Our Story
Miss Madison & Company LLC
At Miss Madison & Company LLC (MM&Co), we advance the practice of emotional intelligence from a supplementary soft skill into a transformative discipline. Our purpose is to provide the intellectual and behavioral infrastructure necessary for individuals and organizations to master the art of internal management.
Through the MM&Co framework, we guide our "scholars"—from elementary students to executive leadership—in decoupling wisdom from limiting traditions. We replace stagnant habits with a sophisticated, evidence-based curriculum designed for clarity, confidence, and high-level social capital.
The Vision | A New Standard of Social Literacy
We envision a world where emotional intelligence is the standard currency for growth in every classroom and boardroom. Our goal is to transform the culture of development so that:
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Students graduate with the emotional literacy to thrive in global diverse spaces.
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Educators & professionals utilize high emotional intelligence strategies to optimize connection, influence and collaborative building.
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Communities adopt emotional intelligence as a shared value, ensuring that personal confidence and professional capital flourish in tandem.
At MM&Co, we are not just teaching a course; we are building an academy of human connection, where emotional intelligence is as essential—and as celebrated—as the highest academic honors.
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.
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 blend of art, science, and love allows her to translate emotional learning into meaningful, everyday practice.
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.