We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Madison Callaghan a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Madison, thanks for joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

My mission at the “Madison Callaghan Foundation “ is Every child, Every right”.

Every child no matter the social demographics should be given the rightful necessities to have a prosperous and successful future. A life free from any form of violence, and deserves to grow up in a safe, peaceful, nurturing and enabling environment where they can fully exercise their rights.

The story behind my mission goes back a lifetime of growing up in various communities. I saw at a young age how unfair and unjust our world can be.

My mother is a home care nurse for children with CP. Being able to see first hand what a blessing it is to know what it’s like waking up in the morning and breathing on my own, having a working and able body and a roof over my head is not a blessing everyone gets to know. She always instilled in myself and my three sisters that whatever we do in life, we should do for others. I’ve been volunteering within my community for as long as I can remember, it’s always been apart of me and always will.

It’s more than just a meaningful misson to me it’s my life’s work. I hope I can influence people enough for them to carry out a positive influence foward to a cause they’re passionate about.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I started the Madison Callaghan Foundation in 2019 since then we’ve advocated for children’s rights, providing sporting equipment and educational materials to schools and foster children in need across the globe.

We also collaborate with other non-profits like neighborhood hope, agape movement, Leukemia & lymphoma society and Gracious Hands Housing.

In the United States I’ve been to schools lacking government funding from La to NYC to my hometown in North Carolina providing them with the basic essentials are youth needs. We also have done food drives and bookbag drives.

We specialize in throwing charity fundraising events for communities to enjoy and give back. Our most recent being “Cocktails For A Cause” here in charlotte benefiting Gracious hands Housing providing single mothers and their children with resources to move them from homelessness to self sufficiency.

We also teamed up to host “Sake in Style” with Kenna Ehman of Kenna Kunijo benefitting Leukemia & lymphoma society at Bardo. We raised $16,500 for the cause.

In November 2021, I traveled to Thailand to compete for Miss Grand International as I was crowned Miss Grand United States in Chicago a few months before. I traveled to Thailand a few weeks ealier to help as many non-profits as I could with my organization giving back everywhere we could. I feel in love with the children and staff at Phuket Sunshine Village Foster Home.

Everywhere I travel I hope to leave a positive impact, at the end of the day. My organization is constantly evolving to better benefit our youth and communities with the times. I always get asked the same question “how do I start giving back” and the answer is always within your communties. Find something you’re passionate about and see where you can take that gift and give back. It’s doesn’t cost a thing to listen and use your voice. A helping hand is always needed, you just have to be willing.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

I think the best way to build a reputable brand is by following through. When you say you’re going to do something, don’t talk about it, do it. Peers and clientele will see that you’re more than just a face with another brand but you’re someone who has grit and will put a lot of care and due diligence into all aspects of you work. As cliche as it sounds…”hard work, pays off “.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A huge lesson I’ve had to unlearn is success is always the opposite of failure.

I’ve always been a dreamer growing up, constantly being told my unrealistic dreams would lead to failure and to “bring myself back to reality” or “be more realistic” from teachers, peers, family and friends but the truth is if you’re not willing to push yourself beyond what’s comfortable, you won’t learn much. I believe we succeed to the degree we try, fail, and learn. Trial and error is how we better ourselves and businesses. Success is built on failure.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://instagram.com/madisoncallaghanfoundation?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Instagram: maddically – Madison Lynn Callaghan –
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddically/?hl=en