Dreams In Drive

What are the keys to sustaining your dream along the #dreamdriving journey? This week we're chatting with award-winning entrepreneur, motivational business speaker and media guru, Cornell McBride Jr. serves as the visionary and president of McBride Research Laboratories (MRL) - home to a brand that you may know, DESIGN ESSENTIALS. As the second generation leader under his father Cornell McBride Sr...

Ever feel like people counted you out? That you wouldn't be a success and pull through your own personal challenges? But- when you did…you SHOWED OUT?! Meet Kalisha Carmichael, socially known as Fly, a Newark native, and the CEO of Boss Blend Coffee Co. On this episode, Kalisha   shares her life story and how she went from a space where her   dreams were "dead" to now actively building a thriving...

Podcast host author, and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares her tips for how you can be a "professional troublemaker" and fight fear along your #dreamdriving journey.  LUVVIE'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Red lipstick 2. Permission to dream 3. A favorite book SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:...

Back in 2017, Courtnee Futch found her "dream job." Unexpectedly, she got FIRED from that same dream job a few months in. She then vowed to get back on track to building the career of her dreams. Fast forward four years...what happened?? Where is she now? We catch up with EP 59 & 60 guest - chef, baker, author and entrepreneur Courtnee Futch to talk about how much her journey to the dream has chan...

On January 1, 2016 I launched the Dreams In Drive podcast. Prior to that, I had no clue about the industry of podcasting. I had an idea and a dream and was determined to show up for myself and see what would happen. Fast forward 5+ years and I've had over 250+ episodes, 220 + guests, 1 million + downloads, 40+ press features...and more... I've been putting that dream into drive and haven't stopped...

Today on the show, we have international yoga instructor & healing guide Xā Carter of Xude Yoga. For many of us dream drivers, the road to finding ourselves and our purpose has many exits and entrances. Xā is going to take us on her journey of self-discovery and healing and how she was able to create a space for BIPOC & those in the LGBTQIA+ community to be seen, heard, acknowledge themselves, and...

Let's start off the year right! Host Rana Campbell shares the 5 keys to success in her 2021 #dreamdriving toolkit. She also shares how motherhood has impacted and influenced her entrepreneurial journey. *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/2021-toolkit *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *D...

Baby Dream Driver is finally here! Host Rana Campbell shares the details of her 40 hour journey to birthing her son. She talks how she was able to make this dream of hers a reality, the birthing during a pandemic, and some of the initial postpartum challenges she's facing as she plans what's next for life and Dreams In Drive.  *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *S...

Meet - Mandy Bowman the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, the largest app and digital platform helping consumers find, review, and support Black-owned businesses. Since launching the Official Black Wall Street platform in 2015, and the app in 2017, Mandy has been at the forefront of the #BuyBlack movement, helping Black businesses around the world gain the exposure and resources they...

Rana reflects on a recent experience where she was able to get a brand marketing client without actively promoting. Plus, she shares 8 quick low-effort unique marketing hacks that you can use to promote yourself or your business.  *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: ...

What do you do when you hit rockbottom? Meet Laine Bradley - entrepreneur, investor, accountant, mother and CEO of Vraiment Financial. On this episode, Laine shares her story of almost giving up, feeling like a failure, and the ultimate perseverance and hustle to work through negative in order to build a NEW life. Laine takes us through her life - from growing in Orange, NJ to getting pregnant and...

Meet - Dr. Megan N. Freeland - a public health pharmacist, healthcare copywriter, business owner, and host of The LaziMILLENNIAL Lounge podcast. Megan discusses the road to achieving her dream of working for the CDC - and how everything changed after two cross-country moves and an unexpected IUD pregnancy. All of what she's been through had enabled her to fully understand and embrace her identity...

Meet Tabitha Salomon -   co-founder and CEO of Dash Camp and Party Dash, premiere events companies offering outrageously fun experiences and modern party supplies. Tabitha started Party Dash while working at Google and later launched Dash Camp after her clients/parents came to her with a PROBLEM concerning their children during COVID-19 that she then found a unique SOLUTION for. Their new experien...

Rana reflects on the life and work of Chadwick Boseman, the impact of meeting him on the Jimmy Fallon show, and how we can push through our own silent battles while dream driving. Listen to EP 138 - "My Beautiful Black Panther Week" : https://www.dreamsindrive.com/black-panther/ *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dre...

Mike McDerment started with a passion - realized his strengths and then went on to build FreshBooks - one of the world's top cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built out of frustration after accidentally saving over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents' basement. Since launching in 2003, over 10 million people have used FreshBooks to save tim...

Meet Andrea Pitter - founder and creative director of Pantora Bridal and the founder of Trap Fabricks - an online fabric store that is dedicated to  independent and urban creatives by providing access to exclusive textiles. You're going to learn how Andrea was able to take the dream she had as a kid of being a fashion designer and truly make it a reality! What started out as a hobby soon turned in...

Here's Shontay Lundy's story: After refusing to look like a pasty white ghost with market available sunscreen, she took matters into her own hands and created the revolutionary brand, Black Girl Sunscreen , to bridge the gap of sun care protection in the black community. We often see the RESULTS - but HOW did Shontay get here? A thriving commerce business? Distribution in over 200 Target stores na...

Ever wonder what it takes to build a media company — one of the firsts of it kind? In the driver's seat is  Fred Mwangaguhunga - founder of MediaTakeOut.com/MTO News. Fred takes us along his path to entrepreneurship which includes growing up the son of immigrants in Queens, New York to later getting a JD/MBA from Columbia University, working on Wall St - to then being a founding member of an innov...

Meet Jessica Chinyelu aka "The Sponsorship Lady" - a Nigerian-American wife and mompreneur based in Dallas, TX. She's the Founder of a non-profit organization Woman of Purpose where she hosts annual conferences. She also teaches people how to secure corporate sponsorships and has worked with brands such as Herbal Essences, Kroger, Gillette, Walmart, Reebok, NYX, and Brinker International to name a...

Special episode! Host Rana Campbell shares some very special news.... she's pregnant! Listen in to learn more about her pregnancy journey, what's she been up to , and how Dreams In Drive will be impacted. Enjoy! *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.dreamsin...

Let's talk turning talents into profit. Our guest Dwaynia Wilkerson will tell you her story of how - After spending 11 years teaching English at a local university, she decided to trade her grade book and dry erase markers for laptops and coffee shops - and launch HER OWN business.  Now Dwaynia is the owner of Prose & Pens , which provides content writing services to businesses and brands.  Dwayni...

Let's talking making your dreams POP! Meet Khadijah "Kay" Polly - the owner and POPrietor of gourmet popcorn company Kay's Kettle Corn. She is also a speaker, a specialty food business coach, an author, and the founder of Popcorn CEO's.   Khadijah's path to entrepreneurship has not been linear so she's taking along that journey while also sharing some of the main keys to success that all of us dre...

Is financial freedom really attainable…or is it just a dream? Julien and Kiersten Saunders take us along their #dreamdriving journey as they navigate the road to financial independence. The couple are the masterminds behind the award winning blog Rich & Regular. They are also entrepreneurs, investors, aspiring early retirees and soon to be published authors. They've been featured in the NY Times,...

As a kid Tristan Walker had big dreams and aspirations. He spent much of his life figuring out how to make them a reality - and also adjusting to what #dreamdriving realistically looked like at each new stage of his journey. As the Founder & CEO of Walker & Company Brands (home to the Bevel & Form brands), Tristan realized that there were two thing that helped guide him: finding out what he was "u...

"When you limit your experiences, you limit yourself." Is it possible to start over and then start over again? Tricia Lee thinks so. After years of climbing the corporate ladder at Mac Cosmetics, Tricia decided to venture into entrepreneurship and launch what would become the widely popular - Polish Bar in Brooklyn, NYC. After  learning the ropes of entrepreneurship and growing a thriving brand, T...