Dreams In Drive

Host Rana Campbell tackles a listener question on creating an interesting elevator pitch. If you're currently stuck when it comes to telling your personal story in a way that is easy to comprehend, relatable to others, and drives ACTION - then tune in. You'll learn an easy formula to use to create a short professional summary, tips for developing a personal "story bank", and strategies to get better at crafting your elevator pitch.  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! * DOWNLOAD EP 189 DRIVER'S MANUAL: https://ranacampbell.lpages.co/elevator-pitch-drivers-manual-ep-189/ *TAKE THE DREAMS IN DRIVE LISTENER SURVEY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/survey *BOOK AN ELEVATOR PITCH COACHING SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/book *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-184 *SUBSCRI

You think you have your life all planned out. Then, everything changes. What do you do? How do you adjust? Former pro golfer turned writer, speaker, collaborator, and entrepreneur Thane Marcus shares his road from pro athlete to mastering self. Thane teaches how we dream drivers can learn to take ownership of our lives and never settle for less than we are capable of. Through the telling of his own #dreamdriving journey, he shows us strategies we can use to master discipline and overcome feelings of failure and self-doubt.  Thane helps freelancers, business owners, and entrepreneurs professional athlete’s mindset to everyday people in everyday life. He is passionate about speaking to the journey from the journey. Thaneis also the host of The Up & Comers Show, a podcast all about learning how to live a good life. In this episode you'll learn:  Is talent innate or is it developed? Nature vs. nature How an injury set Thane on a new path Removing the bondage of old identities How to get more disciplined &

Along the #dreamdriving journey, what kind of legal mishaps should we attempt to avoid? How do we ensure we're building and driving dreams that won't hurt us legally in the long run?  Meet Jaia Thomas -  a Los Angeles-based sports, entertainment and intellectual property attorney. In addition to practicing law, Jaiais currently an adjunct professor at UCLA and contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine. She also recently launched Diverse Representation, the first ever comprehensive database of African-American attorneys, agents, managers and publicists who work in  the sports and entertainment industry. She hold's a Bachelors degree from Colgate University and a JD from The George Washington University Law School (JD). Ever since she was a young adult, Jaia had a passion for social justice and discovered that law was a way for her to pursue her interests and passion. On this episode, Jaia shares her journey to pursuing a law career and how she was able to overcome fear and doubt along the way. Jaia opens up about

What's on the top of your New Year's resolutions to-do list? On this episode, host Rana Campbell celebrates THREE YEARS OF DREAMS IN DRIVE and dives into some brief takeaways she's learned along the ways. We then chat with FoundermadeCEO Meghan Asha about how shifting from an AM I?to an I AM mentality helped fuel her growth and ability to build and execute on her dreams. Meghan shares the lessons she's learned building FounderMade, a platform and conference series that connects  consumer brands to retailers, distributors and investors. Under her leadership and commitment to merging support and connection for entrepreneurs, FounderMade has partnered with innovative brands including Estee Lauder, RXBar, BulletProof Coffee, Vital Proteins, Target and Starbucks.  Meghan's experience is vast: Over her career, she’s worked as an analyst for a venture capital firm, interviewed leaders of technology companies for a weekly internet talk show, and built her own digital media platform. Meghan currently serves as an advi

On this episode, we dive into how Kalilah Wright - Founder and CEO of Mess In A Bottle embraced the power of  innovation and the pivot in her career and business.   An early lover of the arts and all things creative, Kalilah received her Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University and Masters degree from Morgan State University. She was an accomplished designer and trained architect working for Under Armor when she realized that this "idea" she had for a business could be something more than just a "dream" but a reality. Did it make sense for someone who was working at an applauded company to quit and pursue entrepreneurship full-time?  Better yet - did it make sense to quit a job as an architect to sell t-shirts? For, Kalilah it made a whole lot of sense.  In January 2016, Mess in a Bottle launched. The company sells creative messages written t-shirts and packaged in reusable bottles.  The brand was established to evoke change, question Kalilah’s audience and allow individuals wearing their messages to be v

Host Rana Campbell dives into why she cut off her hair in late 2017 and the realizations she had after doing so. We dive into how we can take the "big chop" mentality into 2019 and WIN! If you're currently thinking of your New Year's goal setting strategy or need ideas for how you can get our of neutral, this episode will be sure to refuel your energy tank.  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! Do you have your own #bigchop story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK - JEN SINCERO'S NEW BOOK "YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY": http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-184 *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *J

  The entrepreneurial spirit isn't only limited to running your own business. We chat with LilyDoxy - a Business Marketing Manager at Verizon who - through her work- gets to help startups and entrepreneurs succeed. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree from Howard University, she started her career at Verizon and has been there for 11 years.  In 2017, she started  “From the Ground Up” - a series to meet small business owners and give them a platform to share their stories. Outside of her work at Verizon, Lily runs the Eve Brand and  specializes in assisting businesses learn how to secure sponsorships and funding. Lily opens up about her #dreamdriving journey, the many lessons she has learned building her corporate career, how she became a sponsorships and events pro, and tips/strategies you can use to secure more funding for your own ventures.  Some of the topics we also discuss include: - How attending Howard influenced Lily and why she is a HBCU advocate - Lily's early law school dreams - The path from Howa

  How do you figure out who you are, what you want and what you desire? On this episode we chat with Kenyon and Taccara Martin -emotional health and wellness experts with a passion for helping people find healing and wholeness after devastating divorces, break-ups or toxic relationships. "Failure happens but it’s how you address it and overcome it that matters." Taccara and Kenyon share their personal #dreamdriving journeys - from overcoming emotional and physical abuse, broken marriages - to using their platform to  help single men and women become emotionally healthy and whole individuals so they aren’t carrying toxic baggage from one relationship to another. Relationships are the foundations for all aspects of our life. The couple keeps it real about how losing everything and learning to take responsibility and start being intentional about who and what they wanted in their lives changed their future and fueled their entrepreneurial endeavors. Some of the topics we discuss include:- What inspired Taccara &

Go after your goals no matter how much they scare you. We chat with JamilaSouffrant - a podcaster, blogger, money coach and founder of JourneyToLaunch.comwhere she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence and helps others do the same. As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Because of her money habits, Jamilaand her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt free besides their mortgage. She is also a mom of three young children and currently lives in New York City. Jamila shares the details of how she was able to put her financial independence goals in motion. As a kid she didn't have a specific career in mind but she knew she "wanted to make a lot of money and didn’t want to work for anyone." However, after building a six-figure career in real estate investing and while pregnant with her first son, she had an epiphany during a long 4 hour commute home. This wasn't the life she wan

Dream Drivers...here's something to think about. You have an amazing talent and/or dream, but can you monetize it? Can you sell it? How do you turn your creativity into a business? This week's guest Gina Charbonnet - an entertainment and event production veteran shares her story turning her love for art and media into a career helping to create events that inspire worldwide. Gina is the founder of GeChar-  a premier resource in multi-media production specializing in empowering cultural content and programming. Charbonnet’s professional achievement is marked by a longstanding relationship with the Essence Festival, where Gina and GeChar serve as the Executive Producer of the festival’s Empowerment Programming since 2003. Gina's expertise has been tapped for major events and organizations such as Essence, Black Girls Rock!, NAACP, National Democratic Committee, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, BET, and Converse, and more. Some of the things we discuss on this episode:- Growing up In New Orleans - Art's i

Are you making excuses or are you making it happen? Are you willing to break so that you can rebuild yourself to be even stronger? At 18 months, Candis Welch was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Despite the early predictions on her life, Candis is now a 32 year-old college graduate that holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, has been Issa Rae's assistant for 5 years, and works for the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority - all from her wheelchair.  Although Candis experiences everyday adversities dealing with her disability, she lives a FULL LIFE! Candis chooses to persevere and prove people’s stereotypes wrong, wishing to set an example and provide hope for others in her situation. On her blog, 'Can Can on Wheelz', she chronicles daily life from her perspective. Candis opens up about some of the challenges she's faced along her #dreamdriving journey and why she is so committed to improving herself, remaining strong, changing the perception of those that are disabled and/or using mobility

Back in episode 172, I told you all about how I quit my job. Two months have passed - what's happened? In this episode, I sit down with one of my college besties and we talk about life after quitting. I answer three questions about how my life has changed since August 2018. 1. Am I scared? 2. What's been the best thing about quitting? 3. What is one short-term goal I hope to achieve? If there's one thing that I've learned since quitting my job in August 2018 - it's this: there's going to be a lot of ups and down. This episode is for anyone who feels like they aren't doing "enough", for those thinking about quitting - who don't know what they should expect, for those who have left their full-time and are regretting the decision. I've been there. You'll also learn more about why you need to get out of your head, embrace passive productivity, stop over analyzing, and rethink your approach and executing of goal setting. It's okay to take it slow. Slow progress is still progress. Do you have your own #lifeafterqui

When thinking about monetization, one of the most important parts of business/brand building is taking time to think about your various revenue streams. How do you do it successfully once you figure out your niche? Tiffani D'andria - the founder of Encourage Millions, LLC, a real estate education investment firm - has some answers to these questions. After growing up in an economically depressed area, in a single parent home, Tiffani gained a passion for leading others to homeownership and generational wealth. Through her popular course, Flip Your Block Academy, Tiffani hones in on her skills learned in corporate America to help other individuals learn how to invest in real estate with low overhead costs. On this episode we touch on how Tiffani used real estate to fuel her #dreamdriving journey and lessons you can take away from her story: Some of the things we discuss include:- Tiffani's early career moves - wanting to be a model -  & quitting her original dreams - Launching Encourage Millions - Trusting

Do you stay ready so you don't have to get ready? Host Rana Campbell recounts a hilarious work-related experience, lessons learned from it, and why Dream Drivers need to always be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have your own #whatsinyourtrunk story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-176 *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

"Life is more about the journey than just getting to the destination."  Meet Lauryn Williams, a  Certified Financial Planner, 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help professional athletes get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them. Lauryn opens up about her career as a professional  athlete (Track & Field + Bobsledding) and some of the tough professional and personal lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about the decision to transition out of athletics and dive into another interest of hers: personal finance. You'll learn why helping others take control of their personal finances is part of her purpose and what you can do if you're stepping into new territories in your life. Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What inspired Lauryn as a child - Education as a door opener - Dealing with natural hair bullying in college

Have you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear? On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks alike. After years of working in the culinary industry, Ashley discusses why she decided to take the full-time leap into entrepreneurship in 2017. Though she didn't have a perfect "plan", she knew she had a purpose and calling that she needed to trust in. Ashley shares what she's doing now to put her faith into practice and building her company legacy. Ashley also opens up about her culinary journey and how her passion for food inspired her to push culinary limits and dedicate her company to pursuing unconventional flavors and uses. Trade St. Jam Co. uses locally sourced produce for their vegan, low-sugar jams a

"Go for the look, not the money." What if I told you it was going to  take you ten years to get your "big break"? Would you still be down for the ride? We chat with Chris Morrow - CEO and co-founder of Loud Speakers Network- home of some of your favorite  (and super popular) podcasts including The Read, The Friendzone, The Casey Crew, Brilliant Idiots, and the infamous The Combat Jack  Show. Chris and I have a great conversation about how he came up in the industry and what it was like building Loud Speakers Network. He dives into tips for other creators in the space including his perspective on finding your niche, getting creative with advertising and partnerships, and why tapping into Gen Z’s influence is going to be critical in the future. What I loved the most about this conversation was Chris emphasizing that it took him TEN years to get his “big break”. For all my drivers, hustlers, and goal-getters out there -  this is a reminder to keep putting in the work. Chris also gets a bit personal and opens up

I have a huge announcement to make....I LEFT MY JOB (aka my 9-5)! I finally take the time to talk about why I quit, how I feel about the decision, and what's next for Rana.  Do you have your own #iquit story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop   *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/i-quit-my-job *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS: NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! Do you struggle with networking successfully? One of the things that I contribute to the podcast's success is the network I was able to build along the way. I will forever appreciate the people that became part of my tribe and community and have contributed their time, expertise, and resources to helping fuel the dream. In this episode, I dive into my favorite networking tips that personally HELPED me along my networking journey. No matter what stage you're at in your journey, getting these perspectives on networking will help you build relationships, cultivate community, and get the results you want in your brand and business.  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *GET YOUR FREE NETWORKING CONTACT MANAGEMENT SPREADSHEET: https://ranacampbell.leadpages.co/networking-contact-management-template/ *BUY THE BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE

Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! How did I grow Dreams In Drive from scratch? I started the podcast back in January 2016 - with NO listeners and have been able to grow it to over 600,000 downloads since then! I couldn't have gotten there without some key marketing strategy steps along the way. In this episode, I got in-depth and share 18 of of the most critical marketing keys to success that I used to successfully build the Dreams In Drive brand. Even if you aren't a podcaster - you can use these marketing tips to fuel growth in whatever industry you represent or are trying to penetrate! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!   *BUY THE BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *ENTER TO WIN OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS: NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *