Dreams In Drive

How many different pathways can you take on your road to entrepreneurial success? On this episode, Chay Rodriguez - who is the creator and host of #GOALS - The Podcast chats about her path to finding success and fulfillment post-college. She shares advice on how other young professionals can navigate life and find out what #dreamdriving means to you. Some of the topics we discuss include why she abandoned law school dreams after test driving the career, what to do if you are not passionate about your 9-5, how to stand in (and find) YOUR truth and play to your strengths, the importance of patience, things Chay would do differently if she could...and more! SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/chay-rodriguez SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Chay/ #GOALS- The Podcast on social: www.instagram.com/goalsthepodcast www.instagram.com/chaystyle www.twitter.com/letchaylive www.goalsradio.net Find Rana on social: instagram.co

Why is it so important to get CLARITY on your message/story. Listen to brand strategist, coach, and speaker Maya Elious share her personal #dreamdriving story and discuss why you should invest time in telling your story and how this, ultimately, will be the way to build your tribe and connect with your audience. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/maya-elious SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Maya Elious on social: www.instagram.com/mayaelious_ www.twitter.com/mayaelious www.mayaelious.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

What's the connection between having a strong work ethic + being a superb troubleshooter/problem solver? In this episode, we chat with fashion entrepreneur Ebony Swank. Ebony discusses how she was able to take a small investment and launch Swank-a-posh Boutique, which she eventually expanded into three retail locations in Detroit. She later launched a venture for entrepreneurs who need help called Business Best Friend. Even if you're not interested in fashion or retail, you'll learn the core principles of what it takes to get your idea up and running, figure out your target market, and WIN at whatever your dream is. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/ebony-swank SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Ebony Swank on social: www.instagram.com/ebonyswank www.twitter.com/ebonyswank www.businessbestfriend.org Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

What does it take to grow your online platform to over 500k pageviews a month? In this episode, we chat with Bryanda Law, the editor-in-chief and founder of Quirky, Brown Love, a media outlet for alternative Black culture. She teaches the exact strategy she used to grow her online tribe and build a community of dedicated and inspired followers. What started as a passion project when Law was upset about how Black people were misrepresented in the media, has grown into a profitable media outlet that has been able to connect with quirky, Black people across the world. With a reach of .6 million page views each month, Bryanda shares why inspiring people of color to be proud of their quirks is so important to her #dreamdriving story. Get show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/quirky-brown-love-bryanda-law SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Quirky Brown Love on social: www.instagram.com/quirkybrownlove www.twitter.com/quirk

Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and pursue your dreams. Meet Jeff Belizaire & Kalisa Martin, founders of The Runaway Jamaica (a community-oriented luxury bed and breakfast) and The Runaway Experience a ( global curated travel pop-up experience.) The couple shares their story of how they left their comfortable and stable lives in New York City to move to Jamaica and build a brand/business based on their combined love for food and travel. We chat what they did to prepare for their own "runaway", why the decision to architect a new life was worth it for them, and how you can find fulfillment while pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Get show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/the-runaway-experience-jeff-belizaire-kalisa-martin SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow The Runaway Experience on social: www.instagram.com/therunawayexperience www.therunawayexperience.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rain

As a millennial creative or lifestyle entrepreneur, have you ever felt like you were doing so much but didn't know how to process everything? On todays's Dreams In Drive podcast, we chat with Xanthia Johnson, a psychotherapist and owner of Urban Playology. We chat how you can take control of your mental health and identify ways to get help in the areas of your life that need it. It's NOT OKAY to feel like you are alone. You aren't. We discuss the myth of the "functionally dysfunctional" person and how you can find your inner resilience. Get show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/xanthia-johnson SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Xanthia on social: www.instagram.com/urbanplayology twitter.com/urbanplayology www.urbanplayology.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On this episode of Dream In Drive, we chat with Amanda Miller Littlejohn, a personal branding coach and PR pro who has built her career around helping others building their brand, pursue their passions and package their genius. We discuss Amanda's personal dream driving story, the path she took to personal success in entrepreneurship, and her tips on how you can PACKAGE YOUR GENIUS. If you've ever struggled with identifying what your personal brand is and need guidance and clarity on how to figure out your impact, this episode is for you. Get show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/amanda-miller-littlejohn SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Amanda on social: www.instagram.com/amandalittlejohn twitter.com/amandamogul www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On this episode of Dreams In Drive, we chat with Ray Sette, a professional astrologer, spiritualist, and published author from New Jersey. Ray talks about the spiritual side of dream driving and tips you can use in your life to stay grounded, peaceful, and clear about your future and desires. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/ray-sette SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Ray on social: twitter.com/psychicray www.astrologerray.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Not everyone deserves a seat in your #dreamdriving story. Learn how you can identify DREAMKILLERS in your life and 3 things you can do make sure you keep your dream fueled. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/dreamkillers SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Sesi Mag founder Andréa Butler discusses what it takes to launch a magazine in today's marketplace and the steps you must take to build your subscriber base. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/andrea-butler-sesi-mag SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Andréa/Sesi Mag on social: www.instagram.com/sesimag twitter.com/sesimag www.sesimag.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

Fashion entrepreneur Bridgett Artise talks how she turned her passion for sustainability and vintage into a viable business. We chat how she stumbled into entrepreneurship and her road to learning a unique niche and industry. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/bridgett-artise SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Bridgett on social: www.instagram.com/bornagainvintage twitter.com/bartise www.born-againvintage.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On today's podcast we chat with tech/media entrepreneur, digital strategist, author, and speaker Anthony Frasier. (You may know him as one of the co-founders of media company the Phat Startup.) His work has been featured on Fast Company, BET, CNN Black In America, CNN Money, and USA Today, and many others. In this episode, we dive deep into what truly makes someone successful: mastery of oneself. Anthony shares his best tips for finding greatness within yourself. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/anthony-frasier SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Anthony on social: www.instagram.com/anthonyfrasier twitter.com/anthonyfrasier www.anthonyfrasier.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On this episode, I (Rana), the Dreams In Drive host, get put on the hot spot by one of our previous guests - my friend, Anuj Patel (from episode 23). For the past 23 episodes, I've been the one asking the questions but haven't taken the time to go in-depth about my own #dreamdriving story. Anuj and I go in depth into what #dreamsindrive means to me and more details on my own growth story + lessons I've learned over the past seven months. We discuss: What inspired me to launch Dreams In Drive + the specific thing that made me get STARTED, how I manage running #dreamsindrive while having a full-time job, my alternative approach to podcast programming, why getting started is key & how the universe will help you once you do, three challenges I'm currently facing, how my upbringing reflects my brand today...and more! Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/dreamsindrive-rana-campbell SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Ran

What does it take to grow your idea into something tangible? In episode 23, we chat with Anuj Patel, COO and Co-Founder of Daily Beat Media about how he and his co-founder launched Daily Beat Media and grew it from one site to being the premiere digital media network for electronic dance music. The network now consists of multiple editorial platforms, a virtual reality studio, and online radio show. What started out as an idea that his team saw had "legs" has now grown into an entity that that has over 6 million monthly views. Anuj keeps it real about the work that is involved in pursuing entrepreneurship and scaling a digital media company. He also shares the lessons he has learned along the way. My favorite quote from this episode? "We're not always chasing the money...we're chasing our own success and excellence." Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/anuj-patel-daily-beat-media SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow

Stop letting comparison ruin your dreams. Writer, actor, and filmmaker Dija Henry shares her #dreamdriving story + techniques to find your genius zone. We dive deep into Dija's personal story and her road to ending comparison. From finding out she has multiple sclerosis to dealing with a drive-by shooting, there were times that she felt like giving up. However, through the encourage of her husband and family, she realized that she had a unique gift and purpose in this world and was determined to cultivate, live it, and help dream drivers like you do the same! Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/dija-henry SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Dija on social: www.instagram.com/dijahenry twitter.com/dijahenry www.dijahenry.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On this episode of Dreams In Drive, Quain Bevans, CEO and Co-Founder of College Shirt Tour shares his journey to building a successful social networking program that allows college students and business professionals to communicate through the use of face to face interaction and dialogue. Quain talks about his road to entrepreneurship and some of the lessons he has learned along the way - both about himself and how to help others reach their inner potential. Most importantly, he shares the tips you can use to make sure you are build a strong network for both your personal brand and company. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/college-shirt-tour-quain-bevans SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Quain/College Shirt Tour on social: www.instagram.com/collegeshirttour | www.instagram.com/q.beanz twitter.com/collegeshrttour www.collegeshirttour.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv ww

Fashion entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, and author Olori Swanks shares her journey to entrepreneurship and how she stumbled upon the world of fashion styling. She talks the steps you need to take if you want to get serious about a "dream" of yours. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/olori-swank SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Olori on social: www.instagram.com/oloriswank twitter.com/oloriswank www.oloriswank.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com

On this episode of the Dreams In Drive podcast, entrepreneur, sales & customer expert, Mission Belt Co. founder, and Shark Tank alum Nate Holzapfel shares his keys to success and what it takes to be a successful brand builder and hustler. He talks about his early life growing up in rural America, why he fell in love with sales and his techniques for creating personal and professional success. This episode was actually recorded in July 2015 for the BRANDMAKERS series on ranacampbell.com. At the end of the interview, Nate asked me what format would the final product be in. I told him that I was thinking about starting a podcast but that I'd be transcribing it and posting as a written interview. Nate's advice to me? Make it happen. Do whatever it takes to get the equipment to start creating podcasts. I ended up never posting this on the site. Five months from our conversation, I launched Dreams In Drive. 19 episodes in, I'm sharing our conversation. The sound quality isn't the greatest. My interviewing isn't

"As a woman of color, when you become honest with what you want and what you will and will not take, that's a form of resistance. That is what art is about." On today's episode we chat with Morgan Jerkins, a freelance writer living and working in Harlem. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, BuzzFeed, and The Atlantic, among many others. I've admired all that Morgan has produced since college, but especially am proud of her nonfiction and personal essays that focus on the experience of being a Black woman in America. No matter what type of creative you are, Morgan's tips for finding your true voice will help you on your path to producing better and more impactful work. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/morgan-jerkins SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Morgan on social: www.instagram.com/morganjerkins_ twitter.com/morganjerkins www.morgan-jerkins.com Find Rana on social: i

Personal branding strategist Tia James shares how to build better brands and start creating more opportunities. Tia shares some of her favorite tips for lifestyle entrepreneurs (intrapreneurs or side hustlers) who want to start building better personal brands and setting themselves up for greater opportunities. She also discusses what inspired her personal journey, lessons she's learned along the way, juggling school +business, and what keeps her going during tough times. Show notes: www.dreamsindrive.com/tia-james SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Tia on social: www.instagram.com/tiatamjam twitter.com/tiatamjam www.tiajames.org Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com