Dreams In Drive

Are you feeling unmotivated, uninspired, lazy....and just over it?What are 6 things you can do to help battle the havoc that burnout can wreak on your life if you let it? Listen in as I share six tips that have personally helped me in my own journey to combatting and working through burnout at this new stage in my life.  *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv

This dream driving life isn't always easy, but its possible. In our new Keys To Success series - our guests are keeping it real on the key things they've had to focus in on as putting their dreams in motion. Listen in as Lucky Girl Rosé founder Akilah Releford Gould shares her three keys to success while launching the brand (just a month ago!) and how she's navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship as a new, working mom.  Akilah's Keys To Success: 1. Work Ethic 2. Know Your Why 3. Gratitude SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND AKILAH RELEFORD GOULD ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/akilahreleford FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Listen in as Afro Unicorn founder April Showers details the path and journey she took to being the first black woman to own a licensed character brand being sold in major retailers across the country in over 20+ categories. If you want to make an impact, you gotta put that pedal to the metal. Marathon Mindset. Period. Some of the things we talk about in this episode include: - How growing up in Los Angeles influenced April's early hustler mentality - What April's former careers in real estate and insurance taught her about business - April's initial business trajectory...and how that changed - How Walmart got interested in the brand and how April scaled Afro Unicorn - The power of character licensing and why Afro Unicorn has the potential to be a billion dollar business - Why having a marathon mindset is key for success...and more! Note: this episode first aired in October 2023.   SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:https://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND APRIL SHOWERS ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gotaprilshowers Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/afrounicorn_official FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Guess what? You have the secret sauce no matter what you're going through right now. Listen in as entrepreneur, business expert, and media personality Vivian Kaye shares her #dreamdriving journey and the ONE thing you need to be aware of in order to put your dreams in drive. Vivian shares how - as the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki (acquired), a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women - she was able to bootstrap the business to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom.Through her magnetic energy, Vivian shares empowering words of wisdom, uplifting moments and educates us about the REAL aspects of the #dreamdriving life. Note: This episode originally aired in April 2023. Some of the topics we discuss include: How she found a niche and launched a wedding decor business Why it's important to solve REAL problems How to make your content relatable and real How she grew KinkyCurlyYaki to over $1m in revenue with any outside funders When its okay to say bye to a dream How motherhood motivates her drive The importance of trusting your intuition Why you can’t rely on motivation alone...and what to do about it KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Mindset 2. Destination/Goal 3. Good Vibes FIND VIVIAN ONLINE: Instagram/ Tiktok: @itsviviankaye FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold to date. "I realized I could be sick and tired but I couldn't be both," said Mignon Francois - speaker, entrepreneur, community leader and founder of The Cupcake Collection. On this episode, Mignon dives into how she was able to get out of debt and brokenness - by founding The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family. That determination and will turned into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold to date. Mignon shares the details of the beginning days of running the business and some of the mental hurdles she had to overcome in order to truly soar along her #dreamdriving journey. She gives advice for other dream drivers who may feel like the dream has "passed them" or that "it's too late" and why being willing to let your gifts shine is the best thing you can do for your chance of future success. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:https://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND MIGNON ON: Instagram: @mignon.francois Web: https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/ FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

How can one of the most tramautic experiences of your life lead you towards new beginnings? Meet Camila Crews, founder of Sorry For Your Loss (Cards).  Camila has worked in PR and communications for some of your favorite brands, having had a part of developing and executing campaigns for critically acclaimed films like Universal’s US, Sony’s The Woman King, Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and more. SFYLC provides support to individuals who are grieving. The company utilizes greeting cards as a vehicle to help family and friends open the conversation about grief and loss so they can offer support not just when the loss happens, but throughout the grief journey. What we really dive into today is how the unexpected loss of her dear father inspired this journey that she never planned or expected she’d be pursuing now. Camila knows firsthand how painful loss can be. Over the course of 20 years, she lost her father and mother. After losing her dad in 2022, while grieving, she had to manage his estate, which was incredibly difficult since she needed to find helpful resources like a grief group, a therapist and new approaches to her personal and professional life. This traumatic experience gave birth to Sorry For Your Loss (Cards). That’s the beauty of dream driving - sometimes we go down unexpected paths - and find out so much about ourselves and our potential along the way.  SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND CAMILA CREWS ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryforyourlosscards/ Web: https://sorryforyourlosscards.com/our-story FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/Web: https://blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/ FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

What are 3 essential things you need in your #dreamdriving toolkit as you embark on getting out of NEUTRAL and into DRIVE? This week I share the three keys that have been helping me navigate current life moments and why I think you need these long the journey, too. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv

Black People Die By Suicide Too co-founders T-kea Blackman and Jordan Scott chat with me about their road to building a non-profit focused on normalizing the conversation about suicide in the Black Community. We talk about the importance of mental health and mental wellness (including actionable tips, support + resources) and why these conversations are so pivotal for those along the #dreamdriving journey.  SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND THE T-KEA & JORDAN ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/ Resources: https://blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/resources/ FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/Web: https://blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/ FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Trying to build or scale your brand? Here’s what Beauty CEO Melissa Butler says you need to know.  In this episode, The Lip Bar CEO and Founder Melissa Butler shares the keys to growing and scaling her beauty empire while growing as a person and business owner. We first spoke to Melissa in 2017 on EP 119 and she shares in details there how she went from stock broker to beauty entrepreneur. In this update episode Melissa details how much she and THE LIP BAR have grown since 2017 and shares some of the realities of what it means to truly pivot and grow up as an entrepreneur, leader, and individual. Some of what you'll learn is: What changed for TLB since 2017 How Launching in Walmart was a game changer Realties of growth no one talks about The importance of negative reviews The importance of supply chain management Why fundraising and getting investor $$ isn’t for everyone The question to ask about "wasting time" The importance of knowing your audience Why dream driving doesn’t always mean entrepreneurship How to accept where you are The importance of playing the long game The true meaning of dreams in drive SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND THE MELISSA/THE LIP BAR  ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissarbutler Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelipbar FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Let's talk about money! CFA Jason Blumstein helps us debunk some finance myths and provides practicable, actionable advice that we can start implementing to start building wealth today. Hey Dream Drivers -  Today on the podcast we have Jason Blumstein, CFA®, CEO and Founder of Julius Wealth Advisors, LLC, a boutique wealth advisory providing concierge advantages. We are going to be talking about how you can BUILD WEALTH BY CHOICE. I know money, funding, financial independence, and wealth building are all topics that you all are dealing with on the daily - so I’ve brought in an expert to help us debunk some finance myths and provide practicable, actionable advice that we can start implementing ASAP. Jason is the Host of the podcast, "The Big Bo $how." He’s knowledgeable and an engaging speaker and you all are going to enjoy not only his practical tips on building personal wealth but also his story. Growing up familiar with financial struggles and frustration, he’s walked the walk that’s been the journey of most of us Dream Drivers. I’m happy to have Jason share his teachings on financial literacy with us. His expertise snowballed at branded institutions like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan.  If you enjoy this episode - the BEST thing you can do is share with a friend or your community!! SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join CONNECT WITH JASON:Email: jason@juliuswealth.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

It can be tough when you feel like everyone else is achieving the dream faster than you. Assuming, you're actively trying to make a dream happen...what do you do? Listen in as Rana responds to a listener question and shares 4 key reminders about the #dreamdriving journey. What else would you add to this conversation? *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv

It's my 33rd birthday and I'm reflecting on the many truths and (questions) in my life right now. Sharing the many lessons I learned over the past year and the many areas of life that I'll be exploring in this coming year. Most importantly, I want you to know you're not alone. Though we're all trying to figure out "what's next" - there's so much to look forward to along this #dreamdriving journey. *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv

Maya & Brian Smith share how they built their wildly popular The Doux Haircare brand by focusing on solving their customers' problems and staying true to their purpose, values, and vision to make salon- quality products accessible to all.  Learn how they went from operating salons and brand building overseas while Brian was in the military to navigating the nuances of matrimony, parenthood to FIVE sons, and their own creative pursuits.  More on Maya & Brian Smith below:  Meet Maya Smith and Brian Smith, partners and parents to five sons, and navigating the realms of matrimony, parenthood, and entrepreneurship with creativity agency. A teenage love that blossomed in the halls of high school, their journey took flight against the breathtaking backdrop of Germany, where Brian served in the distinguished US Air Force, and Maya conceived what was their brainchild, The Doux.   Maya Smith, a seasoned Licensed Cosmetologist with three decades of expertise, leads the charge as the CEO of The Doux. With a passion for simplifying beauty routines, she spearheaded the development of simple yet highly effective, multi-functional formulas. Brian Smith, 3rd generation military, is the COO of The Doux responsible for spearheading form and function.  Together they have garnered international accolades synonymous with innovation and in the world of hair care.   The brand's footprint extends far and wide, with major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty, Cosmo Prof, CVS, Walgreens, HEB, and Amazon proudly featuring The Doux.   SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND THE DOUX/ MAYA & BRIAN  ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ilovethedoux Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ouidoux FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

How Hannah Williams went from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to shine a light on salary transparency. Ever since she was a kid, Hannah Williams had a passion for injustice. Fast forward to navigating post-college, Hannah found herself navigating the work-world and advocating for better pay. Five jobs and 2.5 years later, Hannah was frustrated with the lack of salary transparency and decided to document her story. Soon, the series/brand as we know it - Salary Transparent Street was created. Listen in as Hannah details her journey from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to open up the salary transparency lens and help others along their own #dreamdriving journey. Note: This episode first aired in January 2023. More about Hannah: After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students.Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the Washington, D.C. area tackling a major issue: salary transparency. With her viral series, Hannah encourages strangers to share what they do and how much they make. She's inspired to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment and close pay gaps that affect women, POC, workers with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Hannah uses her platform to educate her community on market research, salary negotiation, and labor laws to understand workers' rights. With this knowledge, she hopes to help workers grow professionally and build wealth. FIND SALARY TRANSPARENT STREET ONLINE: Instagram: @salarytransparentstreet TikTok: @salarytransparentstreet FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com DONATE TO DREAMS IN DRIVE: www.dreamsindrive.com/donate SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

What would it take for you to leave the only life and rule system you've known to start anew and embark on a life-changing journey? Reuben and Sherri Johnson- aka the FlyDuo® - are the co-founders of Fly MediaProductions, an award-winning, non-traditional brand agency obsessed with destigmatizing pleasure. Reuben and Sherri open up about their experience leaving the Jehovah Witness religious organization and how they started prioritizing their own sex-positive healing journeys. The couple share their love story over the years and how their strong relationship helped them navigate all the changes in life including entrepreneurship, facing their dreams head on, and what it means to participate in a very stigmatized industry. Some of the topics we discuss include: Growing up as Jehovah Witnesses and getting married at a young age How their resourcefulness led them to entrepreneurship early on as young adults How moving to Atlanta changed their lives The shift to no longer dreaming small When they began to question the only life they’ve known - taking the chance and the risk to find themselves and redefine what a new life meant What sex positivity means for them in life, business...and more The challenges of working in the pleasure space What they love about being entrepreneurs and dream drivers FIND THE FLY DUO ONLINE: Instagram: @xoflyduo FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

So how do you go from a Target Intern to having your own stationary brand on all Target shelves across the country? Jasmin Foster did it and she's here to tell her story. As a kid, Jasmin Foster never dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. She was ambitious, curious, and determined to climb the corporate ladder. A college internship at Target changed her life and eventually led her to a growing career as a top buyer at the company, where she became the "entrepreneur's best friend." After switching industries and helping small businesses grow their sales, the Pandemic hit and Jasmin had some time to reflect on where she was going and what she was truly interested in. Her stationary and homeware company, Be Rooted, was born and she hasn't looked back since. Listen in as Jasmin shares her story of resiliency, leaning into one's strengths while also taking BIG risks, the ups and downs of navigating BIG RETAIL, and why giving up has never been an option for her. More about Jasmin: Recognizing that there was a gap in the market for a brand that spoke to her, Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster launched Be Rooted, an inclusive stationery and homeware brand in 2020, with a mission to empower women of color and create a space for them to see themselves in the stationery they love. Leaning into her passion of inclusivity and desire to live a purpose-filled life, Foster With a lineup of colorful journals, planners and writing instruments designed by Black and Brown artists, by 2021 Be Rooted became the first and only Black-owned stationery brand available at retail giant Target and Target.com.   KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Centering Yourself 2. Tribe 3. Knowing your genius zone FIND JASMINE/BE ROOTED ONLINE: Instagram: @berootedco Web: www.berootedco.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

"You've got to save yourself! The Promised Land is wherever you are. Don't waste time wasting time!" Six years later, and these words from Jenifer Lewis still ring true.  It seems fitting this week to take it back to 2018 (episode 145) when I first chatted with the LEGENDARY actress Jenifer Lewis as she shares her #dreamdriving journey and why nothing was going to kill her dream! Jenifer talks her struggles with mental illness, getting herself "unfrozen."/seeking help, writing her book The Mother of Black Hollywood, and the importance of self care. She also  opens up about what being HAPPY means to her now and how we as dream drivers can find our own definitions of success despite what has happened to us. In Jenifer's own words, "Love yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes." This episode is one for the books! One you have to share with a friend and tell them to keep paying forward! Thank you Jenifer for blessing us with your GEMS!  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS- The childhood memory that Jenifer will never forget - The road to Hollywood - Figuring out who you are - What happened to Jenifer and what she did about it - Speaking out about what’s happening to us - The steps to CHOICE - Bipolarism, getting help & taking care of herself - Jenifer’s 5 tips for success...and more! JOIN OUR DREAMS IN DRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND JENIFER LEWIS ON: Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jeniferlewisforreal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jeniferlewis Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jeniferlewisforreal FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN

Danie's Natural Juice Blends founder Danielle Marshall shares how a pre-diabetic diagnosis launched her into the world of food entrepreneurship. In the driver's seat - we have Certified Juice Therapist, Danielle “Danie” Marshall - whose strong passion for holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit led her down the entrepreneurial path. After receiving a Type-II pre-diabetes diagnosis in 2011, Danie began cold-pressed juicing as part of a lifestyle change, and as a result, dropped 60 lbs. and was no longer pre-diabetic. Friends and family noticed Danie’s weight loss success with juicing and began asking her to make juices for them. As a result, Danie’s Natural Juice Blends was born. Danie takes us along her #dreamdriving journey and the many life lessons she's learned along the way as she's on the way to building her natural juicing empire. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:https://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND DANIELLE ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/daniesnaturaljuiceblends FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

"If you want to change your life, you must do the work." Alexis Wilson - social entrepreneur, speaker, and the CEO of Exalt Management - shares her personal #dreamdriving journey and how you can break free from mental constraints while elevating to new heights in both your personal life and career. Alexis has devoted over half a decade to researching how humans can be renewed in mind, body and spirit, and has in turn identified efficient tools and practices for life transformation and elevation. Outside of her work with Exalt, she leads The Menternship, a non-profit dedicated to the personal and professional development of Black and Brown young women pursuing careers in entertainment. In the past decade, Alexis has keynoted national conferences, launched several successful ventures and formed partnerships with some of the largest brands across the globe such as Nike, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and L'Oréal Paris. SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:https://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND ALEXIS WILSON ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lexalt FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Whose values and definition of success are defining the path you’ve set out on?  This week we’re chatting with Brittany Dandy - an established producer, journalist and digital marketer who’s helped growing business owners and corporate giants like MTV, Google, Toyota tell mindful and profitable stories. Brittany opens up on this episode about her journey as she navigates the trifecta between ambition, womanhood, and motherhood. She takes us along her own life journey as she navigates what it means to find success in career, womanhood, and motherhood. She shares why being a problem solver and planner has helped her remain positive along the journey as she navigates life’s twists and turns.  This busy mom of two, is also the founder of Ode to Us Wellness, a unique resource hub for new moms and women considering motherhood. Offline, you can find her brunching around Brooklyn with her family, enjoying NYC's live music scene, or squeezing in a good workout. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:https://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – THE KEYS: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND BRITTANY ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/brittanycdandy FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com