Dreams In Drive

If you're trying to build a powerhouse career and BOSS up in the professional world, how do you do it? One of the things that I love about the #dreamsindrive community is that we are so diverse. Although a lot of us may have our own companies or want to eventually be entrepreneurs at some point, we don't all fit into that demographic. There are some dream drivers who have career aspirations outside of entrepreneurship. Despite what your journey looks like (or how you want it to look), the thing that brings us all together is our stories of RESILIENCE, HUSTLE & DRIVE. Public relations expert Nyle Washington opens up about her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to build a public relations career in the television and entertainment industry that has spanned her working at VH1, STARZ, & HBO, where she oversees media relations and publicity for several of the network's specials, along with select drama and comedy series.

Nyle talks about how she got her foot in the door early on as an intern, the key to career growth, knowing when to move on, the art of cultivating relationships, work/life balance, publicity lessons for growing brands, and much more! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Nyle as a child - The beauty of trying different things - Interning in the publicity department at the Oprah Winfrey show - Building relationships & learning the ropes early in your career - Knowing when to move on - The key to growth in your career - What a publicist does at a network - Moving from VH1 to Starz - How to get your foot in the door in the entertainment industry - The power of cultivating and building relationships - Negotiating your salary and getting paid what you're worth - Struggling with balance & setting boundaries - Being a publicist for a major cable network hit show - How to get publicity for your brand - How Nyle got her dream job at HBO - How to be confident in what you do - What keeps Nyle motivated - The power of the stories to change the world - The future of digital media

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"I didn't let what happened to me lead me down a different road." On this episode we chat with Tiffini Gatlin - a former corporate bank executive turned entrepreneur and digital influencer. Tiffini takes us on her #dreamdriving journey which includes overcoming being abused as a child, losing her grandmother during a pivotal moment in her life, climbing the corporate ladder, and finally taking the leap into entrepreneurship - a decision that came with many unforeseen hurdles and challenges.

However, one common theme Tiffini experienced was this: Sometimes life doesn't always pan out how you may think it will or how you want it to. In 2015, she became a pioneer in the beauty industry after turning her side hustle into the first patent-pending process of pre-curled and looped synthetic hair. Within one year, she built a million-dollar ecommerce brand - Curlkalon. Due to problems with her business partner, she never imagined that she would end up deciding to part ways with a brand that she founded.

Motivated more than ever, Tiffini expanded her vision for creating safe and affordable synthetic hair extensions and launched Latched and Hooked - a lifestyle and beauty brand that offers synthetic hair extensions and hair care products.

Tiffini shares the lessons she's learned throughout her entrepreneurial journey that have helped her realized no matter what life serves you, it's up to YOU to make the most and keep moving towards success.

WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Tiffini growing up - Dealing with physical & emotional abuse as a child - The power of forgiveness - Tiffini's college days & how she veered away from her original law school dreams - Loss - How working at Kroger's led Tiffini to a decade-long career at Bank of America - Lessons learned in corporate America - Why Tiffini decided to leave Bank of America - Learning how to be resourceful - What launched Tiffini into hair entrepreneurship - Creating a business based on a consumer need - How to find manufacturers and establish a presence in your niche - Protecting your patents & designs - Challenges growing Latched and Hooked - How to rebuild what you once built before - The power of forgiveness - The importance of lasting relationships & advisors

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How long would you keep hustling to make your dream a reality? Hopefully, as long as it takes! Writer and actress Julissa Calderon opens up about her journey to success in the entertainment industry and all the life-changing lessons she's learned along the way. We talk about everything from why she never questioned if acting was for her even, getting fired from her secure day job that paid the bills, landing a dream job at Buzzfeed, why she's so passionate about challenging Latino stereotypes, increasing representation for Afro-Latino representation, and opening doors for other creators of color... and more! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive.

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ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Julissa as a child - Julissa's pivot from nursing to theater in college - How naivety helped launch Julissa's career - The biggest lesson Julissa learned early in her acting/theater career - Nailing your "pitch" - Managing a 9-5, social life, and acting career - Why Julissa never left Los Angeles after going for an audition she didn't get - Why you need an agent as an actor - Being an Afro-Latina in the entertainment industry - Diversity in entertainment - How getting fired from her waitressing position changed Julissa's life - How a Buzzfeed audition turned into a career as a full-time producer - How to show your worth & value - Influencing change - Why you need social media - Biggest entrepreneurial lessons learned - The 30 year test - Dealing with being away from family & being homesick - The importance of legacy

MORE ON JULISSA CALDERON: Julissa Calderon is an Los Angles-based writer and actor currently bringing her Dominican background and comedic flare to BuzzFeed's Pero Like. Recent videos such as "Pelo Bueno, Pelo Malo," "Sammy Sosa's Skin Color Rant" and "How I Went from Waitress to Buzzfeed Producer" have been featured in numerous news outlets, including The Huffington Post and CNN Español. You may recognize Julissa from her guest starring role in ABC's hit show Revenge or as an onstage performer in the Miami productions of he Donkey Show (Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts) and Road Through Heaven (New Theater).

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Dream Driving is NOT easy, yet a lot of people lie about their struggles and the challenges they experience as they journey towards success. Today's guest freelance Keyaira Boone IS NOT one of those people. Keyaira opens up about her childhood and adolescents years growing up in New Jersey and how her desire to be open to new opportunities - not only surprised her and encouraged her to keep going - but led her down a media path she hasn't looked back from. Keyaira stresses why being true to YOUR JOURNEY and yourself is key to truly finding success in your life or career. She opens up about some of the ways creatives often suffer in silence (especially when you don't have to). She also shares her favorite tips and strategies for showing your value and being true to who you are - two of the biggest challenges many of us face on the day-to-day. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive!

ON THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Keyaira as a child - Having super low college expectations to wanting something more - Graduating high school with a 1.8 GPA to graduating college with a 3.7 GPA - How Keyaira got her start in the media industry - Lessons learned working with LoveBrownSugar - The importance of building your personal brand - Separating you professional & personal life - What inspired Keyaira to launch The C Letter - Why Keyaira reps New Jersey so hard - Not caring about what others think about your journey - Charging for what you're worth - Not being assertive - How to not get your time wasted by people who aren't taking their businesses seriously - How to vet opportunities - Running a platform with smaller readership but high engagement - Being authentically you & showing up as your full self - Being open to different opportunities - Why you shouldn't be working for free - What keeps Keyaira motivated

ABOUT KEYAIRA BOONE: Keyaira (who believes coconut manicures are awesome, and olives are underrated) is the founder of TheCLetter.com and a regular contributor to Cassiuslife and Latched and Hooked.

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What's the key to fighting procrastination? It's a problem we all have, but many of us decide to succumb TO it - instead of fighting it! In this solo episode, host Rana Campbell dives into the topic and shares her roadmap for stopping procrastination and how you can actually start getting things crossed off your to-do list in life! We also make time for answering a few listener questions about finding mentors, reaching out/building relationships, taking creative risks and more. Make sure to join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:- Rana's recipe for fighting procrastination - Why knowing what you want is crucial - The importance of GOAL setting & setting deadlines - Holding yourself accountable - Why procrastination is an active process - The importance of positive reminders - Listener Q & As - Tips for building valuable relationships - Rana's book recommendations... and more!

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Did you know embracing your sexuality can positively impact you as you grow your brand? How can exploring your varied interests help on you on your #dreamdriving journey? We chat with adult entertainers Jet Setting Jasmine & King Noire on being true to their passions helped them build a profitable business and ever-blossoming partnership. The two talk about their own journeys to entrepreneurship and some of the lessons they learned about themselves along the way. They share how embracing their passion & sexuality helped them navigate entrepreneurship successfully.The duo are two-time Fetish Con Full Length Feature Award Winners and are widely recognized for their passion, ethical and interactive adult entertainment. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Who inspired Jasmine & King as children - How the two discovered their passion for sex - They keys to a successful business partnership - The benefits of living to your fullest potential - How to build your brand early on in your career - The importance of trying new things and taking risks - How to figure out your service & what to charge for it - Figuring out your SUPERPOWER - Social norms about sex they wished more people embraced - How embracing your sexuality can impact you as an entrepreneur - The importance of exploring your body - Being a person of color in the adult entertainment industry...and more

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Jasmine, Co-owner of Jet Setting Jasmine LLC,has always felt that she was chafing against the societal norms and the structured definitions of a being a woman. Throughout the course of speaking with and counseling other women, she realized that she was not alone. As a Licensed Clinical Therapist with a Bachelors of Art in Sociology, Masters of Clinical Social Work and Masters in Gerontology, Jasmine has honed her innate ability to support and enrich others. She is also a Master Fetish Trainer, founder of Steel and Stilettos Fitness™ and a prominent leader in the areas of Intimacy Post Injury & Illness for Veterans and others affected by trauma.

King Noire is known for delivering individualized relaxation to clients using his special brand of Erotic Touch massage. A veteran adult industry entertainer, he is skilled in fetish training, fantasy work and is a live show performer. King is also a certified sexpert, social activist a blogger for California Exotics, an award-winning filmmaker and a hip hop artist.

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Although it may not be the sexiest part of running a business, understanding how legally sound your business and/or brand is - is critical to its long-term success. We talk with Art Steele an intellectual property attorney who has been practicing law for nearly 10 years. Art left corporate America where she worked as Global Tax Counsel for a communications company to launch her own law firm in 2014. She founded ArtSteele.co - an online resource that provides creatives with simple legal solutions.

On this episode, Art shares her personal dream driving journey, some of the challenges she faced as she pursued entrepreneurship and why she is so passionate and dedicated to helping creatives learn how to legalize their business. Art candidly discusses some of the key legal questions you need to get answered as well as some legal tips that can help as you scale your brand/company.

Art is also the host of the Legal-EASE for Entrepreneurs podcast - a podcast dedicated to educating and empowering minority entrepreneurs to tackle the legal aspects of their business.

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WE DISCUSS: - Why Art felt like she had no control as a young child - Where Art's entrepreneurial and spirit to control her own Destiny came from - Transitioning to a life in America - What inspired Art to become a lawyer - Getting a MLM at Georgetown - How Art started her own law firm - How Oprah inspired Art to fulfill her purpose - Misconceptions about working with business lawyers - How to choose the right type of lawyer for you - Top 5 mistakes many creative entrepreneurs make - The best answer legal answer you can ever receive - Why a lot of online service notice generators are not sufficient - How a privacy policy can protect - The difference between a patent, copyright, and trademark - The importance of reviewing contracts and working with specialists - Why entrepreneurs should be thinking about estate planning - Why entrepreneurs need insurance policies - The need for a power of attorney - What motivates Art to work through her challenges

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It's about time we stop thinking it's a bad thing to want to make ALOT of money. You deserve to, but how? How do you start having the uncomfortable conversations and facing the fears that are holding you back from your money-earning potential and financial security/freedom? The fact is, once we become more confident when it comes to making money, charging what we're worth, and showing our value to the world...the #dreamdriving journey can truly take off. What's the secret?

On this episode, best-selling author, coach, and speaker Jen Sincero shares her favorite tips on how you can shift your mindset, build wealth and start making more money! She also takes us behind the scenes of her own #dreamdriving journey and the truths she had to uncover about her relationship with money and how it affected her life over the years.

WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Jen as a child - How to fight fear - How Jen managed getting rejected by multiple publishers - The importance of tenacity - Why conversations about money is more loaded than sex - The importance of mindset for changing your financial reality - Jen's top 4 money mindset tips - How to charge what you're worth - How Jen dealt with making and dealing with "scary" decisions - Challenges Jen is facing in her career - The fluidity of being a "badass"

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We all have something that makes us EXTRAORDINARY - something that we do better than others and makes us extremely valuable and unique. What is it? If you don't know - how do you figure it out? How do you put it to use? Why is it even important to truly embrace your SUPERSTAR skill anyway? In this episode, host Rana Campbell discusses why figuring out your expertise will help you along your #dreamdriving journey.

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WE DISCUSS: - How to figure out what your superstar skill is - How to put that superstar skill to use - The struggle bus & how to get off it - Why no one is YOU and that is your POWER - The key to nor being be distracted by lack of support - The importance of leaning into your desire to be GREAT!

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As we ride towards our dreams, there will be many "obstacles" that come our way. What matters the most is how we "do the work" and navigate through them. However, it's easier said than done.

In this episode, we chat with Fabienne Daniel - entrepreneur (founder of Offsite Assistant), mom, project and market coordinator for Ecco Bella, and certified Phase II Master Personal Fitness Trainer at Fabz Fit, LLC - an app designed to help others inspired by her example and WANT to transform their health and become happy

Fabienne talks about her #dreamdriving journey - from growing up in a strict household as child to moving away from home, discovering herself, and the two biggest blessings of her life: Buddhism & her son. Fabienne talks about the challenges she's faced along the way - including dealing with the incarceration and later murder of her child's father, battling depression & weight gain, and focusing on truly changing her life for the better.

Fabienne also discusses the damaging standard of low expectations. People with challenges often limit their thinking. Afraid to fail, they aim low. The American author Napoleon Hill observed, "Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds." Fabienne's work is a reflection of that quote.

Her words: "Why was I able to transform my body? Because I had to fight every single limiting thought. That was why it became possible."

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SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - Growing up as a Seventh Day Adventist - The 2 best things that happened once Fab moved - Finding one's life purpose - The power of Buddhism - Dealing with the murder of her child's father - Battling depression post-pregnancy - Falling in love with her body again - The power of self-love + how to replenish it - How Fab turned her fitness journey into a business - Launching an app & online fitness training - Analyzing cause & effects - Connecting mind & body - The key to true transformation - What "being happy" truly means - Children as mirrors - The biggest lesson along Fab's #dreamdriving journey - Karma - The connection between the pen & life

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