Dreams In Drive

Meet - Mandy Bowman the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, the largest app and digital platform helping consumers find, review, and support Black-owned businesses. Since launching the Official Black Wall Street platform in 2015, and the app in 2017, Mandy has been at the forefront of the #BuyBlack movement, helping Black businesses around the world gain the exposure and resources they deserve. Mandy takes us along her #dreamdriving journey and shares why she set out to empower the Black community through economics and ownership. Some of the things we discuss include: Her early career in media Challenges of building the platform The importance of #buyingblack How to grow a team that aligns with your faith Why faith is critical..and more Mandy's Keys To Success: Amazing support system Faith To-do list SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/mandy-bowman SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKS

Rana reflects on a recent experience where she was able to get a brand marketing client without actively promoting. Plus, she shares 8 quick low-effort unique marketing hacks that you can use to promote yourself or your business.  *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 *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-252 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *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

What do you do when you hit rockbottom? Meet Laine Bradley - entrepreneur, investor, accountant, mother and CEO of Vraiment Financial. On this episode, Laine shares her story of almost giving up, feeling like a failure, and the ultimate perseverance and hustle to work through negative in order to build a NEW life. Laine takes us through her life - from growing in Orange, NJ to getting pregnant and married at a young age. We journey through the part of her life falling apart and how and WHY she put in the work to rebuild her LIFE. Moral of this story? Failure isn't forever. Reinvention is possible and BLESSINGS will come once you are determined enough to make things happen. If you enjoy this episode, 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! SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/laine-bradley SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE

Meet - Dr. Megan N. Freeland - a public health pharmacist, healthcare copywriter, business owner, and host of The LaziMILLENNIAL Lounge podcast. Megan discusses the road to achieving her dream of working for the CDC - and how everything changed after two cross-country moves and an unexpected IUD pregnancy. All of what she’s been through had enabled her to fully understand and embrace her identity as a multipassionate person. For Megan, motherhood didn't stop her #dreamdriving - and it doesn't have to stop yours either. Listen in as we discuss the road to her "dream job", how things changed in a few seconds, balancing motherhood, and why understanding your passions is important. If you enjoy this episode, 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! SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/megan-freeland SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN

Meet Tabitha Salomon -  co-founder and CEO of Dash Camp and Party Dash, premiere events companies offering outrageously fun experiences and modern party supplies. Tabitha started Party Dash while working at Google and later launched Dash Camp after her clients/parents came to her with a PROBLEM concerning their children during COVID-19 that she then found a unique SOLUTION for. Their new experience, Dash Camp Afterschool, is now open for enrollment.  Tabitha is also a  graduate of Harvard Business School, former Samsung employee and co-founder of a podcast called Wine Down Build Up with fellow HBS classmate and entrepreneur & past DID guest, KJ Miller of Mented Cosmetics. On this episode, Tabitha shares the journey to entrepreneurship and why getting out of her comfort zone always led her to bigger opportunities. She talks how she was able to make $33k her first month in business, building an entirely new company off of parents’ needs, the key to building a powerful network…and why business is not guessin

Rana reflects on the life and work of Chadwick Boseman, the impact of meeting him on the Jimmy Fallon show, and how we can push through our own silent battles while dream driving. Listen to EP 138 - "My Beautiful Black Panther Week": https://www.dreamsindrive.com/black-panther/ *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 *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/1-million-downloads *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *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

Mike McDerment started with a passion - realized his strengths and then went on to build FreshBooks - one of the world's top cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built out of frustration after accidentally saving over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Since launching in 2003, over 10 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing, and collect billions of dollars.  In this episode we dive into Mike's #dreamdriving journey and the lessons he learned along the road to success. If you enjoy this episode, 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! Mike's Keys To Success:1. Will to carry on 2. Passion for what you’re doing 3. Surround yourself with great people SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/mike-mcderment SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://

Meet Andrea Pitter - founder and creative director of Pantora Bridal and the founder of Trap Fabricks - an online fabric store that is dedicated to  independent and urban creatives by providing access to exclusive textiles. You're going to learn how Andrea was able to take the dream she had as a kid of being a fashion designer and truly make it a reality! What started out as a hobby soon turned into a side hustle and then a full fledged business! Andrea shares the roadmap she took to carving out a space for Black-designed bridal to shine in an industry where Black bodies are underrepresented and excluded. We touch on the ups, downs and the uncertainties - and why Andrea always chose to BET ON HERSELF and her ideas. Andrea even gets real about how her business was impacted by COVID-19 and the steps she and her team took to ensure they were able to return to business.  If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & I

Here's Shontay Lundy's story: After refusing to look like a pasty white ghost with market available sunscreen, she took matters into her own hands and created the revolutionary brand, Black Girl Sunscreen, to bridge the gap of sun care protection in the black community. We often see the RESULTS - but HOW did Shontay get here? A thriving commerce business? Distribution in over 200 Target stores nationwide? How did she get past the doubt and gain the experience + confidence to go forward with this innovative idea? Some of the things we discuss/you'll learn include: What inspired Shontay as a child Why she felt her experience in corporate “extremely necessary" Issues Shontay faced launching Why she planned a social media launch Why growing isn’t always as easy How to stop doubting yourself Thing to do if you want to be #1 Why there is no back-up plan... and more If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagr

Ever wonder what it takes to build a media company — one of the firsts of it kind? In the driver’s seat is  Fred Mwangaguhunga - founder of MediaTakeOut.com/MTO News. Fred takes us along his path to entrepreneurship which includes growing up the son of immigrants in Queens, New York to later getting a JD/MBA from Columbia University, working on Wall St - to then being a founding member of an innovative door-to-door laundry service. How in the world did he become a content creator running one of the largest Black celebrity gossip sites of the time? Fred details how he stumbled upon the idea of MediaTakeOut.com, why he believes his mark in internet history is important - and how other entrepreneurs can succeed by putting value and customer needs first. Some of the things you’ll learn are: Life as the child of immigrants Why Fred decided to go to law school How Fred knew entrepreneurship was for him The beginning days of MediaTakeOut.com The benefits of taking advantage of a brand new industry Why there are no

Meet Jessica Chinyelu aka “The Sponsorship Lady” - a Nigerian-American wife and mompreneur based in Dallas, TX. She’s the Founder of a non-profit organization Woman of Purpose where she hosts annual conferences. She also teaches people how to secure corporate sponsorships and has worked with brands such as Herbal Essences, Kroger, Gillette, Walmart, Reebok, NYX, and Brinker International to name a few.  On this episode, Jessica gives us dream drivers a crash course on how to secure sponsorships. She shares the knitty gritty and lets us know what we can start doing TODAY to start seeing results. Some of the topics we discuss include: Sponsorship tactics to AVOID What are brands looking for? Why data will always get you more Why “My brand is small…I can’t get sponsorships” is not true You’re also going to hear a bit more about Jessica’s journey to entrepreneurship, how she found her niche, and all the lessons she’s learned along the way.  If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your

Special episode! Host Rana Campbell shares some very special news.... she's pregnant! Listen in to learn more about her pregnancy journey, what's she been up to , and how Dreams In Drive will be impacted. Enjoy! *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 *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/1-million-downloads *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *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

Let's talk turning talents into profit. Our guest Dwaynia Wilkerson will tell you her story of how - After spending 11 years teaching English at a local university, she decided to trade her grade book and dry erase markers for laptops and coffee shops - and launch HER OWN business.  Now Dwaynia is the owner of Prose & Pens, which provides content writing services to businesses and brands.  Dwaynia is an example of being in it for the long run and how the path to figuring out how to create a business from one's passion is not always easy - but worth it. Some of the topics we discuss include: What inspired her as child Why she started college studying something totally different from her passion How being clever and strategic, & prepared got helped her get her first teaching gig Lessons she learned about herself along the way How to find clients How a betrayal turning into a blessing How to finding the gatekeepers & decision makers directly Why you don’t always need social media to market your busi

Let’s talking making your dreams POP! Meet Khadijah “Kay” Polly - the owner and POPrietor of gourmet popcorn company Kay’s Kettle Corn. She is also a speaker, a specialty food business coach, an author, and the founder of Popcorn CEO’s.  Khadijah’s path to entrepreneurship has not been linear so she’s taking along that journey while also sharing some of the main keys to success that all of us dream drivers need to understand. Some of the topics we’ll cover include: How working a corporate career influenced Khadijah’s entrepreneurship  Navigating pricing  The ins and outs of scaling a popcorn business Funding challenges + building revenue streams Mistakes to avoid as a newbie entrepreneur What to do to start taking action…and more! If you enjoy this episode, 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! Khadijah's Keys To Success: 1. Journal 2. Water 3. Positive Affirmations SHOW NOTES

Is financial freedom really attainable…or is it just a dream? Julien and Kiersten Saunders take us along their #dreamdriving journey as they navigate the road to financial independence. The couple are the masterminds behind the award winning blog Rich & Regular. They are also entrepreneurs, investors, aspiring early retirees and soon to be published authors. They've been featured in the NY Times, CBS This Morning, Forbes and more for their work in inspiring African Americans to pursue and achieve financial independence.  Julien and Kiersten explain how they were able to come together as partners and carve out a path for their lives that they both knew would change their future trajectory. They talk about the challenges, sacrifices, as well as the wins they’ve encountered over the years while carving out a space for themselves that hadn’t existed before. They also share their favorite tips and strategies that you can use to jumpstart your own financial freedom journey. If you’re currently wondering if your

As a kid Tristan Walker had big dreams and aspirations. He spent much of his life figuring out how to make them a reality - and also adjusting to what #dreamdriving realistically looked like at each new stage of his journey. As the Founder & CEO of Walker & Company Brands (home to the Bevel & Form brands), Tristan realized that there were two thing that helped guide him: finding out what he was "uniquely positioned to do" & recognizing his ability to spot "opportunity." Tristan shares the successes and challenges he's experienced along the journey as well his tips for Dream Drivers with big ideas and even bigger goals. Some of the things we discuss on this week's episode include: What inspired Tristan as a kid The myth of personal discipline What it was like getting Bevel off the ground Why ownership matters Why he decided to sell to Proctor & Gamble The 2 reasons why startups fail The importance of finding what you're uniquely positioned to do If you enjoy this episode, please make sure

"When you limit your experiences, you limit yourself." Is it possible to start over and then start over again? Tricia Lee thinks so. After years of climbing the corporate ladder at Mac Cosmetics, Tricia decided to venture into entrepreneurship and launch what would become the widely popular - Polish Bar in Brooklyn, NYC. After  learning the ropes of entrepreneurship and growing a thriving brand, Tricia was ready to move on... yet again. So, she did what most probably wouldn't and closed down shop to step into another world. Now, Tricia serves as a real estate broker and entrepreneur - helping others find their purpose and build new chapters in their own lives. Her journey wasn't linear, but isn't that what #dreamdriving is all about? Tricia shares, in detail, how she was able to navigate multiple career changes and why she's a believer in constantly chasing new life experiences. Some of the things you'll learn: What inspired Tricia as a child Why Tricia's early money habits shaped who she is today How moving

4 years...220 + guests...235+ episodes...1 million downloads later... how did I do it? Join in as I reflect on the journey to one million Dreams In Drive episode downloads. Plus, I share the 10 tips + strategies that ANYONE looking to grow their brand or business can implement to accomplish any BIG goal. I also answer a few listener Q & As about the journey to 1 million. If you enjoy this episode, please share with a friend. Make sure to follow @dreamsindrive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Use the hashtag #dreamsindrive when sharing! *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 *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/1-million-downloads *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://

Could you imagine creating a small event because you saw a need within your community - not knowing that this "small" thing would scale into a platform much bigger and greater than you ever imagined? When there is product + market fit - coupled with the righttiming - it's possible. We're going behind the scenes of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT) - a collective of Black women tech founders who understand the challenges Black startup owners face. The organization is committed to identifying, supporting, and encouraging Black women to build the next billion-dollar business. BWTT founders Lauren Washington (CEO & Co-founder, KeepUp), Regina Gwynn (CEO & Co-founder, TresseNoire) and Esosa Ighodaro (Cofounder & President, COSIGN) developed the Road To Billionsconference to provide an empowering experience for black women tech entrepreneurs to learn about business growth strategies and connect with investors and other tech founders. On this episode, Regina, Lauren, and Esosa share their individual #dreamdri

Dreams In Drive host Rana Campbell gets in the front seat with EP 86 guest (Hitting Rockbottom & Finding Faith, Hope & New Beginnings) Sarah Vega. Sarah gives an update on the #dreamdriving challenges she's currently experiencing, but why she's determined to NOT let life take her off track anymore. She shares tips for other Dream Drivers on how to navigate change with optimism, grace, and faith. It can be hard to embrace, but valleys along our #dreamdriving journey are only temporary.   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 *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.c