Dreams In Drive

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 family-owned healthy food and beverage brand in Jamaica. But before building her entrepreneurial dream, Dawn spent years on a very different professional path.

Then, at 52, she was laid off.

Instead of allowing that moment to define what came next, Dawn decided to rethink what she wanted her life and career to look like—and ultimately built something she never could have predicted earlier in her career.

We talk about what it feels like to start over later in life, the fear and uncertainty that can come with an unexpected career transition, and what it really takes to give yourself permission to pursue a dream that looks nothing like the one you originally imagined.

In this conversation, Dawn shares:

• What being laid off at 52 taught her about identity and career
• Why starting over later in life can be both terrifying and freeing
• How she knew it was time to pursue something completely different
• The mindset shift that helped her move from uncertainty to possibility
• What building The Nourish Spot taught her about entrepreneurship and purpose
• Why your next chapter doesn't have to look anything like your last one
• The importance of trusting yourself when the original plan no longer makes sense
• What she would tell anyone who feels like they've missed their window to start again

Your dream can change. Your timeline can change. And you can still build something meaningful.

If you've ever experienced a layoff, career pivot, identity shift—or simply wondered whether you're allowed to want something different at this stage of your life—this conversation is for you.

What happens when the dream changes?

Because sometimes, losing the path you planned is what finally gives you the freedom to create a new one.

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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.

Sales teaches you how to communicate, understand people, handle rejection, advocate for yourself, and create belief.

In this quick solo episode, Rana breaks down the 3 things she believes everyone should learn how to sell:

Because whether you're building a career, a business, a creative project, or simply trying to figure out what's next, you're going to have to sell something. Learn what that is and why it's important that you start that journey now .

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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, author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, explains why making more money doesn't automatically create financial freedom—and why creating financial margin can give you the room to pursue your bigger goals.

Rana and Anthony also get into lifestyle inflation, comparison, understanding your "why," breaking financial patterns, and setting boundaries with people who don't believe in your vision.

Plus, Anthony breaks down his EARNED framework for turning dreams into action and opens up about his own dream of becoming an HBCU dean and eventually an HBCU president.

If you've ever felt like your finances are holding you back from the life you want, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about money, strategy, and what it means to truly put your dreams in DRIVE.

In this episode:

• Financial freedom and living paycheck to paycheck • Why making more money isn't always the solution • Creating financial margin • Money mindset and lifestyle inflation • Anthony's EARNED framework • Turning dreams into actionable goals • Setting boundaries around your vision • Building wealth for future generations • Pursuing your biggest dreams—even when you feel behind

Your dream is the starting point. The strategy is what puts it in DRIVE.

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Instagram: @anthonyoneal Get his book: www.anthonyoneal.com/book Resources + Links:

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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 it. I don't have the answers, but I want to just start telling the truth about what it means to know you want more, but just simply find your way out of the exhaustion. Connect with Rana/Dreams in Drive

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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 conversation is about paying attention to what works, staying authentic, and applying those insights to your own journey—whether you're building a brand, growing a business, or chasing your next big goal. Connect with Rana/Dreams in Drive

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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 kitchen to becoming one of TikTok Shop's top food brands and expanding into Walmart stores nationwide, Brandon shares the lessons behind the headlines. Together, they discuss innovation, persistence, navigating explosive growth, learning from failure, and why solving a real problem is the key to building a lasting business.

If you've ever wondered whether your setbacks are actually preparing you for your breakthrough, this conversation is for you.

In this episode you'll learn: • How EZ Bombs was born from a family recipe • The power of borrowing ideas from different industries • What it takes to scale after going viral • Why previous failures prepared Brandon for success • How to know when to pivot—and when to persevere

🎧 Tune in and get ready to take your dreams from park to drive.

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Shop EZbombss at Walmart.com

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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 successful company.

He wanted to build a legacy.

In this episode, Steve shares how his childhood love of sneakers became his greatest superpower, why he quit his executive job while his wife was pregnant to launch Ales Grey, and how staying committed to a purpose-driven mission ultimately helped the brand land on Walmart.com.

If you've ever wondered whether your passion could become your career, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, trust your expertise, and build something only you can create.

• Why your biggest passion may actually be your greatest competitive advantage
• How Steve predicted footwear trends decades before they became mainstream
• What he learned from helping scale billion-dollar brands
• The importance of finding your unique superpower
• How storytelling helped Ales Grey stand out
• What retailers like Walmart look for in emerging brands
• Why purpose is the key to sustaining long-term success
• How to build resilience through uncertainty
• The importance of mastering your craft before launching your own business
• Why "Don't be the best. Be the only." is Steve's guiding philosophy Connect with Steve

  Instagram: @sneakersteve @alesgrey

  Shop Ales Grey at Walmart

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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 sprinkle brands in America.

Lisa shares how cake decorating became a form of healing after the birth of her second daughter—and how one frustrating search for white star sprinkles uncovered an untapped opportunity that would eventually become Fancy Sprinkles.

Over the last decade, she's transformed an overlooked baking category into a modern lifestyle brand known for beautiful products, bold branding, and unforgettable customer experiences. Today, Fancy Sprinkles can be found in Walmart stores across the country, bringing creativity and joy to families everywhere.

In this episode, Lisa opens up about:

• Growing up in a small Louisiana town and developing an entrepreneurial mindset
• How postpartum depression unexpectedly led to her biggest business idea
• Identifying a market gap that everyone else overlooked
• Starting a company with limited resources and learning everything herself
• Building a direct-to-consumer brand before expanding into retail
• Why trusting your instincts is one of the greatest entrepreneurial advantages
• How Walmart helped make Fancy Sprinkles more accessible to families
• Balancing motherhood, creativity, and leadership
• Why authenticity—not trends—is the key to long-term business success

Whether you're building a product brand, launching your first business, or simply looking for inspiration to trust your own ideas, Lisa's story is proof that your biggest breakthrough can come from your hardest season.

✔️ How to spot overlooked business opportunities

✔️ Why resilience matters more than having all the answers

✔️ What it takes to build a retail-ready consumer brand

✔️ How creativity can become a competitive advantage

✔️ Why your intuition deserves a seat at the business table

Instagram: @lisastelly

Instagram: @fancysprinkles

TikTok: @fancysprinkles

Shop Fancy Sprinkles at Walmart

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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 15 years old, navigating foster care, surviving multiple incarcerations, and ultimately finding the courage to rebuild her life on her own terms.

From experiencing systemic failures firsthand to pursuing higher education through programs like the Bard Prison Initiative and setting her sights on political leadership, Denise shares how faith, resilience, and self-belief helped her transform pain into purpose.

In this episode, Denise and Rana discuss:

• Growing up in a difficult and isolating home environment
• Becoming a teen mother while navigating foster care
• The realities and trauma of the foster care system
• Survival, incarceration, and rebuilding after prison
• Witnessing corruption and abuse within correctional facilities
• How education became a turning point for Denise's future
• Rebuilding her relationship with her daughter
• Overcoming shame, self-doubt, and societal labels
• Why Denise now wants to create policy change through politics
• The power of faith, confidence, and lived experience

This episode is a reminder that your past does not disqualify you from your purpose.

If you've ever felt like your circumstances were stacked against you, Denise's story will inspire you to keep dreaming bigger. FIND DENISE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-roman-8887a5276/ INSTAGRAM: Emperoroman_d

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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 could've felt like failure actually became the push she needed to finally go all in on the dream she'd been quietly building behind the scenes for years.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Angelica opens up about walking away from the security of corporate life, navigating uncertainty, and building a business rooted in purpose, creativity, and freedom. From fear and finances to identity and self-trust, this episode is for anyone questioning whether the "safe" path is still the right one.

We talk about:

• Feeling unfulfilled in corporate despite career success
• The surprising relief she felt after getting laid off
• Why she believes the layoff was divine timing
• How she prepared for entrepreneurship before taking the leap
• Transitioning from media + marketing into interior design
• Building Hatch Interior Design Group from the ground up
• Overcoming comparison, fear, and uncertainty
• The mindset shift that helped her replace her corporate income
• Why she refuses to create a backup plan
• How losing her job helped her finally align with the life she truly wanted

If you've been feeling stuck, burnt out, overlooked, or afraid to start over, this episode will remind you that sometimes the thing that disrupts your life is also the thing that redirects it.

Your next chapter might be waiting on the other side of letting go.

FIND ANGELICA ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angelicadeuel OR https://www.instagram.com/hatch.interiordesign/

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