Dreams In Drive

If you're trying to build a powerhouse career and BOSS up in the professional world, how do you do it? One of the things that I love about the #dreamsindrive community is that we are so diverse. Although a lot of us may have our own companies or want to eventually be entrepreneurs at some point, we don't all fit into that demographic. There are some dream drivers who have career aspirations outsid...

"I didn't let what happened to me lead me down a different road." On this episode we chat with Tiffini Gatlin - a former corporate bank executive turned entrepreneur and digital influencer. Tiffini takes us on her #dreamdriving journey which includes overcoming being abused as a child, losing her grandmother during a pivotal moment in her life,  climbing the corporate ladder, and finally taking th...

How long would you keep hustling to make your dream a reality? Hopefully, as long as it takes! Writer and actress Julissa Calderon opens up about her journey to success in the entertainment industry and all the life-changing lessons she's learned along the way. We talk about everything from why she never questioned if acting was for her even, getting fired from her secure day job that paid the bil...

Dream Driving is NOT easy, yet a lot of people lie about their struggles and the challenges they experience as they journey towards success. Today's guest  freelance Keyaira Boone IS NOT one of those people. Keyaira opens up about her childhood and adolescents years growing up in New Jersey and how her desire to be open to new opportunities  - not only surprised her and encouraged her to keep goin...

What's the key to fighting procrastination? It's a problem we all have, but many of us decide to succumb TO it - instead of fighting it! In this solo episode, host Rana Campbell dives into the topic and shares her roadmap for stopping procrastination and how you can actually start getting things crossed off your to-do list in life! We also make time for answering a few listener questions about fin...

Did you know embracing your sexuality can positively impact you as you grow your brand? How can exploring your varied interests help on you on your #dreamdriving journey? We chat with adult entertainers Jet Setting Jasmine & King Noire on being true to their passions helped them build a profitable business and ever-blossoming partnership. The two talk about their own journeys to entrepreneurship a...

Although it may not be the sexiest part of running a business, understanding how legally sound your business and/or brand is  - is critical to its long-term success. We talk with  Art Steele an intellectual property attorney who has been practicing law for nearly 10 years. Art left corporate America where she worked as Global Tax Counsel for a communications company to launch her own law firm in 2...

It's about time we stop thinking it's a bad thing to want to make ALOT of money. You deserve to, but how? How do you start having the uncomfortable conversations and facing the fears that are holding you back from your money-earning potential and financial security/freedom? The fact is, once we become more confident when it comes to making money, charging what we're worth, and showing our value to...

We all have something that makes us EXTRAORDINARY - something that we do better than others and makes us extremely valuable and unique. What is it? If you don't know - how do you figure it out? How do you put it to use? Why is it even important to truly embrace your SUPERSTAR skill anyway? In this episode, host Rana Campbell discusses why figuring out your expertise will help you along your #dream...

As we ride towards our dreams, there will be many "obstacles" that come our way. What matters the most is how we "do the work" and navigate through them. However, it's easier said than done. In this episode, we chat with Fabienne Daniel - entrepreneur (founder of Offsite Assistant), mom, project and market coordinator for Ecco Bella, and certified Phase II Master Personal Fitness Trainer at Fabz F...

Why is it that when it comes to taking chances on ourselves - and our dreams - we sometimes hesitate? How do you work on confidently taking chances on yourself & WIN? Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen shares her personal #dreamdriving story and talks why taking risks along your career journey will be pivotal to your success. Ursula Stephen is often best known as the visionary hairstylist behind...

Back in January 2016, I had a mic, a dream and NO IDEA where launching a podcast would take me. Listen in as I reflect on the past 99 episodes and we talk what putting your #dreamsindrive means. We hear from some people who were pivotal to the show's success, past guests, current DREAM DRIVERS, and more. No matter where you are on your journey, it's important to take time to think about how far yo...

Got side hustle? The chances are the answer to that question is probably YES. How can you take that side hustle and turn it into full-time entrepreneurship? Or, how can you make sure you are growing, accomplishing your goals, and keeping sane? On this episode we chat with Nicaila Matthews, the Creator and Host of Side Hustle Pro , a podcast that spotlights bold, black women entrepreneurs who have...

What does having it "all" mean if you can't truly enjoy it? What does "wealth" really look like and what steps can you take to start building it? We chat with Jay Morrison - a real estate investor, TV personality, entrepreneur, social activist, author,CEO/Founder of the Jay Morrison Academy, a real estate investing school and mentorship program, and the CEO of Tulsa Real Estate Fund, a regulation...

Dream Driving isn't easy. There are times when you may feel like giving up on the dream and yourself. How do you push past those moments of overwhelm and regain focus on your mission and vision? In this solo episode, host Rana Campbell discusses how she recently was feeling very overwhelmed and shares her favorite tips and strategies for not letting overcome you permanently. We then dive into some...

Are you multi-passionate? Sometimes you don't have to choose. Sometimes it's not an "either/or". In this episode, Jasmine Lawrence hones in on the power of not limiting yourself when it comes to your passion & potential.  At the age of 13, after attending a Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship BizCamp, Jasmine Lawrence founded EDEN BodyWorks to meet her own need for affordable natural hair and bo...

How do you keep pushing even when you aren't 100% sure of what's in store for you? What are the key business and life fundamentals you must master if you want to succeed? For any creative looking to make it big-time, there are some key things that you need to do in order to sustain momentum. On this episode, we chat with celebrity makeup artist, brand ambassador, educator, and beauty entrepreneur...

How can you find purpose, passion, and profit doing what you love? We chat with Tamera Darden - creative director, product stylist and founder of digital media agency,  Darden Creative.  Tamera opens about her road to creative fulfillment (after several twists & turns along her journey) and how she honed in on helping others improve their online brand identity. From studying fashion at Howard Univ...

What does it take to truly change your life? How do you take your "dreams" and make them a reality" We talk with Ayana Iman - a Trenton, NJ native, Inspirational Speaker, Self-Help Blogger, certified Life Coach, education advocate, and author - about how she navigated unforeseen & desired changes in her life as an adult. From getting fired from her first job post-graduation to an unexpected pregna...

You want to make money, but how?! Sachit Gupta breaks down the steps you need to take to grow your audience and start monetizing your brand. He shares some of the key things you need to consider as a dream driver when launching your business, common mistakes people make when trying to make money, why you need to think strategically if choosing to pursue sponsorships, mindset shifts that need to ha...

What do you do when you're invited to interview the cast of one of your favorite TV shows? You accept, of course! In this episode, I give a #behindthescenes look into my first press junket experience where I interview six key cast members of the Stars show POWER: Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Lala Anthony, Rotimi, Nature Naughton, & Joseph Sikora. We discuss how this opportunity came to be and some...

What does it take to be the leader within your industry? (Especially one that may not be so welcoming to you at first?) We chat with Cora  Harrington, Founder and Editor in Chief of The Lingerie Addict , the largest lingerie blog in the world. Cora was inspired to launch The Lingerie Addict after struggling to find an online resource where she could learn more about beautiful lingerie options. Cor...

"The worst way to play the game is not knowing the rules." How do you figure out just what you should be doing with your life? Whether it be knowing what role you should play on your entrepreneurial journey or figuring our what's next on the career ladder, there are steps you can take to solidify your future. We speak with Alexandra Cavoulacos-  Founder & COO of TheMuse.com , a career platform use...

You've got this "big idea" - this SOLUTION to a problem that you know people will love and NEED. What's the next steps? How do you go about validating your ideas and figuring out how/if you can actually build a sustainable business model around it? We chat with Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity and a serial creator passionate about living life to the fullest. Morgan has led Blavity to become one the f...

Did you know practicing self-care and self-exploration can have a HUGE impact on your #dreamdriving journey? We chat with Nnenna   Stella-  Founder of  The Wrap Life , a premier online-retailer for head wraps - about the importance of self-care and how it led her to discover and re-new parts of herself - which eventually led her on the path to entrepreneurship. Nnenna reveals, "I was really tired....