Meet Terrell Dominick, the Founder of Terrell Dominick Fashion Brand

What does it take to build a thriving fashion brand in today's economy? And what does it mean to stay deeply connected to your customers when times get tough? In this episode of Pulse Check!, Main Street Assembly Founder & CEO Zahra Amanpour sits down with Terrell Dominick, founder of the fashion brand Terrell Dominic, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and the realities facing Black women-owned businesses today. Terrell shares her journey from launching one of the early online vintage clothing businesses to building a successful fashion brand designed to bridge the gap between disposable fashion and luxury fashion. She reflects on how her hometown of New Orleans shapes her creative vision, why community matters more than ever, and how economic and social shifts are impacting both her business and her customers. The conversation also explores: . Building a purpose driven brand rooted in authenticity . The challenges of access to capital for Black women entrepreneurs . Why customer relationships are the ultimate competitive advantage . How AI is helping—and challenging—small business owners . What resilience looks like during uncertain times . Why going deeper with customers may matter more than growing faster This is a candid and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the power of staying connected to the people you serve. About Pulse Check! Pulse Check! is a Main Street Assembly video series highlighting the voices of small business owners across the country. Through honest conversations, we explore the opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping the future of small business. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurs #BlackOwnedBusiness #FashionEntrepreneur #AIForBusiness #MainStreetAssembly #PulseCheck #SmallBusinessMonth