Dreams In Drive

Meet Medina - creative strategist, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of =SPACE, a Newark, New Jersey- based co-working shared space & Incubator. Medina saw a need to design a space where multi-cultural, LGBTQA, and women-owned startups could work and build a community. On this episode, Medina shares his personal #dreamdriving journey including navigating life post-college as a creative, hustling his a** off to get his design agency off the ground, and what eventually led him to create a safe space for entrepreneurs who are often left out of the mainstream narrative to thrive. Medina shares his major keys to success for other dream drivers including advice on making strong financial decisions, building one's personal advisory council, and why being open to innovation is crucial in today's #dreamdriving landscape. If you enjoy, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! Medina's Key

Embracing your gift is hard, but doing so will lead you to your destiny. How though? Gospel songstress, radio personality, author, beauty entrepreneur, and fashion designer - Yolanda Adams speaks to the soul of the weary dream driver on the verge of giving up - about how believing in yourself is the fuel you need to keep going. She candidly shares pointers from her own life story including: leaving her 9-5 as a schoolteacher to becoming a singer full-time, managing single motherhood, spirituality, success, and entrepreneurship. This episode is a special treat from a very special guest. If you enjoy, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/yolanda-adams SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.co

Host Rana Campbell reflects on two jobs  early in her career post-college that taught her a lot about business and life. Though she doesn't talk about them and they were fairly short-lived, there was definitely a lot to learn. The journey is what you make it. Everything matters. You'll also get an update on what's next in the #dreamsindrive journey. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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-228 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com

Wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer Jessica Nabongo is the first documented Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. How did she do it? What was her journey like? Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents -  She attended St. John’s University in New York, where she earned her undergraduate degree in English literature. In just a few years after college, she started (and ended) a career in pharmaceutical sales, moved to Japan to teach English, and completed a graduate degree at the London School of Economics. She realized that the conventional American way of living and existing wasn't for her so she set out to create life on her own terms. On today’s episode you’ll learn how she's used travel to create a record-breaking #dreamdriving journey. We'll also discuss how you can accomplish the BIG goals/dreams you have for your own life.  SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/jessica-nabongo PARTNER OFFER: Use code "DID30" for 30% off Tinted Paradise

This week we're chatting with Tim Staples, author of "Break Through The Noise: The 9 Rules to Capture Global Attention."  Tim and his company SHAREABILITY have a track record of creating some of the biggest hit videos in the world for celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Dua Lipa and John Cena, and brands like Ford, Adobe and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Tim gives us a Driver’s Ed lesson on what it takes to stand out and create shareable content that GROWS your community. You'll learn what you should be focusing on to create content that resonates and get attention for your brand - without a huge budget or  having to break the bank. You'll learn the concept of "shareability" and how to implement that for your own brand.   SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/tim-staples ENTER THE BOOK GIVEAWAY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsi

Tammeca Rochester was frustrated by the lack of customer-focused cycling studios in her Harlem Community, so she decided to do something about it. Learn how the former engineer/marketer went from ideation to execution in less than six months and launched Harlem Cycle - Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio.  Some of the topics we discuss in the episode include:  What inspired Tammeca as a child growing up in Atlanta Her experience working and thriving as an engineer at Colgate  How she created community and culture at Harlem Cycle Tammeca's Harlem Cycle funding journey How to get customers to be your biggest advocates 3 important steps for going from PARK to DRIVE  SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/tammeca-rochester-harlem-cycle SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.co

Host Rana Campbell and a *special friend* reflect on why starting over is okay - although it can be a scary journey. The two share times they have started as over as well tips for other dream drivers who want to take the leap but are nervous to get going. This is part of the #frontseatfridays series. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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-220 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com

YOU ARE ENOUGH - but do you believe it? Do you struggle with truly having a healthy relationship with self? We chat with Shelah Marie - self-love advocate, lifestyle entrepreneur, and CEO + Founder of Curvy, Curly Conscious, a safe space for Black women to connect and heal. Shelah shares the intimate details of her healing journey and gives tips on what we can do in our  lives to reclaim our identities and love of self. As Dream Drivers, "the scariest part of healing [can be] facing yourself." But, transformation is possible if you're willing to commit to it. Some of the topics we discuss include: What inspired her Shelah as a child Shelah's road to healing How to stop being a victim The Curvy, Curly, Conscious story Shelah's thoughts on navigating entrepreneurship as a creative How to reclaim your identity Shelah's Keys To Success: Flexibility Support system Resilience SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/shelah-marie SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE

For Bertony Faustin, the death of his father ignited within him a desire to stop taking life for granted and to start giving it his all. He decided to use his pain as fuel and took advantage of a vineyard plot owned by his in-laws. Abbey Creek Vineyard was founded...and the rest is history. Bertony takes us on the journey of how he was able to become Oregon's first Black winemaker - a feat that may have seemed ridiculous to outsiders - but doable to him. If you're not sure you have what it takes to make your dreams come true, Bertony will give you the push you need to start believing in yourself and your vision. Learn how this anesthesia tech turned winemaker became a changemaker. Some of the topics we explore: The immigrant hustle How he got his start in the Oregon wine industry Why he made himself the brand The importance of hiring a coach His signature looks Feelings are not facts The truth about getting into the wine industry Partnership > Collaboration... and more SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com

Sometimes the journey we call life - can take us on paths and roads we could never imagine. But, getting to a place where we embrace the journey isn't always easy. We chat with Craig Robinson (Princeton '83 and older brother to the iconic Michelle Obama) about his #dreamdriving journey and all the important stops he made along the way. Craig currently serves as the Vice president of Player Development and G League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Craig shares how the trek from the South Side of Chicago to the suburbs of Princeton University impacted his life and fostered in him an "intellectual confidence" that has stayed with him his entire life. He then reflects on the value of taking RISKS and why the decision to venture back into the world of sports after a lucrative career in banking was one he doesn't regret. Craig also opens up about the major lessons he learned from important people in his life and gives tips for other dream drivers looking to find their way in life. SHOW NOTES: http:www.drea

Host Rana Campbell reflects on 15 lessons she's learning since quitting her 9-5/full-time job in August 2018. She shares the good, the bad, and everything in-between as well as tips for others who are looking to take the leap and bet on their dreams.  *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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-220 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com

In order to achieve success, it's important to get clear on the blockages in your way. However, many of us don't know where to start to receive those breakthroughs. Transformation Coach, Affirmation Queen & Accountability Partner Lenise Dazzel-Harris takes us along her personal #dreamdriving journey and how she found herself doing the work of teaching women how to pivot their perspective to heal their story and manifest their desires. She shares her own personal transformation story and how working on self-love led her to all that she ever wanted - a loving family, a thriving business, and fulfilled clients. Then, we go behind-the-scenes on her signature Clarity Call - where host Rana Campbell opens up about her own fears and doubts building Dreams In Drive. Get ready to listen to the work in real-time and get inspired to start making vibrational changes in your own lives. SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/lenise SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FAC

Mayvenn CEO & Founder Diishan Imira takes us along his #dreamdriving journey and reflects on being a kid growing up in Oakland, graduating from Hampton University and then dreaming big. His desire for exploration and business led him all over world - one of those places being China - the place that spawned his entrepreneurial endeavors and helped lay the ground work for Mayvenn - the largest Black owned hair extensions company in the world. To date, the company has seen $80 million in revenue and has raised over $36 million in funding. But Diishan's story is more than just hair. He opens up about what it was like living in China, the beginning days of Mayvenn selling product out of his trunk, the art of sales, sexy vs. unsexy investing, scaling the company, reinvention and how he unwinds despite being a busy CEO. Diishan is candid about his experience and ready to share his journey with us dream drivers. SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/diishan-imira SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive

This week, we're chatting with Cyborg Mermaid, creator and chief of DiveMuse - Riane Tyler. An adventurer, educator, and guide to the hidden treasures of the aquatic world, Hollywood, Florida-based Riane offers services such as scuba diving courses, eco yoga yours, and ocean healing retreats for her clients. On this journey we talk about how she first fell in love with water, the realities of being a Black female scuba diver, the challenges and success of building an aquatic-based business, and why the concept of moving past fear serves as an important basis for her work. Riane opens up about this very unique #dreamdriving journey and the rewards of doing what you love. SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/riane-tyler SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND RIANE ONLINE: IG: https://www.instagram.com/divemuse FIND RANA ON SO

You may know Spectacular Smith as 1/4 of the popular 2000s boyband Pretty Ricky. Did you know he is also the CEO and founder of Adwizar - a top INC 500 agency that helps brand and personalities GO VIRAL (and make money) on social media. We talk about the evolution of Spectacular’s hustle -his early days on Twitter to building Adwizar from the ground up - even though he had many doubters along the way. Spectacular shares the key things all #dreamdrivers need to do as they hustle their way to success and why honing in on your passion and gifts is essential. EPISODE PARTNER: Interested in handcrafted artisan soaps, body washes, body lotions, and whipped sugar scrubs? Created by EP 105 guest Art Steele - Butter Made is committed to using ethically sourced and environmentally friendly natural ingredients. Use the code DID to get 15% off your www.buttermadeshop.com order! SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/spectacular SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK

Welcome to #frontseatfridays - a new #dreamdriving segment where we'll open up the podcast to questions and dive into a specific topic head-on and as honest and transparent as possible. This week, host Rana Campbell answers a listener question about not giving up, staying consistent, and finding your purpose. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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-215 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com

You can be a mogul, too - if you put in the work. We chat with Tiyana Robinson - a Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, the world's first online business school for professional Makeup Artists. Tiyana shares how she went from working as a Marketing Director to fully embracing her gift for makeup artistry and taking her dreams for FREEDOM to the next level. Tiyana shares the steps she took to strategically evolve her six-figure business into one that helps others learn how they can create money and find opportunities for growth in their own creative practices. She talks the importance of differentiation, confidence, clarity, consistency, hustle, and purpose when #dreamdriving. SHOWNOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/tiyana-robinson SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND TIYANA ROBINSON ONLINE:Web: h

Are you tired of feeling stuck, or feeling like you have potential and never actually get things done? Do you feel like your willingness or desire levels are on low? Being unmotivated as a Dream Driver can be a total mood AND dream killer. Host Rana Campbell shares 8 of her favorite tips for getting motivated to take action and keep going along the #dreamdriving journey. #DREAMDRIVER TIP OF THE WEEK: Staying on-top of your business finances is crucial. Try Freshbooks if you're looking for an invoicing or accounting tool for your self-employment or small business needs. It's Dreams In Drive approved! *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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-213 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive

“Sometimes your biggest failures can lead you to your biggest successes.” We chat with Miko Branch - CEO and co-founder of the pioneering, trailblazing award-winning premium natural hair care brand, Miss Jessie's.Along with her beloved sister Titi Branch, the two revolutionized the hair care industry and became a leading pioneer of the natural hair movement by creating hair care solutions and high quality hair care products for curly textures spanning across ethnicities and cultures. Miko opens up about the Miss Jessie's creation journey and how she was part of creating and shaping the early "natural hair" movement in the early 2000s. She talks about how she was able to navigate through both failure and success, constantly evolving the brand and bringing it to new heights. Miko shares why it's important to guard your dream, think big, and rethink the idea of what it truly means to be an "innovator." She also pays homage to her late sister, Titi - honoring the lessons that Titi's passing have instilled in her

How much could you accomplish if you embraced fear and set out to pursue your passion without thinking of what could go wrong? This week, we’re chatting with wellness and editorial nail specialist and owner of Lux K -  Kia Stewart. Kia takes along her interesting #dreamdriving journey and shares how she went from having a career in dentistry to combining her love for hustle + artistry to make a name for herself in the nail care, nail education, and nail art worlds. Kia shares her favorite tips for dream drivers on building clientele, mastering your mind, committing to the hustle, mastering emotional wellness, and being honest with yourself.   SHOWNOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/kia-stewart SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND KIA STEWART ONLINE: IG: http://www.instagram.com/__luxk FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/ra