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166: Get Your Dollars Right - Small Business Finance & Accounting Tips w/ Kendra James Aug 20, 2018

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Do you feel like you have a handle on your business finances? Are you stuck when it comes to securing the COIN and don't know where to start? You're in the right place. We chat with Kendra James, a Virtual CFO & Business Manager that helps business owners in all aspects of their finances & accounting. After graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance and 10+ years climbing the corporate ladder, Kendra decided to ditch her six figure corporate salary and built her brand & business to serve as a full time money manager & coach for boss women. Kendra helps her clients go from overwhelmed entrepreneurs to profitable business owners.

On this episode we dive into the difference between accounting & finance, the formula for scaling your business, corporate finance tips, how to manage your expenses, navigating multiple income streams, pricing strategies, increasing service value, business KPIs, and more.

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165: Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Dreams w/ Tierra Burrell Aug 13, 2018

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When you're pouring out so much, who is pouring into you? We chat with Tierra Burrell, the founder of Tierra Goes Green, a lifestyle consulting and product line business. Tierra talks her entrepreneurial evolution and why we as dream drivers need to pay attention to what we're feeding ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The biggest takeaway? "Nothing happens until you decide." So, what are you going to choose?

Tierra's story spans from starting her career as a paralegal then moving to Atlanta to chase her dream of being a makeup artist - working at MAC Cosmetics. She then turned her side-hustle as a freelance make-up artist at a local strip club into her first business, Make-Up by Tierra. It was during this time that she decided to be the change she wanted to see and founded Tierra Goes Green. Tierra has dedicated her life's work to teaching what she has learned to help others unlock the magical unearthing of life powered by the consistent pursuit of total body wellness.

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164: Growth Comes From Challenges - The Tropic Isle Living Story w/ Lois Hines Aug 07, 2018

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Every dream starts with an idea. As an old Jamaican saying says, "Weh fi yuh, cyan be un fi yuh!" (What is yours cannot be unyours). We chat with Lois Hines - the co-founder of Tropic Isle Living - a company she launched with her late husband Michael Hines at the age of 21. Tropic Isle Living is a health,beauty and wellness brand specializing in products that contain all-natural, nourishing ingredients sourced from her homeland of Jamaica.

Lois takes us along for a ride - from the early Tropic Isle Living days, to growing distribution, to social media's effect on the business - and eventually the moment that would change Lois' and her family's life forever. Even through tragedy, Lois' outlook on life and commitment to growing herself and company - while giving back to the community is ever-present. She talks about how we as dream drivers can stay disciplined, be diligent in our hustle, pay homage to our culture/roots while remembering that "anything is possible."

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163: Failure Isn't An Option - If You Think It, You Can Do It w/ Emily Blumenthal Jul 30, 2018

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People thought her idea was outlandish. They thought she couldn't pull it off. They laughed at her audacity. She didn't care.

What do you get when you combine hustle, graciousness, & patience? On this episode author & professor of entrepreneurship at FIT , Emily Blumenthal, a.k.a, "Handbag Fairy Godmother" talks how she wasn't going to take NO for an answer on her quest to do what no one else had done before - build the Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Emily shares how she stumbled upon this passion and the many successes and challenges she faced building the awards show from scratch. She also talks how she was able to nurture and sustain relationships & partnerships that include brands such as InStyle Magazine, Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Bloomingdale's, Guess, Timberland, Singer Sewing Company, Swarovski, vitaminwater, Patron and more.

ON THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

- Why you can't always pay attention to the roadmap laid out for you - How Emily launched herself the world of handbag designing - The power of Linkedin & how to make the winning connection - How Emily launched The Handbag Awards - Being Audaciously Confident - The key to pitching sponsorships successfully - Balancing work and family & more!

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162: Follow Your Calling w/ Ariel Lawrence Jul 23, 2018

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Have you ever questioned WHY you've been dealt the cards you have? How do you cope with life-changing news? Will you make lemonade out of lemons or allow yourself to fall into a downward spiral? What does that process of self-discovery look like? Meet Ariel Lawrence. Ariel has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 12 years. She's the creator of Just a Little Suga', a personal blog with an expansive focus, seeking to shed light on the experiences of individuals of color and marginalized communities affected by diabetes. By sharing her story, and highlighting other folks of color coping with and tackling diabetes, she's building community focused on living well. Ultimately, her goal is to motivate herself and others to be resilient in the face of diabetes AND enlighten the friends/families of diabetes so they can better support them.

Whether you know someone who is affected by diabetes or not - Ariel's transparency and vulnerability about her story and why she is so committed to embracing her calling and building community is inspiring. As dream drivers - learning about the ways our dreams can empower those who need it the most can be transformational.

ON THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - Paying attention to the signs our body gives us - Getting diagnosed with diabetes at age 15 - The difference between Type 1 & Type II Diabetes - Early challenges - Ariel's grandmother and HER diabetes story - Why Ariel decided to start her own diabetes community for people of color - The power of consistency - Therapy's impact on Ariel's life - Advocating For & Putting Yourself First - Vulnerability - Dealing with competitors...and more

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161: The Secrets To Building Traction & Getting Results w/ Benoni Tagoe Jul 16, 2018

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Need help figuring out the road to sustainability? Benoni Tagoe of Issa Rae Productions and The Bizz Plan shares the secrets to building a brand that lasts.

Benoni launched his career as assistant to the Jonas Brothers, and quickly became a part of the band's day-to-day management team, developing a keen sense of entrepreneurship. Since then, Tagoe has produced content for both TV and New Media on platforms that have collectively garnered over 20 million views. Currently, Tagoeis the head of business development for Issa Rae Productions (The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girland HBO's 'Insecure'). Additionally, Tagoe founded management & consulting company, The Bizz Plan, which works with various media brands, including Uninterrupted (LeBron James' sports platform), beauty entrepreneur Peakmill, and financial expert Tonya Rapley. ON THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - What inspired Benoni as a child - Benoni's fascination with "not being forgotten" - Why Benoni dropped out of college - The connection between struggle & drama - Personal strengths realized - How Benoni built a relationship with Issa Rae - The secrets to growing an audience - Monetizing your content & platform - How to stay focused - Creating sustainability - Sending emails that get read - How to find the right clients - How to build traction Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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160: Knowing Where You're From - The African Ancestry Story w/ Gina Paige Jul 09, 2018

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Have you ever been curious about your family history? Where are you from? What's the story of your people? How does this all affect who you are today? In 2003, Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry, Inc. and in doing so, pioneered a new way of tracing African lineages using genetics, and a new marketplace for people of African descent looking to more accurately and reliably trace their roots. Gina talks about the origins of the company and why this work is so important. We dive into the challenges her and co-founder Dr. Rick Kittles faced when first launching (they self-funded with only $1200!), dealing with criticism, and lessons she has for other entrepreneurs seeking success.

Now, Gina travels the world helping people demystify where they're from and informing on identities so that they may better understand who they are. Dr. Paige holds a degree in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from the University Of Michigan Ross School Of Business.

YOU WILL LEARN:- What inspired Gina as a child - What Gina learned working in the corporate world - How an introduction led to the formation of African Ancestry - The initial challenges of launching - Dealing with criticism from the media and the scientific community - How to position yourself for success - The importance of knowing who you are - Rana's African Ancestry results! - Business lessons learned - Why you need to develop a strong network...and more!

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159: Making Power Moves + Leveling Up w/ the POWER Cast Jul 02, 2018

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Earlier in June - Host Rana Campbell had the chance to sit down with the cast of POWER (Lela Loren, Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Nature Naughton, & Rotimi) and talk life lessons that we can take away from Season 5 of the show as Dream Drivers. She also shares some personal life updates and reflections and why LEVELING UP is the theme for the rest of the year. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and remember to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive.

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158: How To Create A Bulletproof Plan & Take Your Dream From Concept To Reality w/ Jessica Spaulding of Harlem Chocolate Factory Jun 25, 2018

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At just 10 years old, Jessica Spaulding began making chocolates. Little did she imagine - as an adult - that passion that would later inspire her to open her craft chocolate business, Harlem Chocolate Factory - which produces bars, bark and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica's goal? To make high end chocolate accessible to the average person's palette.

On this episode - Jessica takes us along her #dreamdriving journey to getting Harlem Chocolate Factory off the ground. The story centers around the steps she took to firmly solidify her entrepreneurial plan and create the life and business she knew she deserved and could successfully lead. Despite the challenges she encountered, Jessica shares how she was able to hustle strategically, build a team of business advisors in her industry, and leverage every opportunity that came her way.

WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Jessica as a child - Where Jessica's love for chocolate came from - Jessica's early entrepreneurial hustle - The difference between the goal and the plan - Launching Harlem Chocolate Factory - The impact of partnering with Samuel Adams' Brewing The American Dream program - The dangers of small business predatory loans - Jessica's plan for winning - How Jessica built a team of mentors and business advisors - How to make your pitch stand out - Go-to-market strategies - The importance of financial support, strategy support, and advisement - How to Be true to who you are - Responding to bigger opportunities after launching the Harlem Chocolate Factory storefront

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157: You Deserve the $$$ - How To Monetize Your Business (THROWBACK) w/ Sakita Holley Jun 21, 2018

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On this THROWBACK episode - we take it back to EP 6 and our chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. She is also the editor of HashtagsandStilettos.com,a business lifestyle blog and hosts a podcast of the same name that you can find on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud.

Sakita shares tips and advice from her own experience growing House of Success PR. You'll learn more about what you have to do to find clients, close deals, and start monetizing your service-based or lifestyle business.

IN THIS PODCAST YOU'LL LEARN:

1. How to figure out when you need to leave your job and pursue something new 2. How she overcame having BUSINESS CAPITAL & CREDIBILITY and launched her own PR firm 3. The biggest mistakes Sakita made when she first offered services to clients 4. Why CLIENT EDUCATION is super important 5. The questions you need to ask to figure out your target market 6. When it's okay to do work for FREE 7. Why walking away from a deal can be good move 8. The real reason you should NEVER low-ball your services 9. Quick inexpensive alternative for accessing legal counsel for your business 10. The systems you need to scale your business 11. 3 things all entrepreneurs NEED in their toolkit

SAKITA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Know your WHY. 2. Have a mentor or informal board of advisors 3. Do more things that bring you joy

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