From Guidance to Greatness
Rissy Ortiz, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, has been a business owner since 2012 and has even helped others build their own businesses from the ground up. Interested in taking her self-propelled career to the next level, she signed up for a year-long American Corporate Partners mentorship in 2023, quickly gaining a friend and confidant in her Mentor Carlandra “CT” Moss.
CT is the Director of Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion and a Certified Life Coach. As a 24-year Air Force Veteran herself, CT could relate with Rissy on multiple levels.
Rissy, who was beginning to flesh out her spiritual life coaching practice, had always approached business as a strictly professional undertaking. She wasn’t sure how vulnerable she should be in her marketing and interactions with clientele.
Rissy’s conversations with CT gave her a new perspective.
The mentorship has been successful on a practical level as well. CT has offered insight into best practices for obtaining certifications, utilizing social platforms, and marketing — from macro concepts to finer points like reformatting Rissy’s digital brochure for readability.
As a Veteran who works directly with the military community every day, CT appreciates the chance to share her experience and insights with ACP Protégés.
As for Rissy, she is very excited to help an expanding clientele, using her own story as a crucial connection point. Her mentorship with CT has been key to unlocking this superpower.
