Synopsis
Learn how to take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Host Rana Campbell and weekly guests share their personal #dreamdriving stories and keys to success that have allowed them to successfully create lives full of fulfillment and passion. We chat entrepreneurship, small business advice, professional & personal development, success, branding, marketing, motivational, and general life tips that you can use as you put your #dreamsindrive. Follow us on social @dreamsindrive. For guest pitches, email (rana@dreamsindrive.com).
Episodes
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352: Baby Dream Driver #2 Is On The Way!
25/05/2023 Duration: 32minGuess what?! Another baby dream driver is on the way!! Listen in as our host Rana Campbell shares her amazing pregnancy news and answers all your must-know questions about how she is preparing to be a mother of two, the future of Dreams In Drive, and how this affects her long-term dreams and plans for the future! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *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 *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
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351: From Target Intern To Product On All Target Shelves - How Jasmin Foster Built Be Rooted Co From The Ground Up
09/05/2023 Duration: 01h03minAs a kid, Jasmin Foster never dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. She was ambitious, curious, and determined to climb the corporate ladder. A college internship at Target changed her life and eventually led her to a growing career as a top buyer at the company, where she became the "entrepreneur's best friend." After switching industries and helping small businesses grow their sales, the Pandemic hit and Jasmin had some time to reflect on where she was going and what she was truly interested in. Her stationary and homeware company, Be Rooted, was born and she hasn't looked back since. Listen in as Jasmin shares her story of resiliency, leaning into one's strengths while also taking BIG risks, the ups and downs of navigating BIG RETAIL, and why giving up has never been an option for her. More about Jasmin: Recognizing that there was a gap in the market for a brand that spoke to her, Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster launched Be Rooted, an inclusive stationery and homeware brand in 2020, with a mission to
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350: Storytime - I Chose To NOT Follow The Chaos!
05/05/2023 Duration: 25minEarlier this week, I found myself stranded at Penn Station in New York City, unable to get home. I was stressed, tired, and frustrated and didn't know what I should do next. Listen in as I share my experience and why choosing to WAIT (and not follow the chaotic crowds) turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I end the episode sharing some practical tips you can use along your own #dreamdriving journey - especially during times of stress and chaos. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *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 *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
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349: From Gas Station Grill To Multi-City Restaurant Chain - How Derrick Hayes Built The Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Empire
26/04/2023 Duration: 01h07minIn this conversation from 2022, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder Derrick Hayes opens up about his journey from West Philadelphia to Atlanta - and the hustle, passion, and dedication to his dream that laid the foundation for his brand's success. He openly shares many of the challenges he faced in the early days and the POSITIVE MINDSET that served as fuel through it all. Derrick gives Dream Drivers the game plan for how to succeed in our current times and why believing in yourself has to be at the top of the TO DO list. DERRICK'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Self Belief 2. Building the right team for scale 3. Accountant SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND DERRICK HAYES ON: Instagram: @officialdhayes Web: www.bigdavescheesesteaks.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://in
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348: A Daughter's Love, A Daughter's Dream w/ Jane Biondi Munna
18/04/2023 Duration: 59minHow can a father's love shape a daughter's dream and her ability to bring it to fruition in her own life? We chat with Jane Biondi Munna, co-author of Let’s Be Frank: A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Father, The Media Mogul You’ve Never Heard Of. Though her father was an extremely successful media executive, Jane shares her own #dreamdriving journey and how she navigated figuring out when it was okay to put one dream in park in order to put another into drive. She also shares how her father's untimely diagnosis with cancer and eventual death led her to publishing her first book -his memoir - and all the lessons she learned along the way. More about Jane here: Jane Biondi Munna is a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase. She has served for over a decade there in roles across finance, strategy, marketing, and communications, including as the executive communications partner to the co-president and COO of the firm. Her career has spanned finance, media, and sports. Jane can talk corporate “inside baseball,” and
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347: Feeling Stuck? Pat Flynn + Matt Garland Share Their Top GROWTH + INNOVATION Tips
10/04/2023 Duration: 50minAt some point along the #dreamdriving journey, you're going to want to GROW. But how? The duo behind the growth of the massively successful Smart Passive Income - Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland - share their top tips and strategies that can help you take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Plus, they share their own #dreamdriving challenges and how they overcame obstacles along the path to success. Meet The Guests: Pat Flynn - Founder, Creator, and Head of Growth Pat is the man who started it all. He is a family man who also happens to be the creator of SPI as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Oh, and he’s the world’s biggest Back to the Future fan. Matt Gartland - Partner, CEO, and Head of Innovation Matt is a servant leader whose greatest joy comes from empowering other leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their potential through sustainable growth. Above all, he’s a father and husband who will never relinquish his Pittsburgh roots
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346: How To Find Your Magic + The Secret Sauce To Your Success w/ Vivian Kaye
03/04/2023 Duration: 01h15sThe secret to success may not be as hard as you think. In fact, you probably already have the recipe. Listen in as entrepreneur, business expert, and media personality Vivian Kaye shares her #dreamdriving journey and the ONE thing you need to be aware of in order to put your dreams in drive. Vivian shares how - as the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki (acquired), a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women - she was able to bootstrap the business to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom.Through her magnetic energy, Vivian shares empowering words of wisdom, uplifting moments and educates us about the REAL aspects of the #dreamdriving life. Some of the topics we discuss include: How she found a niche accidently and ventured into entrepreneurship Why it's important to solve REAL real problems How to make your content relatable and real How she grew KinkyCurlyYaki to over $1m in revenue with any outside funders When its okay to say bye to a dream How motherhood mot
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345: How To Be More Consistent
01/04/2023 Duration: 19minIn this REWIND episode from 2021, Host Rana Campbell shares 5 things that you can do to be more consistent along your personal #dreamdriving journey. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *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 *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
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344: The Rebirth - How One Couple Left Religion and Set Out to Heal, De-stigmatize Pleasure, and Dream Bigger w/ Reuben + Sherri Johnson
27/03/2023 Duration: 01h16minWhat would it take for you to leave the only life and rule system you've known to start anew and embark on a life-changing journey? Meet Reuben and Sherri Johnson, affectionately known as the FlyDuo® - co-founders of Fly MediaProductions, an award-winning, non-traditional brand agency obsessed with de-stigmatizing pleasure. Reuben and Sherri open up about their experience leaving the Jehovah Witness religious organization and how they started prioritizing their own sex-positive healing journeys. The couple share their love story over the years and how their strong relationship helped them navigate all the changes in life including entrepreneurship, facing their dreams head on, and what it means to participate in a very stigmatized industry. Some of the topics we discuss include: Growing up as Jehovah Witnesses and getting married at a young age How their resourcefulness led them to entrepreneurship early on as young adults How moving to Atlanta changed their lives The shift to no longer dreaming small
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343: A Lesson On Believing In Yourself (REWIND) w/ Yolanda Adams
20/03/2023 Duration: 32minEmbracing your gift is hard, but doing so will lead you to your destiny. How though? Gospel songstress, radio personality, author, beauty entrepreneur, and fashion designer - Yolanda Adams speaks to the soul of the weary dream driver on the verge of giving up - about how believing in yourself is the fuel you need to keep going. She candidly shares pointers from her own life story including: leaving her 9-5 as a schoolteacher to becoming a singer full-time, managing single motherhood, spirituality, success, and entrepreneurship. This episode is a special treat from a very special guest. If you enjoy, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! Yolanda's Keys To Success: 1. Belief in your self 2. Believe in your destiny 3. Garner great relationships SHARE THIS EPISODE [Tweet "Great Ep! Check out "EP 343: A Lesson On Believing in Yourself w/ @yolandaadams""] FIND RANA ONLINE Inst
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342: From Intern to C-Suite Exec - How To Secure Your Seat At The Table And Advance Your Career w/ Gabrielle Gambrell
09/03/2023 Duration: 57minHow can you add value and make your presence known in any room you find yourself in along your career journey? In this candid conversation, founder, consultant, communications, branding and media expert Gabrielle Gambrell (former EP 74 guest) shares the strategies she was able to use along her #dreamdriving journey to advance from intern to C-suite executive. Some of the topics we discuss include: Climbing the corporate ladder as a black woman How to get a seat at the table Leveraging your gifts to advance your career Ageism and what it was like being a millennial woman of color in the c-suite How financial literacy plays an important part in professional and personal development Setting her children up for financial success The role of motherhood The importance of financial literacy and wealth building The power of community...and more!
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341: The Road to Peace and Profits w/ Kendra James Anderson
27/02/2023 Duration: 59minWhat's the purpose of pursuing a dream if you feel like you find yourself in a constant rat race? Is there a way to receive both PEACE and profits in your life? Listen in as Kendra James Anderson shares how she went from excelling in the corporate and entrepreneurship world to building a life and business that allowed her the peace to focus on the other things that also matter to her. (Note: Kendra was first a guest on EP 166 where she shared the BEST small business and finance accounting tips for Dream Drivers!) MORE ABOUT KENDRA: After graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Finance, Kendra climbed the corporate ladder supporting CFO’s of companies like GE for 10+ years. She then ditched her six-figure salary and built The Finance Femme to serve as a full-time business & money manager for successful businesswomen. After successfully scaling The Finance Femme for almost 10 years, she has launched her personal brand, Kendra Nicole, where she helps entrepreneurs strateg
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340: How To Love Your Inner Child & Share Your Gifts With The World w/ Jennifer Vassel
14/02/2023 Duration: 52minDo you ever feel like you're not dreaming big enough? Like your insecurities have a hold of you and you are not living up to your highest potential? This week's guest Jennifer Vassel shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to turn a personal story of her birthmark that she was once embarrassed by - into the basis of a children's media brand that is helping others learn how to share their gifts with the world. Jennifer shares how you, too, can tap into your inner child and reprogram your mindset so that your gifts don't die inside of you. Short summary: Children's media brand founder Jennifer Vassel shares how she is building an empire by helping people tap into their inner child and overcome their insecurities. MORE ABOUT JENNIFER: Jennifer Vassel is the author and founder of“I Am Unique!”–as elf-love and children’s media brand aimed to inspire kids and adults to overcome their insecurities and share their unique gifts with the world. Jennifer’s interest in entrepreneurship piqued when she hea
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339: AfterShow - How To Approach Strangers & Record Content For Your Brand w/ Hannah Williams
27/01/2023 Duration: 09minJoin EP 338 guest Hannah Williams for an aftershow moment with Rana where she shares more about her process getting strangers to share what they do and how much they make for her series - Salary Transparent Street. Rana also shares more about her own content ideas for the future of Dreams In Drive and why she's nervous about venturing more into the world of video. More about Hannah: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students.Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the Washington, D.C. area tackling a major issue: salary transparency. With her viral series, Hannah encourages strangers to share what they do and how much they make. She's inspired to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment and close pa
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338: The Unplanned Pivot That Took Hannah Williams From Corporate Employee To Viral Content Creator Behind Salary Transparent Street
24/01/2023 Duration: 01h07minEver since she was a kid, Hannah Williams had a passion for injustice. Fast forward to navigating post-college, Hannah found herself navigating the work-world and advocating for better pay. Five jobs and 2.5 years later, Hannah was frustrated with the lack of salary transparency and decided to document her story. Soon, the series/brand as we know it - Salary Transparent Street was created. Listen in as Hannah details her journey from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to open up the salary transparency lens and help others along their own #dreamdriving journey. More about Hannah: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students.Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the Wash
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337: 7 Lessons Learned After 7 Years of Podcasting
05/01/2023 Duration: 33minWow, 7 years of the Dreams In Drive podcast! When I first launched the show in 2016, I had no idea just how far it would go. Listen in as I reflect on the past 7 years and the 7 biggest lessons I've learned along the way as a #dreamdriver along this #dreamdriving journey. *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 *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
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336: I Don't Have It All Together - and that's okay
20/12/2022 Duration: 33minHost Rana Campbell what it means for her to feel like she is at a "low point" along the #dreamdriving journey (aka "reverse" or neutral.) Though it may not seem like it, she talks about the realistic things we all can do to keep the dream alive - even when the dream ain't driving. *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 *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
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335: The Dream - Finding True Happiness Doing What You Love w/ Choreographer Aliya Janell
09/12/2022 Duration: 57minIn this REWIND episode from 2017, 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. Aliyah'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 ca
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334: How To Make Your Next,Best Career Move w/ Kimberly Brown (2021 RE-AIR)
02/12/2022 Duration: 01h19sIt's the end of the year...Do you have a 2023 career game plan? This REWIND episode is for you! Meet Kimberly Brown - a career + leadership expert whose mission is to help women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She's going to take you through her own career journey and how she found her passion and gift helping others create WINNING career strategies. She's sharing all the insider step-by-step tips on how you can make career moves with intention for 2023! Kimberly's personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides organizations with tailor-made solutions to hire, develop, engage, and retain women and people of color. . Her work has been featured on Forbes, MONEY Magazine, TeenVogue, Glassdoor, CNBC, Fox 5, and more. KIMBERLY'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Declarations & Affirmations 2. Mission (Plan & Strategy) 3. Self-care SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.d
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333: How To Be Relentless About Your Dreams - The Mindset That Fuels Paulana Lamonier's Mission For Black People Will Swim
22/11/2022 Duration: 57min"It's only crazy until it happens." Meet Paulana Lamonier - founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. Paulana's on a mission to open the first Black-owned swimming facility and she won't stop until the dream is complete. This is her journey, her story on how she's gotten to this point. Hop in, and welcome to the ride. More about Paulana: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students. She's also a multimedia journalist who has made a career out of telling compelling stories. She's written for Fast Company, Forbes, Complex Magazine, and interviewed the likes of Queen Latifah, Loni Love, Venus Williams, and more. FIND PAULANA ONLINE: Instagram: