Dreams In Drive

What if your greatest business idea came from one of the hardest seasons of your life? This week on Dreams In Drive , host Rana Campbell sits down with Lisa Stelly , founder of Fancy Sprinkles , to talk about the unexpected journey from postpartum depression to building one of the most recognizable sprinkle brands in America. Lisa shares how cake decorating became a form of healing after the birth...

What happens when someone refuses to let their circumstances define them? In this deeply moving episode, Rana sits down with Denise Roman for one of the most powerful conversations ever shared on Dreams In Drive. Denise opens up about her journey growing up in the Bronx, becoming a mother at just 15 years old, navigating foster care, surviving multiple incarcerations, and ultimately finding the co...

She thought losing her corporate job would break her. Instead, it became the exact push she needed to build the career — and life — she actually wanted. For interior designer Angelica Deuel, getting laid off from corporate in 2024 became the unexpected turning point that changed everything. What could've felt like failure actually became the push she needed to finally go all in on the dream she'd...

How do you stand out in rooms full of accomplished, talented, and ambitious people? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the story behind something that happenedat a fireside chat with Padma Lakshmi — and the powerful lesson I learned about visibility, confidence, and why so many of us shrink ourselves in the very rooms we prayed to be in. Before the event even started, I made a decision: I was going...

Why does "having it all" feel so much harder than it sounds? In this episode, Rukiya Ross breaks down the real challenges working moms face balancing career, ambition, and motherhood. In this episode of Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with operations executive, podcast host, and mom of two Rukiya Ross for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to pursue ambition while navi...

In this episode, Rana sits down with storyteller, speaker, and podcast host, Kadi Cisse, for a powerful conversation about identity, independence, grief, purpose, and becoming who you really are. Kadi shares her journey growing up as a first-generation American raised by West African immigrant parents, and how being the "independent child" shaped the way she approached life, relationships, and suc...

Ashley Rouse shares how surrender, letting go, and reinvention led to clarity and new beginnings after closing her company, Trade Street Jam Co. _____ After building a nationally recognized brand, Ashley Rouse returns to Dreams In Drive - eight years later - to share the raw truth about closing Trade Street Jam Co., embracing surrender, and stepping into new beginnings with her new creative agency...

From 100 Rejections to Real Purpose | Community, Career & Resilience In this episode of Dreams In Drive , Rana Campbell sits down with Brittney Oliver, founder of Lemons to Lemonade , for a powerful conversation about turning rejection into purpose and building meaningful community when the traditional path doesn't work. Before creating one of the most impactful platforms for professionals of colo...

Contemporary artist Cristina Martinez joins Rana Campbell to discuss career pivots, motherhood, grief, and staying authentic while building a creative career. A powerful conversation about choosing yourself and continuing to create through life's challenges _ As Dreams In Drive enters its 10th year, host Rana Campbell continues her mission of spotlighting what it really means to be a dream driver—...

In this  Driver's Ed session of Dream Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Guapify CEO CJ Harris to workshop how to build trust, community, and real impact while launching a purpose-driven platform. Together, they break down CJ's journey from media executive to founder and tackle the real-time challenges of creating a safe, culturally relevant space for financial empowerment. More About The Show: I...

The year is winding down, but are you finishing it with intention, or just rushing toward the next? In this solo episode, I take you through a Dream Driver Year-End Tune-Up , helping you reflect on 2025, recalibrate your energy, and set a roadmap for 2026 without overwhelm or guilt. We'll cover: How to celebrate your wins, even the small ones How to spot what's draining your energy and what's fuel...

In this episode, Gaby Huezo shares how she left El Salvador, navigated cultural differences in LA, and built a creative career from scratch—all while taking up space and championing Latinx voices globally. Learn how to take risks, own your space, and make your impact. In this empowering episode, we sit down with  Gaby Huezo,  creative strategist, storyteller, and founder of Haus of Duke, to uncove...

What happens when the path you thought you were supposed to follow suddenly ends? For designer Angelica Deuel , a September 2024 layoff became the exact push she needed to finally pursue the dream she had been quietly preparing for her whole life. In this inspiring and energizing conversation, Angelica shares how childhood passions for organization, history, and transforming spaces eventually led...

Comedian and storyteller Georgia Dawkins returns to Dreams in Drive to share a powerful pivot in her journey. She opens up about producing a personal documentary about her grandmother's tragic death, the healing power of storytelling, and how embracing change can lead to purpose, growth, and joy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about loss, resilience, and starting again. _____ Comedian and s...

Ever feel that surge of energy or inspiration… and then hesitate? 🤔 Momentum doesn't wait — and neither should you.  In this episode of Dreams in Drive, Host Rana Campbell breaks down a simple productivity hack: how to ride the wave of momentum to get things done. Learn why hesitation kills progress, how to capture your energy in the moment, and small steps you can take to keep moving toward your...

Money expert Jamila Souffrant shares the steps you can take today to begin your journey towards financial freedom. ___ Learn the steps you can take in 2025 and beyond 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 Souffran...

When dreams don't go as planned, do you give up—or keep running your race? In this episode, Russell Dinkins, Executive Director of Tracksmith, shares how track changed the trajectory of his life, opened doors to college, and taught him resilience, grit, discipline, and purpose on and off the track. We talk about the dreams he had as a kid, the detours and doubts he faced after Princeton, and how h...

When Dreena Whitfield was a child, she wanted to be a singer. Eventually, that dream shifted – with Dreena combining her love of politics, storytelling, and media in search of the career and lifestyle that best fit her talent and interests. In this conversation (first released in 2021), Dreena shares how she made her dream of running her own PR agency, WhitPR, come true – and what 10 years of chal...

Some conversations never lose their spark — and this one with Dayna Bolden is one of them. Back in 2021, Dayna shared how she built her six-figure lifestyle brand by leaning into authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability. Her story is a masterclass in owning your truth and turning it into impact. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or dreamer in motion — this episode will remind you what'...

What's the real life of a working creative like? Meet Ben Hagarty- director, editor, videographer, and founder of Black With No Cream - an online community for creators of any type who are looking to network, share ideas, and be better versions of themselves. In this REWIND episode from 2019 , Ben's details his road to Los Angeles and how he went from pounding the pavement as a Iowa-based content...

You hit the goal. You accomplished the thing you've been working so hard for. But then… the quiet sets in. And you're left asking: What comes next? In this week's episode of the Dreams In Drive podcast, I sit down with writer and author Keyaira Boone to explore what life looks like after the dream. From landing her dream job at Essence to navigating pandemic pivots, Keyaira shares the lessons she'...

What if the dream you started chasing… no longer fits the version of you you've become? In this vulnerable solo episode, host Rana Campbell asks the question many careerists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and mothers wrestle with in silence:  Am I a lost cause, or is my dream simply evolving? She reflects on what it means to grow, shift, and shed old definitions of success — and why it's okay if your...

Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down — like you should always be hustling, grinding, harvesting results? The truth is, your dream has seasons. Sometimes it's time to push hard, take big risks, and go all in. Other times, it's a season to pause, plant seeds, regroup, or simply rest. In this solo episode of Dreams In Drive, I'm diving into how to recognize the season your dream is in, why a pa...

In this episode you'll learn why you procrastinate and how to finally take action on your dreams. I share 6 powerful tips from my own experience that can help you overcome the blocks holding you back & get you on the path to start building today. Listen now! Links & Resources: Follow Rana on Instagram: @rainshineluv @dreamsindrive Join the Dreams In Drive community: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Subs...

hat does it take to bounce back from public failure and start a billion-dollar company in your 50s? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Dreams In Drive , Julie Wainwright—founder of The RealReal and current CEO of Ahara—gets real about her unconventional journey through entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, and the power of owning your story. Julie opens up about her childhood shaped...