We recently had the chance to connect with Bridgette Washington and have shared our conversation below.
Bridgette, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I try not to chase. I try to become what I need to be in order to attract what I need.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Bridgette Washington, a stylist with over 30 years of experience and the owner of my salon for 15 years. I’m also the founder of AdriAnnie DavRose, a beauty brand I created in honor of my grandmother, mother, and brother who I lost in 2010. My passion is not only in helping people look good, but also in helping them feel good—inside and out. What makes my work unique is the way I blend my personal journey with professional expertise to create products and experiences that truly serve people. Right now, I’m focused on growing AdriAnnie DavRose and continuing to inspire other beauty entrepreneurs to find balance, purpose, and sustainability in this industry.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The selfless version of me has evolved into self-love. I had to relinquish what wasn’t my weight to carry. Especially validation that was coming from invalid people who were dedicated to misunderstanding my calling. I didn’t need them to understand because the people that were apart of it already understood. Releasing that freed me to honor myself fully, without apology while still attempting to empower those that envied it.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me to embrace it because you cannot have success without the suffering and once you reach success, suffering doesn’t stop there because blessings can be burdensome as well. They both will be hard. You will just have to choose which hard at times and even sometimes juggle them both.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
It’s the real public version of me! Lol It’s only part of me but it’s very real! Because I’m an empath, (which can cause social awkwardness at times and leave me verbally speechless but my face communicating exactly what I’m thinking) I’ll often mirror whomever I interact with. Depending where I am it may not be very many people that I will interact with nor entail much besides a very genuine greeting like a friendly hello, compliment if I see fit, and appropriate affection with smile. If there is small talk involved, it will more than likely be awkward if I don’t detect authenticity. The public won’t get the full me. That’s VIP and invitation only! LOL
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I find peace when I’m home alone, me and my house smelling good, bougie loungewear on, spiritual jams playing, my food all to myself, phone off, Beyoncé’s innanet unplugged, and just soaking in the some quiet still moments at times so I can hear my thoughts and assignments clearly. That’s how I recharge my superpowers. It’s the best party I’ve ever attended and it’s private and VIP!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://AdriAnnieDavRose.com
- Instagram: @AdriAnnie.DavRose
- Facebook: AdriAnnie DavRose
- Youtube: AdriAnnie DavRose
- Other: Tik Tok: AdriAnnie DavRose
Image Credits
Charles Beason and JaMilah Lowe
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