Every time I reached out to someone asking if they wanted to participate...I was always incredibly surprised if they came back and said yes. Amber was definitely no exception. We went to high school together, but didn't hang out together...nor really have much of a relationship, outside of maybe having a class together here and there...however we've always been friends via social media. I remember when she started her insurance career and posted about it on Facebook. I remember thinking how brave she was to start a new career from scratch, and how I could never do that!!! And yet when I finally took my leap to start my new career, Amber was one of the very first people to reach out to me with congratulations and resources and access to her if I needed any insurance services. I was so incredibly grateful, because to say that I was overwhelmed at the time, would be a complete understatement in every capacity. Amber is totally doing incredible things and is a complete BOSS!! I am beyond thankful that she agreed to participate in this feature!!!
I introduce you to the INCREDIBLE Amber Ortiz
*Generally speaking, what was your childhood like?
Filled with family events and good times.
*What have you learned over your lifetime that you’d like to share with the younger generation?
Don’t rush, I think we are always trying to grow up and be an adult that we sometimes miss things and adulting in hard.
*What has the journey/process been like for you to get to where you are today?
It sure hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to rebuild my business 3x and it was really hard, but I think it’s made me appreciate my business partners that much more.
*What sacrifices have you had to endure to get to where you are today?
A lot of my free time at first. I struggle with trying to balance things and sometimes my personal life/mental health suffered from it. Finding my anchor through my faith has helped me.
*What do you do for a living?
I’m a personal lines Insurance agent
*What motivates you the most?
My family they are my ultimate motivators.
*You are a complete BOSS…as a woman, why do you feel like creating this path for yourself was/is necessary?
I wanted to look back and say I did that. I believe I could, and I made it happen.
*What was it like where you grew up?
Small town vibes, I just wanted to get away! So I graduated early and got my degree as quick as I could and moved on.
*Describe your most important friendship(s).
My mom she’s my biggest believer. Also couldn’t have made it without my bestie/soulsister Andrea and Marlene they have walked through so many phases of life with me and never left my side.
*What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a big party planner in NY.
*Were there any moments you recall as true breakthroughs in any area of your life?
Coming out of my depression was such a big break through. Postpartum depression is rarely spoken about, and I was so ashamed of it. But walking through that season of life and coming back through changed my prospective on so many things.
*Have your dreams and goals changed through your life?
Yes, of course, as I entered in new season of life those goals have adjusted. For the longest time it was grinding it out and making as much money as possible. Now my perspective has shifted; creating a healthy happy home is my number one priority..
*How do you define a “good life” or a “successful life?”
Knowing I did the best I could with what I had. Looking backing and not wondering what if.
*Do you think a person needs to first overcome serious setbacks or challenges to be truly successful?
Yes! Its hard to appreciate the good when you’ve never walked through the fire.
*What would you like your children and grandchildren to remember about you?
That I never gave up or took no for an answer. Rather than running away from hard things I faced them head on.
*Who was the most influential person to you as a child?
My grandmother. she was the definition of a selfless person. She would literally give everyone everything she had and she did it with a smile. Caring for others was her love language.
*What is your greatest hope?
To see more kindness, this world is filled with so much hate.
*Anything you would like to say about your “platform” “area of expertise” “business” or anything at all?
Insurance is something we all need and so many people are incorrectly insured find an agent that listens to your needs and sets you up with best possible policy. Price isn’t everything.
Thank you so much to Amber for agreeing to be featured!!! If you are in need of insurance, definitely contact her! I have listed her contact information below.
Lots of Love 💙
Rebekah
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