We had the good fortune of connecting with Cirstie Bacote and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cirstie, what role has risk played in your life or career?
When I think about risk I think; no risk, no reward. I believe you have to take risk to see what you are really made of. In my life risks have made me more knowledgeable, adaptable and perceptive. By taking risk I have been able to successfully launch and steer my brand in a successful direction..

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business and brand is true to its name…CLEAN. Polished, pure, spotless, virtuous. My intellectual curiosity sets me apart from others which drove me to study and research and come up with my own unique one of a kind pieces. A lot of trial and error but I always had plan A, B and C.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
O that’s easy! One thing I love about the ATL is there is always something too do. The girls and I favorite thing to do is to get all dressed up and go out to a nice restaurant. So we would hit up Pasha, a sexy Restaurant that offers Mediterranean & European Cuisine. Also RA Sushi where they serve the best garlic edamame.

We would also hit up a music festival and if its Afro beats or Caribbean definitely count us in.

And of course you can’t come to ATL and not brunch. That’s a must. So I would take my girls to boogula, where they serve a great buffet brunch and endless mimosas .

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Where I am right now with the success of my business and brand is definitely due to love and support from friends and family. Support in every sense; mental, spiritual and financial. My mother however encompasses the entrepreneurial spirit and encourage me to stick with my love of fashion, stay true to my passion and create my own.

Instagram: @cirstieb__ (personal) @shopclean._  (Business)

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