I Want To Be...The Podcast

A look back at the powerful stories, lessons, and journeys shared throughout Season One. Thank you to every guest and listener who made this season possible.

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory sits down with Mrs. Jessica R. , a dynamic host, anchor, marketing manager, and producer with the FILAmTV network, to explore her journey from dreaming of a career in the arts to stepping into media and storytelling. Inspired early by performance and creativity and encouraged by her mother’s belief that she would become an anchor, Jes...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory sits down with Mrs. Shannon R., Esq. , a criminal defense attorney and managing partner, to explore what it looks like to pursue a dream—and fully step into it. From a young age, Shannon knew she wanted to be a lawyer, and today she is living that vision while advocating for others and making an impact through her work. She shares how...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory sits down with Ms. Cheryl L., a travel agency business owner, to explore her journey from wanting to help others through business to building a career in travel. Cheryl shares how a key influence from a friend helped shape her direction and how her desire to serve others guided her into entrepreneurship. This conversation highlights h...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory speaks with Mrs. Melisha Z., a senior litigation specialist, about her journey from wanting to be a lawyer to finding her place in the legal field through a different path. Melisha reflects on the importance of staying open to change, avoiding the pressure to fixate on a single career outcome, and recognizing opportunities beyond the...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory speaks with Mr. Devell T., an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry, about his journey from wanting to be a basketball player to building a business in a rapidly evolving space. Devell reflects on how his path shifted over time, the challenges of stepping into a nontraditional industry, and the importance of staying open to new opport...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory speaks with Mrs. Cara W. about her journey from wanting to be a physical therapist to leading Cara Cares Educational Services . Mrs. Cara reflects on how her desire to help others ultimately guided her toward education and advocacy. What began as an interest in physical therapy evolved into a mission centered on supporting learners, f...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory speaks with Ms. Tabatha S., founder of InnoExecutive, about fulfilling a long‑held dream of becoming a business administrator. From helping her parents stay organized to launching her own virtual assistant business, Ms. Tabatha S. shares how early exposure, natural strengths, and consistency shaped a career rooted in service and leade...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory talks with Ty G. about his journey from wanting to be an FBI agent to becoming an independent travel advisor. Ty reflects on embracing uncertainty, stepping into the unknown, and allowing his career path to evolve in unexpected ways. This conversation explores courage, adaptability, and trusting yourself when the original plan changes...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory talks with Silenna G. about her journey from nanny to early childhood education daycare owner. Silenna reflects on discovering her strengths, following her natural ability to care for children, and turning what she was “great at” into a meaningful business. This conversation explores how passion, confidence, and experience can shape a...

On this episode of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast , Dr. Rachel Ivory sits down with Dr. Smiley , founder of Reaching the Multitudes , to reflect on a journey that began with aspirations of becoming a lawyer and evolved into a life of leadership and service. Dr. Smiley shares how early ambitions, unexpected turns, and deeply held values shaped a path beyond the profession originally imagined. What start...

Podcast trailer introducing the mission and tone of I WANT TO BE… The Podcast . This intro welcomes listeners and sets the stage for conversations about childhood dreams, real career journeys, and the power of possibility.