PODCAST · business
Dreams In Drive
by Rana Campbell
Learn how to take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Host Rana Campbell and weekly guests share their personal #dreamdriving stories and keys to success that have allowed them to successfully create lives full of fulfillment and passion. We chat entrepreneurship, small business advice, professional & personal development, success, branding, marketing, motivational, and general life tips that you can use as you put your #dreamsindrive. Follow us on social @dreamsindrive. For guest pitches, visit www.dreamsindrive.com/pitch.
Episodes
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459: Dawn Kelly Got Laid Off at 52. Then She Built a Completely New Dream
What happens when the career you thought you'd have suddenly disappears? For Dawn Kelly, getting laid off at 52 became the unexpected beginning of a completely different chapter. In this episode of Dreams In Drive, I sit down with Dawn Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of The Nourish Spot Inc., a...
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458: 3 Things Everyone Should Learn To Sell
What if one of the most important career skills you could learn has nothing to do with your actual job? When Rana was a fresh-out-of-high-school intern at CBS in 2009, she was told that everyone should work in sales at some point in their career. Sixteen years later, she finally understands why....
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457: How to Get Your Money Right So You Can Get Your Dream Right w/ Anthony O'Neal
What if getting your money right is actually part of getting your dream right? Anthony O'Neal is back on Dreams In Drive for the third time to talk about financial freedom, money mindset, living paycheck to paycheck, building wealth, and what it really takes to create the life you want. Anthony,...
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456: I'm Not Lazy. I'm Exhausted
Let's have an honest converastion about why so many women, especially moms/working moms feel like they are so unmotivated and tapped out along the #dreamdriving journey. The answer isn't that we don't want to be more "ambitious", the answer is that there may be something even simpler that explain...
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455: My Videos Started Going Viral on Instagram. Here's What I Learned
What can going viral teach you about pursuing your dreams? In this solo episode of Dreams In Drive, I share the unexpected lessons I learned after several of my Instagram videos took off. From embracing trends and telling better stories to understanding what truly resonates with people, this...
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454: How One Viral Idea Became a Multi-Million Dollar Family Business w/ Brandon Castaneda
hat does it really take to build a business that goes viral—and lasts? This week on Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Brandon Castaneda, Founder and CEO of EZ Bombs, to share the story behind one of the fastest-growing food brands in America. From hand-rolling products in his mom's...
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453: How Steve Patiño Turned A Lifelong Love of Sneakers Into a Brand Sold at Walmart
Steve Patino didn't build Ales Grey overnight. After spending more than three decades in the footwear industry—working with global brands, designing for celebrities, learning manufacturing in China, and leading billion-dollar growth—he realized he wanted to build something bigger than a…
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452: How One Mom Turned a Simple Idea Into a National Brand Sold at Walmart | Lisa Stelly, Founder of Fancy Sprinkles
What if your greatest business idea came from one of the hardest seasons of your life? This week on Dreams In Drive, host Rana Campbell sits down with Lisa Stelly, founder of Fancy Sprinkles, to talk about the unexpected journey from postpartum depression to building one of the most recognizable...
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451: From Trauma to Transformation — Denise Roman on Hitting Rock Bottom, Starting Over & Reclaiming Her Future
What happens when someone refuses to let their circumstances define them? In this deeply moving episode, Rana sits down with Denise Roman for one of the most powerful conversations ever shared on Dreams In Drive. Denise opens up about her journey growing up in the Bronx, becoming a mother at just...
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450: Why Getting Fired Ended Up Being Angelica Deuel's Biggest Blessing
She thought losing her corporate job would break her. Instead, it became the exact push she needed to build the career — and life — she actually wanted. For interior designer Angelica Deuel, getting laid off from corporate in 2024 became the unexpected turning point that changed everything. What...
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How to Stand Out in Any Room | My Padma Lakshmi Story
How do you stand out in rooms full of accomplished, talented, and ambitious people? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the story behind something that happenedat a fireside chat with Padma Lakshmi — and the powerful lesson I learned about visibility, confidence, and why so many of us shrink...
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448: Why "Having It All" Feels So Hard for Working Moms | Balancing Motherhood, Career, Ambition w/ Rukiya Ross
Why does "having it all" feel so much harder than it sounds? In this episode, Rukiya Ross breaks down the real challenges working moms face balancing career, ambition, and motherhood. In this episode of Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with operations executive, podcast host, and mom of…
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447: From Survival Mode To Self Discovery - How To Become Who You Were Always Meant To Be w/ Kadi Cisse
In this episode, Rana sits down with storyteller, speaker, and podcast host, Kadi Cisse, for a powerful conversation about identity, independence, grief, purpose, and becoming who you really are. Kadi shares her journey growing up as a first-generation American raised by West African immigrant...
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446: The Strength in Surrender - Ashley Rouse on Reinvention, Letting Go And Embracing a New Season
Ashley Rouse shares how surrender, letting go, and reinvention led to clarity and new beginnings after closing her company, Trade Street Jam Co. _____ After building a nationally recognized brand, Ashley Rouse returns to Dreams In Drive - eight years later - to share the raw truth about closing...
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445: You're Not Behind —You're Being Redirected w/ Brittney Oliver
From 100 Rejections to Real Purpose | Community, Career & Resilience In this episode of Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Brittney Oliver, founder of Lemons to Lemonade, for a powerful conversation about turning rejection into purpose and building meaningful community when the...
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Episode 444: Becoming a Full-Time Artist Without Losing Yourself: Healing, Motherhood, and the Courage to Create with Cristina Martinez
Contemporary artist Cristina Martinez joins Rana Campbell to discuss career pivots, motherhood, grief, and staying authentic while building a creative career. A powerful conversation about choosing yourself and continuing to create through life's challenges _ As Dreams In Drive enters its 10th...
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443: Driver's Ed - How to Build Trust, Community, and Impact w/ Guapify CEO CJ Harris
In this Driver's Ed session of Dream Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Guapify CEO CJ Harris to workshop how to build trust, community, and real impact while launching a purpose-driven platform. Together, they break down CJ's journey from media executive to founder and tackle the real-time...
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442: Before You Hit the Gas in 2026 - A Dream Driver Year-End Tune-Up
The year is winding down, but are you finishing it with intention, or just rushing toward the next? In this solo episode, I take you through a Dream Driver Year-End Tune-Up, helping you reflect on 2025, recalibrate your energy, and set a roadmap for 2026 without overwhelm or guilt. We'll cover…
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441: From El Salvador to Los Angeles - How Gaby Huezo Took Risks, Owned Her Space and Built a Career Championing Latinx Voices
In this episode, Gaby Huezo shares how she left El Salvador, navigated cultural differences in LA, and built a creative career from scratch—all while taking up space and championing Latinx voices globally. Learn how to take risks, own your space, and make your impact. In this empowering episode…
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440: From Layoff to Level Up - How A Job Loss Pushed Angelica Deuel Into Her Dream Career
What happens when the path you thought you were supposed to follow suddenly ends? For designer Angelica Deuel, a September 2024 layoff became the exact push she needed to finally pursue the dream she had been quietly preparing for her whole life. In this inspiring and energizing conversation,...
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439: Healing Through Storytelling - Georgia Dawkins on Loss, Purpose & Personal Transformation
Comedian and storyteller Georgia Dawkins returns to Dreams in Drive to share a powerful pivot in her journey. She opens up about producing a personal documentary about her grandmother's tragic death, the healing power of storytelling, and how embracing change can lead to purpose, growth, and joy....
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438: Ride The Wave - How To Use MOMENTUM To Get Things Done (Productivity Hack)
Ever feel that surge of energy or inspiration… and then hesitate? 🤔 Momentum doesn't wait — and neither should you. In this episode of Dreams in Drive, Host Rana Campbell breaks down a simple productivity hack: how to ride the wave of momentum to get things done. Learn why hesitation kills...
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437: How To Get Your Money Right - Jamila Souffrant's Keys To Financial Independence
Money expert Jamila Souffrant shares the steps you can take today to begin your journey towards financial freedom. ___ Learn the steps you can take in 2025 and beyond to be on the way to true financial freedom! Back in the guest chair is money expert Jamila Souffrant who will teach us dream…
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436: Dreams Never Die - Russell Dinkins on Resilience, Perseverance, and Never Giving Up
When dreams don't go as planned, do you give up—or keep running your race? In this episode, Russell Dinkins, Executive Director of Tracksmith, shares how track changed the trajectory of his life, opened doors to college, and taught him resilience, grit, discipline, and purpose on and off the…
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435: How Dreena Whitfield Turned Her Love for Storytelling Into a Thriving PR Agency (REWIND)
When Dreena Whitfield was a child, she wanted to be a singer. Eventually, that dream shifted – with Dreena combining her love of politics, storytelling, and media in search of the career and lifestyle that best fit her talent and interests. In this conversation (first released in 2021), Dreena...
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434: How Dayna Bolden Turned Authenticity into a Six-Figure Lifestyle Brand
Some conversations never lose their spark — and this one with Dayna Bolden is one of them. Back in 2021, Dayna shared how she built her six-figure lifestyle brand by leaning into authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability. Her story is a masterclass in owning your truth and turning it into...
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433: No Agent, No Plug, Just Relationships — How Ben Hagarty Built His Career Filming Celebs like Beyoncé, Chris Brown, And More
What's the real life of a working creative like? Meet Ben Hagarty- director, editor, videographer, and founder of Black With No Cream - an online community for creators of any type who are looking to network, share ideas, and be better versions of themselves. In this REWIND episode from 2019…
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432: After The Dream - When You've Done The Thing, What Comes Next? w/ Keyaira Boone
You hit the goal. You accomplished the thing you've been working so hard for. But then… the quiet sets in. And you're left asking: What comes next? In this week's episode of the Dreams In Drive podcast, I sit down with writer and author Keyaira Boone to explore what life looks like after the…
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431: Am I A Lost Cause... Or Is My Dream Just Evolving?
What if the dream you started chasing… no longer fits the version of you you've become? In this vulnerable solo episode, host Rana Campbell asks the question many careerists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and mothers wrestle with in silence: Am I a lost cause, or is my dream simply evolving? She...
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430: Pause Or Push? How To Honor The Season You're In Without Guilt
Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down — like you should always be hustling, grinding, harvesting results? The truth is, your dream has seasons. Sometimes it's time to push hard, take big risks, and go all in. Other times, it's a season to pause, plant seeds, regroup, or simply rest. In this...
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429: 6 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Finally Take Action On Your Dreams
In this episode you'll learn why you procrastinate and how to finally take action on your dreams. I share 6 powerful tips from my own experience that can help you overcome the blocks holding you back & get you on the path to start building today. Listen now! Links & Resources: Follow Rana on...
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428: Rewrite Your Narrative - The RealReal Founder Julie Wainwright on Resilience, Reinvention, Starting Over At Any Age
hat does it take to bounce back from public failure and start a billion-dollar company in your 50s? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Dreams In Drive, Julie Wainwright—founder of The RealReal and current CEO of Ahara—gets real about her unconventional journey through…
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427: Love, Loss & Legacy - Chantal Rochelle on Turning Grief Into Purpose And Writing Her First Book
In this heartfelt episode of Dreams In Drive, host Rana Campbell sits down with Chantal Rochelle — creative producer, marketing strategist, and now debut children's book author — to discuss the powerful inspiration behind her new book, Where Did Grandma Go?. Chantal opens up about the experience…
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426: How To Create Your Personal Joy List |After Show w/ Kristen Carter
In this special bonus after-show segment from episode 425, our conversation with Kristen Carter continues as she shares an intimate and powerful tool she uses to stay grounded and joyful—her personal Joy List. In this short conversation, Kristen breaks down how she created her list, why it…
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425: How Choosing Joy Changed Kristen Carter's Life & Career Journey
Toay we're welcoming back a very special guest: executive producer, entrepreneur, and educator Kristen Carter! If you haven't already, make sure to check out episode 156 for Kristen's powerful story on how she got her start in media and carved her unique path in the industry. Since we last spoke,...
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424: Build Without Burnout: The Power of Micro Dreams and Small Wins
Discover how micro dreams—small, focused goals—can help you build your vision without burnout. Start making real progress with less pressure. We're often told to go big or go home — but what if the real power move is thinking smaller? In this solo episode, host Rana Campbell explores the concept…
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423: Doing Too Much? Why Being Memorable Is the Real Flex
Customer service isn't just for business owners — it's about how you show up. In this episode, I share a simple story that made me rethink consistency, accountability, and the small moments that shape how others experience us. Whether you're building a brand or navigating your 9–5, this is your...
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423: Doing Too Much? Why Being Memorable Is the Real Flex
Customer service isn't just for business owners — it's about how you show up. In this episode, I share a simple story that made me rethink consistency, accountability, and the small moments that shape how others experience us. Whether you're building a brand or navigating your 9–5, this is your...
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422: What No One Tells You About Chasing Big Dreams
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...
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421: 8 Career Tips Every Millennial Needs To Know
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...
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420: How To Embrace What Makes You Different—And Use It To Win
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
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...
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418: 15 Ways To Get Unstuck | Reflection On My Journey Building This Podcast
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...
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417: Stop Comparing - Their Journey Is Not YOUR Journey
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...
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416: Shoot Your Shot - My Childhood Letter to Oprah That Explains Who I Am Today
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...
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415: How To Eliminate Distractions And Renew The Vision For Your Life w/ Anthony O'Neal
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…
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414: How Former Event Designer Makini Martin Reinvented Herself and Built a Thriving Children's Lifestyle Brand from Scratch
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 -...
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413: How To Use Fear To Accomplish Extraordinary Goals
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…
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412: The Road To Her Dream Career - The Real Life of a Reality TV Producer w/ Kiara Harris
"The biggest lesson I've learned in this whole career is learning how to pivot is going to save you each and every time." Do you agree?! Today in the guest chair we have. - Kiara Harris whois a Reality TV Producer who has worked for some of the biggest unscripted shows on TV. Shark Tank, Love is...
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411: Hold On (Even When You Don't Feel Strong Enough)
My father's passing taught me to stop worrying about whether you'll lose grip of the wheel throughout this life aka #dreamdriving journey. We can't predict the future, we can only embrace the ride. Listen in this week as I share my reflections on his last words and how I hope to memorialize him...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Learn how to take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Host Rana Campbell and weekly guests share their personal #dreamdriving stories and keys to success that have allowed them to successfully create lives full of fulfillment and passion. We chat entrepreneurship, small business advice, professional & personal development, success, branding, marketing, motivational, and general life tips that you can use as you put your #dreamsindrive. Follow us on social @dreamsindrive. For guest pitches, visit www.dreamsindrive.com/pitch.
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Learn how to take your dreams out of PARK and into DRIVE. Host Rana Campbell and weekly guests share their personal #dreamdriving stories and keys to success that have allowed them to successfully create lives full of fulfillment and passion. We chat entrepreneurship, small business advice,...
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