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216: The Art of Hustling w/ Spectacular Smith Sep 09, 2019

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You may know Spectacular Smith as 1/4 of the popular 2000s boyband Pretty Ricky. Did you know he is also the CEO and founder of Adwizar - a top INC 500 agency that helps brand and personalities GO VIRAL (and make money) on social media. We talk about the evolution of Spectacular's hustle -his early days on Twitter to building Adwizar from the ground up - even though he had many doubters along the way. Spectacular shares the key things all #dreamdrivers need to do as they hustle their way to success and why honing in on your passion and gifts is essential.

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215: How To Keep Going (#FrontSeatFridays) Sep 06, 2019

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Welcome to #frontseatfridays - a new #dreamdriving segment where we'll open up the podcast to questions and dive into a specific topic head-on and as honest and transparent as possible. This week, host Rana Campbell answers a listener question about not giving up, staying consistent, and finding your purpose.

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214: The "I Create Money" Mindset - How Tiyana Robinson Went From Marketing Director To Makeup Mogul Aug 26, 2019

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You can be a mogul, too - if you put in the work. We chat with Tiyana Robinson - a Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, the world's first online business school for professional Makeup Artists. Tiyana shares how she went from working as a Marketing Director to fully embracing her gift for makeup artistry and taking her dreams for FREEDOM to the next level. Tiyana shares the steps she took to strategically evolve her six-figure business into one that helps others learn how they can create money and find opportunities for growth in their own creative practices. She talks the importance of differentiation, confidence, clarity, consistency, hustle, and purpose when #dreamdriving.

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213: If You're Feeling Unmotivated, Listen To This Aug 20, 2019

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Are you tired of feeling stuck, or feeling like you have potential and never actually get things done? Do you feel like your willingness or desire levels are on low? Being unmotivated as a Dream Driver can be a total mood AND dream killer. Host Rana Campbell shares 8 of her favorite tips for getting motivated to take action and keep going along the #dreamdriving journey.

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212: How To Constantly Evolve - The Miss Jessie's Story w/ Miko Branch Aug 12, 2019

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"Sometimes your biggest failures can lead you to your biggest successes." We chat with Miko Branch - CEO and co-founder of the pioneering, trailblazing award-winning premium natural hair care brand, Miss Jessie's.Along with her beloved sister Titi Branch, the two revolutionized the hair care industry and became a leading pioneer of the natural hair movement by creating hair care solutions and high quality hair care products for curly textures spanning across ethnicities and cultures.

Miko opens up about the Miss Jessie's creation journey and how she was part of creating and shaping the early "natural hair" movement in the early 2000s. She talks about how she was able to navigate through both failure and success, constantly evolving the brand and bringing it to new heights. Miko shares why it's important to guard your dream, think big, and rethink the idea of what it truly means to be an "innovator." She also pays homage to her late sister, Titi - honoring the lessons that Titi's passing have instilled in her and how the brand will forever have her indelible footprints on it.

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211: How To Embrace Fear, Master Your Mind & Build Your Dreams On Your Own Terms w/ Kia Stewart Aug 05, 2019

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How much could you accomplish if you embraced fear and set out to pursue your passion without thinking of what could go wrong? This week, we're chatting with wellness and editorial nail specialist and owner of Lux K - Kia Stewart. Kia takes along her interesting #dreamdriving journey and shares how she went from having a career in dentistry to combining her love for hustle + artistry to make a name for herself in the nail care, nail education, and nail art worlds. Kia shares her favorite tips for dream drivers on building clientele, mastering your mind, committing to the hustle, mastering emotional wellness, and being honest with yourself.

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210: Why Craig Young Quit His Job With No Regrets & Decided To Travel The World Jul 29, 2019

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At thirty years old, Craig Young aka "The Cheap God" is living an unconventional life - according to American standards. On April 1, 2018 - he quit his job, sold all things and decided to travel the world - seeking happiness and finding himself along the way. Currently residing in Bali, his goal is to show people of color there is a lot of world to see.

The world traveler and Army veteran opens up about his decision to leave the States and all that he's encountered along the way. He gets honest about what it's like navigating mental health issues, being a Black man abroad, experience loneliness- and he reveals the sacrifices of being a solo traveler as a Dream Driver. He also shares his favorite travel hacks for others looking to disrupt their current lives and go experience new things.

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209: How To Get Through Your Darkest Days - T-Kea Blackman On Thriving With Mental Illness Jul 22, 2019

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So many of us are fighting invisible battles, experiencing daily challenges and overcoming obstacles silently that others may know nothing about. How do you handle it all? How do you get through the dark times along the #dreamdriving journey?

We chat with T-Kea Blackman, mental health advocate, speaker and writer. She is also the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing light into darkness by sharing the stories of individuals thriving with mental illness within communities of color. T-Kea opens up about her own mental health journey and how an attempted suicide was the catalyst moment for finding new beginnings and reclaiming her life. T-kea shares what it was like living with an undiagnosed mental illness and why it's okay to accept help when you need it. T-kea also gives tips on creating boundaries, supporting others along their journey, and how she's finding community and purpose by creating a much-needed mental-health platform for people of color navigating similar issues.

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208: How To Create A Digital Branding Strategy That Works w/ Keshia White Jul 15, 2019

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Dream Drivers, it's time to step your online branding game all the way up! How can you use strategic marketing to help tell your STORY and attract the audience and clients that you want? What's the best way to revamp your online brand presence making it more efficient and optimal for your brand goals? This week, we're chatting with Keshia White - founder of Keshia M. White Designs, a website and brand design agency that provides strategic and beautiful websites for women in coaching, speaking, and consulting. Keshia helps her clients develop unique brand identities that communicate who they really are, while supporting the goals that they have for their businesses.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode: - How Keshia made the switch from side-hustler to full-time entrepreneur - Digital branding must-dos when revamping your website - When to pay a professional vs. go the DIY route - How to use social media to get results for your brand...and more!

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207: Every Day Won't Be Your Day (And That's Okay) Jul 08, 2019

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Don't be so hard on yourself. Things won't always be great all the time. The key is to keep going. Host Rana Campbell opens up about #dreamdriving, why you're allowed to have OFF days, and what to do when you feel like you're not operating at 100%. She gives 5 tips for pushing through bad days and conquering a "funky mood" that is trying to ruin your spirit and energy.

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