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

Hi Cindy, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I was born in Jamaica, West Indies; but came to America as a young girl. My background and upbringing have impacted my work ethic in a positive way. My Caribbean heritage strongly believes in hard work & resilience. I come from a family of hard workers who taught me to always push beyond the expectations of society. I was encouraged to chase my dreams through hard work & humility.


Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

I have worked in the fashion industry for 20 years. Exploring all aspects of fashion from wardrobe styling, visual merchandising, fashion show production & luxury sales training. Although I have experienced many challenges as a minority, I overcame them thru hard work & always thinking outside of the box. I want the world to know that anything is possible thru dedication & passion. I am an immigrant who came to the United States & persevered many challenges. My brand Fresh Bambu is about fashion, trend & vision! One of my biggest goals is to inspire & support other individuals to grow their brand beyond their dreams.



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.
My favorite spot in South Florida is Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what we’d do if my best friend was only in town for the weekend. On Saturday, I’d take my best friend to Ft Lauderdale Beach for the day picnic basket & beach umbrella ready. We’d enjoy the sun & sand! Later in the evening we’d hit the rooftop scene like the Easton & Sparrow for drinks & dancing. On Sunday we’d swing by S3 for some yummy brunch & people watching.

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?
My sons Armani & Christian have always been my driving force in anything I set out to do. They encourage & support all my endeavors. It is because of them why I continue to push myself to achieve more. Their love gives me purpose.

Website: freshbambu.com

Instagram: @freshbambu

Twitter: @thefreshbambu

Facebook: @freshbambu

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