Dreams In Drive

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86: The Dream - Hitting Rockbottom & Finding Faith, Hope And New Beginnings Again w/ Sarah Vega May 22, 2017

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You're in the middle of building your brand, figuring out next steps in your career and then your world gets twisted upside down. What do you do? How do you manage - even at all? In this episode, we chat with podcaster Sarah Vega, host of Dique! - a self-help podcast with a twist that caters to the Latino demographic and is trying to break the stigmas that come within the culture. Podcaster Sarah Vega talks working with through dark moments along her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to find faith, hope & new beginnings. We chat her early dreams of being a fashion editor, working at top NYC media outlets, her Kanye West experience, and even working with Rihanna. Sarah then explains how she ended up working as a Corrections Officer in New Jersey. Sarah opens up about this life-changing period in her life, battling depression, suicide attempts, and homelessness and what she did to get re-focused and re-energized to start over. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamdrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF TOPICS WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Sarah as a child & why she wanted to be a fashion editor - Why she turned down a scholarship to FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in NYC - What happened when Sarah met Kanye West - Working at The Source & Complex Magazine - How Sarah got her break in fashion working for Rihanna's stylist - Which matters more: networking or talent? - Why Sarah turned down moving to LA - How Sarah ended up working at a Corrections Officer in New Jersey - Why Sarah got fired from her law enforcement position - Battling homelessness, depression and suicide attempts - Why Sarah questioned God - The day that changed Sarah's life - How Sarah is looking to bring light to issues within Latino/a culture

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85: How Bauce Magazine Founder Liane Membis Launched An Online Media Platform & Got Funding (And You Can Too!) May 18, 2017

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Want to launch (or currently launching) your own online community, but not sure what to do next? BAUCE Magazine founder Liane Membis gets real on what it takes to launch a successful platform, get funding, work with investors, build a team...and more. BAUCE Magazine is a lifestyle site for self-made women of color. A digital media enthusiast at heart, Liane is a web designer-developer that loves technology, art and damn good storytelling. She currently works in marketing for one of the world's leading technology companies and spends her time outside the office empowering women through mentoring and service work. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive.

SOME OF THINGS WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Liane as a child - The pressure Liane felt after she graduated from Yale - Working in journalism and realizing was NOT for her - How Liane got the idea for BAUCE magazine - How to do research & figure out your site idea - The importance of data & analytics - Why you should understand the technical components - Lessons Liane learned about herself along her journey - How Liane got a small private equity to invest in BAUCE - How getting investors has changed her business - 3 tips for working with investors - One aspect of having an investor that isn't so fun - How Liane juggles a full-time job and running BAUCE - Building a strong team - The importance of bravery, resilience, and asking for help

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84: Finding Your WHY - Why Maria-Karmina Landicho Left A Comfortable Corporate Career To Pursue Her Dreams May 15, 2017

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What keeps you going? We chat with Maria Karmina Landicho - journalist and media executive and on-air host at Myx TV - the only English-language multicultural Asian American entertainment cable network in the United States. Maria-Karmina is also the creator of the series "Be My Guest." Maria-Karmina shares her journey of coming to America as an immigrant child, to being homeless with her parents and siblings, to then finding her way in the industry as a half Asian American on-air personality. Maria-Karmina talks leaving her corporate job and giving herself a six month timeframe to figure out how to make her dream come true. Maria-Karmina also discusses the highs and lows she has experienced throughout her #dreamdriving story and what keeps her motivated to keep going. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THINGS WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Karmina as a child - Growing up in an immigrant household - How Karmina knew journalism was for her - Leaving her comfortable corporate career - How to know when to jump - Thriving in a male-dominated environment - How she landed at Myx TV - The realities of being an Asian American woman in media - Tackling personal life issues on your #dreamdriving story - Leaving toxic and abusive relationships - How Maria-Karmina's life is changing- Tips for growing your brand & platform

*SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/maria-karmina-landicho

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83: On Figuring It All Out (When Your Dreams Don't Go As Planned) w/ McKenzie Dawkins May 08, 2017

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Sometimes you have a dream, but the dream doesn't always work out how you want it to. What do you do? How do you cope and continue to push on? We chat with McKenzie Dawkins - writer, YouTuber, dancer/choreographer and social influencer whose love for self-love, body positivity, female empowerment, and natural hair care can be seen throughout her work. Mckenzie takes us on her journey post-college and all the twists and turns she has had to navigate. She shares her tips for fighting fear and doubt, accepting your gifts, believing in yourself, refueling her passions, and continuing towards the end goal. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THINGS WE DISCUSS:- What inspired McKenzie as a child - Why McKenzie chose to attend Princeton University - Figuring things out in college + things McKenzie may have done differently - Lessons learned from internships at Ebony & Elle - Launching BWPW - a blog centered around female empowerment - Finding a dance community- The importance of journaling - How McKenzie accepted her gifts - The sneaking suspicion that you're special - How to believe in yourself even when you don't believe in yourself - How the term "just believe in yourself" can be isolating - Why McKenzie started a YouTube channel - What "hard work" truly means *SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/mckenzie-dawkins-interview

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82: Overcoming Challenges & Setbacks, Moments of Inspiration, Branding 101....and more! May 04, 2017

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How have you worked through challenges and discouragement? I'm back at it with another round of listener questions! This time around we talk moments of inspiration, other inspiring business podcasts I love and recommend, navigating through setbacks, the power of words in branding, and keeping it professional via email. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THE QUESTIONS I ANSWER/THINGS WE DISCUSS:- Acting on moments of inspiration - What are some women in media & podcasts that inspire you? - What have been some of your favorite wins from starting your career journey? - How have you worked through challenges and discouragement? - The power of branding, your words + perception - How do you keep it professional via email?

*SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-81

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81: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone (Listener Q & A) May 01, 2017

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What goes on behind the mic? It's time to answer some dream driver questions! Listen in as I chat staying motivated, my recommended (and favorite) books, getting started, working through plateaus and more! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THE QUESTIONS I ANSWER:- What's your WHY? - Where do you see yourself in 5 years with Dreams In Drive? - What motivates you to be consistent? - What's your self care routine like? - How do you stay motivated during a plateau? - How did you get started with Dreams In Drive? - How do you find a mentor? - What has been your biggest challenge with building Dreams In Drive? - How does relocation help your life? - What books would you recommend for personal growth?

*SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-81

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80: Staying in Drive - How To Successfully Launch & Market Your Dream w/ Wize of Indie Creative Network Apr 27, 2017

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Got an idea, but not sure how to launch and market it? We chat with with NYC based tech entrepreneur and journalist Wize - the Creative Director and founder of Indie Creative Network, an on-demand media production and distribution company. Wize talks about his dream driving journey, going to college in the US, working in Barbados for a while, coming back to New York City and eventually launching his own network. Wize shares the lessons he learned launching and marketing Indie Creative Network from the ground up as well as tips that others creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs can use as they market their own dreams in drive. As Creative Director at Indie Creative Network, Wize uses his expertise in risk management, podcast production and demographic analysis to produce and distribute 27 talk and music mix shows based in 5 different countries. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- Why Wize's mother is his biggest inspiration - The power of Google University - The importance of researching trying to figure it out before asking for help - What happened when Wize went back to Barbados to live & work for a year - Wize's highest paying freelance gig - Why Wize turned down a glorious West Coast job - The joys of fatherhood - The early days of the Indie Creative Network - Using data to inform your content creation - Tips for creating your own network - The importance of SEO in building & marketing to your audience - The power of hashtags & using different social media platforms - Monetizing your platform - Why Indie Creative Network is so important - Wize's biggest motivation

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79: How To Balance It All (The Dream, 9-5/Work, Family, Friends, School & Self) w/ Alli Rodriguez Apr 24, 2017

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Being a dream driver isn't only about chasing the dream, but also about keeping up with all of life's many other responsibilities. With life being hectic at times, what are the best ways to truly juggle everything? How can we learn to successfully manage it all? We chat with publicist Alli Rodriguez about her dream driving story and the ways that she has been able to balance the many facets of her life including the 9-5 career, the "dream", family, relationships, school, and self. Though all of our experiences and life circumstances are not the same, it IS possible to find ways to carve out time for our dreams and stay sane. Make sure to join in on the conversation online (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- How Alli knew she wanted to be a publicist - Creating opportunities for yourself - Pivotal points early in her career - Building relationships - Letting passion drive you - Taking breaks - Juggling everything & settling boundaries - Facing her father's varying position on what it means to be a woman - Finding herself & distancing herself from toxic relationships + haters - Building confidence & cultivating strong relationships

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78: Politics - Why Having A Seat At the Table Matters Now More Than Ever w/ Lauren Bealore Apr 20, 2017

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Think politics don't affect you? Think again! "There are a lot of things taking place at the local, state, and federal level but our voices are not in it...so where does this leave the future of politics if we are not at the table?" In this episode, Lauren Bealore discusses why it's so important to be politically engaged and how having a seat at the table is crucial - especially for men and women of color. Some of the topics we discuss are the state of millennial and politics, the power of having people of influence in lobbying, donor, and policy positions, developing strategic partnerships, the generational gap, entrepreneurial trends we should be taking advantage of, and much more! Lauren is currently the Corporate Relations and Events Manager for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, a national lobbying organization that focuses on protecting conservation issues by holding elected officials accountable. Lauren is also an appointed and elected official, serving as a City Commissioner for the City of Southfield's Total Living Commission and Precinct Delegate for Precinct 19 of the City of Southfield. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- Why Shirley Chisholm was her childhood inspiration - Studying social relations & policy at Michigan State - The state of millennials and politics - Why millennial voices need to be at the political table - Why we need more people of color in policy, donor & lobbying positions - What it's like working at a lobbying organization - How money controls politics - Lauren's "houseparties" story (social capital + social enterprise) - How to yield your upward mobility to benefit others - Developing thick skin - Building strategic partnerships & raising money - Why we need to capitalize on the future of tech - Challenges Lauren faced in her career - The generational gap in politics - How to avoid burnout - How you can be more politically engaged

77: Perfecting Your Hustle & Turning Your Obsession Into A Business w/ Melody McCloskey of StyleSeat Apr 17, 2017

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"I want to make impact. I want to help small business owners be successful and feel fantastic about themselves." With a mission like that, how do you make it happen? We chat with Melody McCloskey, co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the leading destination for booking beauty and wellness appointments.Melody co- founded StyleSeat in 2011 to simplify the process of booking beauty appointments. With StyleSeat, industry experts are provided a place to showcase their work, connect with clients, and build their business while clients can discover new services and providers and book appointments on the go. Melody opens up about her journey building a top online booking service that not only helps stylists earn more but also serves a huge market need. Building a technology company is no easy feat and Melody discusses what entrepreneurs need to focus on if they want to be successful as well as some of the challenges she is currently facing within the business. To date, StyleSeat has powered over 50M appointments in over 16,000 US cities and has powered over $3 billion in appointments.

*SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/melody-mccloskey-styleseat

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Melody as a child - How Melody leveraged her college internship to get a full-time job - The art of perfecting your hustle - Curating your friendship circle - Why Melody sat on the StyleSeat idea for two years - How to find courage to get started - How to know when your idea is special - The importance of validating your idea + surveying your test market - Basic business fundamentals - The early days of StyleSeat - Tips for raising capital + fundraising - Why obsession + passion for your vision is important - What Melody tells every new employee - How to use data to grow your business using the top 5 metrics method - Switching from a free to paid model - Navigating challenges - The importance of looking and feeling your best

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