We recently had the chance to connect with Lynique Browning Bey and have shared our conversation below.
Lynique , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Have you stood up for someone when it cost you something?
Yes I’m dealing with my mother with dementia and have been feeling like people are just trying I take advantage of her. So I had to cut ties with certain people which cost me my I’m home care and babysitter.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Lynique Browning Bey, also known as The MAD Diva. I’m a multi-passionate entrepreneur and lifestyle curator, and I run several brands under the MAD Diva umbrella—MAD Diva Travels & Vacations, MAD Diva Concierge, and MAD Diva Mixology. Through these ventures, I provide full-service travel planning, event concierge services, and luxury bar experiences.
What makes my brand unique is the way I merge lifestyle, hospitality, and travel into one seamless experience. I don’t just plan vacations or events—I create memories, experiences, and connections. I’m also passionate about inspiring and educating families, youth, and even my own daughter, through Boss Baby Travels, to explore the world and see opportunities beyond their neighborhoods.
Right now, I’m working on expanding my group travel experiences, destination weddings, and curated trips like girls’ getaways, birthday celebrations, and family adventures. I believe travel is freedom, and my mission is to make luxury and curated experiences accessible while also building a legacy of global exposure for the next generation.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A defining moment for me was when I really began to understand how this government and system operates—not as something built for the people, but more like a giant corporation where greed and power dictate the rules. That realization shifted everything about how I see the world. I started to notice how decisions, policies, and even opportunities often have less to do with fairness or community and more to do with who holds power and how they can profit.
It taught me to think critically, not to take things at face value, and to carve my own path rather than waiting for a system that was never truly designed for us to thrive in. That awareness fuels my drive as an entrepreneur and as a mother. I want to create opportunities, build legacy, and show others that we don’t have to be limited by a structure that profits off of keeping us in certain boxes—we can write our own narrative, build our own tables, and take ownership of our future.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be: trust your journey and give yourself grace. You don’t have to have it all figured out, and the setbacks are really just stepping stones to something greater. I’d remind her that she is stronger than she realizes, worthy of love and success, and that everything she’s dreaming of will come—just keep showing up, keep believing, and never dim your light to make others comfortable.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is absolutely real, but it’s not the whole me. What people see—my confidence, my hustle, my travel lifestyle, and my brands—that’s authentic, but it’s also curated. Behind the scenes, I’m still a mother, a caregiver, and a woman figuring things out day by day. The public me is the part of myself I choose to share with the world, but the private me holds the quiet strength, the sacrifices, and the vulnerability that fuel everything I do. Both are real—they just serve different purposes.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
One thing I understand deeply that most people don’t is how the systems around us are designed—not for fairness, but for control and profit. A lot of people go through life thinking this country and its institutions are built to serve them, but I see how it really operates like a corporation, with greed at the center and power as the ultimate currency. That awareness has made me intentional about carving my own lane, building my own brand, and teaching my daughter to question, to think critically, and to create opportunities instead of waiting for permission.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://blinq.me/d5SfJIFQRegq1HnMcMAO
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaddiva
- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/themaddiva
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