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 challenges of creating a safe, culturally relevant space for financial empowerment. More About The Show: In this Driver's Ed episode of Dream Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with media executive–turned–founder CJ Harris, CEO of Guapify, for a live workshopping session on how to build trust, community, and impact from the ground up.

CJ shares her journey from growing up in the Bronx to spending 15 years at HBO and leading creative at BET—experiences that shaped how she thinks about storytelling, representation, and safe spaces. That background ultimately led her to create Guapify, a financial empowerment platform designed for Black millennials who want honest, culturally relevant conversations about money.

Together, Rana and CJ break down Guapify's evolution from a content curation site to a community-driven forum—often described as "the Reddit of Black wealth"—and tackle real founder challenges in real time. They explore what it means to build trust in a financial space, how to differentiate from social media "money talk," and why founders don't have to be the expert to lead with authority.

This episode is for anyone building a purpose-driven platform, navigating a pivot, or learning how to create community without pretending to have all the answers.

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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:

• How to celebrate your wins, even the small ones
• How to spot what's draining your energy and what's fueling you
• Practical ways to leave behind what no longer serves you
• How to set intentions and take bold steps toward the dreams that scare you

Whether you're juggling career, motherhood, creativity, or all of the above, this episode is a guided reset for your mind, your energy, and your dreams.

By the end, you'll feel inspired to make one meaningful decision before the year ends, so your future self starts 2026 ready to drive.

Listen If You Are:

• A Dream Driver ready to reflect, recharge, and refocus
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step
• Looking for a practical yet soulful guide to set intentions for the new year
• Wanting to step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and energy

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Take 10 minutes this week to do your own Dream Driver Year-End Tune-Up: Reflect on wins, clear out what drains you, and set one bold intention for 2026. Share your decision with me on IG @dreamsindrive!

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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, we sit down with Gaby Huezo, creative strategist, storyteller, and founder of Haus of Duke, to uncover how she took bold risks, built a creative career from scratch, and championed Latinx voices globally.

Gaby shares the lessons she learned leaving El Salvador for Los Angeles, navigating cultural differences, and stepping into rooms where she wasn't expected—yet choosing to take up space with confidence and purpose.

You will discover how to:

• Take risks and create opportunities instead of waiting for them
• Build a career from scratch in a new country while staying true to your identity
• Find your zone of genius and protect it in any environment
• Use creativity and storytelling to make an impact and elevate underrepresented voices

From shaping influencer strategy for MAC in El Salvador to running her own business and building campaigns for global brands, Gaby's story is a masterclass in courage, cultural empathy, and purposeful career-building.

Whether you're a creative professional, an immigrant, or anyone striving to show up boldly in your career, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take risks, own your space, and amplify your voice.

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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, Angelica shares how childhood passions for organization, history, and transforming spaces eventually led her to launch Hatch Interior Design Group — a business dedicated to helping busy moms, working professionals, and new homeowners create intentional, functional, beautiful homes.

We dive into:

• Her journey from media + marketing to full-time entrepreneur
• Why corporate left her feeling like "just a number"
• The fear, finances, and comfort that kept her from leaving sooner
• The relief she felt after being laid off — and why it was divine timing
• How she prepared behind the scenes before taking the leap
• Life after the layoff: building her interior design brand
• Navigating comparison, uncertainty, and no longer having a salary
• Why she refuses to have a backup plan
• Replacing her corporate income and what's next for her journey
• Why getting laid off isn't the end — it might be the beginning

If you've been afraid to step into your next chapter, this episode will give you permission, clarity, and the push you didn't know you needed.

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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. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about loss, resilience, and starting again.

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Comedian and storyteller Georgia Dawkins returns to Dreams in Drive—with a new pivot and a new story to tell. Since her first appearance in 2023, Georgia has undergone a profound transformation—personally, creatively, and spiritually.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to evolve into a new verison of yourself. Georgia shares why she's learned to be okay with pivoting ("Nine times out of ten, it turns out better than we expected"), and how embracing uncertainty has opened unexpected doors.

We also dive deep into her latest project: a personal documentary celebrating the life and legacy of her late grandmother. Georgia gets candid about the fears she's faced in telling this story, the losses that became turning points, and how the process is reshaping who she is today. Through it all, she reminds us of the power of community, authenticity, and joy—even in the midst of grief and rebuilding.

Some of the things we discuss include:

• The difference between who she was in 2023 and who she is now
• The importance of knowing when to pivot—and trusting what comes next
• What it means to be remolded by trauma
• Why she's creating a documentary to help her family heal
• How comedy and community play a role in healing and purpose
• What to do when your dream doesn't feel "big enough"
• The power of returning to yourself and letting certain things die so new dreams can be born

Georgia's story is a reminder that sometimes, coming home to yourself is the bravest dream of all.

FIND GEORGIA ON Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/georgiadawkins

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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 progress, how to capture your energy in the moment, and small steps you can take to keep moving toward your goals — even when motivation fades.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• What momentum really is (and how it's different from motivation)
• Why hesitation kills creativity and progress
• How to recognize when momentum shows up — and what to do about it
• Simple steps to capture and build on your energy in the moment
• Why rest is also part of sustaining long-term momentum

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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 drivers how we can cruise towards wealth and happiness as we tackle our #dreamdriving goals.

Jamila Souffrant is the author of the new book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness" and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. She is considered a go- to thought leader in the personal finance field and her work has been featured in BuzzFeed, ESSENCE, Refinery 29, Money Magazine, CNBC, CBS, Business Insider and more.

Note: This episode originally aired in January 2024.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:

• Jamila's path to financial freedom and financial independence
• The changes Jamila made to become financially free
• Why Jamila defines herself as a millionaire
• The 5 Journeyer Stages you need to travel to in order to reach financial independence
• How to train your mindset and habits
• The deeper issues that may be limiting your ability to reach financial freedom
• The importance of investing in yourself

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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 track.

We talk about the dreams he had as a kid, the detours and doubts he faced after Princeton, and how his athletic journey has always run parallel to the ups and downs of life. Russell shares lessons on learning to embrace your quirks, standing up for yourself (and others), and what it means to keep showing up even when you don't have it all figured out. Russell's story is a powerful reminder that dreams never die when you refuse to quit.

More about Russell: Russell Dinkins is an athlete, national track and field advocate, and executive director of the Tracksmith Foundation. An NCAA champion and six-time Ivy League champion while at Princeton, Dinkins' advocacy has helpedsave four Division I track and field programs by leveraging media and historic applications of Title IX and other legal strategies to see the reinstatement of over 200 athletic opportunities. Recently, Dinkins celebrated 15 years of running 1:48 in the 800mm, a mark he first achieved during his freshman year of college. Resources & Links:

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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 shares how she made her dream of running her own PR agency, WhitPR, come true – and what 10 years of challenges, successes, and lessons learned looked like at that time. She also dives into how she was navigating life as a mompreneur and offers timeless tips for other dream drivers who are giving their all for the dreams they won't give up on.

About Dreena (2021): Dreena Whitfield is the Founder & CEO of WhitPR — the integrated strategic communications agency committed to shaping and amplifying the narratives that drive measurable brand success. With over a decade of expertise in the communications space, Dreena cemented herself as a trusted advisor specializing in public relations, social media, crisis communications, and experiential marketing strategy.

Throughout her diverse career, Dreena has led communication efforts for leaders in the non-profit, corporate, and political sectors, as well as small businesses, both domestically and internationally, always with a commitment to making a social impact. She has been recognized as a 2021 PR News Top Women in PR Honoree, PR Week's 40 Under 40, Ebony Magazine's "Top 10 Black Women in Politics,'' and Huffington Post's "Top 25 Millennial Publicists."

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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 impact.

Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or dreamer in motion — this episode will remind you what's possible when you live boldly.

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