Dreams In Drive

Go after your goals no matter how much they scare you.

We chat with JamilaSouffrant - a podcaster, blogger, money coach and founder of JourneyToLaunch.comwhere she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence and helps others do the same. As a money expert who "walks her talk" she helps brave Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals.

Because of her money habits, Jamilaand her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt free besides their mortgage. She is also a mom of three young children and currently lives in New York City.

Jamila shares the details of how she was able to put her financial independence goals in motion. As a kid she didn't have a specific career in mind but she knew she "wanted to make a lot of money and didn't want to work for anyone." However, after building a six-figure career in real estate investing and while pregnant with her first son, she had an epiphany during a long 4 hour commute home. This wasn't the life she wanted. Over the next few years, she discovered the financial independence world and started creating an action plan to reach financial independence by age 40.

Jamila details the smart financial decisions she made early in her career, why she launched Journey To Launch, tips on how others can create their own financial independence action plans, steps to becoming more money conscious, and more of the challenges and successes she's faced along her #dreamdriving path.

Some of the things we discuss include:

- What inspired Jamila as a child - How Jamila made financial independence path a reality - Smart financial decisions Jamila made early in her life - How Jamila got her husband onboard and saved $169,000 in two years - The calculations you need to know to reach reach financial independence - Why Jamila decided to quit her 6 figure corporate job and delay her original financial independence goals - Why financial literacy is so important for millennials - Is financial independence attainable for all? - Successful community growth strategies...and more

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JAMILA'S FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Mindset 2. Practical 3. Inspiration

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Dream Drivers...here's something to think about. You have an amazing talent and/or dream, but can you monetize it? Can you sell it? How do you turn your creativity into a business? This week's guest Gina Charbonnet - an entertainment and event production veteran shares her story turning her love for art and media into a career helping to create events that inspire worldwide.

Gina is the founder of GeChar- a premier resource in multi-media production specializing in empowering cultural content and programming. Charbonnet's professional achievement is marked by a longstanding relationship with the Essence Festival, where Gina and GeChar serve as the Executive Producer of the festival's Empowerment Programming since 2003. Gina's expertise has been tapped for major events and organizations such as Essence, Black Girls Rock!, NAACP, National Democratic Committee, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, BET, and Converse, and more.

Some of the things we discuss on this episode:- Growing up In New Orleans - Art's influence on Gina's life - Why dropping out of college turned out to be a critical blessing in Gina's life - Steps to take to turn your creativity into a business - The importance of nurturing yourself - The how-to's of monetizing your creativity - How Gina stumbled into the events industry - Tips for producing a successful event... and more

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Are you making excuses or are you making it happen? Are you willing to break so that you can rebuild yourself to be even stronger?

At 18 months, Candis Welch was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Despite the early predictions on her life, Candis is now a 32 year-old college graduate that holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, has been Issa Rae's assistant for 5 years, and works for the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority - all from her wheelchair.

Although Candis experiences everyday adversities dealing with her disability, she lives a FULL LIFE! Candis chooses to persevere and prove people's stereotypes wrong, wishing to set an example and provide hope for others in her situation. On her blog, 'Can Can on Wheelz', she chronicles daily life from her perspective.

Candis opens up about some of the challenges she's faced along her #dreamdriving journey and why she is so committed to improving herself, remaining strong, changing the perception of those that are disabled and/or using mobility devices and being an advocate for others living with disabilities that deserve to live life just as anyone else would.

Some of the things we discuss on this episode:- What inspired Candis as a child - Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Having agency in your life - The power of Faith + Why Candis stopped questioning God - Being strong to handle tough situations - Erasing the "finding an employer that cares" narrative - Stereotypes within the disabled community - Her love for her mother - Candis' experience working for Issa Rae - 3 lessons Candis learned from working with Issa Rae - Launching her CanCanOnWheelz blog - The importance of character building... and more

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Back in episode 172, I told you all about how I quit my job. Two months have passed - what's happened? In this episode, I sit down with one of my college besties and we talk about life after quitting. I answer three questions about how my life has changed since August 2018.

1. Am I scared? 2. What's been the best thing about quitting? 3. What is one short-term goal I hope to achieve?

If there's one thing that I've learned since quitting my job in August 2018 - it's this: there's going to be a lot of ups and down.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they aren't doing "enough", for those thinking about quitting - who don't know what they should expect, for those who have left their full-time and are regretting the decision. I've been there.

You'll also learn more about why you need to get out of your head, embrace passive productivity, stop over analyzing, and rethink your approach and executing of goal setting.

It's okay to take it slow. Slow progress is still progress.

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When thinking about monetization, one of the most important parts of business/brand building is taking time to think about your various revenue streams. How do you do it successfully once you figure out your niche?

Tiffani D'andria - the founder of Encourage Millions, LLC, a real estate education investment firm - has some answers to these questions.

After growing up in an economically depressed area, in a single parent home, Tiffani gained a passion for leading others to homeownership and generational wealth. Through her popular course, Flip Your Block Academy, Tiffani hones in on her skills learned in corporate America to help other individuals learn how to invest in real estate with low overhead costs.

On this episode we touch on how Tiffani used real estate to fuel her #dreamdriving journey and lessons you can take away from her story:

Some of the things we discuss include:- Tiffani's early career moves - wanting to be a model - & quitting her original dreams - Launching Encourage Millions - Trusting your instincts - How Tiffani grew her business through Instagram - Providing value - The benefits of doing a SWOT analysis on your life - Alternative real estate investing opportunities: online courses, wholesaling, tax liens, rental properties, fix & flip, project manager, etc. - Business challenges - Leaving a legacy... and more!

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Do you stay ready so you don't have to get ready? Host Rana Campbell recounts a hilarious work-related experience, lessons learned from it, and why Dream Drivers need to always be prepared for the unexpected.

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"Life is more about the journey than just getting to the destination."

Meet Lauryn Williams, a Certified Financial Planner, 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help professional athletes get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them.

Lauryn opens up about her career as a professional athlete (Track & Field + Bobsledding) and some of the tough professional and personal lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about the decision to transition out of athletics and dive into another interest of hers: personal finance. You'll learn why helping others take control of their personal finances is part of her purpose and what you can do if you're stepping into new territories in your life.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What inspired Lauryn as a child - Education as a door opener - Dealing with natural hair bullying in college - Life as a professional athlete - How Lauryn took control of her personal finances & financial literacy - Making the transition from professional athlete to financial planner - How to get sponsorships - The biggest money lesson Lauryn learned - Lauryn's favorite keys to success...and more!

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Have you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear?

On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks alike. After years of working in the culinary industry, Ashley discusses why she decided to take the full-time leap into entrepreneurship in 2017. Though she didn't have a perfect "plan", she knew she had a purpose and calling that she needed to trust in. Ashley shares what she's doing now to put her faith into practice and building her company legacy.

Ashley also opens up about her culinary journey and how her passion for food inspired her to push culinary limits and dedicate her company to pursuing unconventional flavors and uses. Trade St. Jam Co. uses locally sourced produce for their vegan, low-sugar jams and can be used to make craft cocktails, glazes, salad dressings, baked goods, roasted meats and veggies and more.

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Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What kind of foods inspired Ashley as a child - The benefits of culinary school - The moment that changed Ashley's culinary career trajectory - Emotional strength - How/when Ashley launched Trade St. Jam Co. - Challenges the company faced early on - The man who inspired Ashley to quit her job - What keeps Ashley going - The key to a successful business partnership with your partner - Fighting the need to be perfect... and more

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ASHLEY ROUSE'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Humility 2. Perseverance 3. God

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"Go for the look, not the money."

What if I told you it was going to take you ten years to get your "big break"? Would you still be down for the ride?

We chat with Chris Morrow - CEO and co-founder of Loud Speakers Network- home of some of your favorite (and super popular) podcasts including The Read, The Friendzone, The Casey Crew, Brilliant Idiots, and the infamous The Combat Jack Show. Chris and I have a great conversation about how he came up in the industry and what it was like building Loud Speakers Network. He dives into tips for other creators in the space including his perspective on finding your niche, getting creative with advertising and partnerships, and why tapping into Gen Z's influence is going to be critical in the future. What I loved the most about this conversation was Chris emphasizing that it took him TEN years to get his "big break". For all my drivers, hustlers, and goal-getters out there - this is a reminder to keep putting in the work. Chris also gets a bit personal and opens up about prioritizing health and wellness and his own battle with Lymes Disease.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What inspired Chris as a child - Was college worth it? - Chris' "big break" - Not getting paid but doing the work anyway - Knowing when to walk away - How Loudspeakers Network got its start - Thinking bigger (from radio show to podcast) - Generating revenue at a podcast network - Growing a niche audience - Local as the future of advertising - The art of providing context - The business behind branded partnerships - Chris' battles with Lymes Disease - Reggie Ossé's impact & legacy - How to get the guests you want - The untapped potential of generation Z

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I have a huge announcement to make....I LEFT MY JOB (aka my 9-5)! I finally take the time to talk about why I quit, how I feel about the decision, and what's next for Rana.

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