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Uplift: He mentors young people, promotes positive thinking, and helps communities embrace technology.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Suli Salaam.

The founder of Paint Your Heaven, on Money Making Conversations Masterclass.  Here’s a breakdown of the key topics, highlights, and an about section:

Key Themes & Highlights

1. Origins of Paint Your Heaven

   • Salaam explains the inspiration behind the company name, emphasizing the power of vision and positive thinking.
   • He shares how the phrase Paint Your Heaven motivated him at 22 years old to pursue entrepreneurship.

2. Full-Stack Development Expertise

   • Salaam discusses his skills as a full-stack developer, differentiating his work from basic web design.
   • He explains the importance of front-end and back-end development, particularly in creating complex applications like Uber.

3. Challenges & Representation in Tech

   • He highlights the lack of Black full-stack developers and attributes it to self-belief and limited exposure.
   • He shares his personal journey growing up in a challenging neighborhood and how his mother and a supportive teacher encouraged him.

4. AI & Software Innovation

   • Salaam discusses his company’s use of AI and APIs to enhance software development.
   • He reveals a project aimed at simplifying audio production, allowing users to clean up sound with one-click technology.

5. Entrepreneurial Advice & Community Impact

   • He encourages young people to embrace change and pursue careers in programming and AI.
   • His company aims to serve businesses worldwide while also promoting positive thinking in inner-city communities.

About Suli Salaam & Paint Your Heaven

Suli Salaam is a full-stack developer and entrepreneur based in Kansas City. His company, Paint Your Heaven, specializes in web, app, and software design and development. The company combines technical expertise with creative design, making it a valuable resource for businesses looking to scale. Beyond business, Salaam is passionate about mentoring young people, promoting positive thinking, and helping communities embrace technology.

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