Dreams In Drive

Not everyone deserves a seat in your #dreamdriving story. Learn how you can identify DREAMKILLERS in your life and 3 things you can do make sure you keep your dream fueled. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/dreamkillers SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitte...

Sesi Mag founder Andréa Butler discusses what it takes to launch a magazine in today's marketplace and the steps you must take to build your subscriber base. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/andrea-butler-sesi-mag SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Andréa/Sesi Mag on social: www.instagram.com/sesimag...

Fashion entrepreneur Bridgett Artise talks how she turned her passion for sustainability and vintage into a viable business. We chat how she stumbled into entrepreneurship and her road to learning a unique niche and industry. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/bridgett-artise SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindriv...

On today's podcast we chat with tech/media entrepreneur, digital strategist, author, and speaker Anthony Frasier. (You may know him as one of the co-founders of media company the Phat Startup.) His work has been featured on Fast Company, BET, CNN Black In America, CNN Money, and USA Today, and many others. In this episode, we dive deep into what truly makes someone successful: mastery of oneself....

On this episode, I (Rana), the Dreams In Drive host, get put on the hot spot by one of our previous guests - my friend, Anuj Patel (from episode 23). For the past 23 episodes, I've been the one asking the questions but haven't taken the time to go in-depth about my own #dreamdriving story. Anuj and I go in depth into what #dreamsindrive means to me and more details on my own growth story + lessons...

What does it take to grow your idea into something tangible? In episode 23, we chat with Anuj Patel, COO and Co-Founder of Daily Beat Media about how he and his co-founder launched Daily Beat Media and grew it from one site to being the premiere digital media network for electronic dance music. The network now consists of multiple editorial platforms, a virtual reality studio, and online radio sho...

Stop letting comparison ruin your dreams. Writer, actor, and filmmaker Dija Henry shares her #dreamdriving story + techniques to find your genius zone. We dive deep into Dija's personal story and her road to ending comparison. From finding out she has multiple sclerosis to dealing with a drive-by shooting, there were times that she felt like giving up. However, through the encourage of her husband...

On this episode of Dreams In Drive, Quain Bevans, CEO and Co-Founder of College Shirt Tour shares his journey to building a successful social networking program that allows college students and business professionals to communicate through the use of face to face interaction and dialogue. Quain talks about his road to entrepreneurship and some of the lessons he has learned along the way - both abo...

Fashion entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, and author Olori Swanks shares her journey to entrepreneurship and how she stumbled upon the world of fashion styling. She talks the steps you need to take if you want to get serious about a "dream" of yours. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/olori-swank SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instag...

On this episode of the Dreams In Drive podcast, entrepreneur, sales & customer expert, Mission Belt Co. founder, and Shark Tank alum Nate Holzapfel shares his keys to success and what it takes to be a successful brand builder and hustler. He talks about his early life growing up in rural America, why he fell in love with sales and his techniques for creating personal and professional success. This...

"As a woman of color, when you become honest with what you want and what you will and will not take, that's a form of resistance. That is what art is about." On today's episode we chat with Morgan Jerkins, a freelance writer living and working in Harlem. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, BuzzFeed, and The Atlantic, among many others. I've admired all t...

Personal branding strategist Tia James shares how to build better brands and start creating more opportunities. Tia shares some of her favorite tips for lifestyle entrepreneurs (intrapreneurs or side hustlers) who want to start building better personal brands and setting themselves up for greater opportunities. She also discusses what inspired her personal journey, lessons she's learned along the...

What does it take to make it as TV show writer? On this episode of Dreams In Drive, Damilare Sonoiki shares how he made it to the writer's room. From his current role as a staff writer on the ABC show Black-ish to launching the viral Youtube trailer for African Booty Scratcher, Damiiare is putting his footprint is slowly building his own writing legacy. He talks about his road to Cali, some of the...

What do you have to do to get people excited about brand and its mission? In this episode of Dreams In Drive , we chat with Teri Johnson - travel and lifestyle expert at travelistateri.com and the founder of luxury fragrance brand Harlem Candle Company. Her passion for adventure and storytelling has taken her to 66 countries where she has produced over 200 videos for destinations,hotels, chains an...

When's the last time you sat down and defined what success looks like for you? We chat with L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a Chicago-based media and marketing professional, who shares her journey of eventually feeling burned out as an editor for Jet magazine and the life shift she made that eventually landed her in a media relations position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. She c...

Ever feel like nothing is going right in your life? That rejection after rejection keeps coming your way and you don't know want to do?! What about if I told you that sometimes you have to be willing to let go so that new opportunities can come your way and drastically change your life? Meet Lana Boone, the founder of Kurly Klips - the world's first natural hair clip-in extensions brand. When she...

What's holding you back from reaching your dreams? In this week's podcast episode, we chat with Amira Onibudo, a television media and marketing specialist, who is passionate about guiding and leading others. She is the founder of Unleash Yourself, which is an inspirational blog dedicated to empowering young professionals to unleash their inner boss. Amira shares her personal dream driving story an...

Fitness expert and CEO of Fitness Fast Team USA discusses how he overcame adversity in life, lost 225 pounds and built a fitness business that strives to empower individuals to become a better version of themselves. Andre also talks about how a life committed to the streets ended him up in prison and the steps he took to change his life (and health) for the better. Learn more about Andre here and...

Are you a blogger who is currently struggling to grow your brand? On today's episode of No Parking we spoke with lifestyle blogger & digital media expert Christina Brown. Christina is the creator of the popular blog lovebrownsugar.com, babybrownsugar.com, and the new digital empowerment community #browngirlslove. Christina shares her personal blogging story and how she was able to transition from...

Do you really believe in your dreams and trust your dopeness? In today's Dreams in Drive: No Parking episode, we chat with Tyrese Trevor, a NJ-based artist/rapper and co-founder of Money Well Spent. Tyrese talks to us about his early days as a lover of music, how a torn ACL forced him to really focus in on creating, and why he won't give up until he reaches the goals that he has for himself. For s...

Is fear holding you back from taking the next step in your business? In today's Dreams In Drive: No Parking episode, we chat with Megan Kothari, the founder and CEO of Aaryah , a NYC-based, tribal Indian-inspired jewelry brand. Megan shares her journey of graduating from NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology, landing a dream job at L'Oreal, but realizing that she wanted something more for her life...

Have you ever struggled with finding clients and figuring out how to monetize your service-based business? On today's episode, we chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. Sakita shares tips and advice from her experiencing growing her business and dishes on how you can find clients, close deals, and start monetizing your service-ba...

Are you making smart financial decisions? In this episode of Dreams In Drive: No Parking, personal finance educator & best selling author Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares her favorite money tips for entrepreneurs who want to put their #dreamsindrive but don't want to go BROKE along the way. For show notes visit: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/the-budgetnista-tiffany-aliche-how-to-not-go-broke...

What if I told you that the secret to getting rich (or seeing long-term success) in your business is connected to your mindset....would you believe me? In episode 5 of the No Parking podcast, we chat with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, a #Finance expert, #author, investor, and #yoga enthusiast that helps #entrepreneurs build wealth. She is the President and Founder of Novellus Financial and The Wealthy Y...

CURLS CEO Mahisha Dellinger her personal keys to business success and discusses why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. Check out FULL show notes here: http://bit.ly/1mtS88V SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive On Social: instagram.com/dreamsindrive twitter.com/dreamsindrive