Dreams In Drive

Latest Episodes:

76: Your Dreams & The Law: Legal Mistakes To Avoid As You Pursue Entrepreneurship w/ Efe Ukala Apr 13, 2017

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When you're starting (or thinking of starting a business), it is crucial to have a strong LEGAL foundation. But how? On this episode we chat with attorney Efe Ukala on the top legal mistakes you should avoid as your pursue entrepreneurship. Efe discusses key legal topics that you need to navigate. It may not be the sexiest of topics, but it definitely is an important one! Efe currently serves as a Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Kuramo Capital Management, an investment management firm, where she manages the firm's legal initiatives. She also currently serves as the Vice President of the Association of Black Women Attorneys New York. Make sure to follow on social @dreamsindrive and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Grab your FREE Dreams In Drive resources at www.dreamsindrive.com/free. Enjoy!

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IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS: - How Efe knew she wanted to be a lawyer - The #1 legal mistake many entrepreneurs make - Why service professionals also need to get their business registered - When to trademark & protect your brand - Why you need to check trademarks before you choose a business name - How to avoid brand infringement - How to decide the right type of legal structure for your business - Why you need to be diligent with your contracts + partnerships - Why you need to always negotiate - Efe's passion for hair + how she has helped Etoile Blue legally - Legal tips for working with influencers + marketing your business - The importance of ethics - What motivates Efe when she feels like giving up - The best investment Efe made in herself as a lawyer

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75: How To Create Community & Start A Movement w/ Berry of Podcasts In Color Apr 10, 2017

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What do you do when you're super passionate about a specific subject, but can't find a space to engage with a community that shares your love? YOU CREATE YOUR OWN COMMUNITY. How though? Is it even possible? What are the steps to take? We chat with Berry, the creator of the online directory for podcasters & podcasts of color - Podcasts In Color. Berry discusses her own dream driving story, what inspired her to launch Podcasts In Color and how it morphed into a much-needed vibrant, engaged online community that brings together creators of color who might not otherwise have known about each other. Berry candidly opens up about her experience, podcasting lessons she has learned, opportunities + connections she has helped to create, and what excites her about the future of podcasts. Make sure to follow on social @dreamsindrive and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Grab your FREE Dreams In Drive resources at www.dreamsindrive.com/free. Enjoy!

*SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/berry-podcasts-in-color

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Berry as a child - What inspired Podcasts In Color - Challenges launching the Podcasts In Color website - Why building a directory is tough - Handling competition - The power of the niche + diverse voices - 3 tips for launching a new podcast - What launching Podcasts In Color taught Berry about herself - The power of engagement - Our mutual love for Myleik Teele's #mytaughtyou podcast - Monetizing the Podcasts In Color platform - One thing Berry knows for sure - Navigating past moments of darkness - The future of podcasting & Podcasts In Color + listener Q & As

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74: How To Find Mentors, Build Connections/Relationships, & Network Your Way To Success w/ Gabrielle Simpson Apr 06, 2017

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How do you build professional connections and mentorship opportunities that last? In this episode, we uncover tips and strategies to use to genuinely network & connect your way to success. As part of our DRIVER'S ED series, we chat with Gabrielle N. Simpson, a communications and media expert (and one of Rana's mentors.) Gabrielle has been recognized for her industry-wide accomplishments, commitment to diversity & inclusion and dedication to sharing global stories on multiple platforms. She is a career mentor and NYU Graduate Adjunct Professor where she teaches integrated marketing, digital and social media, advanced public relations, media relations, corporate communications and event planning courses. Gabrielle discusses how networking helped launch her career, the art of informational interviewing, how to stand out, organic mentorship, and much more! Make sure to follow on social @dreamsindrive and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Grab your FREE Dreams In Drive resources at www.dreamsindrive.com/free. Enjoy!

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IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Gabrielle as a child - Life in New York City as a college student & young professional - The art of informational interviewing - How to be consistent in building your network - How to stand out - Finding mentors and building sustainable relationships. - The mistake many millennials make when reaching out for mentorship - The power of organic mentorship - Why the professional friendships you make matter too - How Gabrielle managed working in corporate communications + being a professor - Challenges Gabrielle is currently facing in her own career & life

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73: How To Successfully Get Press + Media Coverage (Be Your Own Publicist) w/ Charell Star Apr 03, 2017

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What's the secret formula for securing press and/or media coverage for your brand or business? Not quite sure how to leverage publicity and make connections with the media? As part of our DRIVER'S ED Series we're chatting with Charell Star- the voice of "Not Just a Girl in a Dress" a lifestyle blog Charell shares inspiring stories and trending news that helps her audience define their own version of success. Charell talks techniques and strategies you can use to secure press & media coverage for your personal brand or business. On air, you will find Charell speaking about the latest styles, technology and trends as a contributor for Marie Claire, Fox5 – Good Day New York, NBC New York Live, Second Look TV, and various broadcast and digital media outlets. As a journalist, she creates engaging pieces for online and print outlets covering technology, business, fashion, and beauty, providing women with advice and tips they can leverage to enhance their lives. Use the hashtag #dreamsindrive and make sure to follow us on social @dreamsindrive. Download our FREE episode show notes at www.dreamsindrive.com/free. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- The pop star that inspired Charell as a youngster - How Charell got her start in public relations - The difference between public relations & marketing - The 4 questions to ask to know if you're ready for publicity - How to get press without a publicist - How to get media contact information - What to say in a pitch that gets read - A big pitching NO NO - The importance of relationship building - PR lessons learned working at big agencies - How to leverage social media to build your own community - What an "influencer" truly is - Earned vs. paid media - How to work with brands as an influencer

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72: How To Overcome Fear Of Failure, Be More Confident, & Develop Mental Toughness w/ Dre Baldwin Mar 30, 2017

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Fear of failure holds a lot of dream drivers back! Want to learn how to stop letting fear and doubt get in the way of your success? What do you have to do to s start being intentional about your life and goals? On this episode we chat with Dre Baldwin- the world's only Work On Your Game expert. A 9-year professional basketball player, Dre teaches mental toughness, self-confidence and self-discipline to athletes, entrepreneurs and business professionals. Dre has given 3 TED Talks, published 13 books and 150+ basketball programs. Dre discusses his own setbacks and challenges he experienced early in his career. He shares some of the techniques that dream drivers such as yourself can use to work on their personal DREAMS and fight feelings of doubt and fear. Use the hashtag #dreamsindrive and make sure to follow us on social @dreamsindrive. Download our FREE episode show notes at www.dreamsindrive.com/free. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Dre as a child - 2 questions to ask yourself to know when to quit or give up - Why some people waste their talents - How Dre discovered YouTube & leveraged it to build his brand - Dre's struggles becoming a pro basketball player - How to stay focused despite setbacks & develop mental toughness - How to know what you should be focusing on in life - How to provide value that makes you stand out - Why your individuality is a competitive advantage - How to stop letting fear & doubt get in the way - Dre's 3-step process for instilling confidence & motivating yourself - Why your story matters - Holding yourself accountable

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70: How Chris-Tia Donaldson Launched Thank God It's Natural - A Natural Hair & Skincare Products Manufacturer Mar 22, 2017

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How do you go from selling our of your trunk and on the shelves of major retailers such as Target? In this episode we chat with Chris-Tia Donaldson- Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It's Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products. Chris-Tia is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and the author of Thank God I'm Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Natural Hair. Chris-Tia discusses some of major problems she had to solve as she grew her brand -some that may have scared many others and deterred them from keeping on. She shares how she started TGIN, the value in her legal training and how it helped the business, how she managed having a full-time law career, fighting breast cancer, and expanding the brand to major retailers such as Target, Walgreens & Sally's Beauty Supply, the importance of slowing down, core business lessons every entrepreneur needs to know and more. As a breast cancer survivor, she is deeply committed to raising awareness of the condition and the benefits of early detection among women of color. Join in on the conversation using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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69: How To Take Your Idea From Passion Project To Full-Time Business w/ Barbara Jacques of Jacq's Organics Mar 15, 2017

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Can an idea that started out as a passion project lead you to full-time entrepreneurship? YES. In this episode, we chat with - Barbara Jacques - Founder, Creative Director and Chief Formulator at Jacq's Organics, a sustainable bath, body, and skincare line. Barbara is also a a self-proclaimed recovered beauty product junkie, writer and natural skincare expert that is passionate about health, natural beauty, yoga, and traveling. Barbara shares her story of how a health scare during her pregnancy inspired Jacq's Organics, challenges she faced during her early days of business, juggling full-time work, motherhood & entrepreneurship, tips for growing an online business, standing out in the market place, and bouncing back from fear. At the end of it all, remember this: NO ONE CAN DO IT LIKE YOU DO IT. Barbara reveals what keeps her going and how you can use your story to help you define what "success" looks like for you. Join in the conversation on social using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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68: Establishing Your Money Mindset: The My Fab Finance Story w/ Tonya Rapley Mar 08, 2017

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What does "establishing your money mindset" actually mean? On this episode we chat with Tonya Rapley - millennial money expert and creator of My Fab Finance - where she helps millennials break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so that they can become financially free and do more of what they love. Tonya shares her story and what led her to launching the My Fab Finance Platform. She talks moving past law school dreams, navigating past failed & toxic relationships, her YOLO NYC days and the beginning days of entrepreneurship running My Fab Finance. She discusses selecting your niche, understanding financial policies in this new political atmosphere, working with brands, having multiple revenue streams and more. Lastly, Tonya discusses some of the challenges she is facing in her business today and the investments she is making in her professional & personal growth. If you want to learn Join in on the conversation online using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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67: A Guide To Finding Your Identity & Purpose w/ Rob Hill Sr. Mar 05, 2017

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In this episode we chat with writer, author, and motivational speaker Rob Hill on finding your identity and purpose. This chat is originally from a ranacampbell.com BRANDMAKERS interview I did with Rob back in 2015. Though the interview is two years old, Rob shares some timeless gems about what it means to find yourself, why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, how to know if you're really ready for change, believing in & loving yourself, monetizating your brand and more. It's one of those episodes that will make you think about why you do what you do and how to make sure your identity aligns with your purpose. Make sure to engage using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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66: Your Stories Matter (They Make History) w/ Nia Phillip of Creative Smart Girl Mar 01, 2017

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Your stories matter. So, how do you leverage them to build community? In this episode, we chat with Nia Phillip - a New York-based content creator, visual curator, and founder of Creative Smart Girl, - a digital media platform whose mission is to inspire ambitious, creative, smart women to do the work to build the career, life, and style of their dreams. Nia and I discuss why sharing our stories are so important and how doing so can help us build deeper connections with our audience and inspire others to do the same. Nia talks about her childhood growing up in Grenada, moving to America as a preteen, her early law school dreams, how they changed over the years, and the journey that eventually led her to building the Creative Smart Girl Platform. Nia shares tips for how those struggling to unearth their stories can do so successfully and what to do if you feel like your story isn't share worthy. If you're interested in participating in the#HERPOWERSTORY March 2017 campaign, share a photo on Instagram + include your story in the caption + use the hashtag #herpowerstory on Instagram and tag @creativesmartgirl and @dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

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