Episode 12: Tapping Into Your Purpose With Pamela James

G.E.M. Series

How do you find meaning in your life? It’s a tough question to answer when you don’t know your purpose. Pamela James says that you can tap into your purpose by being present to yourself and serving through your gifts. Do you agree?

Pamela Gaye Morris James, CEO of Paloma St. James, earned an Arts degree from the University of Georgia in Athens. She has always redesigned clothing and is now an advocate for modern women's comfort in style and sophistication.

In Pamela's teenage years, she discovered textured fabrics and their endless possibilities. Her gift is to create stunning, elegant garments that are comfortable and stylish, especially for women. But as time flew, she wanted to do more and she did. Now, she is promoting the Buy Better Forever Movement, which aims to reform the way that we buy clothes. Besides that, she supports a group of women who were once performers for the Indian Monarchy, to empower women who are victims of exploitation.

In this episode, Pamela opens up to Host Blake Chapman about how her journey in India allowed her to find her purpose by helping deprived women. She also shared the significance of having curiosity, being at the center of her purpose, and encouraging women's empowerment through comfort in clothing. Moreover, she tells us about how COVID altered her outlook on life, where she faced difficult challenges leading her to become more versatile. She's here to motivate you to push yourself to new heights of success.

Check out today's episode as Pamela sets the new trend of fashion being comfy and sustainable as she spills about her innovative ideas and concepts about the future of fashion.

Key Takeaways

(01:36) - Who is Pamela Gaye Morris James?
(02:53) - How did Pamela start her journey in fashion?
(08:06) - Pamela’s childhood
(15:40) - The surprising way Pamela learned her skills 12 years ago
(17:51) - 2 Things that we live in: Purpose and Gifts
(25:59) - Launching with the present resources you have
(26:49) - Pamela’s journey visiting India
(31:35) - Helping women in India restore generational honor
(34:37) - How COVID changed things for Paloma St. James
(41:31) - How Pamela’s journey unfolds
(43:51) - Reforming fashion with 100 Million People
(48:26) - The Buy Better Forever Movement
(52:00) - What it’s like being at the center of your purpose
(53:00) - Why Greenwashing is a big issue
(56:04) - The less is more mindset when it comes to buying
(1:03:45) - What’s driven Pamela to always get ahead
(1:08:00) - Centering yourself through meditation.

Quotes

“In anything you want to do, you’ve got to bring your whole soul to it.” (16:47-17:08)
“Your purpose always meets where other people are always served.” (18:00-18:30)
“I think of my purpose as this moment right now, this conversation is meaningful and I'm here and I’m present and I’m showing up for it.” (19:12-19:54)
“Companies believe in us but we have to believe in ourselves.” (49:00-50:12)
“Change happens when people collectively work together (50:30-50:59)
“People can make good choices for themselves.” (57:28-57:35)
“People are going to be smarter, better looking, and have more resources than you but don’t let them outwork you.” (1:06:11-1:07:15)
“Kindness is walking in abundance.” (1:09:03-1:09:15)

Links

Paloma St. James’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paloma_st_james/
Paloma St. James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalomaStJames
Pamela James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.james.735
Pamela James’ Website https://palomastjames.com/
Join the movement: BuyBetterForever.com #buybetterclothing

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