Dreams In Drive
Learn how to take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Host Rana Campbell and weekly guests share their personal #dreamdriving stories and keys to success that have allowed them to successfully create lives full of fulfillment and passion. We chat entrepreneurship, small business advice, professional & personal development, success, branding, marketing, motivational, and general life tips that you can use as you put your #dreamsindrive. Follow us on social @dreamsindrive. For guest pitches, visit www.dreamsindrive.com/pitch.
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410: 5 Powerful, Life-Changing Lessons My Dad Taught Me
12/19/2024
410: 5 Powerful, Life-Changing Lessons My Dad Taught Me
As I continue to mourn the loss of my beloved father, I want to re-visit some of the priceless life lessons he's taught me that will continue to shape my #dreamdriving journey ahead. Please listen, reflect, and share with anyone who needs some words of wisdom. *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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409: Thank You, Daddy
12/09/2024
409: Thank You, Daddy
Last week, I experienced my biggest life tragedy to date, what I believe to be the worst week of my life. In memorial of my late father, please listen in as I recount a drive we took together & the lesson that will stay with me for the rest of my days. Hold your loved ones close and show gratitude for the space they take in your life. No day is promised. *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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408: The Road Trip - Destination, Look Within
11/22/2024
408: The Road Trip - Destination, Look Within
I did something new this week - and I'm so proud of myself. Listen in as I take you on a little drive as I open up about my past year working with a business mentor, and the biggest realization I've come to about what it truly takes to seek and see real change along the #dreamdriving journey. *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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408: The Road Trip - Destination, Look Within
11/22/2024
408: The Road Trip - Destination, Look Within
I did something new this week - and I'm so proud of myself. Listen in as I take you on a little drive as I open up about my past year working with a business mentor, and the biggest realization I've come to about what it truly takes to seek and see real change along the #dreamdriving journey. *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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407: Pandemic Hobby to TikTok Fame - Laura Flescher’s Journey From 0 to 268K Followers
11/13/2024
407: Pandemic Hobby to TikTok Fame - Laura Flescher’s Journey From 0 to 268K Followers
This week we have NYC-based marketing professional and TikToker Laura Flescher on the show! Laura shares how she built her film & tv platform Not So Critically Acclaimed to over 268K+ followers. She details her mindset and how she grew it from the ground up (without any contacts or prior experience in the entertainment industry) and all that she is doing to fuel growth and brand partnership opportunities for herself. We also dive into the uniqueness of Not So Critically Acclaimed's origin story. She shares her experience of starting the platform during her senior year of college at Emory University - whilst the world was heading into the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the world was shutting down, she used this as an opportunity to dive deep into her passion for media and entertainment and hasn’t looked back since. Some of the things we discuss in this episode include: What inspired Laura as child How the devastation of the Pandemic unlocked a new creative pathway for Laura to explore How Laura found her voice and content creation strategy on TikTok Why Not So Critically Acclaimed became so popular in the film & TV social space Laura's favorite TikTok growth tips What you can do to grow traction on social media (especially TikTok) The best part about seeing your dreams come tue Whether content creation will ever be Laura's full-time gig...and more! JOIN THE WEEKLY DREAMS IN DRIVE NEWSLETTER: FIND LAURA ON: Instagram: TikTok: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @rainshineluv @dreamsindriveWeb: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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406: STORYTIME - What I Learned After Conquering This HUGE Fear Changed My Life
11/06/2024
406: STORYTIME - What I Learned After Conquering This HUGE Fear Changed My Life
I've been scared of going to the dentist my entire life. Childhood visits usually ended in full blown tears and panic attacks. As an adult, the same fear remained. A recent dental emergency that I COULD NOT avoid made me realize how much this fear (and many other fears) can be crippling and causing me more harm than good. While avoidance may be short-term gratifying, its long-term effects are REAL. On this episode, I dive into how conquering this fear of getting my wisdom teeth pulled has really caused a shift in my perspective on community, personal strength, goal-setting, and what it takes to put your dreams in drive. I hope you listen and take away a nugget (or two) that can help you along your own journey!
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405: The Story Behind DJ David's Club 1BD Viral Dance Parties, Social Media Success, and Creative Career
10/28/2024
405: The Story Behind DJ David's Club 1BD Viral Dance Parties, Social Media Success, and Creative Career
Listen in as DJ David Victor shares the story behind his creative career. From viral social content to a thriving DJ career and full-time job in tech...how does he do it all? How many times has a sick DJ mash-up made you stop in your tracks and just vibe out? That's what happens when I hear a DJ David dance mix. I can't remember how I first stumbled across his content on social media, but once I did, I was hooked and have been following his growth ever since. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast to talk about the the story behind his viral dance parties (Club 1BD), social media success, and balancing his creative career alongside a full-time job. Often referred to as the life of the party, David has lived up to his name from behind the turntables. He’s an eclectic, charismatic and New York Times Featured DJ, whose personality lights up a room as much as his sets do. His knack for reading the crowd and his exceptional mixing skills make his sets stand out - and of course, memorable. I wanted to talk to David about the story behind Club 1BD - but also understand a little more about HIM and how he’s managing and juggling it all. From his early upbringing attending an elite high school, balancing a full time job, DJ'ing at private events - and also running a thriving event community. It's a lot, but it's possible. Make sure you’re following us on social @dreamsindrive. Share with a friend if you're inspired or encouraged to get your dreams out of neutral and into DRIVE! FIND DJ DAVID ON: Instagram: TikTok: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @rainshineluv @dreamsindriveWeb: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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404: STORYTIME - Fate or Coincidence? The Unbelievable Run-In I Had On The Train That Left Me Shook!
10/25/2024
404: STORYTIME - Fate or Coincidence? The Unbelievable Run-In I Had On The Train That Left Me Shook!
Who knew a train ride could reveal so much... Do you believe in fate? A higher power directing you? Or, are things just a coincidence? On this episode of the podcast, I talk about a recent series of events that left me a bit shaken up, but validated AND also convinced that this was the SIGN I needed to trust the need for change and intentionality in my life. Listen in as I walk you through what happened and why I think it's so important to keep the momentum going when things like this happen in your life. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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403: From Personal Setbacks to Professional Triumphs - How To Build A Career On Your Own Terms w/ Taiia Smart Young
10/14/2024
403: From Personal Setbacks to Professional Triumphs - How To Build A Career On Your Own Terms w/ Taiia Smart Young
Join me in this inspiring episode featuring Taiia Smart Young, a dynamic book coach, writing consultant and story strategist. She teaches coaches, consultants, speakers and entrepreneurs how to use their expertise and experiences to write and self-publish brand-building, sticky stories that make bank. Taiia shares her journey of moving from neutral to thriving, emphasizing the importance of support, staying attuned to trends, and building a strong personal brand. We discuss the evolution of Taiia’s brand, the lessons learned from setbacks, and how rejection can be a powerful setup for new opportunities. Discover why desire alone isn't always enough and what prompted Taiia to fully invest in herself and embrace entrepreneurship full-time. Taiia highlights the critical role of having someone who believes in you, the necessity of niching down in our pursuits, and the process of uncovering what truly sets us apart. Whether you're navigating your own career path or seeking inspiration to chase your dreams, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive. More About Taiia Here: Ms. Young has interviewed celebrities including Michelle Obama, Mary J. Blige. Nas, 50, Tabitha Brown, Debbie Allen, La La Anthony and more. Her work has appeared in ESSENCE, Latina, Refinery29.com, TIDAL, Verizon.com and The New York Times. Taiia is the author of S.T.E.P. Into Your Story™: Position Your Expertise, Propel Your Brand and Prepare For Visibility by Writing a Best-Selling Book. The S.T.E.P. Into Your Story™ writing and publishing intensive is based on the book. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND TAIIA SMART YOUNG ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taiiasmartyoung.com Linkedin: Web: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @rainshineluv @dreamsindriveWeb: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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402: 11 Ways To Rock Your Next Job Interview
10/11/2024
402: 11 Ways To Rock Your Next Job Interview
What do you do when have a job interview coming up, but you have no idea how to be confident, smartly prepare, or leave a lasting impression? Listen in as host Rana Campbell shares her favorite tips for interviewees looking to have successful interviews where they walk away feeling good about the next steps...and hopefully help land the job! Whether you're in the market for a new gig or simply need to practice your interviewing skills, these tips will set you apart and help set you up for success in any kind of interview scenario! Plus, Rana sprinkles in a bit of her personal real-life experiences to help showcase how these tips have helped her in her own career and job searches! *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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401: How To Love A Job You Hate (Lessons From The Un-Sexiest Job I Ever Had)
10/07/2024
401: How To Love A Job You Hate (Lessons From The Un-Sexiest Job I Ever Had)
Would you believe if I told you I had one of the un-sexiest jobs at Princeton University? Listen in as I share how working in the dishwashing room of the dining hall during my Freshman year at Princeton University turned out to be one of the biggest blessings of my life. So many times, we think we can't fall in love with a job we "hate" - but oftentimes those awkward, uncomfortable, un-sexy jobs are the ones that teach us the most and set us up for success later in life. I reflect on all that I learned during my year in the dining hall, and what the takeaways are for me (and you dream drivers) almost 15 years later. TLDR: How My Unsexy Princeton Job Taught Me the BIGGEST Life Lesson *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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400: It's My 400 Episode Anniversary, How I Grew My Podcast To This Huge Milestone!
09/24/2024
400: It's My 400 Episode Anniversary, How I Grew My Podcast To This Huge Milestone!
Wow, 400 episodes of Dreams In Drive...can you believe it?! Listen in as I reflect on the past 400 episodes and share some of the many lessons learned along the way. I share some of the mindsets and mantras that have helped me keep going over the years - and tips for other podcasters (or dream drivers) like yourself that need inspiration and encouragement as they continue to keep the dream alive. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv
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399: 6 Ways To Battle Burnout
09/10/2024
399: 6 Ways To Battle Burnout
Are you feeling unmotivated, uninspired, lazy....and just over it?What are 6 things you can do to help battle the havoc that burnout can wreak on your life if you let it? Listen in as I share six tips that have personally helped me in my own journey to combatting and working through burnout at this new stage in my life. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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398: Akilah Releford Gould On Work Ethic, Mission, Gratitude While Building Lucky Girl Rosé As A New Mom
08/20/2024
398: Akilah Releford Gould On Work Ethic, Mission, Gratitude While Building Lucky Girl Rosé As A New Mom
This dream driving life isn't always easy, but its possible. In our new Keys To Success series - our guests are keeping it real on the key things they've had to focus in on as putting their dreams in motion. Listen in as Lucky Girl Rosé founder Akilah Releford Gould shares her three keys to success while launching the brand (just a month ago!) and how she's navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship as a new, working mom. Akilah's Keys To Success: 1. Work Ethic 2. Know Your Why 3. Gratitude SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND AKILAH RELEFORD GOULD ON: Instagram: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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397: How To Keep The Momentum Going - Building Afro Unicorn With No Doubts w/ April Showers
08/11/2024
397: How To Keep The Momentum Going - Building Afro Unicorn With No Doubts w/ April Showers
Listen 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. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND APRIL SHOWERS ON: Instagram: Instagram: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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396: How To Shine Even When You're Navigating Challenges w/ Vivian Kaye
08/06/2024
396: How To Shine Even When You're Navigating Challenges w/ Vivian Kaye
Guess what? You have the secret sauce no matter what you're going through right now. Listen in as entrepreneur, business expert, and media personality Vivian Kaye shares her #dreamdriving journey and the ONE thing you need to be aware of in order to put your dreams in drive. Vivian shares how - as the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki (acquired), a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women - she was able to bootstrap the business to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom.Through her magnetic energy, Vivian shares empowering words of wisdom, uplifting moments and educates us about the REAL aspects of the #dreamdriving life. Note: This episode originally aired in April 2023. Some of the topics we discuss include: How she found a niche and launched a wedding decor business Why it's important to solve REAL problems How to make your content relatable and real How she grew KinkyCurlyYaki to over $1m in revenue with any outside funders When its okay to say bye to a dream How motherhood motivates her drive The importance of trusting your intuition Why you can’t rely on motivation alone...and what to do about it KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Mindset 2. Destination/Goal 3. Good Vibes FIND VIVIAN ONLINE: Instagram/ Tiktok: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP:
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395: How Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Multi-Million Dollar CupCake Empire
07/24/2024
395: How Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Multi-Million Dollar CupCake Empire
The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold to date. "I realized I could be sick and tired but I couldn't be both," said Mignon Francois - speaker, entrepreneur, community leader and founder of The Cupcake Collection. On this episode, Mignon dives into how she was able to get out of debt and brokenness - by founding The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family. That determination and will turned into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold to date. Mignon shares the details of the beginning days of running the business and some of the mental hurdles she had to overcome in order to truly soar along her #dreamdriving journey. She gives advice for other dream drivers who may feel like the dream has "passed them" or that "it's too late" and why being willing to let your gifts shine is the best thing you can do for your chance of future success. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND MIGNON ON: Instagram: Web: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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394: From Tragedy to Purpose - How Camila Crews Transformed Grief into Fuel for Her Entrepreneurial Journey
07/16/2024
394: From Tragedy to Purpose - How Camila Crews Transformed Grief into Fuel for Her Entrepreneurial Journey
How can one of the most tramautic experiences of your life lead you towards new beginnings? Meet Camila Crews, founder of Sorry For Your Loss (Cards). Camila has worked in PR and communications for some of your favorite brands, having had a part of developing and executing campaigns for critically acclaimed films like Universal’s US, Sony’s The Woman King, Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and more. SFYLC provides support to individuals who are grieving. The company utilizes greeting cards as a vehicle to help family and friends open the conversation about grief and loss so they can offer support not just when the loss happens, but throughout the grief journey. What we really dive into today is how the unexpected loss of her dear father inspired this journey that she never planned or expected she’d be pursuing now. Camila knows firsthand how painful loss can be. Over the course of 20 years, she lost her father and mother. After losing her dad in 2022, while grieving, she had to manage his estate, which was incredibly difficult since she needed to find helpful resources like a grief group, a therapist and new approaches to her personal and professional life. This traumatic experience gave birth to Sorry For Your Loss (Cards). That’s the beauty of dream driving - sometimes we go down unexpected paths - and find out so much about ourselves and our potential along the way. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND CAMILA CREWS ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryforyourlosscards/ Web: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/Web: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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393: Keys To Success - Resilience, Audacity, Awareness
07/12/2024
393: Keys To Success - Resilience, Audacity, Awareness
What are 3 essential things you need in your #dreamdriving toolkit as you embark on getting out of NEUTRAL and into DRIVE? This week I share the three keys that have been helping me navigate current life moments and why I think you need these long the journey, too. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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392: How To Get Support Along Your Mental Health and Mental Wellness Journey w/ T-Kea Blackman + Jordan Scott of Black People Die By Suicide Too
07/02/2024
392: How To Get Support Along Your Mental Health and Mental Wellness Journey w/ T-Kea Blackman + Jordan Scott of Black People Die By Suicide Too
Black People Die By Suicide Too co-founders T-kea Blackman and Jordan Scott chat with me about their road to building a non-profit focused on normalizing the conversation about suicide in the Black Community. We talk about the importance of mental health and mental wellness (including actionable tips, support + resources) and why these conversations are so pivotal for those along the #dreamdriving journey. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND THE T-KEA & JORDAN ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/ Resources: https://blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/resources/ FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/Web: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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391: The Lip Bar CEO Melissa Butler Opens Up About The Realities of Growing A Beauty Empire
06/17/2024
391: The Lip Bar CEO Melissa Butler Opens Up About The Realities of Growing A Beauty Empire
Trying to build or scale your brand? Here’s what Beauty CEO Melissa Butler says you need to know. In this episode, The Lip Bar CEO and Founder Melissa Butler shares the keys to growing and scaling her beauty empire while growing as a person and business owner. We first spoke to Melissa in 2017 on EP 119 and she shares in details there how she went from stock broker to beauty entrepreneur. In this update episode Melissa details how much she and THE LIP BAR have grown since 2017 and shares some of the realities of what it means to truly pivot and grow up as an entrepreneur, leader, and individual. Some of what you'll learn is: What changed for TLB since 2017 How Launching in Walmart was a game changer Realties of growth no one talks about The importance of negative reviews The importance of supply chain management Why fundraising and getting investor $$ isn’t for everyone The question to ask about "wasting time" The importance of knowing your audience Why dream driving doesn’t always mean entrepreneurship How to accept where you are The importance of playing the long game The true meaning of dreams in drive SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND THE MELISSA/THE LIP BAR ON: Instagram: Instagram: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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390: How To Build Wealth By Choice, Not Chance w/ Jason Blumstein
06/10/2024
390: How To Build Wealth By Choice, Not Chance w/ Jason Blumstein
Let's talk about money! CFA Jason Blumstein helps us debunk some finance myths and provides practicable, actionable advice that we can start implementing to start building wealth today. Hey Dream Drivers - Today on the podcast we have Jason Blumstein, CFA®, CEO and Founder of Julius Wealth Advisors, LLC, a boutique wealth advisory providing concierge advantages. We are going to be talking about how you can BUILD WEALTH BY CHOICE. I know money, funding, financial independence, and wealth building are all topics that you all are dealing with on the daily - so I’ve brought in an expert to help us debunk some finance myths and provide practicable, actionable advice that we can start implementing ASAP. Jason is the Host of the podcast, "The Big Bo $how." He’s knowledgeable and an engaging speaker and you all are going to enjoy not only his practical tips on building personal wealth but also his story. Growing up familiar with financial struggles and frustration, he’s walked the walk that’s been the journey of most of us Dream Drivers. I’m happy to have Jason share his teachings on financial literacy with us. His expertise snowballed at branded institutions like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan. If you enjoy this episode - the BEST thing you can do is share with a friend or your community!! SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: CONNECT WITH JASON:Email: [email protected] FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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389: Why Is Everyone Else Moving Faster Than Me?
06/01/2024
389: Why Is Everyone Else Moving Faster Than Me?
It can be tough when you feel like everyone else is achieving the dream faster than you. Assuming, you're actively trying to make a dream happen...what do you do? Listen in as Rana responds to a listener question and shares 4 key reminders about the #dreamdriving journey. What else would you add to this conversation? *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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388: Maybe You’re Right Where You Need To Be
05/20/2024
388: Maybe You’re Right Where You Need To Be
It's my 33rd birthday and I'm reflecting on the many truths and (questions) in my life right now. Sharing the many lessons I learned over the past year and the many areas of life that I'll be exploring in this coming year. Most importantly, I want you to know you're not alone. Though we're all trying to figure out "what's next" - there's so much to look forward to along this #dreamdriving journey. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" 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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387: Making The Doux - How Maya and Brian Smith Built A Haircare Empire
05/06/2024
387: Making The Doux - How Maya and Brian Smith Built A Haircare Empire
Maya & Brian Smith share how they built their wildly popular The Doux Haircare brand by focusing on solving their customers' problems and staying true to their purpose, values, and vision to make salon- quality products accessible to all. Learn how they went from operating salons and brand building overseas while Brian was in the military to navigating the nuances of matrimony, parenthood to FIVE sons, and their own creative pursuits. More on Maya & Brian Smith below: Meet Maya Smith and Brian Smith, partners and parents to five sons, and navigating the realms of matrimony, parenthood, and entrepreneurship with creativity agency. A teenage love that blossomed in the halls of high school, their journey took flight against the breathtaking backdrop of Germany, where Brian served in the distinguished US Air Force, and Maya conceived what was their brainchild, The Doux. Maya Smith, a seasoned Licensed Cosmetologist with three decades of expertise, leads the charge as the CEO of The Doux. With a passion for simplifying beauty routines, she spearheaded the development of simple yet highly effective, multi-functional formulas. Brian Smith, 3rd generation military, is the COO of The Doux responsible for spearheading form and function. Together they have garnered international accolades synonymous with innovation and in the world of hair care. The brand's footprint extends far and wide, with major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty, Cosmo Prof, CVS, Walgreens, HEB, and Amazon proudly featuring The Doux. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND THE DOUX/ MAYA & BRIAN ON: Instagram: Instagram: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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386: From Corporate Employee To Viral Content Creator Behind Salary Transparent Street w/ Hannah Williams
05/02/2024
386: From Corporate Employee To Viral Content Creator Behind Salary Transparent Street w/ Hannah Williams
How Hannah Williams went from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to shine a light on salary transparency. Ever since she was a kid, Hannah Williams had a passion for injustice. Fast forward to navigating post-college, Hannah found herself navigating the work-world and advocating for better pay. Five jobs and 2.5 years later, Hannah was frustrated with the lack of salary transparency and decided to document her story. Soon, the series/brand as we know it - Salary Transparent Street was created. Listen in as Hannah details her journey from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to open up the salary transparency lens and help others along their own #dreamdriving journey. Note: This episode first aired in January 2023. More about Hannah: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students.Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the Washington, D.C. area tackling a major issue: salary transparency. With her viral series, Hannah encourages strangers to share what they do and how much they make. She's inspired to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment and close pay gaps that affect women, POC, workers with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Hannah uses her platform to educate her community on market research, salary negotiation, and labor laws to understand workers' rights. With this knowledge, she hopes to help workers grow professionally and build wealth. FIND SALARY TRANSPARENT STREET ONLINE: Instagram: @salarytransparentstreet TikTok: @salarytransparentstreet FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web: DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP:
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385: How Love, Pleasure, and Sex Positivity Led Reuben + Sherri Johnson Down A New Path
04/24/2024
385: How Love, Pleasure, and Sex Positivity Led Reuben + Sherri Johnson Down A New Path
What would it take for you to leave the only life and rule system you've known to start anew and embark on a life-changing journey? Reuben and Sherri Johnson- aka the FlyDuo® - are the co-founders of Fly MediaProductions, an award-winning, non-traditional brand agency obsessed with destigmatizing pleasure. Reuben and Sherri open up about their experience leaving the Jehovah Witness religious organization and how they started prioritizing their own sex-positive healing journeys. The couple share their love story over the years and how their strong relationship helped them navigate all the changes in life including entrepreneurship, facing their dreams head on, and what it means to participate in a very stigmatized industry. Some of the topics we discuss include: Growing up as Jehovah Witnesses and getting married at a young age How their resourcefulness led them to entrepreneurship early on as young adults How moving to Atlanta changed their lives The shift to no longer dreaming small When they began to question the only life they’ve known - taking the chance and the risk to find themselves and redefine what a new life meant What sex positivity means for them in life, business...and more The challenges of working in the pleasure space What they love about being entrepreneurs and dream drivers FIND THE FLY DUO ONLINE: Instagram: @xoflyduo FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP:
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384: From Target Intern To Her Product In All Targets - The Be Rooted Story w/ Jasmin Foster
04/18/2024
384: From Target Intern To Her Product In All Targets - The Be Rooted Story w/ Jasmin Foster
So how do you go from a Target Intern to having your own stationary brand on all Target shelves across the country? Jasmin Foster did it and she's here to tell her story. As a kid, Jasmin Foster never dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. She was ambitious, curious, and determined to climb the corporate ladder. A college internship at Target changed her life and eventually led her to a growing career as a top buyer at the company, where she became the "entrepreneur's best friend." After switching industries and helping small businesses grow their sales, the Pandemic hit and Jasmin had some time to reflect on where she was going and what she was truly interested in. Her stationary and homeware company, Be Rooted, was born and she hasn't looked back since. Listen in as Jasmin shares her story of resiliency, leaning into one's strengths while also taking BIG risks, the ups and downs of navigating BIG RETAIL, and why giving up has never been an option for her. More about Jasmin: Recognizing that there was a gap in the market for a brand that spoke to her, Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster launched Be Rooted, an inclusive stationery and homeware brand in 2020, with a mission to empower women of color and create a space for them to see themselves in the stationery they love. Leaning into her passion of inclusivity and desire to live a purpose-filled life, Foster With a lineup of colorful journals, planners and writing instruments designed by Black and Brown artists, by 2021 Be Rooted became the first and only Black-owned stationery brand available at retail giant Target and Target.com. KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Centering Yourself 2. Tribe 3. Knowing your genius zone FIND JASMINE/BE ROOTED ONLINE: Instagram: Web: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP:
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383: How To Take Care of You and Get Yourself Unfrozen! w/ Jenifer Lewis
04/08/2024
383: How To Take Care of You and Get Yourself Unfrozen! w/ Jenifer Lewis
"You've got to save yourself! The Promised Land is wherever you are. Don't waste time wasting time!" Six years later, and these words from Jenifer Lewis still ring true. It seems fitting this week to take it back to 2018 (episode 145) when I first chatted with the LEGENDARY actress Jenifer Lewis as she shares her #dreamdriving journey and why nothing was going to kill her dream! Jenifer talks her struggles with mental illness, getting herself "unfrozen."/seeking help, writing her book The Mother of Black Hollywood, and the importance of self care. She also opens up about what being HAPPY means to her now and how we as dream drivers can find our own definitions of success despite what has happened to us. In Jenifer's own words, "Love yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes." This episode is one for the books! One you have to share with a friend and tell them to keep paying forward! Thank you Jenifer for blessing us with your GEMS! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS- The childhood memory that Jenifer will never forget - The road to Hollywood - Figuring out who you are - What happened to Jenifer and what she did about it - Speaking out about what’s happening to us - The steps to CHOICE - Bipolarism, getting help & taking care of herself - Jenifer’s 5 tips for success...and more! JOIN OUR DREAMS IN DRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND JENIFER LEWIS ON: Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jeniferlewisforreal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jeniferlewis Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jeniferlewisforreal FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:
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382: From Speech Pathologist to Certified Juice Therapist - How Danielle Marshall Built Danie's Natural Juice Blends By Focusing on Mind, Body, Spirit
04/01/2024
382: From Speech Pathologist to Certified Juice Therapist - How Danielle Marshall Built Danie's Natural Juice Blends By Focusing on Mind, Body, Spirit
Danie's Natural Juice Blends founder Danielle Marshall shares how a pre-diabetic diagnosis launched her into the world of food entrepreneurship. In the driver's seat - we have Certified Juice Therapist, Danielle “Danie” Marshall - whose strong passion for holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit led her down the entrepreneurial path. After receiving a Type-II pre-diabetes diagnosis in 2011, Danie began cold-pressed juicing as part of a lifestyle change, and as a result, dropped 60 lbs. and was no longer pre-diabetic. Friends and family noticed Danie’s weight loss success with juicing and began asking her to make juices for them. As a result, Danie’s Natural Juice Blends was born. Danie takes us along her #dreamdriving journey and the many life lessons she's learned along the way as she's on the way to building her natural juicing empire. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: FIND DANIELLE ON: Instagram: FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: Twitter: FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: Twitter: Web:
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