June 15, 2020
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Faustina Cuevas, M.Ed, Independent Consultant
What is your name and occupation?
Faustina J. Cuevas, Independent Consultant
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year.
What is your Instagram handle?
@fc_deiconsulting
What is your linked in URL?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/faustina-jarolyn-cuevas
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes, in the North Shore of Boston
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am an Independent Consultant with 10 years of experience. I am a facilitator, educator and speaker on the work that is diversity, equity and inclusion. My goal is to raise awareness on social issues and create a more socially just world where everyone can thrive. As a woman of color, I have experienced racism and other -isms, so my journey and business are very important and personal to me.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
That I am very outgoing, passionate, relatable and most importantly REAL!
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
``Love what you do, Do what you Love!`` Even if it means starting over, don't stay unhappy somewhere.
What is your favorite book?
This is hard... Currently, ``Just Mercy`` by Bryan Stevenson
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
I follow and love Social Justice Authors, bloggers and commentators such as Van Jones, Amanda Seales (IG), Grass Roots Law (FB/IG), She the People (IG), and others. Currently, a tool I am obsessed with is CANVA to build marketing content for my various pages.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying in your career or business?
A win I am proud of is being invited to speak or sit on panels recently to discuss current social issues, it means that my hard work is paying off and I am being recognized for my skills.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don't let fear keep you complacent!
How do you enjoy your free time?
With my beautiful 6 month old baby.
What is something that not many people know about you?
My thumb is double-jointed, I weirdly like to show-and-tell haha
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