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156: Trust Your Magic: Taking Action & Building Your Dreams From The Ground Up w/ Kristen Carter Jun 18, 2018

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What does it take to make it in the media and entertainment industry? We chat with - Kristen V. Carter - content creator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker from Newark, New Jersey.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - How Kristen's boarding school experience shaped her - The strength of a mother's love - The moment Kristen realized she had potential to thrive - What Kristen's first jobs in media taught her - The benefits of being a freelancer in the entertainment industry - Building strong relationships - Why you have to study television credits - How to stand out in whatever job you're in - How to stay encouraged - Creating a yearly action plan - The keys to telling a good story - Launching Trust Your Magic - Combatting the "starving artist"... and more!

Kristen has produced for a variety of television's top series including NBC's The Voice and Black Girls Rock. Kristen's professional experience spans across a number of formats including documentary, competition, live events, digital content, and narrative film.

Kristen's multimedia company JazziDreamer Entertainment LLC specializes in writing, consultation, and production services. Most recently, Kristen wrapped a Director of Unscripted Development position where she co-executive produced the documentary show Motherly Love, a companion special to the record-breaking documentary series Black Love on the Oprah Winfrey Network. In her role, she had a hand in selling two cable specials in just nine business days. Kristen continues to develop television projects independently while also writing and producing hit cable programs.

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RESOURCES & BOOKS MENTIONED:A Better Chance Black Widow Podcast A Return To Love The Mastery of Love The Four Agreements The Secret

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155: How To Create Opportunities & Stop Holding Yourself Back w/ Starr Dawkins Jun 11, 2018

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What you put in - is what you put out. Are you making a way with what you have? Are you letting adversity make you feel like there is no hope for things turning around?

We chat with Starr Dawkins - entrepreneur, entertainer, and CEO of Sweet Cookies Wash - an all natural feminine wash and vaginal product line - about how she learned to create opportunities, keep going despite hurdles she faced and why she stopped holding herself back and started living fearlessly. She talks her journey from launching a sex blog in college to collaborating with a local comedian on projects that helped her grow her audience to then diving into entrepreneurship and launching her own product line.

Recently, her strategically created Nicki Minaj impersonation video was even reposted by Nicki Minaj herself - serving as a catalyst for more opportunities. Starr is the definition of a hustler - a dream driver who sees the world as possibility and is willing to do what it takes to succeed - even if there are naysayers who may not agree with her direction.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS: - College as a dreamkiller - How collaborating with a local comedian and vlogger launched her career - How to know if you're holding yourself back - What a move to California taught Starr about #dreamdriving - The art of figuring stuff out - Dealing with scams in Hollywood - Starr's "inspiration vacation" - Launching Sweet Cookies Wash - Marketing that works - The aftermath of getting reposted by Nicki Minaj - Challenges with launching an online store...and more!

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154: The Art of Resonating: How To Build An Audience w/ Alex Wolf Jun 04, 2018

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Everyone wants to grow their audience - but no one's asking the question "Why?" Is there a different approach we should be using when thinking about our relationship with our community and brands. YES! We chat with writer Alex Wolf - who you may know as the lady entrepreneur who built a cult following of over half a million millennials for her first brand (Boss Babe) in less than a year. Nobody understands why she left it all to become a writer either.

Alex shares what we can do as Dream Drivers to truly resonate with our audiences and build brands that matter and stand out in our new modern digital reality. Alex also talks about her new book RESONATE - her informative and occasionally hilarious look at the intersection of human nature, technology, and how understanding both can help anyone creative build a following of their own.

SOME OF THE THINGS YOU'LL LEARN:- Why Alex wanted to be famous when she was younger - Our relationship with technology - How Boss Babe came to be - How to resonate with your audience - Value & staying relevant - The difference between art & entertainment - Why do you need to build a following? - The "pre-dream" vs. the "real dream" - How to capture your niche audience - Why Alex sold Boss Babe - How to make money as a creative - How to stand out - How Alex navigates her current challenges Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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153: Making Career Moves w/ Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa May 28, 2018

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Are you trying to make BIG CAREER MOVES this year?!? I know I am. But what do we have to do to make sure those moves we are making are successful? Meet - Lauren McGoodwin, CEO and founder of Career Contessa. She founded the company in 2013 after working in recruiting for a tech company and experiencing the gap in career development resources available for women who were job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. The site is completely dedicated to women and takes into the account the unique challenges women in the workplace experience including the wage gap, career breaks and minority representation in leadership positions. Lauren takes us on the journey of how she founded the data-driven career resource and the super helpful and valuable career hacks she's researched and helped her community navigate over the years.

SOME OF THE THINGS YOU'LL LEARN:- What inspired Lauren as a child - How to figure out what kind of career is for you - How to stay motivated during your job search - Why Lauren left Hulu (although she loved her job) - The beginning days of Career Contessa - What inspired The Salary Project - The misconception about making career moves - How to figure out your selling points - How to navigate salary negotiations - Lauren's top 3 job hunting tips - Is entrepreneurship the end goal? - The importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit within an organization Career Contessa now helps over 1 million women navigate their careers each year and has partnered with a number of leading brands including Dollar Shave Club, FabFitFun, HomeAway and Pandora. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Salary Project How To Figure Out Your Next Career Move

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152: Stop Playing Small May 23, 2018

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REFLECTION TIME! In this minisode, host Rana Campbell shares with DREAM DRIVERS an experience she had on Instagram that reminded her of why giving up isn't an option, her advice for her now 27 year old self, why you can always DREAM BIGGER, and the power of practicing naive possibility at some point along the #dreamdriving journey. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsidrive!

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151: Walk It Like You Talk It - How To Be Booked, Busy & Blessed w/ Kéla Walker May 14, 2018

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We chat with seven-time Emmy-nominated TV host, media personality & producer, Kéla Walker. Kéla goes deep on what it takes to put your dreams IN ACTION and get the results you want without sacrificing who you are and your personal truth. It is possible to get PAID doing what you love, but you have to be willing to put in the work and walk the talk! Kéla takes us along her journey to media stardom - including a strategic move early in her career that set her on the path to hosting red carpets for events such as the Tony Awards, the Met Gala and the BET Awards.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE TALK ABOUT INCLUDE: - How Kéla's dreams evolved as she grew older - The catalyst opportunity that set Kéla on her path to success - The skillsets Kéla had to learn when she entered the working world - How Kéla built her personal brand - What to do right now to create a space for yourself & your dreams - Why authenticity trumps everything! - Working through comparison - Hustling forward - How to align yourself for what's next - Tips for creating your signature look - How to grow your online audience - Where the $$$ is & how to get the check cut - Faith over fear

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A little more on Kéla: Kéla has leveraged her talents to cultivate a tribe of over 100k Kéla's Kuties. She mixes fashion, social, fun, fitness and hard work, to entertain, connect, inspire others to make their dreams a reality and live their best life. Kéla has curated content for some of your favorite consumer brands and produced content for media outlets like BET, Getty or E! News.

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150: On Being Unapologetic About What You Want, Who You Serve & Your Legacy w/ Dr. Bristol Williams May 07, 2018

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BLACK DENTISTS EXIST! In the United States, the underrepresentation for Black dentists is extraordinary. What do you do when your dream may leave you as the minority in most professional spaces throughout your career?

We chat with Dr. Bristol Williams ("Dr. B"), DDS, MDS - a Periodontist/Dental Implant Surgeon, entrepreneur and speaker about her road to being a leader in a field largely unrepresented by African-American women. She shows us how through grit, perseverance, and an uncompromising belief in herself and her ability to succeed - she was launch her own multi-practice speciality office and help communities in need of innovative dental care and resources.

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - Growing up as the child of a dentist - Lessons learned during life as a dental student - Launching her career and opening up her own multi-practice speciality office in New Orleans - Advice for working with borrowed money and budgeting smartly - Pricing innovation - Expanding into new target/niche demographics - Finding mentors & lessons learned from failed business ventures - Expert dental tips & why Cardi B makes Dr. B so happy - Getting into underrepresented industries & creating opportunity for others

Dr. B sees her hands as her God-given gift to help others feel more confident with their smiles. She's using her platform to help domestic violence survivors smile again by repairing their teeth, and partnering with other professionals to repair the survivors' overall lives. She also teaches dental professionals on how to open, manage, and sustain their own dental practice.

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149: The Keys To Believing In Yourself & Staying In DRIVE w/ Felicia Leatherwood Apr 30, 2018

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Do you feel stuck in PARK and would do anything to get and STAY in DRIVE? What if I told you the key to making that shift has nothing to do with external factors - but rather - the key is INTERNAL...it's all YOU and your mindset?! On this episode we chat with Felicia Leatherwood - one of Hollywood's favorite natural hair hairstylists. Her styles have been featured on stars such as Ava Duvernay, Issa Rae, Will Smith, Jill Scott, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Nicole Ari Parker, Kim Coles Kimberly Elise...and more!

Felicia takes us through the early days of her career from transitioning from corporate to entreprenuership and building her stylist career. She talks how she got the courage to JUMP and go after her desire to be successful and see where her talents and hard work could take her. Felicia also shares the challenges she faced along her journey and how she was able to overcome and navigate past them. If you're currently finding it hard to believe in the dream or need some insight and motivation on how to keep going although you aren't sure how things will turn out for you - this episode is one you need to tune in to.

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - Felicia's early memories of creative visualization - Transitioning from corporate America to full-time entrepreneur - Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace - Character building & the importance of soft skills - How Felicia learned to charge what she's worth - The benefits of working with up and coming talent - How Felicia got her first celebrity client - The best advice Felicia ever received - What inspired Felicia to start her own detangling brush line and talent agency - Why you need a good attorney - Recovering from a bad contract negotiation - The key to a winning team - How to make your mark and more...

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148: Transform Your Relationships - Nate Bagley On His Mission to Rid The World Of Mediocre Love Apr 23, 2018

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Do you believe that you can have extraordinary love? Extraordinary relationships? We chat with Nate Bagley - a podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, TEDx speaker, teacher, and guy who loves his wife a lot and tries really hard to be the best husband in the world. He spends nearly every waking hour of his life trying to rid the world of mediocre love. He loves helping people create amazing relationships and is excited to share some of what he's learned with you! Whether you're in a romantic relationship or not - Nate's teaching, experience, and tips can be applied in almost any type of relationship. As a Dream Driver learning, studying, and practicing the core fundamentals of communication, trust, respect, and understanding will take you far along your journey.

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ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Nate as a child - Why Nate quit his job to pursue his dreams - Getting over fear and doing it anyway - Learning how to love and culture's effect on it - The importance of knowing one's love languages - Why Nate believes love isn't a feeling or action - The skills you have to develop if you want to be great at love - The importance of creating and listening to your audience - What interviewing couples taught Nate about relationships - How working on his marriage helped Nate's business - Why punishing someone into submission is never going to work - The keys to building brand relationships & marketing effectively...and more!

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RESOURCES MENTIONED: Nate's BRANDMAKERS interview Ty & Terri's Loveumentary Episode David & Gretchen Figge Loveumentary Episode

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147: What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up Apr 20, 2018

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Feeling like giving up is part of the #dreamdriving journey. There are going to be times when you want to quit...but how do you fight those feelings? On this episode, we talk through 11 things you can do INSTEAD of giving up... because as a DREAM DRIVER, quitting is not an option. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive.

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