Dominic Lawson
Portfolio
- Business
- Fact Checking
- Editing
- Producing
- Recording
- Reporting
- Scripting
- Voice
- Writing
About Dominic
Since 2016, I have been the creator & host of The Startup Life Podcast giving our audience the edge it needs in building their businesses and climbing the corporate ladder. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Randolph (Co-Founder & First CEO of Netflix), Tom Golisano (Founder & Chairman of Paychex), and others.
I joined the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare family in 2021 as a podcast producer, editor, and host. Responsible for cultivating a diverse slate of guests ranging from mental health experts to addiction recovery professionals and beyond, he enjoys the challenge of meeting the audience's expectations. I host the long-running series Beyond Theory podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with firsthand insights from the people on the front lines of mental health and addiction recovery. On April 26th 2022, we launched the Recovery Replay podcast journaling a personal story of recovery.
On February 1st 2022, I launched the Black Is America podcast highlighting little-known African American figures and other stories.
I became a member of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (November 2022)
Speaking Engagements:
University of Memphis
International Paper
Awards:
Black Is America
2022 Communicator Award - Writing (Gold)
2022 Communicator Award - Storytelling (Gold)
2022 Communicator Award - Host (Gold)
2022 Communicator Award - Documentary Episode: Lt. John Fox (Silver)
2022 w3 Award - General Series: History (Gold)
2022 w3 Award - Best Use of Writing (Gold)
2022 w3 Award - Host (Gold)
2022 w3 Award - Documentary Episode: Wendell Scott (Best In Show)
2022 Memphis Excellence Awards- Podcast of the Year
Recovery Replay
2022 w3 Award - General Series: Health & Wellness (Gold)
2022 w3 Award - Best General Series (Silver)
Dominic's Portfolio
How does one compete in NASCAR while facing discrimination?
In this episode of the Black Is America podcast, we chronicle the life of NASCAR legend Wendell Scott. The Danville, Virginia native goes from bootlegging on the back roads of the Commonwealth to extraordinary heights of stock car racing. Even though Scott would never have a significant sponsor, he would still compete against the best in NASCAR.
What does it take to make the ultimate sacrifice?
In the first episode of the Black Is America podcast, we learn the story of Lt. John Fox. From very humble beginnings in the Cincinnati area to courageous actions in the Italian theater, John Fox is an excellent example of Black America displaying bravery on the battlefield in the face of discrimination.
Isolation is often a key contributor to addiction. And when you add abandonment on top of that, then you can really find yourself in a bad spot. For Chuck Hyppa living up to a legacy led him down an unwanted path. But with the help of his #1 fan and wife, Erin, Chuck learns that he was always enough.
In our childhood, many of us have had adverse moments. Maybe you were always the last pick when playing sports, or perhaps you fell off your bike and scraped your knee. But for children of childhood trauma, it can leave scars that can take a lifetime to heal. For Janet Bentley, the journey has been harrowing, but with her husband Simon’s help, it’s also one that speaks to fortitude and endurance.
Black trauma is a complex issue with many layers when you dive into its history. In the season finale of Beyond Theory, we speak with Deran Young and Dr. Sheldon Jacobs, who share their personal stories and the work they are doing to face the mental health challenges in the Black community.
The Black Is America podcast highlights little-known African American figures who helped write the story of America. Join us as we shed new light on lost chapters in our nation's history. Hear the amazing, inspiring accounts of black American inventors, heroes, scientists, entrepreneurs and so much more.
In Season 1, we featured the stories of Lt. John Fox, Marian Anderson, Wendell Scott, and more. In each episode, we examine the legacy of these great Americans. Learn how they paved the way for other exceptional African Americans and contributed to a continued tradition of excellence in the black community.
While racism is a common theme, it is not the central theme. These stories focus instead on what black people have contributed in spite of it, and the impact of those contributions shows clearly that African American History is American History.
Recovery Replay is a podcast powered by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. We start from the beginning and share a person's recovery journey from three different perspectives. First, there is the person in recovery. Next, a support person could be a spouse, sibling, or best friend. Lastly, there is the clinician. They will provide proper commentary, context, and teachable moments to each story. The stories you hear will be transparent and candid. Also, on Recovery Replay, you will see that people in recovery are not a monolith. They are athletes, business professionals, college students. But they are also our neighbors, spouses, or even our children.
The Startup Life is a show for entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business and career-minded professionals looking to scale the corporate ladder. Get ready to receive major value as host Dominic Lawson interviews the best business minds in the world. Marc Randolph (Co-Founder of Netlfix), Tom Golisano (Founder of Paychex), and many others that have been featured in many publications from Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, and more. So if you have an idea, be about that life...The Startup Life!
Powered by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, the Beyond Theory podcast brings you in-depth conversations with firsthand insights from the people on the front lines of mental health and addiction recovery. In each episode, listeners get to hear directly from the world’s leading recovery experts and advocates in their own words as they explore the powerful stories and emerging discoveries shaping behavioral health.
Experience
Skills
- Mixing
- Story Editing
- Sound Design
- Show Development
- Scrubbing and Audio Editing
- Scoring
- Research
- Reporting
- Producing
- Mentoring
- Interviewing
- Hosting
- Fact Checking
- Composition
- Budgeting
- Booking
- Voiceover
Previous Work
- Host, Producer, Editor at OWLS, LLC (Present)
- Host, Producer, Editor of Podcasts at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare (Present)