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445: You're Not Behind —You're Being Redirected w/ Brittney Oliver
Category: Business
Duration: 01:04:25
Publish Date: 2026-02-10 09:00:00
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From 100 Rejections to Real Purpose | Community, Career & Resilience

In this episode of Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Brittney Oliver, founder of Lemons to Lemonade, for a powerful conversation about turning rejection into purpose and building meaningful community when the traditional path doesn't work.

Before creating one of the most impactful platforms for professionals of color, Brittney faced over 100 job rejections while trying to break into New York City's PR industry. Despite being qualified and prepared, she repeatedly heard "no." Instead of letting rejection define her, she chose to build the community she wished existed.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Rana and Brittney discuss what it really takes to keep going when your journey doesn't look like everyone else's.

You'll hear about:

  • Navigating racism and cultural barriers in corporate spaces
  • Turning rejection into redirection
  • The difference between "community" as a buzzword and real connection
  • Building impact without millions of followers
  • Creating inclusive spaces in Nashville
  • Navigating grief after losing a parent
  • Why Plan B doesn't mean you failed
  • Measuring success through purpose, relationships, and impact

Brittney also shares how Lemons to Lemonade has helped thousands of professionals find opportunity, confidence, and belonging — and why your worth can't be measured by follower counts.

If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure about your timeline, this episode is a reminder that your story isn't over. Sometimes, rejection is just the beginning of something greater.
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