy.
Destined Designs was officially launched by Collette Portis, M. Ed., whose passion for business growth, marketing, and design was realized after witnessing her family legacy of business ownership and entrepreneurship fade away as her family members aged and passed on. It was the loss of her family's legacy that sparked her passion and determination to assist business owners with building sustainable and lasting legacies.
As a lifelong learner, Collette is constantly and consistently seeking to gain increased knowledge and experience. It is her personal belief that a business can only grow to the capacity that its leader is willing to grow. As a result, her gifts and talents have opened the door to seeing her dream realized and materializing the dreams of those who connect with her. With the understanding that a realized dream is far greater than we have the ability to imagine, Collette takes this approach when assisting clients. Be it a small project or large company expansion, your dream is important and has the potential to impact many lives. Because of this, Collette and her team at Destined Designs Business Solutions will work ferociously to move your project from conception to reality.
With more than 20 years of experience and successful business consulting, Collette's belief in collaboration, community, and growth are evident in her work with individuals, her community partnerships, and the collaborative partner that she heads with 10 other business owners. It is her determination to connect others and build relationships that makes her an asset to any team looking to move beyond the ordinary to extraordinary endeavors.
Collette's commitment to community goes further than her customer base. Collette is a proud Certified SCORE Mentor, as well as a member of the board of directors for the Fort Worth YMCA, North Texas Children at Risk, and advisor to JB Dondolo Inc. With a dedication and determination to continuously add to her philanthropic efforts, Ms. Portis extends her gifts, talents, time, and money to make the day amazing for herself and others.
Naturally, Ms. Portis followed in the footsteps of the business owners in her family and began her first business venture at the ripe age of 14 years old. What began as a hobby, quickly developed into a dream, and has been a lasting reality since 2001. For more than seventeen years, Collette has worked to assist entrepreneurs, including churches, small business owners, authors, contractors, schools, non-profits, etc., with developing growth and sustainability plans and creating a brand that stands out, providing ultimate exposure and building lasting legacy.
Destined Designs was officially launched by Collette Portis, M. Ed., whose passion for business growth, marketing, and design was realized after witnessing her family legacy of business ownership and entrepreneurship fade away as her family members aged and passed on. It was the loss of her family's legacy that sparked her passion and determination to assist business owners with building sustainable and lasting legacies.
As a lifelong learner, Collette is constantly and consistently seeking to gain increased knowledge and experience. It is her personal belief that a business can only grow to the capacity that its leader is willing to grow. As a result, her gifts and talents have opened the door to seeing her dream realized and materializing the dreams of those who connect with her. With the understanding that a realized dream is far greater than we have the ability to imagine, Collette takes this approach when assisting clients. Be it a small project or large company expansion, your dream is important and has the potential to impact many lives. Because of this, Collette and her team at Destined Designs Business Solutions will work ferociously to move your project from conception to reality.
With more than 20 years of experience and successful business consulting, Collette's belief in collaboration, community, and growth are evident in her work with individuals, her community partnerships, and the collaborative partner that she heads with 10 other business owners. It is her determination to connect others and build relationships that makes her an asset to any team looking to move beyond the ordinary to extraordinary endeavors.
Collette's commitment to community goes further than her customer base. Collette is a proud Certified SCORE Mentor, as well as a member of the board of directors for the Fort Worth YMCA, North Texas Children at Risk, and advisor to JB Dondolo Inc. With a dedication and determination to continuously add to her philanthropic efforts, Ms. Portis extends her gifts, talents, time, and money to make the day amazing for herself and others.