Dreams In Drive

What do you do when you hit rockbottom? In this episode from 2020- we meet Laine Bradley - entrepreneur, investor, accountant, mother and CEO of Vraiment Financial. 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...

You can be a mogul, too - if you put in the work. We chat with Tiyana Robinson - a Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, the world's first online business school for professional Makeup Artists. Tiyana shares how she went from working as a Marketing Director to fully embracing her gift for makeup artistry and taking her dreams for FREEDOM to the next level. Tiyana shar...

Back in the guest chair is Nicaila Matthews Okome, founder and host of the critically acclaimed Side Hustle Pro podcast. Much has changed since we first checked in with Nicaila on episode 99 in 2017. Nicaila opens up about her #dreamdriving journey and all the new stops she's been on over the past years. From growing her business and brand, having her first live show to becoming a mother during th...

On this week's episode of the show, I revisit a conversation with Mattie James from 2018! so many gems that are still relevant today! What does it take to succeed as a digital influencer (or dream driver in general)? So many of us often have a plan - or a vision/dream  - but face challenges when it comes to execution a.k.a  GETTING RESULTS. We chat with Atlanta-based Mattie James -  creator of Mat...

Environmentalist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Niani Phillips shares how she is staying true to her self and art through her company - Not Your Normal Denim. Niani shares the details of her #dreamdriving journey and the lessons she has learned building her brand from the ground up by raising awareness of sustainability in the fashion industry. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE:  http://www.dre...

Actor 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.  SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE:   h...

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...

We check back in with Black Girl Sunscreen creator and founder Shontay Lundy as she shares the growth the brand has experienced since our first conversation back in July 2020 (episode 245). Shontay shares the new challenges of building a growing sun care EMPIRE and the personal growth she has experienced as a result. She also shares why she believes Dreams In Drive is such an important platform fo...

Ever heard of "toxic positivity?" Therapist Whitney Goodman share examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity can be in our lives as dream drivers. She shares simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions and how doing this leads to more  authenticity, connection, and growth—and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE ST...

Guess what? 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. Wealth-building advocate, career expert and Brown Ambition podcast co-host Mandi Woodruff-Santos shares her #dreamdriving journey and the keys to...

What's the biggest takeaway after producing, editing, and releasing 300 episodes of Dreams In Drive? In this special episode, I reflect on lessons learned along the past six years and what I want you, dear Dream Driver, to remember along your own journeys as well.  *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE*  USE CODE "300" FOR 30% OFF! http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER:...

Let's take it back to to the first episode of Dreams In Drive w/ aspiring artist, rapper, and thought leader David Thompson. Listen in on he reflects on what it means to dive deep into who you are and where you've come from. Rana also looks back on where it all started...as we approach the 300th episode.  *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS"...

Whether you love him or hate him, there's a lot to learn from Kanye West's early days as a rising artist. Here are my biggest takeaways and lessons learned from Part of 1 of the Netflix documentary  Jeen-Yuhs  that you can use along your own #dreamdriving journey. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com...

Sometimes a special gift remains dormant within you - waiting for you to pull the trigger on the many blessings it has waiting for you and your life. Listen in as Rochelle Porter shares her #dreamdriving journey and how her creative path evolved from writing to designing and why she's so passionate about her current dream and the path she took to be so confident about where she's going next. ** Ge...

It 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...

Twyla Adkins followed the typical immigrant route of trying to pick a safe and financially secure path in life. But, one day she looked up and realized she unhappy and extremely stressed out. Life was coming at her - from major health changes, pregnancy, and COVID. Then, one day after hearing a particular episode of Dreams In drive she decided to stopped living in Park and moved to Drive. But like...

Do you have a dream that you feel is "impossible?" Azhelle Wade shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to build a career in the toy journey and eventually venture into entrepreneurship where she now helps mission-driven toy creators develop toy ideas and sales strategies in as little as 12 weeks. Azhelle opens up about the challenges she's faced along the way and the the "secret str...

Are you willing to take a chance on yourself this year? This week we chat with Sheriden Chanel - writer, creative and Managing Editor of xonecole.com - who is living and working in Mexico City. Sheriden opens up about her #dreamdriving journey and the unconventional path she took to find herself - including all the lessons she's learned along the way. Sheriden shares why she had to give herself th...

It's 2022 - what kind of mentality are we going to have for the new year? In this week's episode, Girl CEO and Shop Herlistic founder Ronne Brown keeps it real about her #dreamdriving journey. We go back to the moment, as young working mother, she realized she would never let anyone else have control over her destiny and retrace the steps she took to build her vast portfolio of million-dollar bran...

Host Rana Campbell shares insight into her 2022 #dreamdriving action plan and lessons learned from six years of podcasting. *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/boo...

On this THROWBACK episode, ee chat 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...

Pinky Cole isn't just selling food. She's selling an experience. Pinky's "slutty" revolution has vegans and meat lovers standing in live for hours to experience the Slutty Vegan goodness. But, Pinky's not surprised. She's BEEN putting in work. On this episode, Pinky opens up about the road to Slutty Vegan. From working as a TV producer in Hollywood to her first successful restaurant foray that end...

Someone out there needs what you have to offer. What comes natural to or easy for you is something someone else finds truly VALUABLE! Listen to this week's #frontseatfridays to hear tips on how you can start believing in and putting your superpowers in DRIVE! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join...

Let's talk about this AGAIN! Do 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...

In 1992 at just 11 months old, I was part of a devastating car accident that would change the trajectory of my life and my family's forever. In this #throwback episode, I reflect on how this event impacted me (and my future #dreamdriving journey) and why I'm forever grateful for life. Hope you all have a great holiday weekend and always find time for gratitude and appreciation! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRI...