Dreams In Drive

Pinky Cole isn't just selling food. She's selling an experience. The road to Slutty Vegan, Pinky's wildly popular, fast-casual plant-based junk food concept that launched only a YEAR ago (July 2018) has taken off in ways she could have never imagined. Pinky's "slutty" revolution has vegans and meat lovers standing in live for hours to experience the Slutty Vegan goodness. But, Pinky's not surprise...

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. Ben's details his road to Los Angeles and how he went from pounding the pavement as a Iowa-based content creator and musician to relocating...

Meet Kim Lewis - CEO and co-founder of CurlMix – a clean beauty brand for curly hair.  Kim discusses her early interest in entrepreneurship, dives deep into the company's early days, and discusses the PIVOT that changed the company's trajectory for the better. Kim opens up about the keys to growing and scaling your company and why there is power in saying NO. (The couple walked away from a deal on...

I'm Back! Host Rana Campbell dives into lessons learned from her first event and why we need to be intentional on when and how we return from #dreamdriving breaks successfully. She also gives an update on the official return of the show and when we can expect new guest episodes. This episode is sponsored by CURLS, Urbanskin RX, & Curls Dynasty *WATCH THE ROAD TRIP VIDEO: http://www.dreamsindrive.c...

Host Rana Campbell answers the question "Are You On Autopilot?", reflects on some major lessons learned after 200 episodes of Dreams In Drive, and makes a very special, but much needed, announcement! *DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-200 *SUB...

When asked, many of us focus on what we do, rather than who we are. Imagine how much more aligned we'd be with our personal gifts and being if we focused on the who! In this episode, we chat with Rich Keller - a personal branding guru, influencer, motivational speaker - and one of my personal coaches - about we can step into our power so we can be seen, heard, and valued. In order to create a memo...

Want to change your life? It often starts with your health. Dr. Bobby Price - a Physiologist, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Plant- Based Nutritionist - shares his personal journey of transformation and how he went from drug-dealing (in the pharmacy) to holistic healing. Dr. Bobby shares the many ways the "dream" morphed throughout his life and the people, places, and things that served as guides along t...

 Dream Drivers are out here killing it! This week we chat with Shauna Hollinger - a longtime listener and  the creator of the Instagram brand and page @blaq.vegan .  As a full time employee and busy mother of 2, she creates meals that are simple, easy, and plant based. In just 10 months, her online following has grown to over 16,000, but she didn't even think she would become popular so quickly. S...

Where would Oprah be if she quit her dream three years in? Host Rana Campbell talks about why it's so important for us to find joy along our journeys, examine moments of learning, and celebrate just how far we've come and how far we have yet to go.  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!   *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: ...

What's the formula to successfully sustaining an evolving career? How do you keep going when new opportunities and challenges arise? We chat with - Renae Bluitt a Brooklyn-based digital content creator, filmmaker, and PR strategist. Renae is a student and curator of the Black woman's narrative – a passion she recently channeled into her first film, "She Did That." This documentary uncovers why and...

Do ideas have expiration dates? Are you wasting time and letting fear and doubt stop you from putting your dreams in motion? Learn how this determined founder was able to go from ideation to execution, test her product concept, launch her company to the world - all within a few months! Meet Jacquelyn Rodgers - co-founder of Greentop Gifts - a wrapping paper and gift company she founded to fill a v...

What's your approach to #dreamdriving? Are you an executor or are you someone who waits for things to happen in your life? We chat with Lisa Bilyeu - the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, a media company focused on empowering content. In addition to co-founding Impact Theory, she co-founded the billion dollar brand, Quest Nutrition, 8 years ago. Lisa career trajectory went from housewife...

EP 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 Campbe...

What 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...

Execution 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...

Host 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 bett...

You 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 ow...

Along 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, Jaia is currently an adjunct professor at UCLA and contributor for Entrepreneur Magazin...

What'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 Foundermade CEO 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 lesso...

On 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...

Host 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 (...

  The entrepreneurial spirit isn't only limited to running your own business. We chat with  Lily Doxy - 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...

  How 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 pers...

Go after your goals no matter how much they scare you. We chat with Jamila Souffrant  - a podcaster, blogger, money coach and founder of JourneyToLaunch.com where 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...

Dream 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...