Dreams In Drive

Meet Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo - two fly sisters who created Cee Cee's Closet NYC - a brand that celebrates the beauty of West African print though fashionable accessories and clothing, handmade by tailors and artisans in Lagos, Nigeria. These Barnard and Columbia alums design all of their fair trade goods, which include headwraps, leather bags, clothing, and waistbeads. On this episode we dive into what goes into building and developing a brand that your customers LOVE! What I loved about this interview was the energy of Chioma and Uchenna - the respect and love for each other and the passion that they have for what they do is so evident and inspiring. ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - The sisters' most vivid childhood memories - Launching a company together - What the two learned from participating in their first pop-up shop - The importance of customer feedback & customer emails - Guerilla marketing strategies - How to develop a brand (and use your network to do so) - Working through big challenges - Part

How many of us had the titles author, pianist, and producer checked off by the age of 10?! Brothers Connor and Logan Littlejohn are a duo with BIG DREAMS and plenty to show for it. They are the epitome of what it means to be a DREAM DRIVER. Listen in as the two share their #dreamdriving journey (which is just beginning) and their plans for putting these dreams of theirs in DRIVE! They talk their early inspirations, advice on not giving up, dealing with haters, publishing their work, entrepreneurship, the joys of working with your sibling...and more! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/connor-logan-littlejohn ENTER TO WIN A DREAMS IN DRIVE TSHIRT: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND CONNOR AND LOGAN ON: Twitter: https://twitter.com/derpykidlolo &  https://twitter.com/djconnorb Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/

You can't be scared to take the leap...because you never know what will be on the other side! Meet Manouchcar (Missy) Pierre-Val, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C - a Nurse Practitioner, former NFL cheerleader and the Founder of Scrub Angels - an online community that educates and supports nurses in finding fulfillment in their lives and careers. After being a nurse for over 7 years, Missy noticed nurses within her community were becoming easily burned out, lacked support and mentorship and felt lost in their careers...so she decided to do something about it.  Listen in as she talks her #dreamdriving journey including the lessons she learned during her NFL cheerleader days (and why she sued them!) to moving across the country and launching her own nurse practitioner group. One theme that stands true is this: When you lean in and listen to your intuition, great things will come - even if you have to figure things out along the way. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dream

What's the best way to stand out and create a product or service that's attractive to potential customers? Finding a gap in the current market and building something that stands out and fits a unique need! We chat with Tracy Buescher - Founder and President of nuyu clothing line - a company she launched in 2015 after finding that the  most collegiate affinity wear items were designed with men in mind. The industry fashion vet - whose past gigs include sales , design and manufacturing at top brands Jacadi, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Tahari - launched nuyu to create clothes designed specifically for the fun and fashionable woman. Over the last two years - the nuyu clothing line has grown to include more than 35 items featuring logos of more than 30 different colleges nationwide. Tracy shares how she was able to identify a gap in the market and create a must-have product for a specific, identifiable niche audience. You'll take a peek a into Tracy's story as well as learn her insider tips for succeeding in fashion a

"It's better to be ready and not needed than to be needed and not ready."  We chat with Janeshia Adams-Ginyard - stuntwoman and actress - who currently stars in  Marvel’s Black Panther, as the stunt double for lead actress, Danai Gurira’s character Okoye, and as one of the eight Dora Milaje. Janeshia opens up about her path to Hollywood - and how these words from her mother helped keep her mentally prepared to conquer any challenge or goal that came her way. If you're looking for motivation to keep going even when the road's end cannot be seen, this episode is for you. Janeshia's work can be seen in Avengers: Infinity War, FOX’s 9-1-1, Godzilla: King of Monsters (2019), The Mindy Project, FX’s American Horror Story: Roanoke & Cult, Disney’s K.C. Undercover, HBO’s True Blood. Janeshia is a an alumna of the University of California Berkeley, fluent in American Sign Language and trained in Taekwondo. She made history on the U.S. National Bobsled team as brakeman on the first All-Black Female United States Bo

A quick solo episode because this week was AMAZING in all senses of the word. Here's how I had the ultimate BLACK PANTHER week - meeting Chadwick Boseman, getting on The Tonight Show, and some more #dreamdriving takeaways. Enjoy!  *WATCH THE TONIGHT SHOW VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=expKmfdoo28 *SHOP #DREAMSINDRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *ENTER TO WIN OUR PASSION PLANNER GIVEAWAY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/session *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/black-panther *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 do we get clear on where we are going? Our society glorifies the "busy hustler" - but what do you when overwhelm, anxiety, and feelings of despair can't seem to go away? On this episode we chat with Jonathan Jackson  Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Brand at Blavity. As a writer and strategist, his work focuses on the intersection of people, influence, and culture. Jonathan dives into a must-needed discussion on mental health and self-care and what that actually can look like for millennial creatives, entrepreneurs, and hustlers who want to make an impact - but want to learn how to keep afloat while doing so. He shares stories from his own self-care journey as well as advice and strategies we can use to make sure we're creating places of transformation in our lives. Jonathan graduated from Washington University in 2013, where he studied Political Science and Writing. He serves on the Nielsen External Advisory Council, is an OCP Policy Center Emerging Leader, and a 2018 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellow at Har

YOU may be what's holding you back and you don't even know. Listen in as we chat how to get REAL about what's REALLY standing in our ways along our #dreamdriving journey. Rana opens up about lessons learned launching her online shop (www.dreamsindrive.com/shop) and she also answers some important listener questions surrounding utilizing mentors, maintaining momentum, and digging into aspirations for 2018. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsidrive *SHOP #DREAMSINDRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *ENTER TO WIN OUR THE HONEY POT GIVEAWAY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/session *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-132\6 *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.co

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