July 13, 2015
GlobalHue’s Kelli Coleman Talks Female Empowerment and Being a Boss
Who are three daring women you look up to?
First, my mother. She is the epitome of class, strength, and seemed to always prioritize and achieve life balance. I also truly admire Oprah. Not only for her professional accomplishments, but her commitment to uplifting others with her messages and initiatives around purpose-driven living and the importance of happiness from within. Lastly, it’s important for me to acknowledge a peer that I believe is doing amazing work while balancing family — Valeisha Butterfield-Jones. She works hard, is committed to uplifting young women, and always lends an ear and offers support.
As a mom and career woman, what’s your key to balancing personal and professional?
Oh like for most, this is a work in progress! However, doing work I love and feeling my best enables me to be the best mom, friend, and businesswoman. I find that everything is interrelated and celebrating your accomplishments, loving yourself, and being of service to others helps drive balance and success in every aspect of life.
As your daughter watches you navigate through your career, what’s one of the biggest lessons you hope she takes away?
Nothing is outside of her reach or ability and even more importantly, if service is beneath her then leadership is beyond her. Giving and gratitude are supremely important.
You’re also starting your own accessory line for mothers called “Dylan Kelli.†Can you share any details about the line and when the collection will debut?
It is so important to me to establish brands and dedicate my time to empower and uplift.  Dylan Kelli is a manifestation of this desire. I believe it’s important to celebrate beauty and style, while providing utility and function. Dylan Kelli will launch with a line of quality handbags that fuse function and timeless design.  I never wanted to carry or wear anything that wasn’t true to me, and now have a hard time finding luxury goods that provide the utility necessary for my multidimensional life.
The collection will debut this fall.
What career advice would you give 22-year-old Kelli?
Be confident. To achieve success you must endure failure, you got this.
To stay up-to-date with Kelli and her latest business ventures follow her on Instagram @kellimcoleman_ and Twitter @kelli_m_coleman.