Jessica Emerson always loved makeup and fashion, but she never dreamed that she would be able to make a life + career out of it. She always thought that she was going to medical school and work in the drug rehabilitation field upon graduating college - but as fate would have it - her life's trajectory changed. Listen in to find out how she became a celebrity makeup artist, the lessons learned along the way - and how sticking with the journey while keeping your goals in mind - is your best bet for success as a dream driver.  As part of highlighting #dreamdrivingmamas, Jessica will also share more about  the delicate balance between #dreamdriving and becoming a first time mother during the pandemic.  SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/jessica-emerson 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 JESSICA ON: Instagram: @iamkingelizabeth FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

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281: How To Find Your True Calling And Stick With The Journey Despite Unexpected Twists w/ Jessica Emerson

Nikki Osei-Barrett became a mom at the age of 16, but she didn't let that stop ANY of the big dreams she knew she was going to fulfill. Nikki dives into her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to put her fashion, public relations, and entrepreneurial dreams into drive across two decades - while also uncovering new dreams and purposes she never knew she had. She shares how we can stop counting ourselves and being hesitant when hitting the GAS! More on Nikki: Nikki Osei-Barrett is a wife, mom, and entrepreneur hailing from the DMV. She's married to her high school sweetheart and is  a mother to three beautiful children. Nikki is an HBCU grad representing Bowie State University. She’s a strategic communicator and owner of Osei PR, a boutique fashion, beauty, and lifestyle PR agency. She is also the co-founder of District Motherhued®, a nonprofit which caters to millennial moms of color, and The Momference®, the nation’s first full-scale conference for Black moms. Nikki is also proud to add “children’s author” to her list of titles. As part of highlighting #dreamdrivingmamas - I'll be talking to fellow  mothers about the delicate balance between #dreamdriving and motherhood. NIKKI'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Goals 2. Strategy 3. Organization/Time Management SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/nikki-osei-barrett 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 NIKKI ON: Instagram: @chocl8fashnpr FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

280: From Teen Mom To Serial Entrepreneur: How To Stop Hesitating And Press GO On Your Dreams w/ Nikki Osei-Barrett

Host Rana Campbell shares 5 things that you can do to be more consistent along your personal #dreamdriving journey in this special Driver's Ed episode! *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

279: 5 Ways To Be More Consistent When #dreamdriving

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 works 1 on 1 with clients, leading workshops, offering educational/uplifting content to her audience on social media. Emilia focuses on spirituality, mental health, and cannabis advocacy.  SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/emilia-ortiz 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 EMILIA ON: Instagram: @ethereal.1 FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

278: The Reality of Navigating New Motherhood During A Global Pandemic w/ Emilia Ortiz - #dreamdrivingmamas

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 content creator and social media influencer she always dreamed, dancing for Lizzo at the VMAs, to finally landing that BIG GIRL post-graduate job seven years later, McKenzie gets real about what the nontraditional journey looks like. We talk getting beat down by rejections, the path to finding confidence and how to suspend the disbelief in yourself.  This is great episode for anyone who feels like life just isn’t going for them… you have to have the courage and the patience and the confidence/belief that things will work out as YOU ARE THE DRIVER OF YOUR DREAMS!  SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/mckenzie-dawkins-interview-update 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 MCKENZIE ON: Instagram: @kenzie_kenz1 @mckenziepens FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

277: How to Dismiss Doubt And Find Your Inner Self- Confidence w/ McKenzie Dawkins

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 BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND DAYNA ON: Instagram: @daynabolden FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

276: How Dayna Bolden Grew A Six Figure Lifestyle Brand By Sharing The Journey And Being Vulnerable

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 other dream drivers who are giving their all for the dream they won't give up on. About Dreena:  Dreena Whitfield is the Founder & CEO of WhitPR — the integrated strategic communications agency committed to shaping and amplifying the narratives that drive measurable brand success. Possessing over a decade of expertise in the communications space, Dreena cemented herself as a trusted advisor specializing in public relations, social media, crisis communications, and experiential marketing strategy. Throughout her diverse career, Dreena has served at the helm of leading communication efforts for leaders in the non-profit, corporate and political sectors, as well as small businesses, both domestically and internationally, with a commitment to making a social impact. To date, Dreena has been recognized as a 2021 PR News Top Women in PR Honoree, PR Weeks 40 Under 40, Ebony Magazine’s “Top 10 Black Women in Politics’’ and Huffington Post’s,” Top 25 Millennial Publicists.” SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/dreena-whitfield 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 DREENA ON: Instagram: @dreenawhitpr @whitpr FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

275: How Dreena Whitfield Trusted Her Instincts & Built An Award-Winning PR Agency From The Ground Up

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 dream. Philomina talks the decision post-college that CHANGED HER LIFE, how she ended up as a Marketing Director straight out of college, and how she knew it was time to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. Philomina shares why working smarter, not harder - is KEY. If you need some inspiration on why you should never give up on your passion because you never know when your investments and risks will pay off - this episode is for you! 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 PHILOMINA ON: Instagram: @naturallyphilo @kinapparel_ FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

274: 5 Years Later, The Dream Lives On: How YouTuber + KIN Apparel CEO Philomina Kane Continues To Build A Lane For Herself

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 consistently provide value for your audience, the recipe for “going viral”, why community/engagement is key, how to work with brands, the difficulties of juggling school & YouTube, dealing with HATERS and more. If you’re looking for a laugh as well as gems on how you can up your content game, this episode is for you. Enjoy! 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 PHILOMINA ON: Instagram: @naturallyphilo FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

273: From College Student To Hair Care Boss - Behind The YouTube Hustle w/ NaturallyPhilo (THROWBACK EPISODE)

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, strategies and keys to success that you can implement now to transform your relationships and start living in magnetic alignment. Raw and uncensored in her matchmaking approach Spicy Mari has been featured on Access Live, VH1's Basketball Wives, BuzzFeed, OWN NETWORK’s Don’t Tell The Bride, The Ricky Lake Show, and iHeartRadio as a recurring dating coach and matchmaker.    SPICY'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Self-awareness 2. Passion 3. Intimacy 4. Communication 5. Yes! 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 SPICY ON: Web: www.thespicylife.com Instagram: @spicymari FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

272: How To Create Magnetic, Purpose-Filled + Passionate Personal Relationships w/ Spicy Mari

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 *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com

271: 5 Lessons My Jamaican Father Taught Me About Life

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: 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

270: But What If Things DO Work Out?

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'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.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 KIMBERLY ON: Web: www.kimberlybcummings.com Instagram: @kimbcummings FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

269: How To Make Your Next Career Move, Your Best Move w/ Kimberly B. Cummings

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. Determination 3. Peace 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 SALENA ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salenaroc FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

268: How Salena Rochester Went From Intern To Media Executive By Dreaming Big And Doing The Work

 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 a new position and what we can do to play up our strengths and interests in the job hunt. Ara also touches on how she includes her creative interests in her life outside of work - and why that's so important for Dream Drivers.   Some of the things weals discuss on this episode include:  Play & possibility Being ready when you receive "the call" The power of taking risks Why Ara hopes her journey as an openly gay, black woman encourages and inspires others Finding time for life outside of work...and more ARA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Trail Mix (fuel) 2. Co-passengers 3. Do you 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 ARA ON: Web: www.aratucker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_here_too______ FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com 

267: How To Design A Career Journey You Love w/ Ara Tucker

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, visit www.dreamsindrive.com/pitch.

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