We recently had the chance to connect with Tiffany Yvonne Burnett and have shared our conversation below.
Tiffany Yvonne , it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
Would I hire me? Absolutely.
I bring a unique combination of self-awareness and drive that makes me both reliable and adaptable. I’m honest about my strengths and limitations, which means I can leverage what I do well while actively working to improve areas where I fall short. I don’t just complete tasks—I think critically about how to do them better and more efficiently.
What sets me apart is my ability to learn quickly and ask the right questions. I’d rather admit when I don’t know something and find the correct answer than pretend to have expertise I lack. This approach has consistently helped me deliver quality work and build trust with colleagues and clients.
I’m also someone who takes ownership of both successes and mistakes. When things go wrong, I focus on solutions rather than excuses, and I use setbacks as learning opportunities. This resilience, combined with my natural curiosity and collaborative spirit, means I contribute positively to team dynamics while maintaining high personal standards.
Simply put, I’m the kind of person who makes everyone around me more effective—and that’s exactly the type of employee I’d want on my team.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Tiffany Burnett — a creative force with over 15 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and marketing strategy!
I’m passionate about turning big ideas into bold visuals that tell a story and make people feel something. Whether I’m building campaigns for universities or designing fresh, engaging brand experiences, I always bring energy, purpose, and a whole lot of style.
What sets me apart? I see the heart behind the design. I love connecting strategy with creativity to create visuals that aren’t just beautiful — they’re meaningful and memorable.
At the end of the day, I’m not just about making things look good — I’m about making an impact, building connection, and sparking inspiration one project at a time.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
My mother taught me the most about work, and she did it through both her powerful example and the wisdom she shared with me.
I watched her transform challenges into opportunities every single day. When budgets were tight, she got creative. When deadlines seemed impossible, she got strategic. She had this incredible ability to see solutions where others saw only problems, and her energy was absolutely infectious.
What amazed me most was how she approached every task, no matter how small, with genuine pride and attention to detail. Whether she was organizing a family event or tackling a project at her job, she brought the same level of excellence and enthusiasm. She showed me that work isn’t just about earning a paycheck—it’s about contributing something meaningful and taking ownership of your impact.
But perhaps her most valuable lesson was this: it’s not always about the money. When you do something passionately, the money will come. She lived this truth every day, pouring her heart into work she believed in, and I watched as opportunities and financial rewards naturally followed her dedication. She taught me that when you lead with passion and purpose, success becomes inevitable rather than elusive.
My mother taught me that resilience isn’t just bouncing back from setbacks; it’s bouncing forward with more wisdom and determination than before. She demonstrated that collaboration makes everything better, that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that celebrating others’ successes creates an environment where everyone thrives.
Her example gave me the blueprint for turning every workplace into a place where I can make a real difference while continuously becoming a better version of myself.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I know it’s going to get uncomfortable—really uncomfortable—and there will be moments when you feel like there’s no Plan B, no safety net, no alternative path. But here’s what I need you to understand: those uncomfortable situations you’re so afraid of? They’re not your enemy. They’re your greatest teacher.
Be willing to put yourself in those spaces that make your heart race and your palms sweat. That discomfort you’re feeling? It’s not a warning sign—it’s a growth signal. Every time you choose to stay in that difficult moment instead of running away, you’re building the strength that will carry you through everything that’s coming.
Work hard—harder than you think you need to. Dedicate yourself completely to your craft and to becoming the person you’re meant to be. There will be days when you question everything, when the goal seems impossibly far away, when everyone else seems to have it figured out while you’re still struggling. Don’t give up. Don’t stop.
I promise you this: when you finally see the result of all that persistence, all that discomfort, all those moments when you chose to keep going despite having no guarantees—it will make the entire journey worth it. More than that, you’ll have a story to tell. You’ll be able to look someone else in the eye, someone who is standing exactly where you once stood, and give them the hope and guidance they need to keep going too.
Your struggles aren’t just shaping you—they’re preparing you to lift others up.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Tiffany Burnett’s closest friends would say that authentic relationships matter most to her. She values love that’s genuine and lasting—the kind that shows up consistently in how she treats people and approaches life.
She’s naturally creative, expressing herself through design, storytelling, and visual art. Tiffany is drawn to projects and spaces that feel meaningful rather than just pretty. She has a good eye for making things both beautiful and functional.
Personal growth is important to her, whether that’s developing professionally, spiritually, or just becoming more self-aware. She’s intentional about building a life that feels authentic and true to who she is.
Whether she’s working on her home, investing in friendships, or pursuing a creative project, Tiffany approaches things with care and purpose. Her friends see someone who genuinely tries to live according to her values rather than just talking about them.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
YES! I think there’s something pure about doing your best work when it’s just you and the task at hand. No audience, no applause, no social media posts afterward. Just the satisfaction of knowing you didn’t cut corners, that you honored whatever you were doing with your full attention and effort. I’m not against recognition—it feels good when people notice good work. But if that becomes the only reason you do good work, you’re building your life on a pretty shaky foundation. What happens when the audience disappears? What happens when you’re alone with a task that matters but no one will ever know how well you did it? I think it comes from understanding that excellence is a practice, not a performance. Every time you choose to do something well—whether anyone’s watching or not—you’re reinforcing who you are and who you want to become. You’re building integrity, which literally means wholeness. The same person whether the lights are on or off.
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Kosha Restaurant
Collaboration Project
Tiffany Burnett & Ruth Agada
