We were lucky to catch up with LABRENA COLEMAN recently and have shared our conversation below.

LABRENA, appreciate you joining us today. Can you tell us a bit about who your hero is and the influence they’ve had on you?

MY HERO ID MY OLDEST SISTER, MOTHER, THE ADVERAGE PERSON IN EVERYDAY LIFE. PEOPLE OFTEN IDOLIZE CELERBRITIES, BUT I BELIEVE THE ADVERAGE PERSON MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND AND SET GOAL/ STANDARDS. THE NEGHIBORHOOD ACTIVIST IS A HERO. THE PEROS WHO STANDS UP FOR THE ONES WITH NO VOICE IS A HERO. I STRIVE TO BE THAT HERO FOR OTHERS AS I WAS RAISED UP AROUND HEROS.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Being born and raised in a small town (country), we are limited to resources and knowledge. Once I graduated high school and moved to the city. I was exposed to so much where I was in cultural shock., which was a good thing. The unfamiliar environment forced me to learn and adapt. After graduating from college, I moved back to my hometown, Clewiston Florida, and became a high school teacher. I was driven to bring awareness and real-world preparations to my students. That way they will not feel left behind or out of place if they were to move to the city. Many teenagers are smart and think they are ready to take on the world, but too often people are defeated and do not know how to regain their power. I wanted to give the youth the power and motivation to succeed in life. Which lead me to create Her Movement a youth mentoring program and Better You Solutions a life coaching consultant.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Growing up in a small town with limited resources and facing disadvantages can be incredibly challenging. Often, access to opportunities like quality education, healthcare, employment options, and even community resources can be limited in such areas, such as mine. Living in my environment meant having to work harder to find opportunities or having fewer choices available compared to those in more advantaged areas.

But it’s important to note that growing up in such an environment groomed me be resilient, resourceful, and have a strong sense of community. Many individuals who come from similar backgrounds have found unique ways to overcome these challenges, relying on creativity, determination, and the support of their community to make the most of what they have.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

From an early age, myself and many are taught to fear failure, linking it with a sense of shame, inadequacy, or incompetence. This mindset can be reinforced by societal pressures, educational systems that emphasize grades over learning, or cultural attitudes that prioritize perfectionism.

However, the reality is that failure is a natural part of growth and learning. It’s an opportunity for growth, learning, and development. Many successful individuals have faced numerous failures before achieving their goals. Unlearning the notion that failure equates to personal insufficiency is crucial for personal growth and resilience.

Recognizing failure as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block allows for embracing the lessons it offers. It encourages taking risks, fostering creativity, and building resilience in the face of setbacks.

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