In a very honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversation - Emilia Ortiz opens up about the many unexpected ways she had to navigate her transition into first time motherhood during a global pandemic - and what she's learned about self, the postpartum experience, her future dreams and more. As part of the #dreamdrivingmamas series - I'll be talking to fellow mothers about the delicate balance between #dreamdriving and motherhood. Emilia is a bruja and energetic healer from Brooklyn, NY. She wor...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 278
We first chatted with McKenzie back in 2017 (episode 83). At the time, she was navigating life three years post-college and figuring out what it means when "the dream doesn't go as planned." We talked about fighting fear and doubt, accepting your gifts, believing in yourself, refueling her passions, and continuing towards the end goal. Today, we catch up with her and and all that she has accomplished over the past four years and what new DREAMS she has been driving since. From becoming the conte...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 277
Atlanta-based Lifestyle Blogger and Entrepreneur Dayna Bolden shares how she grew her six figure lifestyle brand by being authentic, transparent, and vulnerable about her #dreamdriving journey. By doing this - she was able to accomplish the dream she had for building a safe space for millennial women to live life boldly. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/dayna-bolden SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BRO...
Sep 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 276
When Dreena Whitfield was a child, she wanted to be a singer. Eventually, that dream changed - with Dreena combining her love of politics, storytelling, and media - in search of the career and lifestyle that would fit her talent and interests best. Dreena shares how she made her dream of running her own PR agency, WhitPR, come true - and what 10 years of challenges, successes, and lessons learned looks like. She also dives into how she manages it all as a mompreneur and what tips she has for oth...
Aug 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 275
When I chatted with YouTuber Philomina Kane in 2016 - she was an upcoming senior at Princeton and unsure of what her future would look like. 5 years later, she has over 188K YouTubers subscribers and is the CEO of the hottest new satin-lined hoodie brand KIN Apparel. How did the dream evolve? What happened since we last spoke? Listen in as we catch up with Philomina and she gets candid about the challenges and successes along the way and why it's important not to give up on yourself - or your dr...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 274
What does it really take to grow a YouTube channel and "make it" online? On this 2016 THROWBACK episode, we sat down with natural hair guru and Princeton University senior Philomina Kane aka “NaturallyPhilo” who spoke about what it was like being a risingYouTube content creator. From launching her channel in June 2014 to 2.5 years and over 30,000 subscribers later, Philomina shares how she was able to turn something she did for fun into a sustainable side hustle. Philomina discusses how to consi...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 273
Have you given up on love or cultivating healthy personal relationships? Or, do you feel like your relationships need an intimacy and communication reboot? Relationship expert and CEO & Founder of The Spicy Life, Spicy Mari shares her #deamdriving journey and why she's dedicated her dedicated her life's work to encouraging singles and couples to communicate and connect more effectively by incorporating passion and adventure back into their interpersonal relationships. Spicy shares tips, stra...
Jun 29, 2021•58 min•Ep. 272
As an ode to my dad, a very important person in my life - I share some of the biggest lessons about life & #dreamdriving that he has taught me. *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 *ht...
Jun 25, 2021•18 min•Ep. 271
My friend Mary joins as I reflect on navigating fear, doubt, anxiety, and apprehension - 9 months postpartum. We talk about the mindset shift that's happening within me and why each stage of my personal evolution is so important to the #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: ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 270
Have you ever fumbled a career move and wished you would have had a game plan? Kimberly B. Cummings is 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 Kimberly'...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 269
When you have BIG DREAMS, you have to put in big WORK! Salena Rochester dives into her #dreamdriving journey and how she went from being a page at NBCUniversal to a Vice President of Current Production & Development at Bravo and E!. Though the journey wasn't always linear, and had some twists and turns along the way she shares tips on how you can excel along your path to success and always remember that dreaming and winning big is possible. SALENA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Confidence 2. Determin...
May 31, 2021•57 min•Ep. 268
How do you craft a career journey that makes sense for you? We sit down with Ara Tucker - SVP of Talent and Culture at Audible to chat her #dreamdriving journey and gain insights on what it means to chart a path that "feels right" for ourselves instead of one that others think "look right." Ara dives into her own career story and how she went from Princeton to law school to finding herself in a new space (Diversity & Inclusion). She talks about the power of being intentional when looking for...
May 25, 2021•58 min•Ep. 267
Major news alert! It's my 30th birthday AND I want to tell you all about my new job! Listen in to hear my reflections on what it means to turn 30, why I'm excited about this new chapter in my life, and what #dreamdriving means for me now. *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.dreamsind...
May 20, 2021•25 min
Do you need help getting back on track when YOU have run out of gas along your #dreamdriving journey? On this episode, Rana shares steps you can take when you don't feel like pursuing your dream anymore and need some help finding your inspiration to keep going. You'll learn why being in PARK doesn't have to be permanent and how to navigate when you need to refuel and get back on the #dreamdriving highway. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEY...
May 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 265
Resa B. Luster - Senior Brand Manager at Luster Products, Inc. - talks how she successfully built a career and launched new brands and products within the family business. Though she's a third generation Luster- she hasn't let that stop her from crafting a career path, introduce new marketing techniques, and welcome motherhood during a global pandemic. Some of the things we discuss on this episode include: Resa's early inspirations How to introduce change within an organization Marketing strateg...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 264
Do you know just how powerful your voice is along your #dreamdriving journey? Listen in as author, producer, and celebrity vocal coach Denise Woods shares how she was able to use her gifts as a storyteller to build a life (and voice) doing what she loves. Some of the things we discuss on this episode include: Denise's early inspirations in the arts How she became a vocal coach to the stars Overcoming adversities and struggles throughout her journey Why storytelling is so important Tips for enhan...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 263
I love motherhood, but l'm going to keep it real...the road traveled so far hasn't been easy. This week, I share some of the realities and challenges I've experienced 6 months in and what I'm doing to regain my bearings, find motivation again, and get back on the #dreamdriving course. *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 ...
Apr 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 262
What are the keys to sustaining your dream along the #dreamdriving journey? This week we’re chatting with award-winning entrepreneur, motivational business speaker and media guru, Cornell McBride Jr. serves as the visionary and president of McBride Research Laboratories (MRL) - home to a brand that you may know, DESIGN ESSENTIALS. As the second generation leader under his father Cornell McBride Sr., Cornell Jr’s contributions and leadership of MRL has led to the innovation of countless products ...
Mar 29, 2021•53 min•Ep. 261
Ever feel like people counted you out? That you wouldn’t be a success and pull through your own personal challenges? But- when you did…you SHOWED OUT?! Meet Kalisha Carmichael, socially known as Fly, a Newark native, and the CEO of Boss Blend Coffee Co. On this episode, Kalisha shares her life story and how she went from a space where her dreams were “dead” to now actively building a thriving coffee business. The years in-between were ROUGH but laid the foundation for where she is today. Fly tal...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 260
Podcast host author, and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares her tips for how you can be a "professional troublemaker" and fight fear along your #dreamdriving journey. LUVVIE'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Red lipstick 2. Permission to dream 3. A favorite book 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.dream...
Mar 08, 2021•29 min•Ep. 259
Back in 2017, Courtnee Futch found her "dream job." Unexpectedly, she got FIRED from that same dream job a few months in. She then vowed to get back on track to building the career of her dreams. Fast forward four years...what happened?? Where is she now? We catch up with EP 59 & 60 guest - chef, baker, author and entrepreneur Courtnee Futch to talk about how much her journey to the dream has changed since you first heard from her....and why this is only the beginning. Courtnee shares the ch...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 258
On January 1, 2016 I launched the Dreams In Drive podcast. Prior to that, I had no clue about the industry of podcasting. I had an idea and a dream and was determined to show up for myself and see what would happen. Fast forward 5+ years and I've had over 250+ episodes, 220 + guests, 1 million + downloads, 40+ press features...and more... I've been putting that dream into drive and haven't stopped yet. Listen in to this week's episode to hear me reflect on the journey to now and all that I've le...
Feb 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 257
Today on the show, we have international yoga instructor & healing guide Xā Carter of Xude Yoga. For many of us dream drivers, the road to finding ourselves and our purpose has many exits and entrances. Xā is going to take us on her journey of self-discovery and healing and how she was able to create a space for BIPOC & those in the LGBTQIA+ community to be seen, heard, acknowledge themselves, and heal from the inside out. Some of the topics we discuss include: The difference between a h...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 256
Let's start off the year right! Host Rana Campbell shares the 5 keys to success in her 2021 #dreamdriving toolkit. She also shares how motherhood has impacted and influenced her entrepreneurial journey. *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/2021-toolkit *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: h...
Jan 11, 2021•17 min•Ep. 255
Baby Dream Driver is finally here! Host Rana Campbell shares the details of her 40 hour journey to birthing her son. She talks how she was able to make this dream of hers a reality, the birthing during a pandemic, and some of the initial postpartum challenges she's facing as she plans what's next for life and Dreams In Drive. *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...
Jan 06, 2021•37 min•Ep. 254
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 Bl...
Dec 18, 2020•56 min•Ep. 253
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/...
Dec 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 252
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 p...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 251
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 ha...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 250
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...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 249
