Show Notes
The Luxury Vegan is the world’s only concierge transition service for the vegan lifestyle. Dominique Side helps individuals live a more compassionate lifestyle by easing them into veganism in every aspect of their lives. Being vegan is so much more than food. Dominique also focuses on fashion, beauty, household items, interior design, eco-friendly travel, and so much more. It is Dom’s mission to show her clients that you don’t have to sacrifice your current lifestyle when transitioning to a more conscious one. As the co-founder of the 7-figure entrepreneurial multiplex Vgn Bae, her mission is to inspire and support other change-makers and influencers to transition to a compassionate-based vegan lifestyle, without compromise.
Dominique is also a music artist, recording studio owner, vegan fashion showroom founder and creator of Houston’s first vegan grocery store.
“The thing that separates the ones you admire from everyone else is THAT thing. And everyone asks, “What is that?” You listen to all the talks, you go to all the seminars, you take all the classes, you follow all the inspirational people, you read their books, you're like, “What is The Thing, the key, what is that secret?” And it's not a secret. They're just consistent. And they keep showing up and doing the thing - the uncomfortable thing over and over and over again. That's what makes them different.”
—Dominique Side
SHOW NOTES:
🎬 [
00:39] The balance between running multiple vegan businesses and raising a family.
😲 [
02:37] Dominique wears so many business hats: from escrow company, founding school, online grocery store, to Vgn Bae music production, renting cars, and investing in properties.
🎙️ [
04:45] “Let’s build a studio!” –Pivoting during the pandemic all the way to a 17,000 square foot studio.
💽 [
07:50] Vgn Bea Music Group produces urban pop, gospel, and latin pop artists.
😇 [
09:20] The compassion mindset within her business: ideals behind a vegan lifestyle are infused into every business decision.
🤩 [
12:42] Balance is a fine line: Dominique’s children, family and business partner are her support system.
🎥 [
14:40] Having her children present while she is working provides them with understanding about her passions, work and expenses.
⚠️ [
17:32] Ask and accept help from others: building a team within your infrastructure is important just as a team amongst your inner circle or community.
🎯 [
20:49] Dominique had to learn about being agile and flexible because production is unpredictable and the pivot brought new challenges.
👀 [
24:58] Examine if your hesitation is rooted in logic or in a fear of failure, putting yourself out there, or success.
🤗 [
30:42] Luxury Vegan is Dominique’s concierge style consultancy helping people transition to a compassionate mindset.
🎶 [
32:20] Dominique is a producer, singer, and composer working on many projects within Vgn Bea Music Group.
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