Dreams In Drive

What does it take to make it as TV show writer? On this episode of Dreams In Drive, Damilare Sonoiki shares how he made it to the writer's room. From his current role as a staff writer on the ABC show Black-ish to launching the viral Youtube trailer for African Booty Scratcher, Damiiare is putting his footprint is slowly building his own writing legacy. He talks about his road to Cali, some of the lessons he's learned, and the challenges and epiphanies he's experienced along the way. Check out the show notes here: www.dreamsindrive.com/damilare-sonoiki SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Damilare on social: www.instagram.com/africanbs || www.instagram.com/dsonoiki twitter.com/dsonoiki www.africanbs.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv http://ranacampbell.com

What do you have to do to get people excited about brand and its mission? In this episode of Dreams In Drive , we chat with Teri Johnson - travel and lifestyle expert at travelistateri.com and the founder of luxury fragrance brand Harlem Candle Company. Her passion for adventure and storytelling has taken her to 66 countries where she has produced over 200 videos for destinations,hotels, chains and car companies. After launching Harlem Candle Company in 2014, she immersed herself into learning a new business and how to build the company from the ground up. Teri chats in-depth about the challenges of dream-driving and what she's doing to ensure future success. Check out the show notes here: www.dreamsindrive.com/teri-johnson SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Teri on social: instagram.com/travelistateri twitter.com/travelistateri www.travelistateri.com//www.harlemcandlecompany.com Find Rana on social: instagra

When’s the last time you sat down and defined what success looks like for you? We chat with L’Oreal Thompson Payton, a Chicago-based media and marketing professional, who shares her journey of eventually feeling burned out as an editor for Jet magazine and the life shift she made that eventually landed her in a media relations position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. She chats how she embraced defining success on her OWN terms. This podcast is especially useful for those that may not want to be full-time entrepreneurs or who don’t have dreams of being the BOSS. There is definitely more than one way to be a dream driver! Show notes here: http://bit.ly/21nDFuG SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find L'Oreal on social: instagram.com/ltinthecity twitter.com/ltinthecity www.ltinthecity.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Ever feel like nothing is going right in your life? That rejection after rejection keeps coming your way and you don't know want to do?! What about if I told you that sometimes you have to be willing to let go so that new opportunities can come your way and drastically change your life? Meet Lana Boone, the founder of Kurly Klips - the world's first natural hair clip-in extensions brand. When she first started Kurly Klips she had NO business experience but In just three years, Kurly Klips has generated over a million dollars in sales, shipped to over 30 countries, collected over 100 on-site reviews and has been featured as the only hair extensions brands in Essence Magazine's Best of Black Beauty 2016. Lane shares her unique journey into entrepreneurship and how she learned to carve a new definition of success after starting over. No matter what you may be going through, it IS possible to pursue your dreams. Sometimes, as we learn from Lana, the path to following one "dream" may actually lead you down a new a

What's holding you back from reaching your dreams? In this week's podcast episode, we chat with Amira Onibudo, a television media and marketing specialist, who is passionate about guiding and leading others. She is the founder of Unleash Yourself, which is an inspirational blog dedicated to empowering young professionals to unleash their inner boss. Amira shares her personal dream driving story and tools/strategies you can use to come of your shell and be the best version of yourself. Learn more about Andre here and get more show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/unleash-your-inner-boss-amira-onibudo SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Amira on social: instagram.com/unleash_yourself Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv

Fitness expert and CEO of Fitness Fast Team USA discusses how he overcame adversity in life, lost 225 pounds and built a fitness business that strives to empower individuals to become a better version of themselves. Andre also talks about how a life committed to the streets ended him up in prison and the steps he took to change his life (and health) for the better. Learn more about Andre here and get more show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/andre-johnson SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Andre on social: instagram.com/fitness_fast_team_usa Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv

Are you a blogger who is currently struggling to grow your brand? On today's episode of No Parking we spoke with lifestyle blogger & digital media expert Christina Brown. Christina is the creator of the popular blog lovebrownsugar.com, babybrownsugar.com, and the new digital empowerment community #browngirlslove. Christina shares her personal blogging story and how she was able to transition from working in editorial and beauty/fashion PR into being a full-time blogger. For show notes visit: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/how-to-turn-blog-into-fulltime-business-christina-brown-lovebrownsugar/ SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Christina on social: instagram.com/lovebrownsugar www.lovebrownsugar.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Do you really believe in your dreams and trust your dopeness? In today's Dreams in Drive: No Parking episode, we chat with Tyrese Trevor, a NJ-based artist/rapper and co-founder of Money Well Spent. Tyrese talks to us about his early days as a lover of music, how a torn ACL forced him to really focus in on creating, and why he won't give up until he reaches the goals that he has for himself. For show notes visit: www.dreamsindrive.com/trust-your-dopeness-tyrese-trevor SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Tyrese on social: instagram.com/tyresetrevor twitter.com/tyresetrevor Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Is fear holding you back from taking the next step in your business? In today's Dreams In Drive: No Parking episode, we chat with Megan Kothari, the founder and CEO of Aaryah , a NYC-based, tribal Indian-inspired jewelry brand. Megan shares her journey of graduating from NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology, landing a dream job at L'Oreal, but realizing that she wanted something more for her life. Though entrepreneurship hasn't been glamorous, Megan shares the challenges has overcome, business lessons learned, and why launching has been one of her proudest moments yet. For show notes visit: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/conquer-fear-megan-kothari-aaryah-jewelry/ SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Megan on social: instagram.com/aaryahjewelry instagram.com/meg_k77 www.aaryah.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Have you ever struggled with finding clients and figuring out how to monetize your service-based business? On today's episode, we chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. Sakita shares tips and advice from her experiencing growing her business and dishes on how you can find clients, close deals, and start monetizing your service-based business. Get the show notes + some extra goodies here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/sakita-holley-how-to-monetize-your-service-based-business/ SUBSCRIBE:www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Sakita on social: instagram.com/misssuccess twitter.com/misssuccess Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv

Are you making smart financial decisions? In this episode of Dreams In Drive: No Parking, personal finance educator & best selling author Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares her favorite money tips for entrepreneurs who want to put their #dreamsindrive but don't want to go BROKE along the way. For show notes visit: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/the-budgetnista-tiffany-aliche-how-to-not-go-broke-chasing-your-dreams/ SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find The Budgetnista on social: instagram.com/thebudgetnista twitter.com/thebudgetnista www.thebudgetnista.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

What if I told you that the secret to getting rich (or seeing long-term success) in your business is connected to your mindset....would you believe me? In episode 5 of the No Parking podcast, we chat with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, a #Finance expert, #author, investor, and #yoga enthusiast that helps #entrepreneurs build wealth. She is the President and Founder of Novellus Financial and The Wealthy Yogi. In today's podcast we discuss the different mindset and lifestyle shifts you need to make in order to achieve your personal, financial, and business goals. Show notes here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/how-to-get-rich-by-shifting-your-mindset-roshawnna-novellus/ SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive On Social: instagram.com/dreamsindrive twitter.com/dreamsindrive

CURLS CEO Mahisha Dellinger her personal keys to business success and discusses why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. Check out FULL show notes here: http://bit.ly/1mtS88V SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive On Social: instagram.com/dreamsindrive twitter.com/dreamsindrive

Have you been scared to take the plunge and really focus on getting better at your craft? In today's podcast, we talk to @ayokiff, a multi-genre music artist, producer, & mixing engineer about how he is putting his dreams into drive. Kiff dives deep into how focusing on mastering his music has helped me stand out and create a name for himself in an industry that is already crowded. Check out FULL show notes here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/how-to-master-your-craft-stand-out-in-niche-kiff/ SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive On Social: instagram.com/dreamsindrive twitter.com/dreamsindrive Follow Kiff on Social: twitter.com/ayokiff instagram.com/ayokiff soundcloud.com/ayokiff

Podcast host Rana Campbell shares what inspired her to start No Parking: Dreams in Drive and why it's so important to GET STARTED even if you don't have it all figured out. Check out FULL show notes here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/no-parking-podcast-start-even-if-you-dont-feel-ready/ Follow Dreams In Drive On Social: http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Follow Rana on Social: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv http://instagram.com/rainshineluv

Artist David Michael Jonze opens up about how discovering who he is and what he wanted was the best thing he ever did as he puts his own #dreamsindrive. Check out the show notes here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/choose-you-bet-on-yourself-david-michael-jonze/ SUBSCRIBE: http://dreamsindrive.com/join Follow David on Social: http://twitter.com/pilotjonze