Dreams In Drive

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354: Letting Go, Motivating Yourself & Finding Confidence Within w/ Chelsea Lewis of My Mommy Wisdom Jun 08, 2023

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Anyone can launch a dream, but what's the key to lasting success? As the CEO and founder of My Mommy Wisdom - a certified cruelty-free product line and a leader in the Black-Owned Baby Goods industry - Chelsea Lewis has been on a mission to nurturing her brand and self while stepping full throttle on the #dreamdriving agenda. She opens up about the many successes, challenges, and epiphanies she's had along the way that have shaped her ability to be resilient, confident, and ready for the journey ahead.

Some of the things we discuss include:

How her daughter's medical issues led Chelsea to entrepreneurship
The point where you have to outsource
Why you need to fire yourself
Why you should take time to recenter yourself
What to do when you see peers excel and become more successful than you
The importance of self-care
Tips for working with retailers...and more

More about Chelsea:

In 2018, Maternal Mental Health Advocate Chelsea Lewis, the daughter of retired OB-GYN and Pediatric Nurse, launched My Mommy Wisdom as a solution to the concerning skin, hair and body baby issues herself and many of her Mom friends were experiencing with their babies, and themselves. Today, My Mommy Wisdom is a certified cruelty-free, organic Black-Owned brand that offers 10+ SKUs, and is on a mission to cater to the delicate needs of new Moms and babies, including Eczema and other skin conditions, to support them throughout the prenatal, postpartum and motherhood journey. Under Chelsea's leadership as Founder and CEO, My Mommy Wisdom is available on www.mymommywisdom, Walmart.com and Amazon.

KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Resiliency 2. Confidence 3. Education

FIND CHELSEA ONLINE: Instagram: @my.mommy.wisdom & @xo.chels.lewis Web: www.mymommywisdom.com

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353: How To Fearlessly Pursue Your Purpose w/ Stephanie Scott Bradshaw Jun 01, 2023

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First and Last PR CEO Stephanie Scott Bradshaw shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to build an illustrious career as a public relations expert in the beauty and lifestyle space. She's the visionary and strategist behind some of your favorite brands and she's sharing the mindset and pathways that led her to success over the years.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS INCLUDE:

Stephanie's unconventional elementary school experience
The power of exposure
Lessons about life learned from working in a nightclub during college
How she landed a career-changing job at Essence
Why she decided to launch her own PR firm
Public relations tips for dream drivers
Influencer 101
The future of PR and growing her business...and more

More about Stephanie:

Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw serves as the CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR, an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency that focuses on beauty, wellness and healthy lifestyle, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Public Relations Society of America, New Jersey Chapter. A lifelong storyteller, innovative strategist and detail obsessed creator who understands the business, Stephanie leads an amazing team to implement strategies that grow global brands across a multitude of sectors in their portfolio.

KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. A good piece of chocolate 2. Journal to write down your path 3. Personal time

FIND STEPHANIE ONLINE: Instagram: @firstandlastpr & @stephaniescottrocks Web: www.firstandlastpr.com

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352: Baby Dream Driver #2 Is On The Way! May 25, 2023

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Guess 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!

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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 May 09, 2023

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As 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 empower women of color and create a space for them to see themselves in the stationery they love. Leaning into her passion of inclusivity and desire to live a purpose-filled life, Foster With a lineup of colorful journals, planners and writing instruments designed by Black and Brown artists, by 2021 Be Rooted became the first and only Black-owned stationery brand available at retail giant Target and Target.com.

KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Centering Yourself 2. Tribe 3. Knowing your genius zone

FIND JASMINE/BE ROOTED ONLINE: Instagram: @berootedco Web: www.berootedco.com

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350: Storytime - I Chose To NOT Follow The Chaos! May 05, 2023

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Earlier 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.

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349: From Gas Station Grill To Multi-City Restaurant Chain - How Derrick Hayes Built The Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Empire Apr 26, 2023

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In 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

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FIND DERRICK HAYES ON: Instagram: @officialdhayes Web: www.bigdavescheesesteaks.com

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348: A Daughter's Love, A Daughter's Dream w/ Jane Biondi Munna Apr 18, 2023

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How 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 she can also talk "baseball baseball." Her twenty years of experience began with investment banking and included a few years in marketing and special events for the Los Angeles Dodgers where she booked celebrities to throw out the ceremonial first pitch or sing the national anthem and coordinated pregame and in-game entertainment for corporate sponsorship partners.

She is the co-author of "Let's Be Frank: A Daughter's Tribute to Her Father, The Media Mogul You've Never Heard of," chosen as a Publishers Weekly Booklife, Editor's Pick.

She earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA from Princeton.

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347: Feeling Stuck? Pat Flynn + Matt Garland Share Their Top GROWTH + INNOVATION Tips Apr 10, 2023

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At 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.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

How Pat and Matt met
The formula to GROWTH + INNOVATION
Navigating and embracing failure
Why you should chase RESULTS and delegate faster than you think
How to get out of plateau stage
Support and humility
Growth + Innovation

FIND PAT FLYNN ONLINE: Instagram: @patflynn

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346: How To Find Your Magic + The Secret Sauce To Your Success w/ Vivian Kaye Apr 03, 2023

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The 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: