Dreams In Drive

How much do you believe in your vision? How much would you RISK to make sure the dream comes alive? We chat with Beatrice Feliu Espada - co-founder of The Honey Pot - a feminine care company born out of her need to naturally heal herself. When Beatrice faced a chronic bout of bacterial vaginitis, she became a woman on a mission, searching for natural remedies to help prevent these unruly infections. Beatrice created The Honey Pot Feminine Wash - her very own natural healing aid. Beatrice talks about how she wasn't afraid to make strategic moves - even when there were doubters who didn't believe in the brand's longevity. Because of that belief, Beatrice was able to build a loyal following and audience, get the brand into Whole Foods and later nationwide Target Stores - one of her biggest accomplishments to date. Beatrice shares her #dreamdriving journey - from the pharmacy to retail consumer goods specialist-  and her advice for other dream drivers not afraid to GOAL BIG and RISK EVEN BIGGER Join in on the con

"You don't look like an ex-felon" they told her. Meet Lucinda Cross, Chief Activator,  CEO of Activate Worldwide and founder of Activate Your Life 501c3. Lucinda is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, international speaker and corporate coach. When she was 19 years old, Lucinda made a decision that would change her world forever having her spend her prime years in federal prison. Now, she's committed to using her story of self-discovery, triumph, and overcoming odds to help inspire others to ACTIVATE their lives. She opens up about her #dreamdriving journey, the challenges she had to overcome, and how she was able to find success in her niche as an entrepreneur. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Lucinda as a child - The decision that changed Lucinda's entire life - How Lucinda got through prison - Challenges while in federal prison - Abuse in prison - Being ashamed of her journey - Lucinda

What's the difference between success and fulfillment? Dr. Nii Darko talks his #dreamdriving journey and how he was able to discover a life for himself and his family beyond medicine. He shares lessons learned navigating entrepreneurship as a doctor, knowing your value, scaling your business. Plus, we talk the power of community, knowing your WHY, and what keeps Nii going through difficult times. If you're currently feeling stuck and feel like there's more to your journey, this episode is for you! Let's start dreaming outside the BOX and truly stepping into the vastness of our purpose! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Nii as a child - How Nii knew medicine was for him - The dark side of being super committed - Knowing your value - Negotiating - The key to scaling your business - Why Nii started his podcast "Docs Outside The Box" - Underestimating the power of community - Investing and gett

When there is a will, there is a way. If you truly want something, you have to figure out how to create your opportunities and build your own pathways to success. Sometimes we spend too much time trying to "go with the flow" and wait for things to happen to us. If you're a DREAM DRIVER, sometimes you have to get into the driver's seat and create the road ahead of you. Host Rana Campbell shares how figuring out how to "bend the rules" or the "way things are supposed to be" landed her at the Root 100 dinner in November 2017 where she got to meet some fabulous people including Common, Raheem Devaughn, Angela Rye, AJ Collaway, and more. She also discusses advocating for yourself, strategic post-opportunity creation follow-up, and the importance of grit and visualizing success before it happens. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! *ENTER TO WIN A $25 ITUNES GIFTCARD: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/ses

What do you do when you feel like your wasting your time by not pursuing your dreams? We chat with pitching coach and  development consultant Squeaky Moore about her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to walk away from a career in media/entertainment to live in her purpose and pursue her calling. Squeaky talks the process of creating her  book #100Pitches: Mistakes, I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To - a film and television pitching guide for independent content creators about the do’s and don’ts, and strategy of pitching television and film projects. Squeaky hones in on the many pitching mistakes creatives and entrepreneurs makes and how we can overcome them and start hearing more YES's. No matter what your industry is - the biggest takeaway from our chat with Squeaky is:  Listen to your calling. Pay attention to the signs. Live your best life -even if the journey is not always so easy. ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Squeaky's most vivid childhood memory - How to figure out your purpose - Balancing life a

Having faith is a critical aspect of the #dreamdriving journey. You have to be willing to take action without knowing what the results of that action may be. We talk the importance of planting and nurturing seeds in our life and what can happen when you do. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! *ENTER THE GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/session *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-130 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

How important is social media when it comes to building your brand? As any 2018 business knows - it can be everything for engaging with your audience and bringing new prospects into your sales and marketing funnels! We chat with Laura Roeder-  founder of Edgar, a social media automation tool designed to prevent status updates from going to waste. Laura has given talks at conferences like BlogHer and South by Southwest and has appeared in Forbes, Fast Company, Mashable, CNET, and other major publications. Here's a little about her own story: In 2009, she started LKR Social Media, where she  created online courses that taught thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners how to take their social media marketing into their own hands. One of the things she noticed why helping clients was that there weren't ANY social media tools that would save your updates after posting them, or post them more than one time automatically! In 2014 with the help of her husband and team - Edgar was born! How did she do it? H

Investor and entrepreneur Sarah Kunst always had big dreams. From growing up in small-town America to dominating the tech worlds of New York City and Silicon Valley, she has built her career being able to spot "What's Hot?" and "What's next?" But - what's the story behind the story? How was she able to gain access to rooms that aren't normally open to someone that looks like her? We chat with Sarah about her #dreamdriving journey and how with an acute DRIVE and VISION for her life - she was able to build a career in the venture capital work and later as an entrepreneur. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Sarah as a child growing up "in the middle of nowhere" - How to figure out what you want - Forward momentum - Getting her start in the technology world - How Sarah got recruited to be a venture capital investor - The 3 markers of success of an investor - Characteristics of investor-ready comp

What does it take to succeed as a digital influencer (or dream driver in general) in 2018? So many of us often have a plan - or a vision/dream  - but face challenges when it comes to execution a.k.a  GETTING RESULTS. We chat with Atlanta-based Mattie James -  creator of MattieJames.com. Since 2010, Mattie has collaborated with household name brands like Macy’s, Cotton, H&M, Google and many more. With a social media following of over 175,000 lifestyle enthusiasts, the "Mattie James" brand has evolved into a 360 degree brand that includes a blog , 2 podcasts, a newsletter & YouTube channel, and a variety of physical & digital products. Mattie talks her early #dreamdriving journey which includes moving to NYC after dropping out of college to moving back to Atlanta and re-discovering her love for writing and realizing she had what it took to become a "full-time influencer". Mattie talks her processes/systems for staying focused &  getting things DONE. We zero in on Mattie's keys to building an aud

Is there a place/time in your last that had a significant impact on who you are today? Host Rana Campbell goes back into time to her first job at Eagle Rock Lanes Bowling Alley. She discusses some of the valuable life lessons she learned on and off the clock as a teenager that still ring true now in 2018. There's definitely some things school can't teach you, but life will! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! *ENTER THE GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/book *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-126 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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 *htt

Wow! It's been two years of Dreams In Drive already! Listen in as host Rana Campbell recaps the past year and shares her three keys to success for anyone looking to set their dreams in drive in 2018! PS - James Campbell makes another surprise appearance! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/book *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-125 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

Are you going to claim 2018 as YOUR YEAR!?! Are you going to half- try or whole- try in the new year?!  Host Rana Campbell shares a brief encounter with her dad that inspired her to share ways that we can scrap the notion of feeling "unmotivated and uninspired" and truly commit to DOING and putting our WHOLE HEART into our work and goals as dream drivers. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/book *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-124 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

We are all on a journey to find our paths in lives, but what If I told you sometimes your path finds you?! The crazy journey you're on right now will eventually make sense.There will be things in your life that you don’t understand when you're experiencing it, but it all comes together. Meet Dasheeda Dawson (The WeedHead)  - an ivy-league trained cannabis executive, digital growth hacker and brand equity builder. She is a corporate-to-cannabis cross-over pioneer with a mission to legitimize, stabilize and diversify the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Dasheeda started her career journey in medical school - but 3.5 years in, decided it wasn't for her and set off to forge a new path for herself in business. In 2016, Dasheeda officially traded in her career with Fortune 500 companies like Target and Victoria's Secret to become a cannabis entrepreneur and industry thought leader. She is currently the Founder & President of MJM Strategy, a digital-focused strategic consulting firm. She recently became the In

Are you struggling to figure out what you're supposed to do in life? Are you not feeling clarity when it comes to your vision and goals? We chat with Kim Coles - actress, comedian, author coach and speaker whose career spans over 30 years with signature roles on the ground-breaking shows Living Color and Living Single. Kim opens up about her #dreamdriving journey and talks about how she was able to hone in on her gifts of "laughter of love" to open up her life to new possibilities. She also shares what those struggling to realize their talents and stay empowered can do to start walking in their purpose.   Kim's work focused on guiding women on the incredible healing journey of broadcasting their brilliance by telling and leveraging their own authentic stories to inspire others to learn, laugh and leave their own powerful legacy. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK WITH DASHIKI PRIDE: www.dreamsindrive.com

What does it take to master your mind so that you can master your life? How do you cultivate a winning mentality that will help you overcome obstacles and create possibility? In this episode, we chat with with educator, coach, mentor, Paterson, NJ native Gemar Mills  (a.k.a "The Turnaround Principal")  about his road to self-discovery through education and how he helped to turn around schools and the lives of thousands of children in the state of NJ.   As Gemar mentions,"Your mindset will either be to your demise or your success. You have to figure out the context in which you thrive the most." In 2005, after graduating from Montclair State University with a Bachelors of Science in Math Education, Gemar started his teaching career. By 2009, at the age of 28, Mills was promoted to Principal of Malcom X Shabazz - one of the most troubled schools in the Newark Public Schools District, with a history of low-test scores, MXS was threatened with possibility of closure. Mills took on the challenge and fully implemen

Are you having trouble staying focused on your dreams and goals?A lot of people never get anywhere because they want to be everywhere. Many of the most successful dream drivers were able to accomplish their goals once they got FOCUSED. But how do you do that? On this episode, host Rana Campbell dives into the subject of making sure your internal GPS is working corrected. In order to stay focused, you have to know where you are going! She shares her favorite tips and strategies for staying focused as you #dreamdrive towards your ultimate goal! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! WATCH THE FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO REPLAY: http://bit.ly/2k9o9b8 BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/book *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-120 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on So

How did Detroit native Melissa Butler go from a licensed stock broker to beauty entrepreneur? On this episode, we learn how she strategically launched a start-up vegan beauty brand, The Lip Bar - a concept that stemmed from a beauty frustration that inspired Melissa to find a solution! Using her finance and business savvy and expertise, she was able to successfully enter a new space FOCUSED and with an unstoppable"GET IT DONE" attitude. Melissa talks about why having faith and belief in her dreams and her ability to see them into fruition helped her navigate the many challenges and hurdles she's experienced as an entrepreneur. Now, Melissa inspires and empowers women everywhere of all ages, races and body types to be confident in their own skin by challenging traditional beauty standards through imagery, ingredients and affordable pricing. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Melissa's "I know what I want" mantra as a c

Dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell shares the keys to her viral dance video success and building a brand that truly brings you happiness and fulfillment. She talks about how her early passion for dance and entertainment never left her and drove her to figure out how to make a life and living inspiring others and creating. Aliya shares why - at the end of the day-  you shouldn't sacrifice your dreams or what makes your heart happy. Your hard work, determination, and the many twists and turns of your journey will lead you to where you are supposed to go. The social media influencer-who has gained widespread popularity for her viral heels dance videos - has been reposted by Trey Songs, Chris Brown, & Nicki Minaj and more. Aliya's work includes dancing for K. Michelle, Pitbull,Tank and many more. As she became more successful in the dance industry, she decided to started her own dance class known as “Queens N Lettos” so that ever woman can feel sexy, confident, and can be a queen in her (sti)lettos. It has

Ever feel like giving up on yourself? Host Rana Campbell breaks down her favorite tips and advice on how you can motivate yourself to keep going - even when times get hard. We also hear a listener email and Rana's thoughts on why the fact that you never know who you're inspiring is a great reason to keep going! BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/session *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-117 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *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

Ever dream of writing and publishing a book? What exactly goes into working with a book agent or going the self-publishing route? How do books actually sell? How do you leverage your influence to impact an even bigger community? We've got some answers for you!  Our guest Dawn Michelle Hardy describes the work she does as being "a talent manager for creative storytellers across multiple platforms". She began her agency Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting in 2004 after working with Teri Woods author of True to the Game. Additionally, she is the creator of the Speed Mentoring Series a traveling brunch event that discusses the intricacies of book publishing. Dawn dives into her early career journey - from studying fashion merchandising at FIT and how she stumbled into the book publishing industry, honed her skills, and realized she had what it took to go SOLO and build her own practice. Dawn shares lessons she has for other creatives trying to build their platforms and get their voices heard.  Join in on