Dreams In Drive

Are you making excuses or are you making it happen? Are you willing to break so that you can rebuild yourself to be even stronger? At 18 months, Candis Welch was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Despite the early predictions on her life, Candis is now a 32 year-old college graduate that holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, has been Issa Rae's assistant for 5 years, and works fo...

Back in episode 172 , I told you all about how I quit my job. Two months have passed - what's happened? In this episode, I sit down with one of my college besties and we talk about life after quitting. I answer three questions about how my life has changed since August 2018. 1. Am I scared? 2. What's been the best thing about quitting? 3. What is one short-term goal I hope to achieve? If there's o...

When thinking about monetization, one of the most important parts of business/brand building is taking time to think about your various revenue streams. How do you do it successfully once you figure out your niche? Tiffani D'andria - the founder of Encourage Millions, LLC, a real estate education investment firm - has some answers to these questions. After growing up in an economically depressed a...

Do you stay ready so you don't have to get ready? Host Rana Campbell recounts a hilarious work-related experience, lessons learned from it, and why Dream Drivers need to always be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have your own #whatsinyourtrunk story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTOR...

"Life is more about the journey than just getting to the destination."  Meet Lauryn Williams, a  Certified Financial Planner,  4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help professional athletes get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them....

Have you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear? On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks...

"Go for the look, not the money." What if I told you it was going to  take you ten years to get your "big break"? Would you still be down for the ride? We chat with Chris Morrow - CEO and co-founder of Loud Speakers Network - home of some of your favorite  (and super popular) podcasts including The Read, The Friendzone, The Casey Crew, Brilliant Idiots, and the infamous The Combat Jack  Show. Chri...

I have a huge announcement to make....I LEFT MY JOB (aka my 9-5)! I finally take the time to talk about why I quit, how I feel about the decision, and what's next for Rana.  Do you have your own #iquit story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE:  http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SH...

Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! Do you struggle with networking successfully? One of the things that I contribute to the podcast's success is the network I was able to build along the way. I will forever appreciate the people that became part of my tribe and community and have contributed their time, expertise, and resources to helping fuel the dream. In this episode, I dive into my favori...

Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! How did I grow Dreams In Drive from scratch? I started the podcast back in January 2016 - with NO listeners and have been able to grow it to over 600,000 downloads since then! I couldn't have gotten there without some key marketing strategy steps along the way. In this episode, I got in-depth and share 18 of of the most critical marketing keys to success tha...

Dashiki Pride founders and sisters Mirian, Lilian, & Marysonia Ugokwe talk how they launched the brand, used social media to grow and are on a mission to share Nigerian culture with the world. The sisters get personal about the early days, what's it like building an empire as siblings, what keeps them going, and more. One of the major takeaways from this episode include why having an idea is cool,...

Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED SERIES! Ever get a flat tire and not know what to do? I talk about a recent experience dealing with a flat tire on the side of a busy highway, how I reacted, and the steps I took to get back on the road. Plus, I share a formula and tips that all dream drivers can use to help get out of PARK and start putting their dreams in ACTION! Join in on the conversation on soci...

You don't have to be decorated in success stories and million dollar pre-sales stories in order to be a dream driver and start building an empire. Sometimes you can be in START mode and doing your all to get to DRIVE mode and implement/execute and get the dream going. So then, what's the dream look like? What do you do if you're just starting out and in the beginning stages of your dream driving j...

Do you feel like you have a handle on your business finances? Are you stuck when it comes to securing the COIN and don't know where to start? You're in the right place. We chat with Kendra James, a Virtual CFO  & Business Manager that helps business owners in all aspects  of their finances & accounting.  After graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance and 10+...

When you're pouring out so much, who is pouring into you? We chat with Tierra Burrell, the founder of Tierra Goes Green, a lifestyle consulting and product line business. Tierra talks her entrepreneurial evolution and why we as dream drivers need to pay attention to what we're feeding ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The biggest takeaway? "Nothing happens until you decide." So,...

Every dream starts with an idea.  As an old Jamaican saying says, "Weh fi yuh, cyan be un fi yuh!" (What is yours cannot be unyours).  We chat with Lois Hines - the co-founder of  Tropic Isle Living - a company she launched with her late husband Michael Hines at the age of 21. Tropic Isle Living is a health,beauty and  wellness  brand specializing in products  that  contain  all-natural,  nourishi...

People thought her idea was outlandish. They thought she couldn't pull it off. They laughed at her audacity. She didn't care. What do you get when you combine hustle, graciousness, & patience? On this episode author & professor of entrepreneurship at FIT , Emily Blumenthal, a.k.a, "Handbag Fairy Godmother" talks how she wasn't going to take NO for an answer on her quest to do what no one else had...

Have you ever questioned WHY you've been dealt the cards you have? How do you cope with life-changing news? Will you make lemonade out of lemons or allow yourself to fall into a downward spiral? What does that process of self-discovery look like? Meet Ariel Lawrence. Ariel has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 12 years. She's the creator of Just a Little Suga' , a personal blog with an expansive focu...

Need help figuring out the road to sustainability? Benoni Tagoe of Issa Rae Productions and The Bizz Plan shares the secrets to building a brand that lasts.  Benoni launched his career as assistant to the Jonas Brothers, and quickly became a part of the band's day-to-day management team, developing a keen sense of entrepreneurship. Since then, Tagoe  has produced content for both TV and New Media...

Have you ever been curious about your family history? Where are you from? What's the story of your people? How does this all affect who you are today?  In 2003, Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry, Inc. and in doing so, pioneered a new way of tracing African lineages using genetics, and a new marketplace for people of African descent looking to more accurately and reliably trace their roots...

Earlier in June  - Host Rana Campbell had the chance to sit down with the cast of POWER (Lela Loren, Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Nature Naughton, & Rotimi) and talk life lessons that we can take away from Season 5 of the show as Dream Drivers. She also shares some personal life updates and reflections and why  LEVELING UP is the theme for the rest of the year. Join in on the conversation on soc...

At just 10 years old, Jessica Spaulding began making chocolates. Little did she imagine - as an adult - that passion that would later inspire her to open her craft chocolate business, Harlem Chocolate Factory - which produces bars, bark and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica's goal? To make high end chocolate accessible to the average person's pal...

On this THROWBACK episode - we take it back to EP 6 and our chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR . She is also the editor of HashtagsandStilettos.com , a business lifestyle blog and hosts a podcast of the same name that you can find on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud. Sakita shares tips and advice from her own experience growing H...

What does it take to make it in the media and entertainment industry? We chat with - Kristen V. Carter - content creator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker from Newark, New Jersey.  SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - How Kristen's boarding school experience shaped her - The strength of a mother's love - The moment Kristen realized she had potential to thrive - What Kristen's fi...

What you put in - is what you put out. Are you making a way with what you have? Are you letting adversity make you feel like there is no hope for things turning around? We chat with Starr Dawkins - entrepreneur, entertainer, and CEO of Sweet Cookies Wash - an all natural feminine wash and vaginal product line - about how she learned to create opportunities, keep going despite hurdles she faced and...