From the Grand Canyon all the way to Thailand Dominique is a world traveler having visited 37 different countries! When not jet setting around the world you can find her being Super Mom to her two cuties or working on her glutes in Stroller Strides Class. But did you know she has the secret to fixing the very saddest of days? Make sure to ask her what that is next time you see her at class!
Hometown: Moorpark, CA
How long have you lived in Orange County? 4 years
Tell us about your family: My husband and I met in New York, where I lived for a year. We moved to South America or a year and then settled in Dana Point in 2019. We had Zoe, our daughter, on March 17, 2020, the day the world shut down. The experience made me realize I wanted to have a homebirth with my son Kai. We welcomed Kai in our living room in a birthing pool. This was one of my greatest achievements :) My husnband is a Structural Engineer, the President of an investment firm and owns a healthy and physique company. Basically he is VERY busy. Which is why I wouldn't be the mom I am today without the support of THIS mom community!
Current/Previous career: I worked in the haircare industry with a company called ghd for 7 years and then in clinical research finding a cure for Alzheimers. I now manager properties we own in Los Angeles and in Texas. Oh and stay home with my 2 kids!
What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I have always wanted to be an elementary school teacher!
What is the furthest you have been away from home? My husband and I have been to over 37 countries, but I think the furthest was Thailand or India. We went for weddings.
What is your favorite thing to do? I used to love working out. My husband and I backpacked the Grand Canyon, rim to rim to rim in 4 days. Now, I am completely satisfied if I can get 6 hours of sleep :)
What is something about you that someone may not know? My family is from Guam, a little island between the Phillipines and Hawaii.
What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? I love breakfast (when I can get it)! We love Snooze AM in Laguna Niguel and I almost always order Corned Beef Hash, over easy eggs, and gluten free toast with a coffee.
What is the best thing about living in Orange County? It is safe, clean and gives my kids access to great schools, activities, and museums.
What is your favorite color? Purple
What is your favorite song or artist? I'm on a Hootie and the Blowfish kick right now. Hootie can fix my saddest days.
What TV shows are you currently watching? Don't judge me, Sex/Life on Netflix
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or what is your pet peeve? I really don't like feet
If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why? Mom. People have called me "mama-dom" since I was in high school. I love to help take care of people. I'll be the cleaning up your vomit when you are sick and making you lactation balls 1 day postpartum!
How did you find FIT4MOM South OC? One of my friends invited me to a free class at Fit4mom and I was hooked. I felt like this was my tribe. No one had make-up on, everyone was sleep deprived and our kids were all a mess! It was amazing! I felt supported and empowered.
How has FIT4MOM South OC changed your life? Having 2 kids 17 months apart during a pandemic made me feel robbed of a lot of the mommy and me classes I wanted to attend and alone.
What was the first class that you attended? What was the last class that you attended? I think Kai was 3 month old when I attended my first class. My last class was yesterday and OH my glutes are sore today
What is your favorite workout move or class layout? What workout move or class layout makes you feel strong? I love anything using the small band. I love when we sing and do repetition. My kids learn songs and I workout until failure.