What does it really mean to embrace individuality in a world that often encourages us to conform? In this episode, fashion and beauty influencer Dominique Baker joins Emily Paulsen for a conversation about authenticity, influence, and navigating social pressures—both online and in real life.

Dominique has built a thriving career as a content creator, working with some of the biggest names in fashion and beauty. But beyond the brand partnerships and beautiful imagery, she’s a vocal advocate for staying true to yourself, standing up against online bullying, and cultivating meaningful connections.

From navigating influence to embracing individuality and building strong female friendships, to challenging societal expectations—including the choice to be childfree—this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration for anyone who wants to live life on their own terms.

Key Takeaways

• The Power of Influence – How Dominique uses her platform to share authenticity and why being intentional with influence matters.

• Embracing Individuality – Why societal pressures push us toward conformity and how we can resist the urge to blend in.

• The State of Female Friendships – The challenges and beauty of adult friendships, navigating competition, and knowing when to walk away.

• Overcoming Online Bullying – Dominique’s personal experience with cyberbullying and why she’s passionate about taking a stand against it.

• Living Life on Your Own Terms – How confidence, self-trust, and rejecting external expectations can lead to a more fulfilling life.

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Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. 

Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  

And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ 

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The guest on this episode, Dominique Baker, is a fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in the North American Black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. Dominique has been featured in WhoWhatWear, Style Canada, The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She has over 450K followers across all social platforms. 

Connect with her online: 

https://www.instagram.com/dominique.baker

https://www.titkok.com/@dominiquebakerofficial

https://www.youtube.com/c/styledomination