Dreams In Drive

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

At thirty years old, Craig Young aka “The Cheap God”  is living an unconventional life - according to American standards. On April 1, 2018 - he quit his job, sold all things and decided to travel the world - seeking happiness and finding himself along the way. Currently residing in Bali, his goal is to show people of color there is a lot of world to see. The world traveler and Army veteran opens up about his decision to leave the States and all that he’s encountered along the way. He gets honest about what it's like navigating mental health issues, being a Black man abroad, experience loneliness- and he reveals the sacrifices of being a solo traveler as a Dream Driver. He also shares his favorite travel hacks for others looking to disrupt their current lives and go experience new things.  SHOWNOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/craig-young 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 KE

So many of us are fighting invisible battles, experiencing daily challenges and overcoming obstacles silently that others may know nothing about. How do you handle it all? How do you get through the dark times along the #dreamdriving journey? We chat with T-Kea Blackman, mental health advocate, speaker and writer. She is also the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing light into darkness by sharing the stories of individuals thriving with mental illness within communities of color. T-Kea opens up about her own mental health journey and how an attempted suicide was the catalyst moment for finding new beginnings and reclaiming her life. T-kea shares what it was like living with an undiagnosed mental illness and why it's okay to accept help when you need it. T-kea also gives tips on creating boundaries, supporting others along their journey, and how she's finding community and purpose by creating a much-needed mental-health platform for people of color navigating

Dream Drivers, it's time to step your online branding game all the way up! How can you use strategic marketing to help tell your STORY and attract the audience and clients that you want? What's the best way to revamp your online brand presence making it more efficient and optimal for your brand goals? This week, we're chatting with Keshia White - founder of Keshia M. White Designs, a website and brand design agency that provides strategic and beautiful websites for women in coaching, speaking, and consulting. Keshia helps her clients develop unique brand identities that communicate who they really are, while supporting the goals that they have for their businesses. Some of the topics we cover in this episode: - How Keshia made the switch from side-hustler to full-time entrepreneur - Digital branding must-dos when revamping your website - When to pay a professional vs. go the DIY route - How to use social media to get results for your brand...and more! KESHIA'S FREEBIE: https://keshiamwhite.lpages.co/how-to-ta

Don't be so hard on yourself. Things won't always be great all the time. The key is to keep going. Host Rana Campbell opens up about #dreamdriving, why you're allowed to have OFF days, and what to do when you feel like you're not operating at 100%. She gives 5 tips for pushing through bad days and conquering a "funky mood" that is trying to ruin your spirit and energy. *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-207 *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

Singer, songwriter, and actress Kiana Ledé always saw her stage being big. Even when her career wasn't taking off in the ways she first thought, she never gave up. On this episode, she opens up about her journey in the music industry and why putting herself first is so important. She shares her advice for other creatives navigating their purpose and why being authentic to who you are always is a shining light when pursuing your dreams. Plus - we talk how she stumbled across EP 145 with Jenifer Lewis and she why featured a clip from the interview on her new song Heavy. SHOWNOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/kiana-lede JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND KIANA LEDÉ ONLINE: Web: http://www.kianalede.com IG: http://www.instagram.com/kianalede Twitter: http://twitter.com/kianalede FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN

Are you willing to put it all on the line to make your dream a reality? Meet Rachel Roff a.k.a "the melanin expert", a licensed medical aesthetician and the founder/creator of Urban Skin Solutions Medspa and Laser Center and Urban Skin Rx. During esthetics school, and after receiving her license and entering the professional world, Rachel quickly witnessed a lack of education and services available for darker skin tones. Her passion for seeing inclusivity in industry treatment and services was sparked. she loved so much. In 2006, this dedication led her to start Urban Skin Solutions Medspa and Laser Center in Charlotte, NC. Thirteen years later, Rachel's business is flourishing, but how did she do it? Rachel opens up about the realities of what it means to launch and scale a multimillion dollar beauty brand focused on the skin needs of melanin-rich persons. We talk how she got the funds to launch her first med spa, the peculiarities of the shifting beauty/retail landscape, navigating past naysayers, how she b

Pinky Cole isn't just selling food. She's selling an experience. The road to Slutty Vegan, Pinky's wildly popular, fast-casual plant-based junk food concept that launched only a YEAR ago (July 2018) has taken off in ways she could have never imagined. Pinky's "slutty" revolution has vegans and meat lovers standing in live for hours to experience the Slutty Vegan goodness. But, Pinky's not surprised. She's BEEN putting in work. On this episode, Pinky opens up about the road to Slutty Vegan. From working as a TV producer in Hollywood to her first successful restaurant foray that ended in flames, she never gave up. Pinky gets deep about her personal #dreamdriving journey and shares ways that dream drivers can get past "beautiful fear" and start maximizing their greatness. We talk all things success including riding momentum, believing in yourself, creating your own opportunities, the need for multiple revenue streams - and of course, the personal challenges we all can successfully navigate as we put our dreams i