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Madison street designs founder Tiffany Veney always believed there was bigger

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Are You Living in Your Truth? – Success Talks #3 w/Tiffany Veney
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I’m Tiffany Veney born and raised in the inner city of East Baltimore. My background is typical of any inner-city child in the 80s. My mother was addicted to drugs, my father was in prison, and I was raised by my grandmother. Since I was the oldest of 7 kids, I was tasked with taking care of my siblings. I hated it lol. I grew up with the two oldest. Two of them were adopted, one was raised by an extended family member and the baby was raised primarily by his dad. Although my grandmother raised me, I was still in foster care. Despite the struggle, I wouldn’t change anything. I wouldn’t be as resilient today without going through all the challenges I’ve endured. The only thing I feel sets me apart is that I always believed there was bigger out there for me. I’m blessed to still have been shown a different way out. Whether it was going to the house of the people I worked for (at 12 yes before a work permit), who lived in Essex off the water or being in the Living Classroom Program. I’ve always been determined to not let my situation define me. As a child, I was always intrigued by home renovations. In fact, I really wanted to be a construction worker. I quickly erased that from my mind because I told myself that it was a manly job. I later begged to go to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute because I felt like engineering was the next best thing. In college, I studied architecture then quickly switched my major to Finance. I convinced myself, mainly due to the lack of woman presence in the industry, that I needed to go with a safer field. At 25, I bought my first house. I felt so accomplished and ahead of the game. I made some bad financial decisions and lost it a few years later. I still think Wells Fargo owes me for that due to their unsavory loan modification processes back then, but I digress. I still learned a lot from that situation and one of the most important lessons was the importance of home ownership. Home ownership is a great accomplishment, it can create generational wealth, it becomes an asset you can later leverage and it also gives a great sense of pride in your neighborhood. I now look at Real Estate as a tool to financial freedom. Whether it’s the property you occupy or one you rent out, there’s several opportunities to make money from real estate. The caveat is also that there’s tons of ways to lose in real estate as well. Before making a purchase, you should look at the current value of homes, their current condition, the cost to bring the home up to date if needed, and if the asking price falls within or under the market price. I decided to get my real estate license when I was 25 but unfortunately that was right when the housing market crashed so I stayed in finance Years later. I tried property management and that was more hands on but not in the right direction. After working for someone else managing their rehab projects for a few years, I decided to start my own business and take on my own projects. I’m still amazed by the transformations that can take place. Whether it’s residential or commercial, I view it as a blank canvas with endless opportunities. I love to be innovative, creative, functional and modern.

Tiffany Veney
MADISON STREET DESIGN AND BUILD GROUP
info@madisonstreetdesigns.com
tiffany@madisonstreetdesigns.com
5616 Park Heights Ave, Ste 6
Baltimore, MD 21215
http://www.madisonstreetdesigns.com
https://www.instagram.com/madisonstreetllc/

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Lippy Lindo: Crafting a Unique ‘Reggae Soul’ Sound that Blends Caribbean Rhythm with Soulful Melodies

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Lippy Lindo began his singing journey in his church as a youth. Over time, he transitioned to creating his own unique style of music, which he calls “Reggae Soul.” In 2019, he fully embraced this style, merging elements of reggae with soulful melodies, setting himself apart as an artist.Lippy Lindo is a reggae and R&B-inspired artist who combines Caribbean rhythms with soulful melodies. He is an emerging artist, passionate about sharing his cultural influences through music. Lippy Lindo has released several projects, including the EP Sunscape (2023), which showcases his signature style blending smooth vocals with island-inspired beats. His work often explores themes of love, life, and introspection. You can find his music on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

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Women Can Now Get Rich Off Rejecting Men On This Dating App

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Abhilash Inumella has a talent for launching disruptive ventures. When India banned TikTok, he seized the moment by creating Samosa, a Hyderabad-based video-sharing app. Under his leadership, Samosa attracted 10 million users by offering creative tools like filters and stickers in various Indian languages. Nicknamed the ‘TikTok of India,’ Samosa became a cultural phenomenon, enabling widespread access to localized, personalized content across India’s digital landscape.

Inumella’s entrepreneurial journey continued with the co-founding of Questbook, an app based in Palo Alto that helps professionals upskill through short, focused courses. Questbook specializes in blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Solidity, and Solana. With a community of over 10,000 developers, the platform has become a vital hub for connecting people to exciting career opportunities in the rapidly growing Web3 space.

Having built over 50 companies, Inumella is now gearing up to launch his latest project: Swifey, a dating app set to roll out later this year. Swifey stands apart from traditional swipe-based platforms by introducing a groundbreaking feature—users are paid for every swipe, turning casual interactions into financial opportunities.

Swifey aims to revolutionize the dating landscape, just as Samosa redefined video sharing and Questbook disrupted professional development. With Inumella’s experience in scaling platforms and building engaged communities, Swifey could become a game-changer, offering users more than just matches, but real financial rewards.

The app’s distinctive model allows men to send a match request by contributing a dollar. Women can then either accept the match by adding a dollar of their own or decline and earn the dollar instead. This structure adds a financial incentive to each interaction, making every engagement more deliberate and meaningful.

In cities like New York, which was recently rated the worst for dating due to an imbalanced gender ratio and a fast-paced lifestyle, Swifey offers a new approach. By incorporating financial stakes into dating, the app encourages more intentional interactions, moving away from the often shallow culture of swiping on other platforms. Swifey prioritizes meaningful connections, answering the call for a more thoughtful and purpose-driven dating experience in today’s world.

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Malik Yusef Talks Sonic Sinema Album, Creating Hits With Ye & Journey Through Music

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8 Time Grammy Award Winning G.O.O.D. music artist, producer, songwriter, executive and entrepreneur Malik Yusef is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated spoken word album titled “Sonic Sinema“. Coming from humble beginnings on the South Side of Chicago he has become one of the most sought out creatives in the music business. Not only is he Kanye West’s go to producer but he has pinned many hit records for artists such as Beyonce, Common, Vic Mensa, Drake and Ty Dolla $ign, including Ye and Ty’s Vultures 2 smash album. Now he is returning back to his roots of spoken word to deliver an unforgettable body of work that will stand the test of time. Filled with unforgettable lyrics, over original and authentic beats, he is reminding listeners that his talent has always been multifaceted and undeniable.

I had the pleasure of catching up with this living legend to discuss his Sonic Sinema album, creating hit records with Kanye, and his journey through music. After getting a preview of Sonic Sinema, it is safe to say that Malik Yusef is a music savior who promises to keep delivering spiritual musical insights, through his life and legacy.

Check out the full interview below.

 

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