Dreams In Drive

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422: What No One Tells You About Chasing Big Dreams May 02, 2025

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What does it really take to chase a big dream? In this raw solo episode of Dreams In Drive, host Rana Campbell opens up about the often hidden side of dream chasing — from navigating burnout and loneliness to rediscovering purpose and breakthrough.

If you've ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you.

Rana shares the emotional and unexpected detours along her own journey, including the impact of the pandemic and becoming a mother. She dives deep into what burnout really feels like, the cost of trying to do it all without help, and the silent struggles so many dreamers face behind the scenes.

But this episode isn't just about pain — it's about rising. It's about the breakthrough after the breakdown. About rediscovering your "why," investing in your wellness (yes, therapy is part of the dream work!), and giving yourself permission to rest without quitting.

If you're a creative, entrepreneur, or purpose-driven woman who's ever asked, "Why is this so hard?" — hit play. You'll leave feeling seen, empowered, and reminded that even when the road gets messy... the dream never dies.

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421: 8 Career Tips Every Millennial Needs To Know Apr 21, 2025

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After hosting over 400 conversations on Dreams In Drive and navigating my own journey through the twists and turns of corporate America, I've learned a thing or two about what it really takes to build a fulfilling and impactful career as a millennial.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing 8 career tips that have transformed not only my own path but also reflect the powerful lessons I've learned from the many dream drivers who've graced this show. These are the things I wish I knew sooner — insights that blend real-world corporate experience with the entrepreneurial drive we all need to succeed in today's world.

Whether you're feeling stuck, just starting out, or ready to level up, this episode is for you.

Let's get into it.

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420: How To Embrace What Makes You Different—And Use It To Win Apr 06, 2025

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We all have something that makes us unique - but how can we truly embrace these differences to win along the dream driving journey? Listen in as I share why I had to confront what I didn't like about myself - and how doing and embracing that thing has led me to personal confidence and success.

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419: How To Use AI To Power Your Dreams w/ Adamma Ihemeson Mar 27, 2025

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There's this thing that is here to say. AI — artificial intelligence. It's taking over the world, our lives, and our futures. What better than to have Adamma Ihemeson - founder of the Automated CMO on the show?! On a mission to make AI Marketing more accessible, Adamma shares her journey building her career in AI and how we as dream drivers can use it to advance our own dreams and lives.

Aside from my Chat GPT obsession, I don't know much about AI and just all that it can do - so this was a truly eye opening conversation! Definitely make sure to listen to the full episode to be inspired and get educated on how to leverage this tech in real life!

So here's a little more about our guest:

Adamma Ihemeson is a seasoned marketer with 8+ years of experience in product marketing, growth hacking, marketing automation, & GTM strategy. She is the founder of The Automated CMO, an AI marketing education hub on a mission to make AI marketing more accessible. Adamma was first introduced to AI at a live webinar hosted by Jasper AI back in 2021, and was instantly hooked. Since then, she has created 30+ custom prompts for product launch campaigns, built low-code AI marketing systems, and became certified as an AI developer through MindStudio. Now, she's teaching marketers how to start confidently adopt AI as an assistant, not a replacement.

Adamma doesn't hold back on sharing all the tools you need so make you take notes!

There's so much in this episode that we explore. Make sure you're following us on social @dreamsindrive and share if you enjoy the episode!

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418: 15 Ways To Get Unstuck | Reflection On My Journey Building This Podcast Mar 21, 2025

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Feeling stuck or a bit unfulfilled? Need some help or inspiration to get things in your life moving again?

On this episode, I reflect on my journey building the Dreams In Drive podcast - which I launched back in 2016. I share 15 tips - spoken from experience - that you can utilize to help get yourself out of PARK and drive towards your own dreams - whatever that may be.

Make sure to share with someone who you know needs this message!

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417: Stop Comparing - Their Journey Is Not YOUR Journey Mar 03, 2025

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You look around you and all you see is others achieving things that you aren't (yet) - or doing things that you could only wish you could be doing as well? Is this sustainable? How can you break the urge of comparison? In this episode, I share my own journey with the overwhelm of comparing myself to others and break down some actionable steps and mindset shifts you can set in motion to start changing your perspective on yourself and your life. Connect With Me

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416: Shoot Your Shot - My Childhood Letter to Oprah That Explains Who I Am Today Mar 01, 2025

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This week on the show I dive into a very personal letter I wrote to Oprah as a 4th grader - and why I'll never forget the person behind the act and the many lessons on confidence and audacity that live on because of it.

During Keys To Success, I share the benefits of having a personal success archive and how you can get started ASAP.

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415: How To Eliminate Distractions And Renew The Vision For Your Life w/ Anthony O'Neal Feb 20, 2025

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Anthony O'Neal is back in the guest chair and we're focusing in on what you have to do to get unstuck and start seeing results in your life. He shares his easy-to-understand tips on how you can get focused, effectively eliminate distractions, and successfully lock in on your dreams - whatever they may be!

Some of the things we discuss include:

How to take control of your life
Things you have to be willing to lose to get ahead
How to earn financial freedom using his EARN model
Why you need a strategy to get to a vision for your life
How to get rid of shame..and more

Here's a little more about Anthony: Anthony O'Neal is a #1 national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree, personal finance expert and host of the popular podcast and YouTube show "The TABLE." Since 2014 he has challenged cultural norms and equipped millions of people to live a debt-free life, break generational wealth-gaps and build true wealth. He has appeared on Good Morning America,The Tamron Hall Show, CNN News and has been featured in Success Magazine, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, GOBankingrates, and more.

He has been recognized by Black Enterprise as Top 40 Under 40 (2023) and Top 25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow by Success Magazine (2023).

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414: How Former Event Designer Makini Martin Reinvented Herself and Built a Thriving Children's Lifestyle Brand from Scratch Feb 10, 2025

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Your past is preparing you for your future. Today we're going to hear a story about how one woman pivoted, reinvented herself, her vision for her future - with confidence, class, vision, and audacity. There's so many lessons in this episode for anyone who is unsure about starting something new - and needs some encouragement on starting again. We're not talking about starting over, but starting again...because all that you've been through is preparing you for where you're going. You just have to trust the journey.

About our guest: Makini Regal Martin is a published floral, event, and interior designer. Trinidadian-born and Brooklyn-bred, Makini alwayspossessed a natural gift for design. She inherited her love for flowers from her two grandmothers, both avid gardeners and lower enthusiasts. After graduating from Columbia University and honing a successful career in management consulting, Makini turned her keen eye for design and love of flowers into a blossoming business when she launched Makini Regal Designs in 2011. Her design work has been published by New York Magazine, Essence, Design Sponge, The Knot, Munaluchi Bride, Black Enterprise, and many others. After the birth of her daughter, Zuri Rose, Makini was inspired to launch a children's lifestyle brand and write a children's book series. The Wonderful World of Zuri Rose: Flowers A–Z is the first book of that series.

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413: How To Use Fear To Accomplish Extraordinary Goals Jan 31, 2025

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Accomplishing BIG goals isn't always easy. What if you used fear as motivation? Listen in as I share how I used my fear of needles to inspire and accomplish one of my biggest accomplishments to date!

No matter where you are along this #dreamdriving journey, learn how to leverage VISION, INTENTION, and EXECUTION to get what you want. Tune in and share with a friend who needs some inspiration today!

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