Dreams In Drive
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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192: Don't Be Silent - To Be Young, Black & Creative w/ Beth Diana Smith
February 08, 2019 02:35 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBEP 191 guest Beth Beth Diana Smith - Owner and Principal Designer of NJ-based Beth Diana Smith Interior Design - returns for a candid conversation about what it means to be a Black creative and a Black woman putting her #dreamsindrive. How do you keep your dreams in drive when other people are trying to press the brakes based on their own ego, hate, or race? Listen in as Beth and host Rana Campbell reflect on the ways that race (and gender and other things) have played out along their jour...
191: The Pivot - How Beth Diana Smith Went From Corporate Accountant To Interior Design Queen
February 04, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat do you do when you're doing well in your corporate career but have an itch to try something completely new? Do you give up on the old dream for a new dream? We chat with Beth Diana Smith - Owner and Principal Designer of Beth Diana Smith Interior Design, a New Jersey based interior design company. Beth, her work, and her design advice have been featured on television and in various print and online publications including NBC, HGTV, Vogue, EBONY, Design*Sponge, and The New York Times....
190: Blessings Have Requirements - How To Take Action On Your Dreams w/ Pauleanna Reid
January 28, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MBExecution is one of the biggest factors to #dreamdriving success. We chat with Pauleanna Reid - a speaker, author, celebrity ghostwriter, Forbes contributor, and the co-founder of New Girl on the Block, a mentorship platform for millennial women - helping them navigate the path between professional success and personal fulfillment. Pauleanna shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she's overcome struggles within herself and thrived in the areas of business and mentorship. She teaches how s...
189: How To Create The Perfect Elevator Pitch (Listener Q&A)
January 21, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBHost Rana Campbell tackles a listener question on creating an interesting elevator pitch. If you're currently stuck when it comes to telling your personal story in a way that is easy to comprehend, relatable to others, and drives ACTION - then tune in. You'll learn an easy formula to use to create a short professional summary, tips for developing a personal "story bank", and strategies to get better at crafting your elevator pitch. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) an...
188: How To Be More Disciplined & Overcome Fear Of Failure w/ Thane Marcus Ringler
January 14, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 48.6 MBYou think you have your life all planned out. Then, everything changes. What do you do? How do you adjust? Former pro golfer turned writer, speaker, collaborator, and entrepreneur Thane Marcus shares his road from pro athlete to mastering self. Thane teaches how we dream drivers can learn to take ownership of our lives and never settle for less than we are capable of. Through the telling of his own #dreamdriving journey, he shows us strategies we can use to master discipline and overco...
187: Dream Drivers & The Law - How To Legally Protect Your Business w/ Jaia Thomas
January 07, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MBAlong the #dreamdriving journey, what kind of legal mishaps should we attempt to avoid? How do we ensure we're building and driving dreams that won't hurt us legally in the long run? Meet Jaia Thomas - a Los Angeles-based sports, entertainment and intellectual property attorney. In addition to practicing law, Jaiais currently an adjunct professor at UCLA and contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine. She also recently launched Diverse Representation, the first ever comprehensive database o...
186: Happy 3 Years! + How To Build An "I AM" Mindset w/ Meghan Asha
January 01, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MBWhat's on the top of your New Year's resolutions to-do list? On this episode, host Rana Campbell celebrates THREE YEARS OF DREAMS IN DRIVE and dives into some brief takeaways she's learned along the ways. We then chat with FoundermadeCEO Meghan Asha about how shifting from an AM I?to an I AM mentality helped fuel her growth and ability to build and execute on her dreams. Meghan shares the lessons she's learned building FounderMade, a platform and conference series that connects consumer bra...
185: Don't Be Afraid To Innovate - From Architect to T-Shirt Designer w/ Kalilah Wright of Mess In A Bottle
December 24, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this episode, we dive into how Kalilah Wright - Founder and CEO of Mess In A Bottle embraced the power of innovation and the pivot in her career and business. An early lover of the arts and all things creative, Kalilah received her Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University and Masters degree from Morgan State University. She was an accomplished designer and trained architect working for Under Armor when she realized that this "idea" she had for a business could be something more t...
184: Big Chops Are Necessary
December 17, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MBHost Rana Campbell dives into why she cut off her hair in late 2017 and the realizations she had after doing so. We dive into how we can take the "big chop" mentality into 2019 and WIN! If you're currently thinking of your New Year's goal setting strategy or need ideas for how you can get our of neutral, this episode will be sure to refuel your energy tank. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! Do you have your own...
183: How To Win At Work & Your Side Hustle - Lily Doxy On Being A Business BOSS
December 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThe entrepreneurial spirit isn't only limited to running your own business. We chat with LilyDoxy - a Business Marketing Manager at Verizon who - through her work- gets to help startups and entrepreneurs succeed. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree from Howard University, she started her career at Verizon and has been there for 11 years. In 2017, she started “From the Ground Up” - a series to meet small business owners and give them a platform to share their stories. Outside of her...
182: Finding Yourself, Finding Love & Building Your Dream w/ Taccara & Kenyon Martin
December 03, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBHow do you figure out who you are, what you want and what you desire? On this episode we chat with Kenyon and Taccara Martin -emotional health and wellness experts with a passion for helping people find healing and wholeness after devastating divorces, break-ups or toxic relationships. "Failure happens but it’s how you address it and overcome it that matters." Taccara and Kenyon share their personal #dreamdriving journeys - from overcoming emotional and physical abuse, broken marriag...
181: You Deserve The Life You Dream Of - The Path To Financial Independence w/ Jamila Souffrant
November 26, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 46.2 MBGo after your goals no matter how much they scare you. We chat with JamilaSouffrant - a podcaster, blogger, money coach and founder of JourneyToLaunch.comwhere she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence and helps others do the same. As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Because of her money habits, Jamilaand her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt f...
180: How To Turn Your Creativity Into A Business w/ Gina Charbonnet
November 19, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBDream Drivers...here's something to think about. You have an amazing talent and/or dream, but can you monetize it? Can you sell it? How do you turn your creativity into a business? This week's guest Gina Charbonnet - an entertainment and event production veteran shares her story turning her love for art and media into a career helping to create events that inspire worldwide. Gina is the founder of GeChar- a premier resource in multi-media production specializing in empowering cultural con...
179: Finding Strength To Keep Going Despite Challenges w/ Candis Welch
November 12, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBAre you making excuses or are you making it happen? Are you willing to break so that you can rebuild yourself to be even stronger? At 18 months, Candis Welch was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Despite the early predictions on her life, Candis is now a 32 year-old college graduate that holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, has been Issa Rae's assistant for 5 years, and works for the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority - all from her wheelchair. Although Candis exp...
178: Life After Quitting - Battling "Laziness", Productivity Blues, Getting Out of My Own Head + More Updates
November 05, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBBack in episode 172, I told you all about how I quit my job. Two months have passed - what's happened? In this episode, I sit down with one of my college besties and we talk about life after quitting. I answer three questions about how my life has changed since August 2018. 1. Am I scared? 2. What's been the best thing about quitting? 3. What is one short-term goal I hope to achieve? If there's one thing that I've learned since quitting my job in August 2018 - it's this: there's going ...
177: How To Increase Your Revenue Streams - Tiffany D'Andria On Using Real Estate To Build Wealth & Revitalize The Community
October 29, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWhen thinking about monetization, one of the most important parts of business/brand building is taking time to think about your various revenue streams. How do you do it successfully once you figure out your niche? Tiffani D'andria - the founder of Encourage Millions, LLC, a real estate education investment firm - has some answers to these questions. After growing up in an economically depressed area, in a single parent home, Tiffani gained a passion for leading others to homeownership a...
176: What's In Your Trunk? (How To Be Prepared At All Times)
October 24, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBDo you stay ready so you don't have to get ready? Host Rana Campbell recounts a hilarious work-related experience, lessons learned from it, and why Dream Drivers need to always be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have your own #whatsinyourtrunk story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: h...
175: Who Says You Can't? The Road From Professional Athlete to Financial Planner w/ Lauryn Williams
October 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB"Life is more about the journey than just getting to the destination." Meet Lauryn Williams, a Certified Financial Planner, 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help professional athletes get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them. Lauryn opens up about her career as a professional athlete (Track & Field + Bobsledding) an...
174: Choose Faith Over Fear w/ Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co.
October 08, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBHave you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear? On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks alike. After years of working in the culinary industry, Ashley discusses why she decided to t...
173: From The Ground Up - Chris Morrow On The Business of Podcasting, Growing Loud Speakers Network & The Future of Creative Entrepreneurship
October 01, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB"Go for the look, not the money." What if I told you it was going to take you ten years to get your "big break"? Would you still be down for the ride? We chat with Chris Morrow - CEO and co-founder of Loud Speakers Network- home of some of your favorite (and super popular) podcasts including The Read, The Friendzone, The Casey Crew, Brilliant Idiots, and the infamous The Combat Jack Show. Chris and I have a great conversation about how he came up in the industry and what it was lik...
172: True Life - I Quit My Job
September 27, 2018 18:00 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBI have a huge announcement to make....I LEFT MY JOB (aka my 9-5)! I finally take the time to talk about why I quit, how I feel about the decision, and what's next for Rana. Do you have your own #iquit story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SHOW N...
171: Rana's Networking Tips & Keys To Successfully Building Relationships
September 24, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! Do you struggle with networking successfully? One of the things that I contribute to the podcast's success is the network I was able to build along the way. I will forever appreciate the people that became part of my tribe and community and have contributed their time, expertise, and resources to helping fuel the dream. In this episode, I dive into my favorite networking tips that personally HELPED me along my networking journey. No matter what stage y...
170: How I Built Dreams In Drive - 18 Marketing Tips To Help Grow Your Brand
September 18, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! How did I grow Dreams In Drive from scratch? I started the podcast back in January 2016 - with NO listeners and have been able to grow it to over 600,000 downloads since then! I couldn't have gotten there without some key marketing strategy steps along the way. In this episode, I got in-depth and share 18 of of the most critical marketing keys to success that I used to successfully build the Dreams In Drive brand. Even if you aren't a podcaster - you c...
169: How 3 Sisters Built A Clothing Empire - The Dashiki Pride Story w/ Lilian, Mirian, & Marysonia Ugokwe
September 10, 2018 18:51 - 42 minutes - 34.6 MBDashiki Pride founders and sisters Mirian, Lilian, & Marysonia Ugokwe talk how they launched the brand, used social media to grow and are on a mission to share Nigerian culture with the world. The sisters get personal about the early days, what's it like building an empire as siblings, what keeps them going, and more. One of the major takeaways from this episode include why having an idea is cool, but executing on that idea is what's really crucial. Join in on the conversation on social (...
168: Stranded On The Side Of The Highway + Steps To Getting Out Of PARK
September 04, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBWelcome to another DRIVER'S ED SERIES! Ever get a flat tire and not know what to do? I talk about a recent experience dealing with a flat tire on the side of a busy highway, how I reacted, and the steps I took to get back on the road. Plus, I share a formula and tips that all dream drivers can use to help get out of PARK and start putting their dreams in ACTION! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP OUR MASSIV...
167: How Ashley Langston - US Army Captain & Fashion Designer Is Building A Luxury Bow Tie Empire
August 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBYou don't have to be decorated in success stories and million dollar pre-sales stories in order to be a dream driver and start building an empire. Sometimes you can be in START mode and doing your all to get to DRIVE mode and implement/execute and get the dream going. So then, what's the dream look like? What do you do if you're just starting out and in the beginning stages of your dream driving journey? What are your hopes? Your dreams? How are you shaping your mindset? What are you focusin...
166: Get Your Dollars Right - Small Business Finance & Accounting Tips w/ Kendra James
August 20, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBDo you feel like you have a handle on your business finances? Are you stuck when it comes to securing the COIN and don't know where to start? You're in the right place. We chat with Kendra James, a Virtual CFO & Business Manager that helps business owners in all aspects of their finances & accounting. After graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Finance and 10+ years climbing the corporate ladder, Kendra decided to ditch her six figure corporate salary an...
165: Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Dreams w/ Tierra Burrell
August 13, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBWhen you're pouring out so much, who is pouring into you? We chat with Tierra Burrell, the founder of Tierra Goes Green, a lifestyle consulting and product line business. Tierra talks her entrepreneurial evolution and why we as dream drivers need to pay attention to what we're feeding ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The biggest takeaway? "Nothing happens until you decide." So, what are you going to choose? Tierra's story spans from starting her career as a paralegal the...
164: Growth Comes From Challenges - The Tropic Isle Living Story w/ Lois Hines
August 07, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBEvery dream starts with an idea. As an old Jamaican saying says, "Weh fi yuh, cyan be un fi yuh!" (What is yours cannot be unyours). We chat with Lois Hines - the co-founder of Tropic Isle Living - a company she launched with her late husband Michael Hines at the age of 21. Tropic Isle Living is a health,beauty and wellness brand specializing in products that contain all-natural, nourishing ingredients sourced from her homeland of Jamaica. Lois takes us along for a ride - f...
163: Failure Isn't An Option - If You Think It, You Can Do It w/ Emily Blumenthal
July 30, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBPeople thought her idea was outlandish. They thought she couldn't pull it off. They laughed at her audacity. She didn't care. What do you get when you combine hustle, graciousness, & patience? On this episode author & professor of entrepreneurship at FIT , Emily Blumenthal, a.k.a, “Handbag Fairy Godmother” talks how she wasn't going to take NO for an answer on her quest to do what no one else had done before - build the Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Emily shares how she stumbled upo...
162: Follow Your Calling w/ Ariel Lawrence
July 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHave you ever questioned WHY you've been dealt the cards you have? How do you cope with life-changing news? Will you make lemonade out of lemons or allow yourself to fall into a downward spiral? What does that process of self-discovery look like? Meet Ariel Lawrence. Ariel has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 12 years. She's the creator of Just a Little Suga’, a personal blog with an expansive focus, seeking to shed light on the experiences of individuals of color and marginalized communities ...
161: The Secrets To Building Traction & Getting Results w/ Benoni Tagoe
July 16, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBNeed help figuring out the road to sustainability? Benoni Tagoe of Issa Rae Productions and The Bizz Plan shares the secrets to building a brand that lasts. Benoni launched his career as assistant to the Jonas Brothers, and quickly became a part of the band’s day-to-day management team, developing a keen sense of entrepreneurship. Since then, Tagoe has produced content for both TV and New Media on platforms that have collectively garnered over 20 million views. Currently, Tagoeis the head...
160: Knowing Where You're From - The African Ancestry Story w/ Gina Paige
July 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBHave you ever been curious about your family history? Where are you from? What's the story of your people? How does this all affect who you are today? In 2003, Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry, Inc. and in doing so, pioneered a new way of tracing African lineages using genetics, and a new marketplace for people of African descent looking to more accurately and reliably trace their roots. Gina talks about the origins of the company and why this work is so important. We dive into th...
159: Making Power Moves + Leveling Up w/ the POWER Cast
July 02, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBEarlier in June - Host Rana Campbell had the chance to sit down with the cast of POWER (Lela Loren, Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Nature Naughton, & Rotimi) and talk life lessons that we can take away from Season 5 of the show as Dream Drivers. She also shares some personal life updates and reflections and why LEVELING UP is the theme for the rest of the year. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and remember to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DRE...
158: How To Create A Bulletproof Plan & Take Your Dream From Concept To Reality w/ Jessica Spaulding of Harlem Chocolate Factory
June 25, 2018 11:21 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAt just 10 years old, Jessica Spaulding began making chocolates. Little did she imagine - as an adult - that passion that would later inspire her to open her craft chocolate business, Harlem Chocolate Factory - which produces bars, bark and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica's goal? To make high end chocolate accessible to the average person's palette. On this episode - Jessica takes us along her #dreamdriving journey to getting Harlem Cho...
157: You Deserve the $$$ - How To Monetize Your Business (THROWBACK) w/ Sakita Holley
June 21, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this THROWBACK episode - we take it back to EP 6 and our chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. She is also the editor of HashtagsandStilettos.com,a business lifestyle blog and hosts a podcast of the same name that you can find on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud. Sakita shares tips and advice from her own experience growing House of Success PR. You'll learn more about what you have to do to find clients, close deals, and...
156: Trust Your Magic: Taking Action & Building Your Dreams From The Ground Up w/ Kristen Carter
June 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWhat does it take to make it in the media and entertainment industry? We chat with - Kristen V. Carter - content creator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker from Newark, New Jersey. SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - How Kristen's boarding school experience shaped her - The strength of a mother's love - The moment Kristen realized she had potential to thrive - What Kristen's first jobs in media taught her - The benefits of being a freelancer in the entertainment in...
155: How To Create Opportunities & Stop Holding Yourself Back w/ Starr Dawkins
June 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWhat you put in - is what you put out. Are you making a way with what you have? Are you letting adversity make you feel like there is no hope for things turning around? We chat with Starr Dawkins - entrepreneur, entertainer, and CEO of Sweet Cookies Wash - an all natural feminine wash and vaginal product line - about how she learned to create opportunities, keep going despite hurdles she faced and why she stopped holding herself back and started living fearlessly. She talks her journey fro...
154: The Art of Resonating: How To Build An Audience w/ Alex Wolf
June 04, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBEveryone wants to grow their audience - but no one's asking the question "Why?" Is there a different approach we should be using when thinking about our relationship with our community and brands. YES! We chat with writer Alex Wolf - who you may know as the lady entrepreneur who built a cult following of over half a million millennials for her first brand (Boss Babe) in less than a year. Nobody understands why she left it all to become a writer either. Alex shares what we can do as Dream D...
153: Making Career Moves w/ Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa
May 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBAre you trying to make BIG CAREER MOVES this year?!? I know I am. But what do we have to do to make sure those moves we are making are successful? Meet - Lauren McGoodwin, CEO and founder of Career Contessa. She founded the company in 2013 after working in recruiting for a tech company and experiencing the gap in career development resources available for women who were job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. The site i...
152: Stop Playing Small
May 23, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBREFLECTION TIME! In this minisode, host Rana Campbell shares with DREAM DRIVERS an experience she had on Instagram that reminded her of why giving up isn't an option, her advice for her now 27 year old self, why you can always DREAM BIGGER, and the power of practicing naive possibility at some point along the #dreamdriving journey. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsidrive! *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: www.dreamsindrive.com/s...
151: Walk It Like You Talk It - How To Be Booked, Busy & Blessed w/ Kéla Walker
May 14, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.6 MBWe chat with seven-time Emmy-nominated TV host, media personality & producer, Kéla Walker. Kéla goes deep on what it takes to put your dreams IN ACTION and get the results you want without sacrificing who you are and your personal truth. It is possible to get PAID doing what you love, but you have to be willing to put in the work and walk the talk! Kéla takes us along her journey to media stardom - including a strategic move early in her career that set her on the path to hosting red carpets...
150: On Being Unapologetic About What You Want, Who You Serve & Your Legacy w/ Dr. Bristol Williams
May 07, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBBLACK DENTISTS EXIST! In the United States, the underrepresentation for Black dentists is extraordinary. What do you do when your dream may leave you as the minority in most professional spaces throughout your career? We chat with Dr. Bristol Williams ("Dr. B"), DDS, MDS - a Periodontist/Dental Implant Surgeon, entrepreneur and speaker about her road to being a leader in a field largely unrepresented by African-American women. She shows us how through grit, perseverance, and an uncompromi...
149: The Keys To Believing In Yourself & Staying In DRIVE w/ Felicia Leatherwood
April 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDo you feel stuck in PARK and would do anything to get and STAY in DRIVE? What if I told you the key to making that shift has nothing to do with external factors - but rather - the key is INTERNAL...it's all YOU and your mindset?! On this episode we chat with Felicia Leatherwood - one of Hollywood's favorite natural hair hairstylists. Her styles have been featured on stars such as Ava Duvernay, Issa Rae, Will Smith, Jill Scott, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Nicole Ari Parker, Kim Coles ...
148: Transform Your Relationships - Nate Bagley On His Mission to Rid The World Of Mediocre Love
April 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBDo you believe that you can have extraordinary love? Extraordinary relationships? We chat with Nate Bagley - a podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, TEDx speaker, teacher, and guy who loves his wife a lot and tries really hard to be the best husband in the world. He spends nearly every waking hour of his life trying to rid the world of mediocre love. He loves helping people create amazing relationships and is excited to share some of what he's learned with you! Whether you're in a romantic relati...
147: What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up
April 20, 2018 03:25 - 22 minutes - 18.7 MBFeeling like giving up is part of the #dreamdriving journey. There are going to be times when you want to quit...but how do you fight those feelings? On this episode, we talk through 11 things you can do INSTEAD of giving up... because as a DREAM DRIVER, quitting is not an option. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. *SHOP #DREAMSINDRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK: http://www.dreamsi...
146: Standing Out - How To Turn Small Wins Into BIG Wins w/ Nadia Aboulhosn
April 16, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.9 MBDon't ever let anyone put you in a box that you think you can't get out of. We chat with designer, model, and blogger Nadia Aboulhosn. Back in 2010, Nadia started a fashion blog. Now, eight years later, she still blogs, has her own self-titled clothing line, and is a signed model at Wilhelmina. But how did she get there? Nadia opens up about her #dreamdriving journey, lessons she's learned along the way about standing out, celebrating her wins, and not sacrificing who she is just to get ahea...
145: I Didn't Quit! - The Road To Happiness w/ Jenifer Lewis
April 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBAsk yourself this question: Who are you? We chat with the LEGENDARY actressJenifer 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 happen...
144: Getting Over Fear Of Success - A Session w/ Dr. Joy of Therapy For Black Girls
April 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThe conversation on self care, personal growth, and taking care of ourselves is never going to get old. We chat with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford - a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia and the host of the popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her clinical focus is helping women recover from breakups and she is passionate about creating experiences and holding space for Black women to become the best possible versions of themselves. Her work has been featured in Bustle, Wo...
143: How To Build A Brand Your Customers Love w/ Uchenna & Chioma Ngwudo of Cee Cee's Closet
March 26, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMeet Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo - two fly sisters who created Cee Cee's Closet NYC - a brand that celebrates the beauty of West African print though fashionable accessories and clothing, handmade by tailors and artisans in Lagos, Nigeria. These Barnard and Columbia alums design all of their fair trade goods, which include headwraps, leather bags, clothing, and waistbeads. On this episode we dive into what goes into building and developing a brand that your customers LOVE! What I loved abou...