Our Mission
We prepare teens to handle whatever life throws at them—equipping them with clarity around their unique strengths and interests, success habits that compound, and the real-world skills and connections they need to step confidently into their future.
Through purposeful self-discovery, hands-on learning, and expert mentorship, we teach them how to coach themselves, build mastery, and strengthen their resilience—so they can adapt, overcome challenges, and create opportunities for themselves in an ever-changing world.
We will get there with guides who care, teaching teens who care, supported by parents who care, within a community that cares.
Success Habits: Foundation For Lifelong Growth
As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to succeed—but school alone doesn’t always equip them with the clarity, capacity, and connections they need to thrive in the real world. It can be frustrating to see them excel academically while struggling to manage responsibilities, navigate life’s challenges, or prepare for the demands of the future.
Today’s teens face a world filled with constant distractions—social media, online games, and endless digital stimulation—making it harder to manage their time, pursue meaningful goals, and communicate confidently in real-life interactions.
Drawing from our experience coaching Fortune 100 professionals and grounded in educational best practices, we know which habits foster success and how to develop them in others. Below are timeless core habits we’ll help your child cultivate.
Takes Ownership
Take full responsibility for for one's own life and decisions, building independence.
Acts Purposefully
Understands and prioritizes the important. Manages time and energy well.
Makes Things Happen
Takes initiative, accomplishes goals, and figures things out.
Stays Resilient
Sees failure as learning and bounces back quickly from setbacks.
Connects with Others
Shows emotional intelligence and empathy. Builds meaningful relationships with others.
Communicates Effectively
Listens actively and speaks in a clear, concise, and compelling way.
Learns Skillfully
Is coachable, curious, and a self-directed learner. Shows strong self-awareness.
Shows Integrity
Keeps commitments and is trustworthy. Demonstrates strong character.
Thinks Critically
Analyzes information, solves problems, and makes thoughtful decisions based on reasoning.
Origin of Vana Lab Name
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life…Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And, most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”