

Our Story
MM&Co. Purpose
At Miss Madison & Company LLC (MM&Co), our purpose is to help individuals, schools, and organizations build a practical, foundational understanding of emotional intelligence (EQ) — and to apply it meaningfully in personal, academic, and professional life.
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We teach clients to intentionally develop EQ as a lifelong skill, separating wisdom from tradition or learned habits that may limit growth. Through engaging, culturally relevant training, participants learn to form constructive habits, release counterproductive ones, and embrace emotional intelligence as a tool for clarity in communication, confidence, and productive connection to others.
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At MM&Co, we believe emotional intelligence is not a supplement to education or career development — it’s a core competency that drives success, belonging, and joy.
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MM&Co. Mission
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The mission of Miss Madison & Company LLC is to empower individuals, communities, and educational professionals to cultivate and strengthen their emotional intelligence with purpose and intention.
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By integrating social-emotional learning (SEL), cultural relevancy, physiology, and behavioral science, MM&Co helps clients:
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Recognize, understand, and manage their emotions with greater awareness.
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Improve decision-making, communication, and interpersonal relationships.
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Build self-confidence, resilience, and professional presence.
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Create inclusive environments rooted in empathy, equity, and respect.
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Our mission is to make emotional intelligence as essential and celebrated as academic intelligence — positioning EQ as a tool for empowerment, upward mobility, and human connection.
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MM&Co. Vision
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Our vision is to transform the culture around emotional development, making EQ a standard practice for growth in every classroom, workplace, and community.
We envision a world where:
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Students leave school emotionally intelligent, confident, and capable of thriving in diverse spaces.
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Parents cultivate homes rooted in empathy, self-awareness, and cultural understanding.
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Educators and professionals use SEL-infused strategies that make classrooms and workplaces healthier and more collaborative.
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Communities embrace emotional intelligence as a shared value that builds belonging, equity, and mutual respect.
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At its heart, Miss Madison & Company LLC exists to elevate emotional intelligence into everyday culture — creating a ripple effect where personal confidence, professional capital, and community growth flourish in tandem.
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Guided by love | Grounded in wisdom | Growing with community

About Miss Madison
Cheryl M. Madison, the founder of Miss Madison & Company LLC, is a proud New York City native, raised in the Astoria Housing Projects and now thriving in Harlem.
With over 25 years of experience in youth development and emotional intelligence education, she has inspired countless students, families, and professionals to grow in confidence, communication, and connection through her relatable and practical community-driven approach.
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Her multidisciplinary background includes studies in Fashion Design (FIT), Psychology (MTSU/Hunter College), Film Production (MTSU), and Theology (Lipscomb University), with a minor in African American History (Hunter College). This unique blend of art, science, and soul allows her to translate emotional learning into meaningful, everyday practice.
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Guided by the belief that love is a verb and a moral obligation to community, Cheryl leads with empathy and excellence—helping people transform emotional intelligence into self-love, strong communities, and lifelong success.