Dreams In Drive

Embracing 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: leavin...

Host Rana Campbell reflects on two jobs  early in her career post-college that taught her a lot about business and life. Though she doesn't talk about them and they were fairly short-lived, there was definitely a lot to learn. The journey is what you make it. Everything matters. You'll also get an update on what's next in the #dreamsindrive journey. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www....

Wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer Jessica Nabongo is the first documented Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. How did she do it? What was her journey like?  B orn and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents -  She attended St. John's University in New York, where she earned her undergraduate degree in English literature. In just a fe...

This week we're chatting with Tim Staples, author of "Break Through The Noise: The 9 Rules to Capture Global Attention."  Tim and his company SHAREABILITY have a track record of creating some of the biggest hit videos in the world for celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Dua Lipa and John Cena, and brands like Ford, Adobe and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Tim gives us a Driver's Ed lesson on wh...

Tammeca Rochester was frustrated by the lack of customer-focused cycling studios in her Harlem Community, so she decided to do something about it. Learn how the former engineer/marketer went from ideation to execution in less than six months and launched Harlem Cycle - Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio.  Some of the topics we discuss in the episode include:  What inspired Tammeca as a ch...

Host Rana Campbell and a *special friend* reflect on why starting over is okay - although it can be a scary journey. The two share times they have started as over as well tips for other dream drivers who want to take the leap but are nervous to get going. This is part of the #frontseatfridays series. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE:...

YOU ARE ENOUGH - but do you believe it? Do you struggle with truly having a healthy relationship with self? We chat with Shelah Marie - self-love advocate, lifestyle entrepreneur, and CEO + Founder of  Curvy, Curly Conscious , a safe space for Black women to connect and heal. Shelah shares the intimate details of her healing journey and gives tips on what we can do in our  lives to reclaim our ide...

For Bertony Faustin, the death of his father ignited within him a desire to stop taking life for granted and to start giving it his all. He decided to use his pain as fuel and took advantage of a vineyard plot owned by his in-laws. Abbey Creek Vineyard was founded...and the rest is history. Bertony takes us on the journey of how he was able to become Oregon's first Black winemaker - a feat that ma...

Sometimes the journey we call life - can take us on paths and roads we could never imagine. But, getting to a place where we embrace the journey isn't always easy. We chat with Craig Robinson (Princeton '83 and older brother to the iconic Michelle Obama) about his #dreamdriving journey and all the important stops he made along the way. Craig currently serves as the Vice president of Player Develop...

Host Rana Campbell reflects on 15 lessons she's learning since quitting her 9-5/full-time job in August 2018. She shares the good, the bad, and everything in-between as well as tips for others who are looking to take the leap and bet on their dreams.  *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DR...

In order to achieve success, it's important to get clear on the blockages in your way. However, many of us don't know where to start to receive those breakthroughs. Transformation Coach, Affirmation Queen & Accountability Partner Lenise Dazzel-Harris takes us along her personal #dreamdriving journey and how she found herself doing the work of teaching women how to pivot their perspective to heal t...

Mayvenn CEO & Founder Diishan Imira takes us along his #dreamdriving journey and reflects on being a kid growing up in Oakland, graduating from Hampton University and then dreaming big. His desire for exploration and business led him all over world - one of those places being China - the place that spawned his entrepreneurial endeavors and helped lay the ground work for Mayvenn - the largest Black...

This week, we're chatting with Cyborg Mermaid, creator and chief of DiveMuse - Riane Tyler. An adventurer, educator, and guide to the hidden treasures of the aquatic world, Hollywood, Florida-based Riane offers services such as scuba diving courses, eco yoga yours, and ocean healing retreats for her clients. On this journey we talk about how she first fell in love with water, the realities of bein...

You may know Spectacular Smith as 1/4 of the popular 2000s boyband Pretty Ricky. Did you know he is also the CEO and founder of Adwizar - a top INC 500 agency that helps brand and personalities GO VIRAL (and make money) on social media. We talk about the evolution of Spectacular's hustle -his early days on Twitter to building Adwizar from the ground up - even though he had many doubters along the...

Welcome to #frontseatfridays - a new #dreamdriving segment where we'll open up the podcast to questions and dive into a specific topic head-on and as honest and transparent as possible. This week, host Rana Campbell answers a listener question about not giving up, staying consistent, and finding your purpose. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *DONATE TO DREAMS...

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...

Are you tired of feeling stuck, or feeling like you have potential and never actually get things done? Do you feel like your willingness or desire levels are on low? Being unmotivated as a Dream Driver can be a total mood AND dream killer. Host Rana Campbell shares 8 of her favorite tips for getting motivated to take action and keep going along the #dreamdriving journey. #DREAMDRIVER TIP OF THE WE...

"Sometimes your biggest failures can lead you to your biggest successes." We chat with Miko Branch - CEO and co-founder of the pioneering, trailblazing award-winning premium natural hair care brand, Miss Jessie's. Along with her beloved sister Titi Branch, the two revolutionized the hair care industry and became a leading pioneer of the natural hair movement by creating hair care solutions and hig...

How much could you accomplish if you embraced fear and set out to pursue your passion without thinking of what could go wrong? This week, we're chatting with   wellness and editorial nail specialist and owner of Lux K -  Kia Stewart. Kia takes along her interesting #dreamdriving journey and shares how she went from having a career in dentistry to combining her love for hustle + artistry to make a...

At thirty years old, Craig Young aka "The Cheap God"  is living an unconventional life - according to American standards. On April 1, 2018 - he quit his job, sold all things and decided to travel the world - seeking happiness and finding himself along the way. Currently residing in Bali, his goal is to show people of color there is a lot of world to see. The world traveler and Army veteran opens u...

So many of us are fighting invisible battles, experiencing daily challenges and overcoming obstacles silently  that others may know nothing about. How do you handle it all? How do you get through the dark times along the #dreamdriving journey? We chat with T-Kea Blackman, mental health advocate, speaker and writer. She is also the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast , a weekly podcast...

Dream Drivers, it's time to step your online branding game all the way up! How can you use strategic marketing to help tell your STORY and attract the audience and clients that you want? What's the best way to revamp your online brand presence making it more efficient and optimal for your brand goals? This week, we're chatting with Keshia White - founder of Keshia M. White Designs , a website and...

Don't be so hard on yourself. Things won't always be great all the time. The key is to keep going. Host Rana Campbell opens up about #dreamdriving, why you're allowed to have OFF days, and what to do when you feel like you're not operating at 100%. She gives 5 tips for pushing through bad days and conquering a "funky mood" that is trying to ruin your spirit and energy. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEW...

Singer, songwriter, and actress Kiana Ledé always saw her stage being big. Even when her career wasn't taking off in the ways she first thought, she never gave up. On this episode, she opens up about her journey in the music industry and why putting herself first is so important. She shares her advice for other creatives navigating their purpose and why being authentic to who you are always is a s...

Are you willing to put it all on the line to make your dream a reality? Meet Rachel Roff a.k.a "the melanin expert", a licensed medical aesthetician and the founder/creator of Urban Skin Solutions Medspa and Laser Center and Urban Skin Rx. During esthetics school, and after receiving her license and entering the professional world, Rachel quickly witnessed a lack of education and services availabl...