Meet Rana Coleman

We were lucky to catch up with Rana Coleman recently and have shared our conversation below.

Rana, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I launched the first division of my firm the staffing division Rscoleman and Associates Staffing LLC in 2022 we act as the bridge to assist with closing the diversity gap in the Legal industry for Black Attorneys Black Law students and black legal professionals our platform allows firms and corporations with legal departments to find diverse candidates for their positions.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three most important qualities for myself and my journey are not caring what people think meaning being so comfortable with who I am and so. focused on my purpose that I never concern myself with what people think about me or the goals I’m setting. My mom use to say “Who are they?” Meaning why concern yourself with appeasing to everyone when you journey in your purpose your message will be heard and your people will find you The second quality that has been impactful in my journey is my resilience I was raised to be a strong woman who speaks her mind and who never gives up and that resilience has and continues to be something that helps me throughout my journey. The last quality that has shaped my journey is that I remain and will always be humble. I know that I still have so much to learn and haven’t done enough yet no matter what I have or will accomplish I’m not better than anyone nor have I ever or will ever look down on anyone.
I think the most important thing for those who are early in their journey is to stick to your vision remain humble never concern yourself with the opinions of others and love yourself And as a wise beautiful man use to tell me “It’s the journey not the destination” Embrace and enjoy your journey.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
One of the most impactful things my mom did for me was simply believing in me and my dreams and validating me and instilling confidence and self esteem in me from a very young age it molded me into the woman I am and I am forever thankful.