We were lucky to catch up with Whitney Trotter recently and have shared our conversation below.
Whitney , looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
For me, the foundation of my work ethic can be traced back to my family. Growing up, I was surrounded by parents and relatives who exemplified hard work, dedication, and perseverance in everything they did. My parents worked tirelessly to provide for our family. I witnessed firsthand the importance of putting in the effort to achieve your goals.
Additionally, I was fortunate to have mentors and teachers who instilled in me the value of diligence and excellence. Whether it was a coach pushing me to give my all on the field or a teacher encouraging me to strive for academic excellence, these individuals played a significant role in shaping my work ethic and instilling in me a sense of pride in my accomplishments.
Moreover, my own experiences have contributed to the development of my work ethic. Overcoming challenges, setbacks, and failures has taught me the importance of resilience and determination. Each obstacle I’ve faced has only fueled my drive to work harder and push myself to achieve even greater heights.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Dr. Whitney Trotter is a healthcare professional dedicated to trauma and inclusive well-being. As a Registered Dietitian, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she seamlessly blends expertise in nutrition, mental health, eating disorders, and trauma to foster a comprehensive approach to client care. Dr. Trotter has over a decade of experience working as a registered dietitian serving various communities such as, the HIV/AIDS community, human trafficking, and in the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center as a Pediatric emergency room nurse. Whitney’s career in the eating disorder field includes being a former Nutrition and Nursing director of a Residential, PHP, and IOP center. Whitney is also the owner/founder of Bluff City Health, a private practice specializing in bridging the gap in the eating disorder field of equitable care and social justice. Dr. Trotter co-created the first-ever BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference and has been featured in a variety of media publications, including Essence, CNN, The Skimm, and the New York Times.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My advice is to always be your authentic self. Dont give up when things get hard or don’t go as planned. Lean into your community and trusted advisors
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
The best way to connect with me is via email and/or my IG Whitney@whitneytrotter.com
IG: whitneytrotter.rd
Contact Info:
- Website: www.whitneytrotter.com
- Instagram: whitneytrotter.rd
