Dreams In Drive
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsLearn 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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382: From Speech Pathologist to Certified Juice Therapist - How Danielle Marshall Built Danie's Natural Juice Blends By Focusing on Mind, Body, Spirit
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBDanie'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 l...
381: How To Tap Into Your Divine Potential w/ Alexis Wilson
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB"If you want to change your life, you must do the work." Alexis Wilson - social entrepreneur, speaker, and the CEO of Exalt Management - shares her personal #dreamdriving journey and how you can break free from mental constraints while elevating to new heights in both your personal life and career. Alexis has devoted over half a decade to researching how humans can be renewed in mind, body and spirit, and has in turn identified efficient tools and practices for life transformation and ele...
380: How Brittany Dandy Redefined Success, Career, Womanhood and Motherhood On Her Own Terms
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBWhose values and definition of success are defining the path you’ve set out on? This week we’re chatting with Brittany Dandy - an established producer, journalist and digital marketer who’s helped growing business owners and corporate giants like MTV, Google, Toyota tell mindful and profitable stories. Brittany opens up on this episode about her journey as she navigates the trifecta between ambition, womanhood, and motherhood. She takes us along her own life journey as she navigates what ...
379: How To Start Over At Any Age w/ Cheri Syphax
February 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIt's never too late to start over. Despite your age, life circumstances, or past...all you need to is turn within, question yourself, and start taking action. This week we're chatting with Cheri Syphax - CEO of Phax Entertainment Group and co-owner of Booker's Restaurant and Bayou Lounge in West Philadelphia - who decided to turn a second act in her life- and start living boldly and abundantly! So many of think we can’t reinvent ourselves…that we can’t start over…that what was…always has ...
378: You Are Enough - Reflections On A Career in Media w/ Brande Victorian
February 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBFreelance writer, editor, producer and on-camera correspondent Brande Victorian opens up about the peaks and valleys of her career as a journalist and what has kept her going through it all. So honored to have Brande Victorian as a guest on the podcast this week. Brande was one of the first editors who believed in my written abilities back in the day when I wrote for MadameNoire after college. I've been following her career since and have been inspired by her moves from iOne to Essence…an...
377: The Dream - Finding Purpose, Building Discipline, Staying Focused, Casting Out Fear w/ Odessa Jenkins
February 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBOdessa Jenkins shares how she is achieving her dream of dominating both on and off the field and helping other women find their way as well. How did she do it? Meet Odessa "OJ" Jenkins - a successful tech/SAAS business executive, CEO of Bonfire Women, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). As a disrupter in sports, Jenkins has built one of the premier sports leagues in the country, creating opportunities, inclusion, and equity in football for women and girls. Ode...
376: "Do All The Things" - From Blogger to DJ - How The Pandemic Put Ty Alexander On A New Path Towards Joy and Success
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBBlogger turned DJ - Ty Alexander - shares the journey that got her here, and why not being afraid to "do all the things" unleashed for her a new path to chasing joy and success. Four words: It's never too late. 2020 changed life as we know it for so many of us. For wellness blogger, author, speaker, and podcaster Ty Alexander - it rocked her life in a good way - unleashing for her the opportunity to pursue her interest in learning how to become a DJ - a passion that had been laying dor...
375: New Year, New You: The Steps To Achieving Financial Freedom
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBLearn the steps you can take in 2024 to be on the way to true financial freedom! Back in the guest chair is money expert Jamila Souffrant who will teach us dream drivers how we can cruise towards wealth and happiness as we tackle our #dreamdriving goals. Jamila Souffrant is the author of the new book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness" and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. She is considered a go- to thought leader in the perso...
374: How To Be Relentless - Paulana Lamonier's Journey Building Black People Will Swim
December 15, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MB"It's only crazy until it happens." In this throwback episode from 2022, we meet Paulana Lamonier - founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. Paulana's on a mission to open the first Black-owned swimming facility and she won't stop until the dream is complete. This is her journey, her story on how she's gotten to this point. Hop in, and welcome to the ride. Note: Since this episode first went live last y...
373: Why Journalist Turned Comedian Georgia Dawkins Decided To Take A Chance On Herself + Pursue A New Dream
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWhen Georgia Dawkins entered college at Florida A&M University, she had dreams of working in media and being a journalism star. Over the course of a decade, those dreams came true. Still, though, a desire to pursue something more for herself remained. On this episode - this producer extraordinaire, author - and now comedian - details her journey to discovering her power, enlisting her natural gifts, and taking a risk on herself to explore new passions and dream. Some of the things we discu...
372: Stop Downplaying How Far You've Come
December 01, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBHost Rana Campbell shares what you do can do the next time you feel like you're not at where you want to be in life. She also takes us down a quick trip down memory lane as she reflects on some of the stops she's made along this #dreamdriving journey. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTOR...
371: The Pivot Queen - How Rackeda Roper Pushed Past Dark Times & Never Lett Unexpected Challenges Kill Her Dreams
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBMeet Rackeda Roper, the Jamaican-born 27-year-old serial entrepreneur, Army veteran and visionary force behind Exquisite Enterprise - event staffing, event spaces and event rentals. Rackeda aka "Keda" shares her life journey from Jamaica to America and how an early knack for hustling and sales led her onto the entrepreneurial path within the events industry that has been filled with wins, losses, roadblocks, pivots , revelations and more. Rackeda opens up about the reality of taking risks a...
370: Embrace Change - How TargetWhileBlack Founder Marissa Kearney Went From Teacher To Viral Online Influencer
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWhen you feel stuck, sometimes surrendering to the pivots that present are the key to finding success. On this episode, TargetWhileBlack (and RetailWhileBlack) founder Marissa Kearney, a content creator using her platform to highlight Black-owned and Black-founded brands while bridging a gap between retailers and consumers. Marissa shares her journey from teenage mom to teacher to influencer helping hundreds of thousands of followers across social. From starting TargetWhileBlack on a whim ...
369: Feeling Stuck? 5 Quick Tips To Get Out Of Neutral
November 02, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBSometimes along the #dreamdriving we get stuck. What do you do? Rana shares 5 things that she does that can help you get out of neutral and start moving towards your dreams. These are all very simple and easy ways to get your confidence back up and sense of purpose reignited--all so that you can hit the road strong! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http:/...
368: All Gas, No Brakes - The Afro Unicorn Story w/ April Showers
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MBListen in as Afro Unicorn founder April Showers details the path she took to being the first black woman to own a licensed character brand being sold in major retailers across the country in over 25+ categories. If you want to make an impact, you gotta put that pedal to the metal. Marathon Mindset. No excuses. 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 rea...
How Comedian Diamond Natural Overcame Trauma + Loss & Found Self Love, Confidence, Success, Stardom
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBFormer NYC bus driver turned comedy star opens up about the personal healing journey that led to embarking on a new dream in life! You never know where or when success will find you. Meet Vikki Babb - aka Ms. Diamond Natural - Guyanese-Caribbean comedian who found her niche online by posting viral videos that resonated with the Caribbean community both in and out of the United States. Vikki shares the story of how videos she made during a trying time in her life ultimately led her down a ...
366: How To Keep That Flame Alive - Dream Driving Tips w/ Joseph Sikora
October 12, 2023 15:15 - 28 minutes - 23 MBActor Joseph Sikora - best known for his roles on Power (Tommy Egan) and Ozark (Frank Cosgrove Jr.) opens up about his #dreamdriving journey, lessons he's learned about the road to success from playing such memorable characters, and tips he has for other creatives looking to put their dreams in motion - making sure they always keep going and bet on their plan A. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate ...
365: Pivot Turned Revolution - How Necole Kane Is Bringing Healthy Periods Back With My Happy Flo
October 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBNecole Kane is no stranger to saying goodbye to one dream to pursue a new, higher calling. Our EP 63 guest is back in the guest chair updating us on what's been new since 2017. You may know Necole from XO Necole - the powerhouse women's empowerment media platform she built after saying goodbye to her first venture - Necole Bitchie - a celebrity gossip blog that launched her into made fame and stardom. In this REWIND episode from 2022, Necole shares why her newest chapter- My Happy Flo feel...
Episode 364: From Teen Mom To Serial Entrepreneur - Your Circumstances Don't Define You w/ Nikki Osei-Barrett
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBNikki Osei-Barrett became a mom at the age of 16, but she didn't let that stop ANY of the big dreams she knew she was going to fulfill. Nikki dives into her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to put her fashion, public relations, and entrepreneurial dreams into drive across two decades - while also uncovering new dreams and purposes she never knew she had. She shares how we can stop counting ourselves and being hesitant when hitting the GAS! (Note: this is a rewind episode from 2021...
363: Your Gift Will Make A Way For You
September 21, 2023 04:26 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBAlong my career & life journey, I've had some pretty awesome things happen to me - all because I started this podcast. For example....some things that seem like out of this world"coincidences", right-on-time divine alignment, and just once-in-a-lifetime moments I'll treasure forever. In this episode, I share how pursuing your passions and dreams can unlock unexpected positive opportunities and new pathways for you. Here's the kicker - things won't start happening until you begin to beli...
362: Baby's Here + 5 Things I've Accepted As a Mother of Two!
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBThere's a new dream driver on the block! Listen in as I announce my new baby's name and share some of the things I'm accepting as mother of two this time around. I'm officially in postpartum mode and want to bring you all along for the realities of this part of the #dreamdriving journey. It ain't easy, but I'm not giving up! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRI...
362: Baby's Here + 5 Things I've Accepted As a Mother of Two!
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBThere's a new dream driver on the block! Listen in as I announce my new baby's name and share some of the things I'm accepting as mother of two this time around. I'm officially in postpartum mode and want to bring you all along for the realities of this part of the #dreamdriving journey. It ain't easy, but I'm not giving up! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRI...
361: Why Your Childhood Dreams Matter
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat inspired you as a child? Host Rana Campbell shares the 9 things that inspired her as a kid and how this affects her #dreamdriving journey today. She also gives you the childhood dream exercise you can do when you need to feel inspired, uplifted, or encouraged to keep going! We dive into why tapping into those things that gave us joy as children can help unlock creativity, passion, and our sense of purpose. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCR...
360: How Research Chemist Jordan Karim Discovered Her True Passion As A Beauty Brand Founder
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBMeet Jordan Karim - founder of Flora & Noor - also previous research chemist and pharmaceutical consultant who created the skincare brand to transform the beauty industry with clinically effective, clean, and halal certified skincare products that everyone can feel proud to use. Flora & Noor targets the skin concerns of those with melanin rich skin and chronic skin conditions (eczema + hyperpigmentation) AND solves the vacancy of the untapped halal certified skincare market in the US. Jord...
359: How Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Cupcake Empire From The Ground Up
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MBThe Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into an empire 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...
358: From High School Student To Full-Time Beauty Influencer - How To Make It As A Content Creator & Monetize Your Platform w/ Tiara Willis
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBFor Gen-Z beauty influencer Tiara Willis, college was never on the radar. After successfully graduating from high school with honors at the age of 16, she decided to set out to build her career as a licensed beauty esthetician and influencer and never looked back. Now, Tiara leads a community of nearly half a million devoted supporters and followers. Her work has been featured across iconic beauty outlets such as Teen Vogue, Allure, ESSENCE, Elle, Stylecaster and more. On this episode, Tia...
357: How Anthony O'Neal Went From Underpaid/Visionless to Millions and THRIVING (REPLAY)
August 12, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBIt wasn’t until Anthony O’Neal became committed to getting out of his comfort zone did he start seeing BIG CHANGES in his current life and the future he envisioned for himself. Listen in as he shares his journey from living out his car to debt-free and thriving AND how you can get out of your comfort zone by taking specific action steps to get the #dreamdriving ball moving in your favor. More on Anthony: A #1 national bestselling author, Anthony O’Neal has helped over 250,000 people set o...
356: How To Achieve The Career & Salary of Your Dreams w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos (REPLAY)
June 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBHere's the deal...It’s okay to be professionally selfish. It's okay to quit your current job for that job that is going to pay you more. It's okay to pursue higher earnings unapologetically. You have BIG dreams and sometimes those BIG dreams require BIG MOVES. In this REPLAY episode from 2022, Wealth-building advocate, career expert and Brown Ambition podcast co-host Mandi Woodruff-Santos shares her #dreamdriving journey and the keys to success that helped her quit her way rich and can help...
355: You are not Behind, Trust The Timing Of Your Life
June 19, 2023 12:45 - 25 minutes - 21.4 MBIt can be so easy to get caught up in the comparison game and start comparing your life to that of others' - making you feel like you'r lacking or not achieving as much as you think you should. Listen in as host Rana Campbell shares some truths about her own journey and lessons from motherhood that have taught her to relax and start trusting the timing of life. You got this, dream driver. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLE...
354: Letting Go, Motivating Yourself & Finding Confidence Within w/ Chelsea Lewis of My Mommy Wisdom
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBAnyone can launch a dream, but what's the key to lasting success? As the CEO and founder of My Mommy Wisdom - a certified cruelty-free product line and a leader in the Black-Owned Baby Goods industry - Chelsea Lewis has been on a mission to nurturing her brand and self while stepping full throttle on the #dreamdriving agenda. She opens up about the many successes, challenges, and epiphanies she's had along the way that have shaped her ability to be resilient, confident, and ready for the jo...
353: How To Fearlessly Pursue Your Purpose w/ Stephanie Scott Bradshaw
June 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBFirst and Last PR CEO Stephanie Scott Bradshaw shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to build an illustrious career as a public relations expert in the beauty and lifestyle space. She's the visionary and strategist behind some of your favorite brands and she's sharing the mindset and pathways that led her to success over the years. SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS INCLUDE: Stephanie's unconventional elementary school experience The power of exposure Lessons about life lea...
352: Baby Dream Driver #2 Is On The Way!
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MBGuess what?! Another baby dream driver is on the way!! Listen in as our host Rana Campbell shares her amazing pregnancy news and answers all your must-know questions about how she is preparing to be a mother of two, the future of Dreams In Drive, and how this affects her long-term dreams and plans for the future! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://w...
351: From Target Intern To Product On All Target Shelves - How Jasmin Foster Built Be Rooted Co From The Ground Up
May 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAs 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 interest...
350: Storytime - I Chose To NOT Follow The Chaos!
May 05, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBEarlier this week, I found myself stranded at Penn Station in New York City, unable to get home. I was stressed, tired, and frustrated and didn't know what I should do next. Listen in as I share my experience and why choosing to WAIT (and not follow the chaotic crowds) turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I end the episode sharing some practical tips you can use along your own #dreamdriving journey - especially during times of stress and chaos. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http...
349: From Gas Station Grill To Multi-City Restaurant Chain - How Derrick Hayes Built The Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Empire
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this conversation from 2022, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder Derrick Hayes opens up about his journey from West Philadelphia to Atlanta - and the hustle, passion, and dedication to his dream that laid the foundation for his brand's success. He openly shares many of the challenges he faced in the early days and the POSITIVE MINDSET that served as fuel through it all. Derrick gives Dream Drivers the game plan for how to succeed in our current times and why believing in yourself has to be a...
348: A Daughter's Love, A Daughter's Dream w/ Jane Biondi Munna
April 18, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBHow can a father's love shape a daughter's dream and her ability to bring it to fruition in her own life? We chat with Jane Biondi Munna, co-author of Let’s Be Frank: A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Father, The Media Mogul You’ve Never Heard Of. Though her father was an extremely successful media executive, Jane shares her own #dreamdriving journey and how she navigated figuring out when it was okay to put one dream in park in order to put another into drive. She also shares how her father's un...
347: Feeling Stuck? Pat Flynn + Matt Garland Share Their Top GROWTH + INNOVATION Tips
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 41.2 MBAt some point along the #dreamdriving journey, you're going to want to GROW. But how? The duo behind the growth of the massively successful Smart Passive Income - Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland - share their top tips and strategies that can help you take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Plus, they share their own #dreamdriving challenges and how they overcame obstacles along the path to success. Meet The Guests: Pat Flynn - Founder, Creator, and Head of Growth Pat is the man who starte...
346: How To Find Your Magic + The Secret Sauce To Your Success w/ Vivian Kaye
April 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThe secret to success may not be as hard as you think. In fact, you probably already have the recipe. 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 imm...
345: How To Be More Consistent
April 01, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this REWIND episode from 2021, Host Rana Campbell shares 5 things that you can do to be more consistent along your personal #dreamdriving journey. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dre...
344: The Rebirth - How One Couple Left Religion and Set Out to Heal, De-stigmatize Pleasure, and Dream Bigger w/ Reuben + Sherri Johnson
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWhat 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? Meet Reuben and Sherri Johnson, affectionately known as the FlyDuo® - co-founders of Fly MediaProductions, an award-winning, non-traditional brand agency obsessed with de-stigmatizing 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 jou...
343: A Lesson On Believing In Yourself (REWIND) w/ Yolanda Adams
March 20, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBEmbracing your gift is hard, but doing so will lead you to your destiny. How though? Gospel songstress, radio personality, author, beauty entrepreneur, and fashion designer - Yolanda Adams speaks to the soul of the weary dream driver on the verge of giving up - about how believing in yourself is the fuel you need to keep going. She candidly shares pointers from her own life story including: leaving her 9-5 as a schoolteacher to becoming a singer full-time, managing single motherhood, spirit...
342: From Intern to C-Suite Exec - How To Secure Your Seat At The Table And Advance Your Career w/ Gabrielle Gambrell
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBHow can you add value and make your presence known in any room you find yourself in along your career journey? In this candid conversation, founder, consultant, communications, branding and media expert Gabrielle Gambrell (former EP 74 guest) shares the strategies she was able to use along her #dreamdriving journey to advance from intern to C-suite executive. Some of the topics we discuss include: Climbing the corporate ladder as a black woman How to get a seat at the table Leveragin...
341: The Road to Peace and Profits w/ Kendra James Anderson
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBWhat's the purpose of pursuing a dream if you feel like you find yourself in a constant rat race? Is there a way to receive both PEACE and profits in your life? Listen in as Kendra James Anderson shares how she went from excelling in the corporate and entrepreneurship world to building a life and business that allowed her the peace to focus on the other things that also matter to her. (Note: Kendra was first a guest on EP 166 where she shared the BEST small business and finance accountin...
340: How To Love Your Inner Child & Share Your Gifts With The World w/ Jennifer Vassel
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 42.5 MBDo you ever feel like you're not dreaming big enough? Like your insecurities have a hold of you and you are not living up to your highest potential? This week's guest Jennifer Vassel shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to turn a personal story of her birthmark that she was once embarrassed by - into the basis of a children's media brand that is helping others learn how to share their gifts with the world. Jennifer shares how you, too, can tap into your inner child and repro...
340: How To Love Your Inner Child & Share Your Gifts With The World w/ Jennifer Vassel
February 14, 2023 09:00Do you ever feel like you're not dreaming big enough? Like your insecurities have a hold of you and you are not living up to your highest potential? This week's guest Jennifer Vassel shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to turn a personal story of her birthmark that she was once embarrassed by - into the basis of a children's media brand that is helping others learn how to share their gifts with the world. Jennifer shares how you, too, can tap into your inner child and repro...
339: AfterShow - How To Approach Strangers & Record Content For Your Brand w/ Hannah Williams
January 27, 2023 19:30 - 9 minutes - 7.96 MBJoin EP 338 guest Hannah Williams for an aftershow moment with Rana where she shares more about her process getting strangers to share what they do and how much they make for her series - Salary Transparent Street. Rana also shares more about her own content ideas for the future of Dreams In Drive and why she's nervous about venturing more into the world of video. More about Hannah: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her lov...
338: The Unplanned Pivot That Took Hannah Williams From Corporate Employee To Viral Content Creator Behind Salary Transparent Street
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBEver 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...
337: 7 Lessons Learned After 7 Years of Podcasting
January 05, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MBWow, 7 years of the Dreams In Drive podcast! When I first launched the show in 2016, I had no idea just how far it would go. Listen in as I reflect on the past 7 years and the 7 biggest lessons I've learned along the way as a #dreamdriver along this #dreamdriving journey. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *Fol...
336: I Don't Have It All Together - and that's okay
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MBHost Rana Campbell what it means for her to feel like she is at a "low point" along the #dreamdriving journey (aka "reverse" or neutral.) Though it may not seem like it, she talks about the realistic things we all can do to keep the dream alive - even when the dream ain't driving. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookst...
335: The Dream - Finding True Happiness Doing What You Love w/ Choreographer Aliya Janell
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this REWIND episode from 2017, Dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell shares the keys to her viral dance video success and building a brand that truly brings you happiness and fulfillment. She talks about how her early passion for dance and entertainment never left her and drove her to figure out how to make a life and living inspiring others and creating. Aliya shares why - at the end of the day- you shouldn't sacrifice your dreams or what makes your heart happy. Your hard work, det...