Meet Raven “dream” Collins | Media Company
We had the good fortune of connecting with Raven “dream” Collins and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Raven “Dream”, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I am originally from a small city Houma, Louisiana where everyone knew everyone! Growing up there wasn’t the best, but learning how to survive and to know that the world had way more to offer; I decided to be adventurous and moved to Houston!
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a 34 year old Preachers kid second to the baby of 6 kids. So can you just imagine how active our household was? With everyone being gifted in many ways from singers, musicians, athletes, and writers. We never had that chance to reach our full potential and experience what we could have really achieved! Growing up where church was all we did and coming up under a religion were sports, pants, listening to any music other than gospel music was a sin! Let’s just say it has been a roller coaster trying to figure out where in this world did I really belong.
With now 3 years of experience in the media industry, coming from the food industry with over 10+ years of experience in management. I felt as if a change was needed in order for me to become who I really was meant to be!
How my transformation came about, In 2021 I met a Great Chef from South America, Peru Chef Byron Davenport who’s in the media industry as well! I met him while I was at work and he came in to speak with a manager concerning showcasing the restaurant. With me being one of the managers on duty that evening, it was meant just for me to be the one to approach him to ask about his concerns. While talking with him he began to tell me a little about himself, his passion, and vision for his network! Before I knew it we had talked for at least 30 minutes with him offering me to join his team. Never in my life have I thought about stepping into the media industry. With it now being 3 years later, I now have my own Media company!
Becoming my own boss wasn’t as easy as it may have seemed! Yes, having the experience with being behind the scenes of other Networks gave me somewhat of an advantage. Having to think about where, when, and how to start constantly kept me up many of nights. Which helped me realize that Dream Big Tv was going to be my baby, foundation, empire, and was also my passion. Deciding what to do with this platform came easy! With being more involved with the community, my love for it began to grow. So I decided to make “Dream Big Tv” a platform for those that are willing, trying, determined, dedicated and passionate about their crafts/business!
Dream Big Tv now being open for a little over a year unexpectedly with all platforms combined we now have over 20,000 followers while still growing everyday! In under a year our platform was picked by Medioq which features other Big Medias as well!
So I encourage you to never give up, keep striving, keep a positive mindset, attitude, and watch how your dream can to come true!! It won’t be easy but keep going and watch you grow!!
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
My Bestfriend Crystal Williams is not that hard to please! With being besties for over 10 years I would have to say that just a night out on the town would be great!! Of course with her being a foodie I would bring her to “The Hub” in Houston where there are many food trucks and much to choose from!
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My mom Khyma Collins whom recently passed away June 27,2024
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