BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Amy Ferraro Whitsett, Management Consultant

Amy Ferraro Whitsett, Management Consultant

Less than a year.

@cultivate_cleaner

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyferrarowhitsett/

I've never liked the ``born and raised`` question as it is not inclusive and creates stereotypes, but I am a Massachusetts native, not a transplant. In my case, however, I was born out of the country while my father was serving in the Army.

I worked for nearly 24 years for a management consulting firm, work with state and local health and human service agencies. I am a Medicaid financing expert. I have started an LLC, Cultivate Advisory Services, to provide similar services and to expand my reach to non profits and small businesses. I also have a related blog site, Cultivate Cleaner, dedicated to education about chemicals in personal care and household products that coincides with being a Beautycounter consultant. I will see how they merge as I move forward.

I am honest and hardworking and a good problem solver.

It is ok to say you don't know something - but then go find the answer.

I read too much to answer this question - but probably ``Under the Banner of Heaven``

My ability to multi-task, though occasionally it can be my downfall

Having the faith to leave a great job and start a new business

Find mentors sooner and don't just trust it will all work out

Yoga, gardening, spending time with family and friends, reading & learning, cooking, traveling

I am trying to learn not to kill house plants