With a passion for color and design, Cinda Boomershine started her Atlanta-based interior design firm in 2002. After earning industry recognition for her fresh and functional approach, Cinda joined the cast of TBS’s Movie and a Makeover as the on-air design expert for eight years. Running from client to client, and all places in-between, Cinda found herself searching for that perfect, everyday bag that was just as stylish and fun as it was versatile and functional. In 2004, she launched the cinda b brand.
cinda b combines bold unique modern prints with casual chic functionality in travel bags, totes and accessories. The brand offers hundreds of style and color combinations and is available online, as well as in more than 1,000 specialty gift shops and boutiques in all 50 states.
When she’s not working out of her office in Atlanta, Cinda’s greatest passion is traveling with her husband and noted artist, Mark Boomershine, and their two small children.
Occupation: Founder and Chief Creative Officer of cinda b
Website: https://www.cindab.com
Twitter Handle: @cindabUSA and @TheBoomershines
1. What are three words that best describe you?
Enthusiastic, persistent and grateful.
2. Tell us why you’re awesome in two sentences or less.
Tough question! If by awesome, you mean successful then I credit three things… my eternally optimistic attitude, my internal fortitude to keep pushing through the inevitable challenges and my amazing network of family and friends who have supported me and helped me chase my dreams.
3. What are your three biggest indulgences?
Reality TV – Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model and anything on HGTV are my favorites.
Exercise – As a working Mom, there is precious little time for anything beyond work and kids. Exercise keeps me sane and is my favorite indulgence.
Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie dough. Yummy!
4. What’s currently your favorite…
Restaurant: JCT in Atlanta. It has the best gourmet southern food in the city. Plus it has a great outdoor bar.
Food: Stone crab claws.
Cocktail: Vodka soda with a twist of lemon and lime is my go-to cocktail. If I am lucky enough to be somewhere warm and sunny I usually opt for a glass of rosé or a mojito instead.
Shopping destination/store: In my dream world, it is the Place des Lices Market in St. Tropez. In my real world (as a working Mom with no time to shop) it is Amazon and RueLaLa.
Fashion item: A cinda b bag of course! Our Horizontal Tote in Mod Tortoise is my favorite.
Place to hangout: On a boat. Any boat.
City: Atlanta.
Travel item: cinda b Carry-on Rolly and Bowler. They are the perfect travel combo.
Beauty product: Fresh Lip Sugar in rose.
Skincare product: Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm.
Hostess gift: Zodax Porcelain Flower Diffuser.
Home décor item: Fresh flowers (peonies, lilies and dahlias are my favorites) and potted succulents.
Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Website: Right now I am obsessed with Instagram.
Magazine: Lonny.
5. What’s the ONE thing you absolutely can’t live without?
Without a doubt it is my family. They are my everything.
6. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Smoking. Please just don’t do it.
7. If you could have dinner with anyone (living or not) who would it be?
Jesus.
8. What does it mean to you to have a strong, engaging brand and how has having one helped you?
Having a strong, engaging brand means that we have a strong engaging community of people who not only believe in our products, but also in the lifestyle we promote. I started cinda b out of my guest bedroom. We are now in over 1000 stores nationwide. None of that would have been possible without that community of people who championed the products and the brand. I will forever be grateful to each and every person who has purchased a cinda b and uses their bags to see all that our wonderful world has to offer.
9. What is your #1 tip for fellow women entrepreneurs?
Believe in yourself! If I can do this, you can do it! Don’t be intimidated by the boys in whatever industry you choose to dive into. Believe that you can do it, take one step towards your goal each and every day (regardless of how big or little the step is) and go for it.
1. cinda b Horizontal Tote
Whether headed to the boardroom or the classroom, this new Horizontal Tote is a must-have for every gal on the go!
$129, https://www.cindab.com
2. Peonies
Nothing brightens up the home like fresh flowers. Add a dose of nature to your house with these beautiful peonies.
https://www.adpeonies.com
3. Fresh Rose Lip Sugar
An ultra-nourishing tinted lip treatment that moisturizes, protects, and smoothes the lips while leaving a rosy tint.
$22.50, https://www.fresh.com
4. Dogeared Sparkle Karma Necklace
This necklace delivers the perfect amount of happy energy and is a dazzling reminder that Karma is a beautiful thing.
$72, https://www.dogeared.com
5. Contigo Water Bottle
This spill-proof water bottle is engineered for one-hand drinking, making it perfect for all multi-taskers.
$12.99, https://www.contigo.com
6. How to Win Friends and Influence People
Don’t miss the time-tested advice in this book that has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.
$14.96, https://www.amazon.com
7. Addison Weeks Bendall Cuff
A stunning handmade cuff, embellished with smooth gemstones adds a hint of color and fun to any look.
$210, https://www.addisonweeks.com
8. Trish McEvoy Beauty Balm Instant Solutions SPF 35
An all-in-one skin perfecter that minimizes shine and delivers a look of healthy, natural coverage with a velvety finish.
$85, https://www.trishmcevoy.com
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