We recently connected with Raven “dream” Collins and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Raven “Dream”, thanks for joining us today. Being a business owner can be really hard sometimes. It’s rewarding, but most business owners we’ve spoken sometimes think about what it would have been like to have had a regular job instead. Have you ever wondered that yourself? Maybe you can talk to us about a time when you felt this way?

I am so in love with being my own boss! With also having a regular 9-5 as well

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Raven Collins- Publicly known as Dream Collins CEO/Founder of “Dream Big Tv” based in Houston, Texas who’s originally from Houma, Louisiana!

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 working 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 is 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 almost two years 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!!

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My passion and mission is to help others as in independent artists, authors, small businesses, inspirational speakers, etc. gain the exposure that they need to help them grow!

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to unlearn to expect the people that I’ve known to support me!

When you first become an entrepreneur you expect those that have known you for years and/or call you their friend to support your dreams and goals. When it’s really the strangers that support you the most!

I would remember posting and sharing my business page and asking for those to just like my business page and/or just share it.. That seemed to be the hardest for them to do when all they do is share funny quotes, memes, etc. all day! I couldn’t even get my family to share!! So that’s when I learned that when it comes to your passion you have to remember it is just that YOUR PASSION! To not give up and to keep going because someone sees you and the drive you have, which will draw strangers your way to support you!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambig_tv22?igsh=MWZ3MXh1Nnc1Z2gzMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086057505173&mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dreambigtv22?si=FLIuhrBcxxYng9vw