Dreams In Drive

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176: What's In Your Trunk? (How To Be Prepared At All Times) Oct 24, 2018

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Do you stay ready so you don't have to get ready? Host Rana Campbell recounts a hilarious work-related experience, lessons learned from it, and why Dream Drivers need to always be prepared for the unexpected.

Do you have your own #whatsinyourtrunk story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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175: Who Says You Can't? The Road From Professional Athlete to Financial Planner w/ Lauryn Williams Oct 15, 2018

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"Life is more about the journey than just getting to the destination."

Meet Lauryn Williams, a Certified Financial Planner, 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help professional athletes get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them.

Lauryn opens up about her career as a professional athlete (Track & Field + Bobsledding) and some of the tough professional and personal lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about the decision to transition out of athletics and dive into another interest of hers: personal finance. You'll learn why helping others take control of their personal finances is part of her purpose and what you can do if you're stepping into new territories in your life.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What inspired Lauryn as a child - Education as a door opener - Dealing with natural hair bullying in college - Life as a professional athlete - How Lauryn took control of her personal finances & financial literacy - Making the transition from professional athlete to financial planner - How to get sponsorships - The biggest money lesson Lauryn learned - Lauryn's favorite keys to success...and more!

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174: Choose Faith Over Fear w/ Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. Oct 08, 2018

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Have you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear?

On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks alike. After years of working in the culinary industry, Ashley discusses why she decided to take the full-time leap into entrepreneurship in 2017. Though she didn't have a perfect "plan", she knew she had a purpose and calling that she needed to trust in. Ashley shares what she's doing now to put her faith into practice and building her company legacy.

Ashley also opens up about her culinary journey and how her passion for food inspired her to push culinary limits and dedicate her company to pursuing unconventional flavors and uses. Trade St. Jam Co. uses locally sourced produce for their vegan, low-sugar jams and can be used to make craft cocktails, glazes, salad dressings, baked goods, roasted meats and veggies and more.

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Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What kind of foods inspired Ashley as a child - The benefits of culinary school - The moment that changed Ashley's culinary career trajectory - Emotional strength - How/when Ashley launched Trade St. Jam Co. - Challenges the company faced early on - The man who inspired Ashley to quit her job - What keeps Ashley going - The key to a successful business partnership with your partner - Fighting the need to be perfect... and more

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

ASHLEY ROUSE'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Humility 2. Perseverance 3. God

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173: From The Ground Up - Chris Morrow On The Business of Podcasting, Growing Loud Speakers Network & The Future of Creative Entrepreneurship Oct 01, 2018

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"Go for the look, not the money."

What if I told you it was going to take you ten years to get your "big break"? Would you still be down for the ride?

We chat with Chris Morrow - CEO and co-founder of Loud Speakers Network- home of some of your favorite (and super popular) podcasts including The Read, The Friendzone, The Casey Crew, Brilliant Idiots, and the infamous The Combat Jack Show. Chris and I have a great conversation about how he came up in the industry and what it was like building Loud Speakers Network. He dives into tips for other creators in the space including his perspective on finding your niche, getting creative with advertising and partnerships, and why tapping into Gen Z's influence is going to be critical in the future. What I loved the most about this conversation was Chris emphasizing that it took him TEN years to get his "big break". For all my drivers, hustlers, and goal-getters out there - this is a reminder to keep putting in the work. Chris also gets a bit personal and opens up about prioritizing health and wellness and his own battle with Lymes Disease.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What inspired Chris as a child - Was college worth it? - Chris' "big break" - Not getting paid but doing the work anyway - Knowing when to walk away - How Loudspeakers Network got its start - Thinking bigger (from radio show to podcast) - Generating revenue at a podcast network - Growing a niche audience - Local as the future of advertising - The art of providing context - The business behind branded partnerships - Chris' battles with Lymes Disease - Reggie Ossé's impact & legacy - How to get the guests you want - The untapped potential of generation Z

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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172: True Life - I Quit My Job Sep 27, 2018

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I have a huge announcement to make....I LEFT MY JOB (aka my 9-5)! I finally take the time to talk about why I quit, how I feel about the decision, and what's next for Rana.

Do you have your own #iquit story? Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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171: Rana's Networking Tips & Keys To Successfully Building Relationships Sep 24, 2018

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Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! Do you struggle with networking successfully? One of the things that I contribute to the podcast's success is the network I was able to build along the way. I will forever appreciate the people that became part of my tribe and community and have contributed their time, expertise, and resources to helping fuel the dream. In this episode, I dive into my favorite networking tips that personally HELPED me along my networking journey. No matter what stage you're at in your journey, getting these perspectives on networking will help you build relationships, cultivate community, and get the results you want in your brand and business.

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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170: How I Built Dreams In Drive - 18 Marketing Tips To Help Grow Your Brand Sep 18, 2018

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Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED episode! How did I grow Dreams In Drive from scratch? I started the podcast back in January 2016 - with NO listeners and have been able to grow it to over 600,000 downloads since then! I couldn't have gotten there without some key marketing strategy steps along the way. In this episode, I got in-depth and share 18 of of the most critical marketing keys to success that I used to successfully build the Dreams In Drive brand. Even if you aren't a podcaster - you can use these marketing tips to fuel growth in whatever industry you represent or are trying to penetrate!

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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169: How 3 Sisters Built A Clothing Empire - The Dashiki Pride Story w/ Lilian, Mirian, & Marysonia Ugokwe Sep 10, 2018

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Dashiki Pride founders and sisters Mirian, Lilian, & Marysonia Ugokwe talk how they launched the brand, used social media to grow and are on a mission to share Nigerian culture with the world. The sisters get personal about the early days, what's it like building an empire as siblings, what keeps them going, and more. One of the major takeaways from this episode include why having an idea is cool, but executing on that idea is what's really crucial.

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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168: Stranded On The Side Of The Highway + Steps To Getting Out Of PARK Sep 04, 2018

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Welcome to another DRIVER'S ED SERIES! Ever get a flat tire and not know what to do? I talk about a recent experience dealing with a flat tire on the side of a busy highway, how I reacted, and the steps I took to get back on the road. Plus, I share a formula and tips that all dream drivers can use to help get out of PARK and start putting their dreams in ACTION!

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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167: How Ashley Langston - US Army Captain & Fashion Designer Is Building A Luxury Bow Tie Empire Aug 27, 2018

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You don't have to be decorated in success stories and million dollar pre-sales stories in order to be a dream driver and start building an empire. Sometimes you can be in START mode and doing your all to get to DRIVE mode and implement/execute and get the dream going. So then, what's the dream look like? What do you do if you're just starting out and in the beginning stages of your dream driving journey? What are your hopes? Your dreams? How are you shaping your mindset? What are you focusing in on?

We chat with Ashley Langston - fashion entrepreneur who also serves on active duty as a Captain in the US Army. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and a Master's of Arts in Human Resources Management.

Ashley recently launched her own luxury men's and women's bowtie collection, Eikeon. Eikeon puts exclusivity in every collection truly believing that everyone has a genuine authentic self-image that they express through personal style.

We talk about Ashely's interest in pursuing a military career and the moment that sparked in her the courage to pursue her love for fashion and creativity. Ashley shares how she is able to manage her military career and still pursue entrepreneurship by making sense of untapped potential, business challenges she's faced early on, the power of cultivating our untapped potential, nurturing relationships, leadership hacks, and more!

Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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