397: How To Keep The Momentum Going - Building Afro Unicorn With No Doubts w/ April Showers
Release Date: 08/11/2024
422: What No One Tells You About Chasing Big Dreams
Dreams In Drive
What does it really take to chase a big dream? In this raw solo episode of Dreams In Drive, host Rana Campbell opens up about the often hidden side of dream chasing — from navigating burnout and loneliness to rediscovering purpose and breakthrough. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you. Rana shares the emotional and unexpected detours along her own journey, including the impact of the pandemic and becoming a mother. She dives deep into what burnout really feels like, the cost of trying to do it all without help, and the silent struggles so many dreamers...
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421: 8 Career Tips Every Millennial Needs To Know
Dreams In Drive
After hosting over 400 conversations on Dreams In Drive and navigating my own journey through the twists and turns of corporate America, I’ve learned a thing or two about what it really takes to build a fulfilling and impactful career as a millennial. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing 8 career tips that have transformed not only my own path but also reflect the powerful lessons I've learned from the many dream drivers who’ve graced this show. These are the things I wish I knew sooner — insights that blend real-world corporate experience with...
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420: How To Embrace What Makes You Different—And Use It To Win
Dreams In Drive
We all have something that makes us unique - but how can we truly embrace these differences to win along the dream driving journey? Listen in as I share why I had to confront what I didn't like about myself - and how doing and embracing that thing has led me to personal confidence and success. *SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROAD TRIP NEWSLETTER: *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv
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EP 419: How To Use AI To Power Your Dreams w/ Adamma Ihemeson
Dreams In Drive
There’s this thing that is here to say. AI — artificial intelligence. It's taking over the world, our lives, and our futures. What better than to have Adamma Ihemeson - founder of the Automated CMO on the show?! On a mission to make AI Marketing more accessible, Adamma shares her journey building her career in AI and how we as dream drivers can use it to advance our own dreams and lives. Aside from my Chat GPT obsession, I don’t know much about AI and just all that it can do - so this was a truly eye opening conversation! Definitely make sure to listen to the full episode to be...
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418: 15 Ways To Get Unstuck | Reflection On My Journey Building This Podcast
Dreams In Drive
Feeling stuck or a bit unfulfilled? Need some help or inspiration to get things in your life moving again? On this episode, I reflect on my journey building the Dreams In Drive podcast - which I launched back in 2016. I share 15 tips - spoken from experience - that you can utilize to help get yourself out of PARK and drive towards your own dreams - whatever that may be. Make sure to share with someone who you know needs this message! Website: Instagram: Newsletter: Substack:
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417: Stop Comparing - Their Journey Is Not YOUR Journey
Dreams In Drive
You look around you and all you see is others achieving things that you aren't (yet) - or doing things that you could only wish you could be doing as well? Is this sustainable? How can you break the urge of comparison? In this episode, I share my own journey with the overwhelm of comparing myself to others and break down some actionable steps and mindset shifts you can set in motion to start changing your perspective on yourself and your life. Connect With Me Website: Instagram: Newsletter: Substack:
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416: Shoot Your Shot - My Childhood Letter to Oprah That Explains Who I Am Today
Dreams In Drive
This week on the show I dive into a very personal letter I wrote to Oprah as a 4th grader - and why I'll never forget the person behind the act and the many lessons on confidence and audacity that live on because of it. During Keys To Success, I share the benefits of having a personal success archive and how you can get started ASAP. *SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROAD TRIP NEWSLETTER: *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv
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415: How To Eliminate Distractions And Renew The Vision For Your Life w/ Anthony O'Neal
Dreams In Drive
Anthony O'Neal is back in the guest chair and we’re focusing in on what you have to do to get unstuck and start seeing results in your life. He shares his easy-to-understand tips on how you can get focused, effectively eliminate distractions, and successfully lock in on your dreams - whatever they may be! Some of the things we discuss include: How to take control of your life Things you have to be willing to lose to get ahead How to earn financial freedom using his EARN model Why you need a strategy to get to a vision for your life How to get rid of shame..and more Here's a little more...
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414: How Former Event Designer Makini Martin Reinvented Herself and Built a Thriving Children's Lifestyle Brand from Scratch
Dreams In Drive
Your past is preparing you for your future. Today we’re going to hear a story about how one woman pivoted, reinvented herself, her vision for her future - with confidence, class, vision, and audacity. There’s so many lessons in this episode for anyone who is unsure about starting something new - and needs some encouragement on starting again. We're not talking about starting over, but starting again...because all that you’ve been through is preparing you for where you’re going. You just have to trust the journey. About our guest: Makini Regal Martin is a published floral, event, and...
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413: How To Use Fear To Accomplish Extraordinary Goals
Dreams In Drive
Accomplishing BIG goals isn't always easy. What if you used fear as motivation? Listen in as I share how I used my fear of needles to inspire and accomplish one of my biggest accomplishments to date! No matter where you are along this #dreamdriving journey, learn how to leverage VISION, INTENTION, and EXECUTION to get what you want. Tune in and share with a friend who needs some inspiration today! *SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROAD TRIP NEWSLETTER: *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social:...
info_outlineListen in as Afro Unicorn founder April Showers details the path and journey she took to being the first black woman to own a licensed character brand being sold in major retailers across the country in over 20+ categories.
If you want to make an impact, you gotta put that pedal to the metal. Marathon Mindset. Period.
Some of the things we talk about in this episode include:
- How growing up in Los Angeles influenced April's early hustler mentality
- What April's former careers in real estate and insurance taught her about business
- April's initial business trajectory...and how that changed
- How Walmart got interested in the brand and how April scaled Afro Unicorn
- The power of character licensing and why Afro Unicorn has the potential to be a billion dollar business
- Why having a marathon mindset is key for success...and more!
Note: this episode first aired in October 2023.
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