Dreams In Drive

Why is it that when it comes to taking chances on ourselves - and our dreams - we sometimes hesitate? How do you work on confidently taking chances on yourself & WIN? Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen shares her personal #dreamdriving story and talks why taking risks along your career journey will be pivotal to your success.

Ursula Stephen is often best known as the visionary hairstylist behind some of superstar Rihanna's most celebrated look. Ursula's celebrity clientele includes Kerry Washington, Iggy Azalea, Mary J. Blige, Laverne Cox, Keyshia Cole, and SZA, She has worked with top brands such as Vogue, W, ELLE, Rolling Stone, Gucci, DKNY, MAC, Cover Girl, and more. Ursula is a Unilever global haircare brand ambassador and the owner of Ursula Stephen | The Salon in Brooklyn.

Ursula takes us on her personal #dreamdriving journey which includes discovering her passion for hairstyling, booking her first celebrity clients, the "risks" she is happy she took throughout her career, navigating the beauty industry, and more.

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Ursula as a child + when she know she had a passion for hair - Why knowing what you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you do want to - Why thinking long-term is a good thing - Is college for everyone? - How Ursula booked her first celebrity client - The challenges of being a freelance artist - Why success starts with being happy from within - Nurturing relationships - The "business" of hair - The benefits of working with an agent - The importance of delegating - Turning accomplishments into BIGGER accolades - How to use social media to keep your brand interesting - The feeling of finally owning her own salon - Why taking a chance on yourself is KEY - Other areas of the beauty industry to explore - The importance of passion

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Back in January 2016, I had a mic, a dream and NO IDEA where launching a podcast would take me. Listen in as I reflect on the past 99 episodes and we talk what putting your #dreamsindrive means. We hear from some people who were pivotal to the show's success, past guests, current DREAM DRIVERS, and more. No matter where you are on your journey, it's important to take time to think about how far you have come. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this special moment. Cheers to the next 100! Make sure to join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- Lessons learned over the past 100 episodes - Sit-downs with past guests & dream drivers - How the show has evolved over the last 99 episodes - What you can expect from Dreams In Drive in the future....and more!

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Got side hustle? The chances are the answer to that question is probably YES. How can you take that side hustle and turn it into full-time entrepreneurship? Or, how can you make sure you are growing, accomplishing your goals, and keeping sane?

On this episode we chat with Nicaila Matthews, the Creator and Host of Side Hustle Pro, a podcast that spotlights bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to full time entrepreneurship. Side Hustle Pro has generated over a quarter million downloads in a year and amassed a loyal community of over 30,000 aspiring entrepreneurs.

Nicaila talks about her own path to side-hustle-ship and the main tools and strategies she's used to scale her business and community. Of those, SOCIAL MEDIA has been a huge part - so Nicaila gives us a crash course on how to use social to rock and smash your side hustle goals.

Nicaila is a career long Digital Marketing Strategist and alumna of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the University of Michigan (MBA). Her professional experience spans digital marketing, ad sales and social media strategy for NPR, Google, MTV Networks and Georgetown McDonough.

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SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - What does being a "dream driver" mean? - What inspired Nicaila as a child - Being a woman of color in the Ivy League - Why getting a MBA was extremely valuable & worth the investment - How not getting an offer from Google devastated yet motivated Nicaila - The origin story of the Side Hustle Pro Podcast - How to setting goals for your new side hustle - Nicaila's strategy for growing Side Hustle Pro podcast - Why you ABSOLUTELY need social media - Why Nicaila chose Instagram of her platform of choice for social promotion - 3 strategies for growing social media fans with truly engaged followers - Why making an exclusive FB group can help you grow community - Challenges Nicaila is currently facing in her business - What Side Hustle Pro has taught Nicaila about herself - Technical challenges building a podcast - How to increase podcast subscribers - Nicaila's favorite business tools - Legacy NICAILA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Be willing to start 2. Don't let discouraging days keep you down or make you stop. 3. Ignore haters.

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What does having it "all" mean if you can't truly enjoy it? What does "wealth" really look like and what steps can you take to start building it? We chat with Jay Morrison - a real estate investor, TV personality, entrepreneur, social activist, author,CEO/Founder of the Jay Morrison Academy, a real estate investing school and mentorship program, and the CEO of Tulsa Real Estate Fund, a regulation A real estate investing crowdfunding platform.

Jay wasn't always a man with so many accolades and titles behind his name. A high school dropout, at risk youth and three time felon, Jay made a major life transformation over a decade ago and now uses his life experiences and personal story of triumph to empower and impact the lives of thousands of his Academy students, troubled youth, ex-offenders and real estate professionals. Jay is passionate about community repair and empowerment. He developed the Corner Class to teach residents of underserved communities financial literacy and how to utilize real estate investing strategies to rebuild their neighborhoods.

Jay takes along his personal #dreamdriving journey and the life changes he made that eventually led him to living in alignment with his purpose. We discuss how you can successfully find your WHY, build your own brand empire, varying challenges Jay faces, the importance of will & faith, how you can win in the real estate world, why you should bet on yourself (and your dreams) and much more!

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IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Jay as a child - The importance of a moral compass - How Jay's desire "to get out" fueled his involvement in drug dealing at a young age - Prison's effect on Jay's persona - Having a high-risk threshold - Challenges going legit and leaving drug dealing behind - What Jay Did when he felt like giving up - Building the Jay Morrison brand - The importance of building valuable content for your audience - Strategies for being consistent - The importance of will & faith - The definition of wealth - The difference between being a real estate entrepreneur vs. being a realtor - Why being a realtor isn't enough if you want to build true wealth - The key to breaking the poverty curse - Building a real estate empire + 1 thing Jay doesn't like about the real estate industry - What to do if you're scared to take risks

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Dream Driving isn't easy. There are times when you may feel like giving up on the dream and yourself. How do you push past those moments of overwhelm and regain focus on your mission and vision? In this solo episode, host Rana Campbell discusses how she recently was feeling very overwhelmed and shares her favorite tips and strategies for not letting overcome you permanently. We then dive into some ways you can stay focused on your dream even during tough times. Make sure to join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS: - Dreams In Drive Updates + What Rana's excited about in the new few months - Why a lot of service-based businesses are losing money - Why you need to invest in automated systems and processes - Tips for pushing past overwhelm - Rana's advice for staying focused...and more!

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Are you multi-passionate? Sometimes you don't have to choose. Sometimes it's not an "either/or". In this episode, Jasmine Lawrence hones in on the power of not limiting yourself when it comes to your passion & potential.

At the age of 13, after attending a Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship BizCamp, Jasmine Lawrence founded EDEN BodyWorks to meet her own need for affordable natural hair and body care products. After 12 years in business, her products are available at Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, Kroger, HEB, and Sally Beauty Supply stores just to name a few.

But, beauty isn't Jasmine's only passion. As a kid, she also had a huge love for science and technology. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (with concentrations in devices and artificial intelligence) and now serves as a Program Manager on the HoloLens Experience team at Microsoft.

So, it is really possible to run a thriving beauty empire AND manage a full-time tech career? Yes.

How? You'll have to listen to find out.

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Jasmine as a child - How a bad hair experience & attending a business camp inspired Jasmine to pursue entrepreneurship - The key questions Jasmine asked herself to get her business off the ground - How to define your core values + brand mission - What getting her first sale felt like as a young entrepreneur - What growth looked like in the early days of the business - Launching a business without a website - How "Oprah's golden touch" sent her company into 3 months of backorders - Personal challenges navigating being a young entrepreneur - How Jasmine pursued her love for science & tech while pursuing entrepreneurship - Why Jasmine enjoyed attending Georgia Tech - Jasmine's Microsoft stry - Transferrable skills Jasmine has learned working with Microsoft - Core metrics you should understand about your business - How to leave your mark in industries that aren't always diverse

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How do you keep pushing even when you aren't 100% sure of what's in store for you? What are the key business and life fundamentals you must master if you want to succeed? For any creative looking to make it big-time, there are some key things that you need to do in order to sustain momentum. On this episode, we chat with celebrity makeup artist, brand ambassador, educator, and beauty entrepreneur Ashunta Sheriff. With over 20 years in the beauty business, Ashunta has worked with stars such as Taraji P. Henson, Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross, Diddy, Danai Gurira, Zoe Kravitz, Keri Hilson, and more. Ashunta talks about how she got her start in the beauty industry working at the MAC counter in Macy's Herald Square and the circumstances that led her to first celebrity booking. From there it was history!

Ashunta also dishes on her personal #dreamdriving story including lessons she's learned working with celebrity clientele. From learning the right set etiquette, keeping good books, learning to market and brand oneself to setting and negotiating rates, Ashunta talks about the key things that will help creative entrepreneurs – despite the industry- become (and remain) successful. Ashunta also discusses the major lessons she learned as she ventured into a new arena – product development. Despite the many successes and setbacks she's faced throughout the years, Ashunta's "keep pushing" mantra has kept her going. Whether you're looking to become the next top MUA or not, this episode breaks down one's woman story and formula for success.

PLUS – During the time of the interview, Ashunta was on set with one of her clients. YES, dream drivers Taraji P. Henson makes a guest appearance later on in the show, so you don't want to miss it.

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SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS:– What inspired Ashunta as a child – The importance of knowing history as a makeup artist – How Ashunta got her start working at MAC in New York City – How an abusive relationship & getting fired from her job led her to first celebrity clients & working with Puff Daddy – Keeping a dream journal & the power in manifesting – Business fundamentals every creative should know – The importance of keeping good books – When working with an agent/agency makes sense – Marketing your brand – Setting & negotiating your rates + when taking the job at a lower rate is worth it – How new makeup artists can make their mark in the industry – How to work with celebrity clientele in 2017 – Why Ashunta decided to venture into product development – The big trademarking challenge Ashunta faced – What being a dream driver means to Ashunta – Ashunta's favorite beauty tips – What keeps Ashunta going

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How can you find purpose, passion, and profit doing what you love? We chat with Tamera Darden - creative director, product stylist and founder of digital media agency, Darden Creative. Tamera opens about her road to creative fulfillment (after several twists & turns along her journey) and how she honed in on helping others improve their online brand identity. From studying fashion at Howard University to interning at top fashion media in New York City and later working at Macy's Corporate for six years - Tamera shares the skills and tools she learned in the industry. She then talks about her transition into freelance wardrobe styling & prop styling which eventually led her to finding her "light" as a creative entrepreneur. Tamera closes out the interviewing talking about the power of having a strong visual identity and shares how she began to specialize in "iPhone photography" and secure top clients doing what she loves. She also dishes on her favorite iPhone photography hacks and gives tips on what you can to improve your visual branding online. Make sure to join the conversation on social by adding us (@dreamsindrive) and using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - Dealing with her mother's passing at a young age - Fostering a love for creativity as a young child - Studying fashion at Howard University - How Tamera got her first internship - How Tamera honed her confidence as a young adult - What it's really like to work in a fashion closet - Working at Macy's Corporate for six years - Why Tamera didn't like wardrobe styling and chasing checks & how she launched Darden Creative - Giving up vs. pivoting - How Tamera got her start with product styling - What helped Tamera realize her worth - Developing systems for your business - The questions you need to ask when working with clients - Getting clients with "iPhone photography" - Using social media as a resume - How to improve your visual identity online - The best investments you can make to make your visual branding better - Some iPhone photography hacks - The importance of taking it one day at a time

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What does it take to truly change your life? How do you take your "dreams" and make them a reality" We talk with Ayana Iman - a Trenton, NJ native, Inspirational Speaker, Self-Help Blogger, certified Life Coach, education advocate, and author - about how she navigated unforeseen & desired changes in her life as an adult. From getting fired from her first job post-graduation to an unexpected pregnancy soon after graduating college, Ayana has had to learn how to "create life" while figuring out her own at the same time. She talks about her personal self-care journey and the self-awareness shifts that she has gone through throughout the years that have allowed her to start manifesting positive and long-lasting change. With her work, it is her goal to teach others how to live in the "light" and cultivate an attitude of gratitude. As a dream driver - learning how to affirm, align, and activate change in your life is crucial! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: - Battling teasing and bullying as an an adolescent - Why getting fired from her first job post graduation took her by surprise - How Ayana started to figure out her strengths - Stumbling your way through adulthood - Ayana finding out she was pregnant & dealing with the stress - Creating Life & figuring out your life at the same time - How traveling re-empowered Ayana and sent her on a journey back to self - Balancing a 9-5 - Ayana's self-care journey - The art and power of manifesting - The 3 A's Of Change: Affirm, Align, Activate - How motherhood affected her journey as an entrepreneur - Self awareness shifts - What to do if you are struggling with confidence - Business lessons learned - What keeps Ayana motivated

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You want to make money, but how?! Sachit Gupta breaks down the steps you need to take to grow your audience and start monetizing your brand. He shares some of the key things you need to consider as a dream driver when launching your business, common mistakes people make when trying to make money, why you need to think strategically if choosing to pursue sponsorships, mindset shifts that need to happen as you scale and much more. Sachit is the founder of SG Media Labs, where he works with some of the biggest podcasters, authors and influencers to help them grow their audience and get paid. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - Growing up in India and seeing a computer for the first time at 12 years of age - Highlights of his college days at Carnegie Mellon - The ingredients to successfully launching your own company - What really matters when you're launching a business - The common mistake people make when trying to make money - The 4 questions you need to ask when working with sponsors/potential advertisers - Why you shouldn't just say YES to every sponsor - The importance of setting expectations - How to figure out who your core audience is - Why you should think beyond sponsorships - Why you should start thinking about monetizing from the start - How to overcome fear of charging and getting paid - the MINDSET SHIFT - What it takes to build a 6 figure business - Tips for bettering your marketing/sales skills

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