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 LinkedIn 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 as a facilitator, educator, and speaker in 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’ve personally experienced racism and other -isms, which makes this work deeply personal and meaningful to me.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
That I’m 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… but currently, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, an 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, Grass Roots Law, and She the People.
A tool I’m currently obsessed with is Canva — I use it 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’m proud of is being invited to speak and sit on panels to discuss current social issues. It’s rewarding to see my hard work paying off and to be recognized for my skills and voice.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t let fear keep you complacent!
How do you enjoy your free time?
Spending 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!