19 Questions With Chari Cuthbert
by The Candidly Team
This article is part of our series called "People We Like," in which we highlight interesting women, across all walks of life.
Leaders, great cooks, doctors, parents, writers; people who inspire us.
Today, we’re highlighting Chari Cuthbert, Founder and Creative Director of BYCHARI, a line of sustainably handmade and stunningly chic jewelry for modern women.
The Candidly Questionnaire
1. What’s your most compelling quality?
My wanderlust. I live to travel. I’m always planning my next vacation.
2. What’s your worst quality, according to your friends?
I can be impatient.
3. What’s an overrated value you don’t buy into?
I don’t think someone needs to wake up at 4:30am to have a productive day.
4. How do you feel about cilantro?
I’m a big fan. Not just for the taste, but also for the health benefits.
5. Are essential oils anything?
Absolutely. Fun fact—my first job was at Starfish Oils so I am well-versed in the benefits of essential oils.
6. What's the most effective beauty trick you know?
Sleep and hydration are a powerful combination.
7. How do you get your self-esteem?
Self-esteem is a muscle. So the more time and energy you put into building your self-esteem, the stronger it will be.
8. What meal can you make the hell out of?
I’m a pro at whipping up a really nice salad with whatever is on hand.
9. What’s your favorite item of clothing you own?
My Éterne white t-shirts. I probably own a dozen or more and live in them.
10. What’s something you’ve changed your mind about in the last year?
Trying to constantly achieve work-life balance. Sometimes life will need more attention, and sometimes work will need more attention. The real balance is diving into the one that is calling out at that moment.
11. Who is someone in your field of work that you admire?
Lara Pia Baroncini for her entrepreneurial spirit and eye for design.
12. What Insta account speaks to you deeply?
@rachel.cargle for her wisdom.
13. What quote or phrase has stayed with you?
“Loving yourself and others unconditionally is a balance between protecting yourself and giving to others.” — Yung Pueblo
14. What’s your favorite movie from the last ten years?
Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.
15. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about yourself as a leader?
I do well under pressure.
16. What’s the most delicious bite of food you’ve ever had?
Fresh fruit when I’m home in Jamaica.
17. Is social media ruining our brains?
Probably yes, but I wish the answer was no.
18. Describe your actual bedtime routine.
Warm shower and I spend some good quality time on my nighttime skincare routine. And these days, I’m in bed by 8:30pm.
19. What’s your relationship with bangs?
We had a short-lived fling.
What is your single favorite:
Wellness product that *actually* works: Manuka honey.
Lip balm: Augustinus Bader The Lip Balm.
Jeans brand: Levi’s.
Mascara: Chanel Inimitable Mascara.
Sweats: Atoir.
Effective “lady” product: Cora.
Last minute gift: A large bundle of Easter lilies.
Bra: La Perla black lace.
Shampoo: Vegamour.
Comfortable shoes: Nike Jordans.
Splurge skincare: Dr. Barbara Sturm.
Drugstore skincare: CeraVe.
Everyday bag: Black Celine Carryall.
Guilty-pleasure TV show: Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
Drink: Dirty Martini.
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