Dreams In Drive

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65: Launching & Standing Out: Why Talent Alone Won't Make Your Brand Successful w/ Elizabeth Solomeina Feb 26, 2017

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What's the secret sauce to successfully launching a brand in a cut-throat industry? We chat with jewelry designer, fashion entrepreneur, and Flying Solo Collective founder Elizabeth Solomeina about her road to fashion entrepreneurship and some of the lessons she's learned since launching her own line and innovative concept retail location in New York City. Elizabeth discusses the importance of production and manufacturing in the fashion industry, how to stand out as a designer, mentorship, her favorite entrepreneurship books, and why talent alone won't lead your brand to success. Enjoy!

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64: How To Create Social Impact & Inspire Change With Your Business w/ Rahama Wright Feb 22, 2017

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Is it possible to launch a successful brand that also has a positive social impact and inspires change within your industry and community? YES. In today's episode, we chat with Rahama Wright, Founder and CEO of Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty a social impact company she created after serving in the Peace Corps. The DC-based enterprise develops shea butter creams, balms, and soaps that create living wage jobs for 800 women in Northern Ghana. Rahama was also featured on episode 1 of Centric new show highlighting female entrepreneurship- Queen Boss. Rahama shares how she was able to grow her business and why the company's mission will never change. We also discuss what inspired Rahama to enter the shea industry, how she developed the Shea Yeleen business model, why entrepreneurs shouldn't fear standing out, social impact investing, working with Whole Foods, key takeaways from her Queen Boss experience, finding faith, local resources you can use to grow your brand, and more. Enjoy!

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63: Reclaiming Your Health, Legacy & Purpose w/ Necole Kane Feb 15, 2017

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At the end of the day, what truly matters? What are you truly chasing or driving towards? In this episode, we chat with Necole Kane - the writer, influencer, entrepreneur and founder of xoNecole.com and the former celebrity gossip blog Necole Bitchie. Necole opens up and shares some personal stories about her transition from running Necole Bitchie to switching gears and creating a safe place for women online to be empowered and share their stories. Necole discusses some of the difficulties she experienced over the years and how she pushed through pain and some of the negative (and positive) effects this had on her life. Necole talks thinking things are going to get better, navigating dating & relationships, making health and self-care a priority, trusting the timing of your life, the impact of grief/losing loved ones, the "freedom of irrelevancy", and what happiness means for her now. She also shares pointers and tips she's learned about what truly makes any blog, brand, or business successful and how you can RECLAIM & DEFINE your health, legacy, and purpose. Make sure to check the show notes for this episode at www.dreamsindrive.com. Use the hashtag #dreamsindrive to engage online. Enjoy!

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62: Making It in Music: Pounding The Pavement & Never Taking NO For An Answer w/ Deborah Hurwitz Feb 12, 2017

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When you're on a mission to accomplish your dreams, what does it take to get what you really want? How do you hit the pavement successfully, find fulfillment, and achieve success? In this episode we chat with composer, music director, entrepreneur and recording artist Deborah Hurwitz about how she was able to build her 25 year career in show business. From conducting on Broadway in top show shows as Mamma Mia & Jersey Boys, producing live music for Cirque du Soleil Hollywood, to writing scores and songs for hit commercials and series, Deborah's repertoire is impressive. Her journey to getting where she is - is equally inspiring. Deborah discusses the importance of DECLARING your mission statement, networking strategies for building connections and breaking into your industry of choice, building confidence in a world that may not be so receptive to you initially, personal growth, living authentically... and more! Hope you enjoy!

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61: How The Relationship With Yourself Can Make Or Break Your Brand w/ Trent Shelton Feb 08, 2017

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The relationship that you have with yourself is one of the most important that you'll ever need to work on - especially if you want to be a dream driver. In this episode, former NFL player, RehabTime founder, and global life coach Trent Shelton discusses why your relationship with yourself can make or break your brand. He shares his own journey to self-awareness and how he was able to push himself to change his life around and start following his purpose. Trent discusses how to create opportunities for yourself, the power or repetition and visualization, using "pain" as power, the formula for creating content that inspires your audience, and more. Make sure to share & enjoy!

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60: Journey To The Dream: Getting Fired & Moving On (PART 2) w/ Courtnee Futch Feb 05, 2017

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What happens when you get fired from your DREAM JOB? In PART TWO, culinary entrepreneur & future chef Courtnee Futch talks moving on & re-directing your dream. We talk what happened after she was fired (nine days after recording our first interview) and why she didn't let this set her back. Courtnee shares the story of how she was able to find a new job at a company that ended up being a better cultural fit for her. Courtnee also discusses the importance of stepping out on faith, what to do when plans change, and why she's grateful she didn't put all her eggs in one basket. Remember, "Sometimes walking away means walking towards something." Embrace the journey, dream drivers!

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59: Journey To The Dream: The Foundation (PART ONE) w/ Courtnee Futch Feb 01, 2017

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Who ever said the road was going to be easy? In this episode (PART ONE), we chat with culinary entrepreneur, and future chef Courtnee Futch about how she landed her "dream job" – all while navigating many twists and turns along the way. The story begins in her Syracuse University dorm room where Courtnee's first business – ThunderCakes – was conceived. Courtnee talks what she learned launching a business in college & running it for four years, why she decided to put entrepreneurship on hold to pursue a life as a professional in New York City, and the exact steps she took to secure her dream job as a Business Development Manager for a gourmet food importer. Courtnee also discusses the lessons she's learned along the way such as the importance of self advocacy, why taking risks is crucial, and what to do when you face challenges in your #dreamdriving journey. Make sure to stayed tuned for PART TWO to learn the shocking news I received from Courtnee nine days after we recorded this interview. Hope you enjoy!

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58: Start Embracing The Positive Patterns In Your Life Jan 29, 2017

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Learn how to start embracing the positive patterns in your life that can guide you towards finding your passion & living in your purpose. When you feel stuck, are you just ignoring patterns/signs in your life that are pointing you to what your calling may be? So many of us are avoiding our unique gifts because we don't take the time to truly analyze what they are. In this minisode, I share my personal interviewing #dreamdriving story and how it took me a few years to realize that I could truly build a BRAND that was more than just a "hobby" - just from embracing my PASSION for interviewing. I discuss ways that you can identify your positive #dreamdriving patterns that you can use to help you as you drive towards your dreams. Hope you enjoy!

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57: How To Manage Your Debt & Build A Financially & Professionally Fit Life w/ Emilie Burke Jan 25, 2017

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What's the connection between managing your debt and pursuing your dreams? Learn how you can live a "financially & professionally" fit life. In this episode we chat with personal finance blogger, Emilie Burke, on how getting on top of your money will help you on your #dreamdriving journey. Emilie shares her own journey to financial freedom, dishes on personal finance resources you can invest in (or get for FREE), what's next, why knowing your WHY is crucial, and how to leverage a debt-managed life to truly pursue your personal passions. Emilie is the brains behind Burke Does, inspiring millennial women to live financially, physically, and professionally fit lives. She writes about overcoming debt, while balancing trying to eat healthy, stay fit, and have a little fun along the way. Enjoy!

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56: How To Tap Into Your Passions & Build A Fulfilling Career w/ Tola Lawal Jan 18, 2017

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What does it take to have a career where you feel like you are growing, satisfied, joyful and happy? We chat with Tola Lawal -an Assistant Director of College Success. Tola talks about her career journey working at media powerhouses such as MTV, BET, and Centric AND running her own marketing agency. Tola discusses how she was able to tap into her passions and thrive in each new role that came her way. We discuss how to master the workplace,creating opportunities for yourself, juggling your full-time job and side hustles, common networking and branding mistakes, and more. Tola also dives into why she has a passion for challenging youth to be the best version of themselves and is leading the charge in helping inner city students take control of their life trajectory by arming them with the tools needed to succeed in college and beyond. Get inspired to start making your next move your best move. Enjoy!

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