My name is Rana Lustyan, and I’m the Founder and CEO of Growing Minds Coaching. My path to founding Growing Minds Coaching is deeply rooted in my personal experiences with ADHD—both as an individual and a mother. Growing up, I was always creating systems and shortcuts to navigate life’s demands without truly understanding why I needed them. I didn’t receive my ADHD diagnosis until later in life, but by then, I had already forged a unique way of functioning, one that helped me excel in various fields.

From academia (where I earned degrees from a Top 5 University and Top 20 MBA program), to the culinary arts (Le Cordon Bleu graduate and Spago pastry chef), to building a successful $5M+ CPG brand, I’ve always relied on the strategies I unknowingly built to manage my ADHD and succeed.

Truthfully, it wasn’t until my own daughter was diagnosed with ADHD that I fully grasped the challenges we both faced. Her diagnosis became my turning point. I immersed myself in learning about executive functioning and ADHD management, not only for her benefit but for mine as well. That journey ignited a passion in me to help other young learners and their families who face similar challenges. I founded Growing Minds Coaching with the goal of empowering children and young adults to thrive, just as I had learned to.

At Growing Minds Coaching, we blend neuroscience-based approaches with real-world tools and compassionate guidance. We teach students how to manage their time, stay organized, and build confidence in their abilities—skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into life.

Watching my students gain independence, resilience, and self-assurance is the most rewarding part of this journey. I’ve seen firsthand how transformative this work can be, not just academically, but in helping young people discover their strengths and feel capable of achieving their goals.

Growing Minds Coaching isn’t just a business—it’s my life’s work. It’s about using the lessons I’ve learned and the strategies I’ve developed to help young minds grow, flourish, and succeed in ways they never thought possible.