From Pearls to Published

Cecilia Madison and Kenya Madison are 13-year-old twin from North Lawndale who are entrepreneurs, creators, and authors from Chicago’s West Side—and proud graduates of Pearls of Ubuntu. What began as curiosity in Pearls of Ubuntu’s youth business program grew into multiple thriving ventures. 

Together they launched Twinfinity Marketing, a youth-led creative agency that supports small businesses and community projects, along with individual brands in lip gloss, body butter, apparel, and custom tumblers. Their entrepreneurial spirit and confidence reflect the heart of Pearls of Ubuntu’s mission—empowering youth to turn their ideas into impact.

As first-time authors, Cecilia and Kenya bring that same imagination and determination to their debut book, Naomi and the Three Strawberries. Their story captures themes of courage, kindness, and believing in yourself—values they live by in both business and life. Through their work, the Madison twins hope to inspire other young people to create boldly, dream fearlessly, and know that they, too, can write their own stories of success.