Wellness + Entertainment + Culture
Dominique B. Fluker is a dynamic journalist, essayist, editorial strategist, and interior design storyteller based in Los Angeles. She's committed to covering impactful women of color, Black stories, and news at the intersection of business, lifestyle, wellness, culture, and entertainment. Her expertise includes feature writing, essays, editorial packages, branded content, news reporting, celebrity profiles/interviews, and lifestyle articles.
Her writing has been published in ForbesWomen, ESSENCE, Glamour, Travel + Leisure, INSIDER, Variety, Women’s Health, and others.
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COVER STORY
They Got Next— Sweet July, 2023
Features
AAFCA Celebrates 20 Years of Amplifying Black Voices in Film and TV — Variety, 2023
Living The #SoftLife: Here's Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful "Strong Black Woman" Trope— ESSENCE, 2023
Courting Is Out, ‘Vibing’ Is In, And Women Are Frustrated — ESSENCE, 2023
Let Me Count The Ways: Celebrating Black Love In All Its Forms — ESSENCE, 2022
Why Is Quiet Quitting A Thing? — ESSENCE, 2022
These Women Are Holding Beauty Brands That Posted Black Squares Accountable — Glamour, 2020
Black Girl Wellness: A New Cultural Renaissance — COVETEUR, 2020
Celebrity interviews
John Legend Loves Skincare — ESSENCE, 2023
Tracee Ellis Ross Brings The Heat With The Launch Of The PATTERN Blow Dryer — ESSENCE, 2023
Serena Williams Launches New Lifestyle Brand 'Will Perform' — ESSENCE, 2023
Self-Care Series: Tia Mowry On Finding Joy In Therapy, Social Media, And Wash Day — ESSENCE, 2023
Tabitha Brown Wants You To Cook From The Spirit With Her New Book — ESSENCE, 2023
ESSENCE Spoke With Sheryl Lee Ralph Ahead of Her Historic Emmy Win — ESSENCE, 2022
MasterClass Announces Emmy Award-Winning “Good Morning America” Co-Anchor Robin Roberts To Teach Effective And Authentic Communication — FORBES, 2020
Why Issa Rae Embraces Being A Multi-Hyphenate Artist and Entrepreneur — FORBES, 2020
Why Olay Wants To #MakeSpaceForWomen at Super Bowl LIV With Taraji P. Henson — FORBES, 2020
How Serena Williams Continues To Go Beyond Expectations At The Bumble Bizz First Movers Summit — FORBES, 2019
Why Elaine Welteroth Decided To Explore Her Ancestral History With Genealogy Company, Ancestry — FORBES, 2019
Wellness/Service journalism
Here’s Why You Should Incorporate The Newest Wellness Practice, “Microjoys” Within Your Life — ESSENCE, 2023
Egg Freezing: When Do You Know It’s Time? — ESSENCE, 2023
How To Rest In Your Success Without Planning Your Next Accomplishment — ESSENCE, 2023
Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man? TikTok Is Bringing Back Early 2000s Dating Advice, Making Us All Cringe — ESSENCE, 2023
Craving Connection? Here Are The Benefits Of Touch Therapy According To Experts — ESSENCE, 2023
Is Past Financial Insecurity Impacting Your Present Relationship With Money — And Your Mental Health? — ESSENCE, 2023
Don’t Worry, Sis; People Aren’t That Concerned With You, And Here’s Why — ESSENCE, 2023
Burned Out? It’s Time For A Wellness Sabbatical. Here’s Why You Should Take Time Away From Work And Life. — ESSENCE, 2023
My Summer Bucket List Is Helping My Anxiety – Here’s Why You Should Make One — ESSENCE, 2023
ESSAYS
I Don’t Aspire To Be A Wife — ESSENCE, 2023
‘How My Pilates Practice Changed My View Of My Body As A Curvy Black Woman’ — Women’s Health, 2023
Packing Your Joy: A Guide To Successfully Relocating — SWEET JULY, 2022
How a Malibu Surf Trip During the Pandemic Taught Me to Be Kinder to Myself — TRAVEL + LEISURE, 2020
Op-EDS
Op-Ed: Don’t Blame OWN’s ‘Black Love’ For The Recent Rash Of Celebrity Divorces — ESSENCE, 2023
Op-Ed: Here’s Why The Terms “Summer Body” And “Unbig Your Back” Are Problematic — ESSENCE, 2023
Love & relationships
Are Long-Distance Relationships Worth It? Experts Weigh In — ESSENCE, 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Themed Black Excellence Brunch Served As A Super Soul Sunday For Attendees — ESSENCE, 2023
There’s A Reason Why You May Be 'Groundhogging’ – Dating The Same Kind Of Person Over And Over Again — ESSENCE, 2023
‘Spinning The Block’: When Should You Get Back With Your Ex? — ESSENCE, 2023
Bridal Bliss: The Bride And The Groom Both Changed Their Last Name For This Tampa Wedding — ESSENCE, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Son, Etienne Maurice, Is Engaged! — ESSENCE, 2023
Bridal Bliss: The Theme For Rayna And Jesse's Wedding Was Black Excellence — ESSENCE, 2023
SEX COLUMN
Do You Have A Sexual Profile? Here’s How To Find Out — ESSENCE, 2023
Pegging, Anal Sex, And Strap-Ons, Oh My! How Do You Know It’s Right For You? — ESSENCE, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About BDSM, And Yes, Biting Is Involved. — ESSENCE, 2023
It’s Time To Go Deeper: Inside The “Anal Surfacing” Sex Trend — ESSENCE, 2023
Can Probiotics Improve Your Sex Life? — ESSENCE, 2023
Feel More Empowered In The Bedroom By Using The ‘Queening’ Technique — ESSENCE, 2023
Sex Talk: 3 Ways To Create A Sexual Self-Care Routine — ESSENCE, 2023
Now You Have The Power To Manifest Intense Orgasms – Inside The Viral Manifestation Trend, “O Method” — ESSENCE, 2023
Sex Talk: Here’s Why You Should Add Orgasmic Meditation To Your Sex Routine — ESSENCE, 2023
Sex Talk: Your Guide To Steamy Foreplay – Here Are 5 Ways To Get Started — ESSENCE, 2023
Sex Talk: Reasons Why Your Partner Isn't Affectionate After Sex — ESSENCE, 2023
ENTERTAINMENT (Film, TV, concert reviews, and news)
EXCLUSIVE: OWN Set To Premiere ESSENCE Magazine Series 'Time of ESSENCE' — ESSENCE, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Curry & Sydel Curry-Lee Talk Relaunching Their Wine Brand After Its Acquisition: "This Is A Toast To Powerful Women" — ESSENCE, 2023
Alicia Keys Hosts An Intimate Spatial Audio Listening Event In Hollywood — ESSENCE, 2023
We Were Guests At Coco Jones’ Star-Studded 25th Birthday Bash — ESSENCE, 2023
Inside Black Love Inc.’s Inaugural Black Love Honors Brunch — ESSENCE, 2022
Skye Townsend Brought The Funny At TheWrap’s 5th Annual Power Women Summit — ESSENCE, 2022
PJ Morton’s ‘Watch The Sun’ show takes the audience to church — AMPERSAND, 2022
‘End of The Road’: Awkward and disconnected thriller or pointed socio-political commentary? —AMPERSAND, 2022
HBO ‘Insecure’ Writers Amy Aniobi And Syreeta Singleton Reflect On Its Final Season — FORBES, 2021
Essence Black Women In Hollywood Event Celebrates Black Stars While Shining A Light On The Lack Of Diversity In Hollywood — FORBES, 2022
How Regina King Tapped Into Her Creative Genius To Captivate The Screen In New HBO Series ‘Watchmen’ — FORBES, 2020
Rihanna’s Ally Speech And Other Notable Moments From The 51st NAACP Image Awards That Celebrate Diversifying Hollywood — FORBES, 2020
How Bravo’s First-Ever BravoCon Is Bringing Diversity And Inclusion To The Network’s Programming — FORBES, 2019
A Documentary Exploring The Passionate Pursuits Of Black Women Entrepreneurs Premiers On Netflix Today – Here’s Why You Should Tune In — FORBES, 2019
TRAVEl
Living Well: I Traveled To Calistoga For Wellness Week At Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs — ESSENCE, 2023
Living Well: I Traveled To The Bluegrass State To Attend The Kentucky Derby, Visit Bourbon Distilleries, And See Horses — ESSENCE, 2023
Luxe Living: The Wellness Scene In Lowcountry At Montage Palmetto Bluff — ESSENCE, 2023
Living Well: A Staycation At The 1 Hotel West Hollywood Is The Perfect Spring Break Getaway — ESSENCE, 2023
I Traveled To The Santa Ynez Valley To Test Kia’s 2023 Fleet Of Electric Cars, And It Was One Of The Best Road Trips I’ve Ever Experienced — ESSENCE, 2023
We Traveled To Cognac And Paris, France, To Experience What A True Bastille Day Celebration Is Like With D’USSÉ — ESSENCE, 2023
Money and Career News
Boss Women Media’s Black Girl Magic Digital Summit Returns With 100K Of Funding For Black Women Business Owners — FORBES, 2022
The De Young Museum Celebrated Black Legacy And Economic Empowerment With Obama Portraits Viewing — FORBES, 2022
Thasunda Duckett Named First Black Woman On JPMorgan Operating Committee — ESSENCE, 2020
Black Girl Sunscreen Secures 1 Million From Female Investor Amid COVID-19 — FORBES, 2020
Kamala Harris Is Biden’s VP Pick, But What Does That Mean For Black Women Entrepreneurship? — FORBES, 2020
The Honey Pot Founder Bea Dixon Still Aims To Empower Young Black Girls Amidst Target Commercial Backlash — FORBES, 2020
Haiti Tech Summit Founder Christine Souffrant Ntim Is On A Mission: 'Haiti Is Not Open For Business, It’s Open For Disruption' — ESSENCE, 2019
Interior Design
BEHR Just Announced Their 2024 Color Of The Year, And It’s Giving Elevated Luxury — ESSENCE, 2023
Color Drenching: Everything You Need To Know About This Emerging Design Trend — ESSENCE, 2023
Celebrity Interior Designer Nikki Chu Shares How To Level Up Your Home For Spring — ESSENCE, 2023
Home Style: Inside Kellie Brown’s Stylish Abode In Palm Springs — ESSENCE, 2023
The Newest Design Trend? Creating A Room Outside — ESSENCE, 2023
I'm an interior designer, here are 6 things in your living room I think you should get rid of — INSIDER, 2021
I'm an interior designer. Here are 7 ways to upgrade your space this spring. — INSIDER, 2021
I'm an interior designer, here are 12 things in your home I think you should get rid of this year — INSIDER, 2021
I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 home-decor trends that will be popular this year. — INSIDER, 2021
INTERVIEWS
Inside The ‘Searching For Soul Food’ Los Angeles Influencer Dinner With Celebrity Chef Alisa Reynolds — ESSENCE, 2023
The Fight For Birth Equity For Black Mothers Continues, But Midwifery Can Serve As A Solution — ESSENCE, 2023
ESSENCE Uncovers The Inspiration For Disney’s Newest Attraction, 'Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ — ESSENCE, 2023
Mrs. Universe Juanita Ingram Is Taking the World by Storm — Shondaland, 2022
How Fawn Weaver Created Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey From Hidden History — FORBES, 2022
How This 24-Year-Old Former NYSE Equity Trader Made History — FORBES, 2020
From Entry-Level To C-Suite: Meet FedEx Custom Critical’s First African-American Woman CEO — FORBES, 2020
ESSENCE Best & Black Owned series: How FAMU Influenced Monique Mitchell To Launch Her Own PR Agency — ESSENCE, 2019
ESSENCE Best & Black Owned series: How This Former Engineer Left Her Dream Job To Bring Girls Of Color To Tech — ESSENCE, 2019
ESSENCE Best & Black Owned series: How This Former Corporate Merchandiser Pivoted To Create Her Own Styling Firm — ESSENCE, 2019
How Her Mom's Health Crisis Led 'Married To Medicine' Star Genise Shelton To Live Healthier and Help Others Get Fit — ESSENCE, 2018
Entertainment Industry Vet Yvonne McNair On Her Secret To Creating Some Of The Biggest Music Events In History and Her Advice For Entrepreneurs — ESSENCE, 2018
This Black Creative Started Her Own Talent Agency To Make The Entertainment Industry More Inclusive— BauceMag, 2020
Branded Content
Black Creators: Mattie James Turned Her Blog Into a Six-Figure Business — ESSENCE, 2020
Black Creators: Rondel Holder Is Doing It For The Culture — ESSENCE, 2020
Black Creators: Tonya Rapley Gets Real About Money And Motherhood — ESSENCE, 2020
Black Creators: Ebony Jamison Of BrownSkinBeautiful Knows Transparency Is Key — ESSENCE, 2020
Black Creators: With Cliquish, Taylar Barrington-Booker Empowers A Community — ESSENCE, 2020