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Coach Yana

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The Laptop Life Coach

Coach Yana is a virtual confidence coach for children, celebrated for her imaginative and heart-centered approach that transforms how children see themselves. With the uplifting spirit of a former cheerleader, she creates a vibrant atmosphere where every child feels seen, encouraged and empowered to rise into their own leadership.

Her vision is deeply rooted in community, service, and legacy. As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a former Girl Scout, Yana carries forward the values of sisterhood, leadership, and social impact in her work.

Through WeUnik World, the natural hair care company she co-founded with her mother, she partners with Girl Scout councils and foster care agencies, providing workshops that nurture cultural pride, self-expression, and resilience in children and families.

Through The Laptop Life Coach, she extends this mission online, offering interactive clubs, self- paced courses, and confidence- building resources that children can access anywhere. From playful storytelling adventures to challenges that stretch resilience, every experience is designed to meet children where they are— transforming learning into an adventure filled with joy, creativity, and empowerment.

Her passion also flows into the Healed and Chilled Podcast, a soft space for cycle breakers,
confidence seekers, and conscious caregivers. It’s where parents and guardians can ground themselves in clarity and calm, so they can model courage and confidence at
home.

Coach Yana doesn’t just teach confidence—she creates spaces where children can see it, hear it, feel it, and ultimately, live it.

176 - Gaming, Confidence, and Inclusion: Helping Kids Belong with Coach Yana
Feb. 6, 2026

176 - Gaming, Confidence, and Inclusion: Helping Kids Belong with Coa…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host Aaron sits down with Coach Yana, a children’s confidence coach using video games like Roblox and Minecraft to build social skills, confidence, and belonging. Together, they ...

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