Hey beautiful ladies! Thank you so much for being here with us today. For those of you interested in joining us next year on our trips, here is more information! Hope to see you there 💕 -Ireland $3,999 for the first 8 bookings $4,199 after that Apr 5 - Apr 12, 2025 Trip Page Link: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-dominique-sachse-apr-2025 -Bali $3,099 for the first 8 bookings $3,299 after that Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2025 Trip Page Link: trovatrip.com/trip/asia/bali/indonesia-with-dominique-sachse-sep-2025
Those trips are rather pricey! Will there be spa services included bc I saw your Greece trip review and you wished there were more self care activities and culture not so much?
I am so disgusting and disappointed to read vicious mean comments! I couldn't give a flying "f@@@!" why you left Merit Street or what your political leanings are. I do care whether someone is a good soul, and you ARE a good soul, trying like the rest of us to figure out what life is all about. The nasty comments thrown at Courtney are totally unwarranted and unexceptable. Where is the support for Women like yourself and Courtney who are creators, self employed and largely doing it on your own?! You have my support and so does your team. Regarding the comment about your husband being on the trip to Greece, haven't these critics figured it out, as they're so clever? Why pay someone to film when your husband has all the skills, it's a smart economy move. Keep going because you may loose some but you'll attract others that are accepting of where and who you are now. All the very best.
@@aria.k3798I agree, I don't like very aggressive comments yet maybe you take into consideration that some people might feel treated from above and mocked after this video regarding the way they laughed at the audience while recapping their questions and concerns. I am one of these people who feel that way. Now you are telling us it's not acceptable how we talk about Courtney yet this young girl is allowed to mock us mature women and laugh at us and mimmick us and by the way Dominique did the very same thing. I am following Dominique for many years and have seen her going through really rough times and we old guys have been by her side and tried to support her from afar with our uplifting comments and mails and whatever. Don't you think we deserve to be taken seriously and not to be laughed at. I think Dominique should apologize. And please let's agree that we have the right to have different opinions and that sometimes it is simply that and not immediately hate speech. Didn't we have enough of that the last years, every different opinion is hate speech. And by the way for me personally it's very important where a person stands politically bc in my eyes nowadays it's not about politics anymore it's about freedom or not, peace or not...... I'm done with the new age thoughts we must love everyone no matter what. I do not agree, I prefer to mingle with people who share my values. By no means this was meant to attack you or be mean I only wanted to share an other point of view. God bless. Have a great day today!
What happened to the Dominique I started watching several years ago ? This isn’t her… so sad. The constant changes both personally and professionally, seems like she can’t find what she’s looking for… I guess the part that bothers me, is the fact she constantly tries to convince all of us who follow her, that her pivot happening in the moment - is the best, greatest, meant to be .. till the next thing. I miss the old videos.
I agree not saying why she left the anchor job - guessing being married now she can afford podcasting full-time now but this was too much personal chitchatting 🤨
@@Reillygirl LMAO she's his sugar mama 100%. He just had an almost half million $ judgement against him in a court case he lost about his s3xual haras sment with coworkers. Can't get work. Signs autographs in strip malls...Marrying a narcissist will change her - already started
I yearn for the good old days of UA-cam when content creators just got content and it was available for people to watch and enjoy no pressure to keep buying things to sign up for expensive trips to sign up for expensive meet ups all I see nowadays, including this channel, and unfortunately, especially this channel is multiple ways where the audience is asked to shell out money For the channel creator and the channel creators employees it’s a lot harder in today’s world lots of people and all the people that they admired and watched on UA-cam for comfort for fun for instructions or whatever are now people who want to make money off of the audience some form of the otheralmost every video off the clothes they wear it on that link buy the supplements we are taking sign up for the trip that we want you to go on with us That makes us money. Things have changed a lot. All the work shoes you are talking about the Greece trip is how women found comfort in each other. My only question would be why someone has to pay such a high marked up rate to get that friendship through the content creator. Wish there were free groups were women could just connect, and decide if they want to travel together without the extra markup all the extra money because everybody is living on a dime nowadays
I have followed her for around 7+ yrs. I’ve not bought one thing and do not feel pressure to keep up with the joneses. Not sure why you would feel pressure to buy anything unless YOU WANTED TOO AND HAVE NO SELF CONTROL???? She is doing what EVERYONE DOES! If she didn’t tell her watchers where she got her stuff even up to her bra guess what YOU ALL WOULD ASK!! Then she tells everyone where she gets everything and it’s THEIR /YOUR CHOICE IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR NOT!! NO ONE IS PUTTING A GUN TO YOUR HEAD AND FORCING YOU TO BUY… ladies be yourselves and stop trying to mimic others lifestyle and just enjoy and watch. There is no pressure unless you’re putting it on yourselves. STOP TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH OTHERS IT DOES NOT MATTER IN THE LONG RUN!! Don’t blame a content creator for the lack of your self control bc they ain’t flying!!
Wow! So many hateful comments. She has the right to earn a living like every other influencer. The difference is she is an actual professional in this field. If you do not like her or the show do not watch it. She has the right to run her program as she sees fit. She is a kind loving person who has always supported other women. She started off doing this for free & now this is her job.
@@SCollins-f8x allegations are just that. They are not to be taken as truth. If she was let go for challenging him, good for her for sticking to her principals.
@@jbollaert48Became she may disagree with her boss political point of view she's biased and gets released? Sounds authoritarian and more like a toxic work place.
This was so cringe...I felt secondary embarrassment just watching it. What has happened to her?! I recall back in earlier times when she came across as truly authentic. Not this saccharine overload and deflection of what has really been going.
People reset all the time and in some seasons of life we have to reset more often. It seems the older we get the more we reset especially when we've experienced loss, empty nest, parents passing, marrying again, switching careers, etc. I totally get it. Switching jobs especially. I know you are grateful to be able to have that freedom to stop and start anew. This is your life, your path. Live it. Be bold & Be beautiful! I'm 55 and have been through all the pitfalls and hurdles. You should interview me since I'm over 50 & Flourishing ;)
I've been following Dominique for several years (going back to the pre-COVID era) and have learned so much from her. It used to be that I wouldn't miss a video; now I find it hard to keep up with her and I don't enjoy her the way that I used to. Waaaay too many ads, and for waaaay too expensive stuff. But even more than that, it feels to me like her persona has changed --- she used to be so warm and down-to-earth, but lately she seems shallow, brittle, almost manic at times. It has become not only unsatisfying but uneasy to watch her: I halfway expect her head to explode in front of the camera As for Courtney, I'm sure she's a lovely young lady in her own right; but she's the opposite of what Dominique used top say she represented. She (Courtney) has no appeal to the more "mature" women with whom Dominique always said she wanted to connect. Her Valley Girl (or whatever its modern-day equivalent is called) speech and juvenile "insights" do nothing for me. Regretfully, I will be unsubscribing/unfollowing Dominique's channels and wishing her well from afar --- I guess I'll have to do my "flourishing over 50" on my own!
She moved a lot, gets married, quits Merit, all in a short period of time. Courtney is way too young to be with her. Not a good match. I think her channel is going down the tubes. I have followed her for a long time. Look back at her old videos. There was the real Dominique.
Hopefully, the numerous comments will be reviewed in a positive manner. Obviously, the many negatives need to be taken seriously. I loved Dominique from the bathroom in the house she shared with Nick. Changes and growth are always part of life. Not sure we are seeing growth in a mature direction with Courtney's influence. At a minimum, please do not include Courtney as an active participant on videos if you are still serious about an over 50 demographic.
AGREE 💯 I prefer the videos with just Dominique. I LOVE her videos. She's a wonderfully positive influence. However, this set-up, especially the lighting, is very off-putting.
I agree. I loved her videos since 2013. I don't think she needs Courtney next to her in front of the camera, But she needs her behind the camera and managing her social media. I'm a Trump Lover and I appreciated Dr. Phil's support for my president. I also support Israel 100%. Sadly she didn't tell us why left Merit TV. For now I will unsuscribe and check back later.
I love Dominique. What were we supposed to gain from this? My experience was just watching two people having a seemingly aimless conversation. I like the videos featuring Dominque, looking into the camera & engaging the audience. Courtney does not have the same presence that Dominique has. She talks like a teenager and it's very grating. Dominique is class act. Her well-spoken, polished nature and the way she cares for herself is so inspiring. THAT is what I'm here for. I am not trying to be mean or rude, truly, but this video was beyond boring & disengaging.
I have to sort of agree but didn't want to say anything because its her channel and her life. I just want to learn snout make up and styles from her. I don't care to be a part of one's everyday life. I've got my own. Too much production put into the vlogs/ YT how tos, we don't need floating words across the screen and quick flashy Instagram. And sooo many ads, which may be a necessary evil for her new business. Its her thing so goid for her. Its not what I'm looking for anymore.
You should stick to the Thursday video, it’s still the same. The podcast is meant to be different. Why waste your time watching what you obviously don’t care for?
@margaretpratt5963 sadly i find all the videos the same. I shall unsubscribe but with a heavy hert becaise i've been a subscriber since the beginning. We all change.
It’s not pretentious at all! I like the channel so much more now. Beauty tutorials are a dime a dozen and Dominique has genuine wisdom and character. Why not support her in doing meaningful work?
I am not sure what this was. I have followed you for so many years, and I couldn’t wait for your videos, D, but your content has become quite boring and uninteresting. You are definitely losing a fan here.
I do feel it is very self serving to ask women on restricted budgets to cough up that kind of money. Im taking a trip with 2 friends to Scotland for less than 3grand, it doesnt matter that its not a 4 star hotel, we will have an amazing time!! Anybody can book a great trip with a good friend, its the company and experience that matters.
Totally agree! I used to love watching her posts, but lately I watch them and come away feeling depressed and "less then". There are not many of us who can just "walk away" from a job, paying a salary that is probably way more than I will ever see. There is no way, even now that I could afford to live in the center of Dallas and act "care free". I just feel both of their realities are in no way my reality. Their content has gotten away from something that is good for me.
If you left Merritt I applaud that. They are too close to the incoming administration and the extremists within it. Would not want to be tarred with that sort of brush.😊
Both of you are being very condescending towards your viewers. At least during the time I watched. Mimicking what we say and laughing and not in a nice way. I’ve never made a negative comment but this surprised me
I have to agree. I actually unsubscribed from Dominique after she had Victoria Osteen on her podcast. A lot of her subscribers expressed their opinion, and instead of handling the concerns and maybe having an actual discussion about the concerns, she lashed out at her subscribers and said that it is her show and she can have on anyone she chooses. This is completely true and I actually agree with her. I was just surprised at her attitude. It seemed very childish to me. I happened upon her video today and I can tell she hasn't changed much. I am surprised she still has almost 2 million subscribers.
Of course I don't see what's going on behind the scenes, but I feel like the content is getting further and further away from the needs of the audience. I feel like the more Courtney, who is young, has to say, the further the channel is getting away from the demographic that Dominique was supposedly aiming her message at. I'm sure Courtney knows her way around social media and is a great organizer, but I'm not convinced she knows what viewers want to watch. I assume both ladies want to make money off the channel, and there's nothing wrong with that, but it all seems like a "how to make money on UA-cam and social media" textbook. Of course, that's just my opinion.
I agree. I dont watch this channel that much, but always get an awkward feeling about Courtney. She seems as if she really doesn't want to be where she is, and kind of uncomfortable.
I miss the days when D would do her make-up/hair tutorials in her bathroom. Spent so much time giving us her make up advice, product information, etc. I, too, miss the old Dominique. I realize people change after life altering events, (the loss of her Mother, her best friend) so maybe she's just trying to reinvent herself? I don't watch her like I used to.
@joandepies7133 This is something that usually happens to all these youtubers starting humble in their bathrooms doing tutorials when they get quite a significant audience. Same happened with Trinny Woodall. She started off, charmingly in her bathroom, filming with her mobile. Then people started buying her products, and now she acts as if being the queen of England...The lack of being humble, that their viewers made it happen (their success on yt) seems to be flown out the window.
@PickledFaces Where did I say I m broke? I was talking about, and responding to the topic about change in behavior, not standing in the bathroom doing videos anymore and that humbleness often vanish when having success. Learn how to comprehend what you read..
Why can't you both be honest about what happened with Merit? One week before Dominique left Merit, she put out a video about how happy she was there and she wasn't going anywhere. Then just one week later, she is gone. That doesn't sound voluntary. Also, the way you put down viewers' questions and act so condescending is a real turn off. You are going to lose subscribers and views with the attitude that you both exhibited in this video.
Lets not forget that also before the video about leaving Merit she put out a video about journalism objectivity, because her fans were asking her point of view about journalists and the media being so biased. So she comes out with a video about how journalists should be objective. After that, Dr. Phil, who owns Merit , shows up in a political rally supporting one of the presidential candidates. Few days after, she leaves Merit. Hmmm.
I feel the same thing happened in her marriage to Nick. One minute he's the love of her life, the next she's getting a divorce. I get some things are private but you put yourself out there then you have to expect your followers deserve some semblance of the truth. I stopped following her after her mother passed and that party she threw for her in a bar. Tacky imo. Recently I read something about her leaving her job. I thought no way would someone pick up their life, move to another city to start a job and leave in such a short time. She knows the hours and hard work it takes to do that type of work. I would have put the podcast, I've never watched one by the way.. they don't look interesting, on hold to have that opportunity at Merit. And yes, this video laughing about all the questions some followers have is juvenile. All salient points they made. Sad, but I miss the classier Dominique of a few years ago. Not resubscribing. I'd rather watch someone who doesn't insult my intelligence.
Sadly not a fan of the new set, too dark and serious . Glazed over why they left or were let go from Merit St…? Unfortunately not being forthcoming and honest. Dom is bright and beautiful and a survivor but pairing up with Courtney and involving her so heavily in her videos is annoying to me. Cannot relate to her whatsoever. Less excited about her videos now and considering unsubscribing.
Technically, this is a podcast so it's not uncommon for podcasts to have several ads. It's for listening, not viewing. That being said, I do fast forward.
Let’s really be honest here- Dominque is little by little, podcast after podcast, you tube episode after you tube episode, husband after husband, job after job, forced laughter after force laughter, menopause conversation after menopause conversation losing her appeal. She is no longer the least bit authentic or even. Interesting. Bye, bye.
I'm having a hard time understanding how the person that I thought was a Godly Christian woman filled with faith with the right values, is the opposite of what I thought. If you're around like-minded people, I mean, you're in Houston. That's too bad. I'll pray.
I must agree with the comments posted. What has happened to this woman. She is so dishonest. Her videos used to be fun but now its all about her mostly and it feels like a giant infomercial. She is not being honest about what happened in her career and simply telling people she has pivoted is very funny. Give people credit, we can all see what happened. Unfortunately, she has lost class and creativity. Watching her endlessly model clothing is sad and mostly I feel sorry for her.
How sad to see two women laughing and mocking an audience of women who literally are your income and support your lifestyle. Abhorrent, disrespectful behaviour. There is no class to be found in this space anymore.
Wait for it… her next podcast will be a phony apologetic word salad to anyone she offended by her laughing at her audience. It will be an attempt to save face and redeem herself to cover up her real self and lack of character. They are entitled “mean girls”
@@jbollaert48 I’m sure ‘we are the mean girls’ it’s how people like her see it- and, regardless won’t see it any other way. A great deal of the population could only wish to have others ask after their welfare and show concern for them. At such times it really shows you who people really are.
@@jbollaert48my comment got deleted. She wrote under a comment of a lady she should act like her: "Ignore it and move on!" That's the perfect way to treat your audience.
Let’s just be honest Courtney got laid off in September and Dominique quit before she got laid off. You were way too enthusiastic about dr Phil to just quit and have and have a lay off on her record.
It's too sad how condescending you both are towards your audience by laughing at them while recapping viewer questions and concerns. Is this the new classy!? I'm a long time viewer and simply don't get it why you would do that. Aren't you the one emphasizing how important it is to treat each other with respect. I don't say that with the intention to be hateful I simply don't understand why this behavior is necessary. Many of your viewers supported you when you where at your lowest. I say that for all of us, we should be careful not to fall off the high horse when we are flying high. I think it can happen to anyone if we are not aware of it. Maybe you can see my comment as a constructive suggestion because sometimes we are not aware of our behavior and how it is received by people.
@@SCollins-f8xit feels like they are acting like two immature girls who are giggling at some peers. The class I once loved so much is definitely gone for quite some time.... I am observing it for a while and I am getting tired of it. I was so happy for Dom that she found love again after all her hardships. I do wish her still all the best yet it's time to move on. Out there are many sincere people with amazing channels.
Perspective really is everything! I felt like this was a wonderful therapy session for her followers the ones who berate her, tell her shes lost her mind, thats she shouldnt be remarried, shouldnt take the job shouldnt leave the job.. its unreal the horrible comments ive read. I think she addressed the questions with grace and ease! I would have said none of your damn business. She doesnt owe us anything.
@@vanessahogan2837I definitely would never ever criticize her private decisions, I absolutely agree it's not our business. I sincerely was happy to hear that she found her soul mate and I do not care what career she is choosing.... Yet I do not like her attitude towards her audience in this video. That's my opinion and I stick to it.
@@SCollins-f8xLol. Really? All Trinny Woodall does is shopping. That's her only interest. She is a gigantic hoarder, cannot go into a shop without buying something. She buys ten in each color and her home is stuffed with so much clothes she had to have them in storing. She won't be able to wear it all if she so changed three times a day and with new outfits every day. She takes absolutely no responsibility for the climate and the concequencies of her shopoholic manners. She only talks about herself, it's me, myself and I. So I really don't get your comparison.
My God, Yes they are QVC, they are selling white coffee cups, a book of the louvre, chestnut leather chairs, and a sign 50 and flourishing. Free shipping too…but wait there’s more…a book on “didn’t your mama teach you if you can’t say something nice, just shut up? Ridiculous you would make a comment like that. Have a nice day 😎
Really sad how much Dominique has change she is not authentic anymore, the whole conversación was very strange in other words are you not being truthful Dominique?Because you look nervous and the giggles were very annoying trying to cover up how uncomfortable you both felt ☹
I thought I was making things up by thinking Dominique’s classiness and grace went down since she divorced Nick. I’m still subscribed but do not watch all videos posted as I used you. I wish Dominique all the best. If it makes her happy, it all that should matter to her. And for us, who miss the class and elegance of previous years, no one forces us to stay here. It’s a shame, but I’m still grateful for several years of top style I enjoyed. Xx
I felt the very same re: giggles and laughing for no reason and I originally started listening/watching for her classy, properly-spoken demeanor but this was not it...especially the companion who speaks so differently and a big turn off.
Can’t stand these podcasts. Way to much advertising. They were basically talking about nothing, lost interest 5 mins into it. Can’t quite put my finger on it but Dominique has changed so much. I don’t enjoy her UTube channel anymore either. Unfollowing the podcast and her UTUBE Channel.
@ Merit is an online talk/news show started by Dr. Phil and Dominique joined the cast for a few months then either quit for her political views or was fired.
A tip to you ladies thinking about going with this trip for $4000(!) Book yourself a flightticket and get a nice hotel, Irland is beautiful, Dublin is quite small, so no guidance needed there. It's really cheap, both hotels and foods. People are lovely and helpful. You will save a lot of money!
What’s going on here? Sounds like Dominique was let go from Merit? I always appreciated her honesty and transparency but it seems that is gone and replaced with a bunch on inane fluff!
Well I’ve been watching you for so many years. You felt sincere and relatable. But that is no longer the case. Expensive trips, jetting around the world, high end brands sponsoring you. I miss the drug store dupes and more conversations about deep, rooted, and meaningful things that truly mattered. This seems to be about the “good life” not the things regarding “eternal life”. For me, that’s too bad. I am unsubscribing. I hope this all works out like you hope and think it will. But I see some red flags.
I really enjoyed the old Dominque. Now I am so turned of by her preaching her faith all the time. Also what really shocked me was that her husband came along to Greece. Was this not suppose to be a girlstrip!!
People that get upset about mentioning her faith should just leave her channel! It is HER life and HER religion. She does not need to keep her mouth shut about her faith in GOD! Good for you, Dominique!
Why they left Merit is more about “other things” than being too busy…. Plus her “ gold standard” of not being biased went out the window with her biased “real” reason for leaving Merit. What’s wrong with honesty instead of bs to the public.. it doesn’t work
Why is it our business, and why is this so important in your life that you feel a need to try and make them feel bad? We have no idea if she and Phil had an agreement to keep the reasons private. These comments today are sad from sad people!
@AshleyWright-z6f The women are all about involving us in their personal live, their work life as well as very personal life. Fame invites scrutiny by the public. Celebrities are not always idolized. Sorry, they're human like us with faults exposed as they inundate with their self perceived perfection😏
I just returned from a 10 day trip to Ireland and saw the everything that is on your Ireland itinerary. The women that go are absolutely going to love it. Ireland became one of my favorite countries after my trip. It’s a shame you didn’t include the Waterford Crystal Factory tour. My daughter booked it, and I wasn’t thrilled to go, but it ended up being an amazing tour, and I would highly recommend it!
You will LOVE Ireland! I’ve been 5 times as a female, renting a car then driving the whole county staying at hostels & B&B’s. The people are so wonderful, the Island is beautiful, no guns and great food in pubs!
Please treasure this time together you two. I am retired and miss my young cohort so very much. There is nothing better than having a work partner with whom you can have such a close intimate relationship with on an everyday basis. Two women of different age groups able to relate to each other with such understanding. Truly the best feeling. 😘😘
Tell me you are judgmental without telling me you are judgmental! Wow! Some of the comments here are 😮 what gives you people the right to be so cruel?? These ladies work very hard to bring us all a little me time. Some experiences being shared with us is called life! The ups and downs of it. Learn to appreciate, respect and most of all accept the differences. Learn to be kind even if it doesn’t fall under your umbrella. Appreciate what these ladies bring to the table and be respectful. Thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart for all you do!! 🙏🏼❤️
😂😂! When I began watching this-few minutes ago-my husband was asleep and snoring in his recliner- you and Courtney woke him up 😂( no problem though)! And he kept asking me who’s here? I couldn’t help it-and said Dominique and Courtney 😂. He said “ well ask them to come in the living room and have a seat “! I said it’s a podcast 😂! So, you’re both always welcome to come to our house and “ have a seat “!
I watched the greece video and it seems to be phony. No one watching could possibly even remotely think she did not profit profusely from the trip. No more fun to watch.
It is nice to see a genuine connection between you too. Being open to new things, staying curious, and recognizing that we cannot control what others do or say. But we do have control over how we react. Travel with other women, developing special bonds is also unique. I wish the timing and finances worked for me (summer is best). Hopefully, I will be able to join a supportive travel group in the future.
Just my opinion but I think the set background is too dark. I can’t see the word “flourishing” but maybe it’s just my iPad. Courtney kind of just blends in. I see the majority love it but thought I would share my thoughts.
DS, I was a little surprised but not really when I saw you left your news gig. The hours are difficult & I'm sure you had little time for balance in your life. I may be old school but your new husband has to be a priority. You did the news for so long, truly enjoy what you have learned & move into the things that bring you the most pleasure & happiness. Life is brief, I am ten years older than you, the last ten for me moved at warp speed. Continued success to you & your side kick. Happy Turkey Day to everyone 😊
I’m sure she will be taking her husband along on the trips. Usually when you organize the group trips you receive several free packages. Courtney will probably have a guest also.
@@laural1165Vic did already go on the trip to Greece. And Courtney brought her mom. They seem to be doing these trips to get free travel, guess that’s part of the gig now.
I read the title and was so intrigued about why you were leaving your career as a broadcast journalist. I guess I missed something. Good luck with your new venture and God bless you and yours. 💗🙏🏼
Courtney... I saw the segment about your wanting to move to Uptown. Just want to share... it's a great area. But always please be super careful and never take your safety for granted. Even in the parking garage.
Saccharine overload. Journalistic integrity blah blah. Pivot. Right for me. Right for us. Yadda yadda. Bring me a fashion haul or a day in the life over this self congratulatory nonsense, Dom.
I just want to make a suggestion for an alternative option for the two trips you have planned. A long weekend in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. It could include a day of sight seeing, a talk by a guest on over 50 and flourishng, a yoga class, etc. I wasn’t able to see you on tour but would love an opportunity to visit Texas and have a similar experience to that of the tour. 3-4 days might be a more manageable time for some of your followers as well as more affordable and some may not be comfortable traveling abroad. Just a suggestion… Keep doing what you do. I’ve learned so much from your podcasts and videos, from beauty tips to just overall being confident in midlife amidst all the changes we as women go through.
To the people on here saying why did you leave tell me more! They might have had to sign a NDA- non disclosure agreement, normal in large businesses especially in that industry
I am confused about the changes and it is obvious we won’t really find out what happened there. It is always a little strange for me to hear the simplistic explanation as if God were in your employ doing the work, considering what is going on in the world. Maybe that’s a southern thing. I do wish you both the very best. I remember we met your previous husband and hope we’ll meet this husband ad well. Happy holidays.
that didn't last long at merit T., things have changed with DS since her days on YT, she's trying to stay relevant...maybe she shouldn't. Edit, these over 50 beauty YTubers have had their day and need to move on.
Ive been reading all the negative comments. I'm Irish and we have a sarcastic, self deprecating sense of humour and feel this vlog with Dominique and Courtney is just that. I enjoy their sense of humour so dont get the negativity really. ❤
I saw a picture of Dominique with dark hair in an updo. She/you looked stunningly beautiful, like a different person. I still like Dominique with short blonde hair, which looks cute and sporty, but with darker, longer hair (especially in an updo) she looked like an elegant Texas beauty that all eyes in the room would be on.
As one ages and turns gray, it's very hard to keep up with the roots showing. The darker the hair, the harder it is. That's why so many older women choose lighter hair. Believe me, we would all like to have the hair of our youth!
There are so many negative comments about the podcasts that Dominique has started but she did make it clear that her Thursday videos are different from her podcasts. I have been following her for years and watching her videos. As humans, it’s natural to go through the ups and downs and for the most part, she has been very transparent. She’s also totally entitled to keeping what she feels should be private, private. This phase is somewhat unstable (like a lot of our lives) but I’ll be sticking with her for the long haul. I wish her all the best and will continue to learn from her as she traverses through new paths.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Keep on growing and doing! Ignore the sour grapes, you have worked hard and deserve your own space and life!
I applaud both of you for shifting gears and navigating back towards creating your own content. Honestly, I sort of lost some interest while you were with Merit. The goal to always remain neutral wasn't being realized there and I'm happy that you had the integrity to leave. Loads of respect for you both. I think you are both very smart, strong ladies and I am engaged, again. Wishing you both happy and healthy holidays and continued success in 2025!
I agree. We don't need major broadcasting anymore. They can do this from their own studio. It seems like it's ruffling a few feathers but they are going to have to navigate change. I think they can come out on top.
I see so many different roles you guys play in each other’s life. Sometimes it looks like an aunt and niece relationship, other times it’s got a mother daughter feel and co workers. It’s really magical to watch. I think it’s beautiful how you both are able to be as close as you are while working together and you both ALWAYS maintain RESPECT for each other. So beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving Dominique and Courtney!! 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
German pound cake! Can you give us the recipe! Congrats on your decision to leave the news. You'll have more time for your new life. Best wishes to you.
To be honest, I had to fast forward through this video as it was too painful to watch. This is not an old Dominique who I started to follow back in a day. That Dominique had class and poise, she was authentic and she could connect with us 50+ yo women. Today's Dominique is trying too much, her content changed and not in a right way. A lot of it is irrelevant to an audience of mature women. Unfortunately, featuring Courtney in her videos is not helping her either. And the constant cackling...it's unpleasant to listen to. I told myself to give it some time, maybe it gets better, but it actually got worse. I used to look forward to Thursday videos, now I don't bother to watch them anymore. I think it's time to unsubscribe and unfollow. I won't be missing much. Sorry Dominique. Maybe one day I'll be back, if your content gets better and relevant again.
Love how classic Dominique is but to be honest loss interest I do not care about post cast we started following you because the motivation on makeup and clothes to enjoy and entertainment but your channel is coming business too many advertisers feel your content and ideas and inspiration complete chance what about more about family entertainment engagement like when you previously married sorry but your present everything is perfect is not such life perfect at our age Specially if you ever demonstrate interest in that type of men is great you are happy but to be honest looks to perfect and little bit artificial!!!
Yup…well said….tooooo many ads, pod casts are tooooo long and not interesting, missing the original days of Dominique…not watching very often any more….
It looks like you both are really happy and feel comfortable with your decisions. Yes, a lot of change in a short period of time. I would agree that seeing those changes makes me uncomfortable because I guess I would like to have more "control" in life. That being said yes how I react is really the other thing I can control...my attitude. But on the other hand I need to take control by making decisions. I tend to be so afraid of making a mistake. I am reflecting based on what you said.
Agree. It’s getting bad and some commercials won’t let you press skip so you don’t have to listen to the whole commercial. Might as well watch tv for that.
What a bunch of total BS. Merritt Street media was struggling and did sweeping layoffs. And as all corporations do with high profile people like Dominique, they let her save face by saying her departure was her idea. She’s so disingenuous with her audience and all these dumb ladies just lap it up. She knew exactly what she was getting into having been a newsperson her entire life. acting like she didn’t know that this job would be a total time suck is absurd. The woman is insufferable ! LIKE 100%. Lol
I unsubscribed awhile ago but this video came up today. I watched a little but found Dominique has not changed. She talks about being so open and transparent but she never really has been. She talks about her marriages and work troubles but never gives any details. She uses a lot of words but doesn't really say a lot. Don't get me wrong, that is completely her right, but she wasn't providing what she said she would. Everything seems very performance-like. Disappointing!
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Those trips are rather pricey! Will there be spa services included bc I saw your Greece trip review and you wished there were more self care activities and culture not so much?
@@liana2136 She gets a free trip I think
I am so disgusting and disappointed to read vicious mean comments! I couldn't give a flying "f@@@!" why you left Merit Street or what your political leanings are. I do care whether someone is a good soul, and you ARE a good soul, trying like the rest of us to figure out what life is all about. The nasty comments thrown at Courtney are totally unwarranted and unexceptable. Where is the support for Women like yourself and Courtney who are creators, self employed and largely doing it on your own?! You have my support and so does your team. Regarding the comment about your husband being on the trip to Greece, haven't these critics figured it out, as they're so clever? Why pay someone to film when your husband has all the skills, it's a smart economy move. Keep going because you may loose some but you'll attract others that are accepting of where and who you are now. All the very best.
@@aria.k3798I agree, I don't like very aggressive comments yet maybe you take into consideration that some people might feel treated from above and mocked after this video regarding the way they laughed at the audience while recapping their questions and concerns. I am one of these people who feel that way. Now you are telling us it's not acceptable how we talk about Courtney yet this young girl is allowed to mock us mature women and laugh at us and mimmick us and by the way Dominique did the very same thing. I am following Dominique for many years and have seen her going through really rough times and we old guys have been by her side and tried to support her from afar with our uplifting comments and mails and whatever. Don't you think we deserve to be taken seriously and not to be laughed at. I think Dominique should apologize. And please let's agree that we have the right to have different opinions and that sometimes it is simply that and not immediately hate speech. Didn't we have enough of that the last years, every different opinion is hate speech. And by the way for me personally it's very important where a person stands politically bc in my eyes nowadays it's not about politics anymore it's about freedom or not, peace or not...... I'm done with the new age thoughts we must love everyone no matter what. I do not agree, I prefer to mingle with people who share my values. By no means this was meant to attack you or be mean I only wanted to share an other point of view. God bless. Have a great day today!
Wow, Between Dominique’s sponsored ads and UA-cam type ads, there were LOTS of throughout this video
What happened to the Dominique I started watching several years ago ? This isn’t her… so sad.
The constant changes both personally and professionally, seems like she can’t find what she’s looking for…
I guess the part that bothers me, is the fact she constantly tries to convince all of us who follow her, that her pivot happening in the moment - is the best, greatest, meant to be .. till the next thing.
I miss the old videos.
She’s unhinged/unstable
Although I am not her follower in a consistent way, I feel that something is off.
Maybe being married again, her mom's passing, people change. I hope she's happy now though.
What a boring video! Two primadonnas talking about nothing important. @@blueelf217
“Leaving news” is part of the name of this video but there is no actual discussion about that enormous decision ?!?
I agree not saying why she left the anchor job - guessing being married now she can afford podcasting full-time now but this was too much personal chitchatting 🤨
@@Reillygirl LMAO she's his sugar mama 100%. He just had an almost half million $ judgement against him in a court case he lost about his s3xual haras sment with coworkers. Can't get work. Signs autographs in strip malls...Marrying a narcissist will change her - already started
Agreed. 💗🙏🏼
I yearn for the good old days of UA-cam when content creators just got content and it was available for people to watch and enjoy no pressure to keep buying things to sign up for expensive trips to sign up for expensive meet ups all I see nowadays, including this channel, and unfortunately, especially this channel is multiple ways where the audience is asked to shell out money For the channel creator and the channel creators employees it’s a lot harder in today’s world lots of people and all the people that they admired and watched on UA-cam for comfort for fun for instructions or whatever are now people who want to make money off of the audience some form of the otheralmost every video off the clothes they wear it on that link buy the supplements we are taking sign up for the trip that we want you to go on with us That makes us money. Things have changed a lot. All the work shoes you are talking about the Greece trip is how women found comfort in each other. My only question would be why someone has to pay such a high marked up rate to get that friendship through the content creator. Wish there were free groups were women could just connect, and decide if they want to travel together without the extra markup all the extra money because everybody is living on a dime nowadays
I have followed her for around 7+ yrs. I’ve not bought one thing and do not feel pressure to keep up with the joneses. Not sure why you would feel pressure to buy anything unless YOU WANTED TOO AND HAVE NO SELF CONTROL???? She is doing what EVERYONE DOES! If she didn’t tell her watchers where she got her stuff even up to her bra guess what YOU ALL WOULD ASK!! Then she tells everyone where she gets everything and it’s THEIR /YOUR CHOICE IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR NOT!! NO ONE IS PUTTING A GUN TO YOUR HEAD AND FORCING YOU TO BUY… ladies be yourselves and stop trying to mimic others lifestyle and just enjoy and watch. There is no pressure unless you’re putting it on yourselves. STOP TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH OTHERS IT DOES NOT MATTER IN THE LONG RUN!! Don’t blame a content creator for the lack of your self control bc they ain’t flying!!
@@SCollins-f8xshe gave the advice to a lady to do what she does: Ignore and move on......
Wow! So many hateful comments. She has the right to earn a living like every other influencer. The difference is she is an actual professional in this field. If you do not like her or the show do not watch it. She has the right to run her program as she sees fit. She is a kind loving person who has always supported other women. She started off doing this for free & now this is her job.
Journalism is not presenting down the middle. It is presenting the facts and the truth.
@@SCollins-f8x allegations are just that. They are not to be taken as truth. If she was let go for challenging him, good for her for sticking to her principals.
Precisely yes 👌
She left for political reasons which were NOT down the middle and completely biased
@@jbollaert48Became she may disagree with her boss political point of view she's biased and gets released? Sounds authoritarian and more like a toxic work place.
Agree with 886..her content is all about her and not her followers….we don’t care that you’re cooking dinner….
This was so cringe...I felt secondary embarrassment just watching it. What has happened to her?! I recall back in earlier times when she came across as truly authentic. Not this saccharine overload and deflection of what has really been going.
Exactly
You remarried? Wow what did I miss?
Marrying a narcissist changes people
People reset all the time and in some seasons of life we have to reset more often. It seems the older we get the more we reset especially when we've experienced loss, empty nest, parents passing, marrying again, switching careers, etc. I totally get it. Switching jobs especially. I know you are grateful to be able to have that freedom to stop and start anew. This is your life, your path. Live it. Be bold & Be beautiful! I'm 55 and have been through all the pitfalls and hurdles. You should interview me since I'm over 50 & Flourishing ;)
I've been following Dominique for several years (going back to the pre-COVID era) and have learned so much from her. It used to be that I wouldn't miss a video; now I find it hard to keep up with her and I don't enjoy her the way that I used to. Waaaay too many ads, and for waaaay too expensive stuff. But even more than that, it feels to me like her persona has changed --- she used to be so warm and down-to-earth, but lately she seems shallow, brittle, almost manic at times. It has become not only unsatisfying but uneasy to watch her: I halfway expect her head to explode in front of the camera As for Courtney, I'm sure she's a lovely young lady in her own right; but she's the opposite of what Dominique used top say she represented. She (Courtney) has no appeal to the more "mature" women with whom Dominique always said she wanted to connect. Her Valley Girl (or whatever its modern-day equivalent is called) speech and juvenile "insights" do nothing for me. Regretfully, I will be unsubscribing/unfollowing Dominique's channels and wishing her well from afar --- I guess I'll have to do my "flourishing over 50" on my own!
You are so right, I never would miss a Video and now I lost interest.... These two act like immature kids....
She moved a lot, gets married, quits Merit, all in a short period of time. Courtney is way too young to be with her. Not a good match. I think her channel is going down the tubes. I have followed her for a long time. Look back at her old videos. There was the real Dominique.
I agree. I miss the Dominique from the beginning (in the bathroom in Nicks house). I unsubscibe regretfully.
Unsubscribed.
@@erikamaria2875I totally agree!
Hopefully, the numerous comments will be reviewed in a positive manner. Obviously, the many negatives need to be taken seriously. I loved Dominique from the bathroom in the house she shared with Nick. Changes and growth are always part of life. Not sure we are seeing growth in a mature direction with Courtney's influence. At a minimum, please do not include Courtney as an active participant on videos if you are still serious about an over 50 demographic.
AGREE 💯 I prefer the videos with just Dominique. I LOVE her videos. She's a wonderfully positive influence. However, this set-up, especially the lighting, is very off-putting.
I so agree Courtney is not a great addition to her videos
100% agree.
I agree. I loved her videos since 2013. I don't think she needs Courtney next to her in front of the camera, But she needs her behind the camera and managing her social media. I'm a Trump Lover and I appreciated Dr. Phil's support for my president. I also support Israel 100%. Sadly she didn't tell us why left Merit TV. For now I will unsuscribe and check back later.
I am not thinking good about this relationship between the two ladies and on the top her strange marriage. Not flourishing at all.
I love Dominique. What were we supposed to gain from this? My experience was just watching two people having a seemingly aimless conversation. I like the videos featuring Dominque, looking into the camera & engaging the audience. Courtney does not have the same presence that Dominique has. She talks like a teenager and it's very grating. Dominique is class act. Her well-spoken, polished nature and the way she cares for herself is so inspiring. THAT is what I'm here for. I am not trying to be mean or rude, truly, but this video was beyond boring & disengaging.
“One hundred percent.” 😖
I agree. This is not what we love from Dominique.
Hearing that lady Courtney talking like a teenager was like nails in a chalkboard. Unbearable.
agreed
Agreed
In the olden days this channel was such good fun, hair stuff, makeup stuff, fun things, with a nice light hearted vibe, now its just pretentious.
I have to sort of agree but didn't want to say anything because its her channel and her life. I just want to learn snout make up and styles from her. I don't care to be a part of one's everyday life. I've got my own. Too much production put into the vlogs/ YT how tos, we don't need floating words across the screen and quick flashy Instagram. And sooo many ads, which may be a necessary evil for her new business. Its her thing so goid for her. Its not what I'm looking for anymore.
You should stick to the Thursday video, it’s still the same. The podcast is meant to be different. Why waste your time watching what you obviously don’t care for?
@margaretpratt5963 sadly i find all the videos the same. I shall unsubscribe but with a heavy hert becaise i've been a subscriber since the beginning. We all change.
It’s not pretentious at all! I like the channel so much more now. Beauty tutorials are a dime a dozen and Dominique has genuine wisdom and character. Why not support her in doing meaningful work?
@@emilyhops2566What is unsubscribing going to do? Are you venting or something?
I am not sure what this was. I have followed you for so many years, and I couldn’t wait for your videos, D, but your content has become quite boring and uninteresting. You are definitely losing a fan here.
Agree
I do feel it is very self serving to ask women on restricted budgets to cough up that kind of money. Im taking a trip with 2 friends to Scotland for less than 3grand, it doesnt matter that its not a 4 star hotel, we will have an amazing time!! Anybody can book a great trip with a good friend, its the company and experience that matters.
I do not think that is fair. I do not know any other UA-camr who gives anyone such a wonderful opportunity.
I enjoyed the videos of Greece!
What I have always loved about her was that she used to be humble. Well, not anymore..
Agreed. I felt that way a year ago and unsubscribed. I dropped in just to see what is going on and she's less "normal person" than ever.
@@4lb280 Same. Maybe her mom passing really affected her. She got married so quick. Why the rush? Mid life cirisis?
There is Way more to the story about why she left her job. She is not transparent at all. Can’t fool me.
Totally agree! I used to love watching her posts, but lately I watch them and come away feeling depressed and "less then". There are not many of us who can just "walk away" from a job, paying a salary that is probably way more than I will ever see. There is no way, even now that I could afford to live in the center of Dallas and act "care free". I just feel both of their realities are in no way my reality. Their content has gotten away from something that is good for me.
If you left Merritt I applaud that. They are too close to the incoming administration and the extremists within it. Would not want to be tarred with that sort of brush.😊
@ yeah yeah yeah……low info gonna dumb. Enjoy that polio.
@@liana2136 yeah, we get it, you’re a single issue, undereducated conspiracy theorist with zero understanding of biology, immunology or virology 🥴😝
@@LavenderJergensWell for our safety and economic livelihood let’s pray they are indeed the EXTREME opposite of the current regime. 🤲
Both of you are being very condescending towards your viewers. At least during the time I watched. Mimicking what we say and laughing and not in a nice way. I’ve never made a negative comment but this surprised me
I thought I am overly sensitive maybe but had the same thoughts. It was definitely not classy and respectful.
I have to agree. I actually unsubscribed from Dominique after she had Victoria Osteen on her podcast. A lot of her subscribers expressed their opinion, and instead of handling the concerns and maybe having an actual discussion about the concerns, she lashed out at her subscribers and said that it is her show and she can have on anyone she chooses. This is completely true and I actually agree with her. I was just surprised at her attitude. It seemed very childish to me. I happened upon her video today and I can tell she hasn't changed much. I am surprised she still has almost 2 million subscribers.
Same here. I’m gone. They have changed
Unsubscribed. Tired of the I’m perfect your not BS.
Of course I don't see what's going on behind the scenes, but I feel like the content is getting further and further away from the needs of the audience. I feel like the more Courtney, who is young, has to say, the further the channel is getting away from the demographic that Dominique was supposedly aiming her message at. I'm sure Courtney knows her way around social media and is a great organizer, but I'm not convinced she knows what viewers want to watch. I assume both ladies want to make money off the channel, and there's nothing wrong with that, but it all seems like a "how to make money on UA-cam and social media" textbook. Of course, that's just my opinion.
I agree. I dont watch this channel that much, but always get an awkward feeling about Courtney. She seems as if she really doesn't want to be where she is, and kind of uncomfortable.
I miss the days when D would do her make-up/hair tutorials in her bathroom. Spent so much time giving us her make up advice, product information, etc. I, too, miss the old Dominique. I realize people change after life altering events, (the loss of her Mother, her best friend) so maybe she's just trying to reinvent herself? I don't watch her like I used to.
@joandepies7133 This is something that usually happens to all these youtubers starting humble in their bathrooms doing tutorials when they get quite a significant audience. Same happened with Trinny Woodall. She started off, charmingly in her bathroom, filming with her mobile. Then people started buying her products, and now she acts as if being the queen of England...The lack of being humble, that their viewers made it happen (their success on yt) seems to be flown out the window.
@@anniesimoneso they are supposed to stay broke just because you are?!
@PickledFaces Where did I say I m broke? I was talking about, and responding to the topic about change in behavior, not standing in the bathroom doing videos anymore and that humbleness often vanish when having success. Learn how to comprehend what you read..
Courtney uses the word ‘like’ in almost all her sentences. Is that an American thing??
Please stop saying ‘100%’!!!
It’s a low education thing
@@BeautifulSunShine777 But valley girl talk from the 80s...
100%
@@SCollins-f8x It was actually only California valley girls that used to speak that way in the 80s. We Texas women would never speak that way.
Happy Thanksgiving y’all. Courtney, I know you’re still young and growing. God bless you, but try to stop saying “one hundred percent and yeah “
Why can't you both be honest about what happened with Merit? One week before Dominique left Merit, she put out a video about how happy she was there and she wasn't going anywhere. Then just one week later, she is gone. That doesn't sound voluntary. Also, the way you put down viewers' questions and act so condescending is a real turn off. You are going to lose subscribers and views with the attitude that you both exhibited in this video.
Lets not forget that also before the video about leaving Merit she put out a video about journalism objectivity, because her fans were asking her point of view about journalists and the media being so biased. So she comes out with a video about how journalists should be objective. After that, Dr. Phil, who owns Merit , shows up in a political rally supporting one of the presidential candidates. Few days after, she leaves Merit. Hmmm.
@@silviamaria1000and most of us love trump
No one says much about the fact that Merit let go of 40 other employees….
@@PickledFacesHe's a convicted criminal and seditious traitor. Maybe reassess your life.
I feel the same thing happened in her marriage to Nick. One minute he's the love of her life, the next she's getting a divorce. I get some things are private but you put yourself out there then you have to expect your followers deserve some semblance of the truth. I stopped following her after her mother passed and that party she threw for her in a bar. Tacky imo. Recently I read something about her leaving her job. I thought no way would someone pick up their life, move to another city to start a job and leave in such a short time. She knows the hours and hard work it takes to do that type of work. I would have put the podcast, I've never watched one by the way.. they don't look interesting, on hold to have that opportunity at Merit. And yes, this video laughing about all the questions some followers have is juvenile. All salient points they made. Sad, but I miss the classier Dominique of a few years ago. Not resubscribing. I'd rather watch someone who doesn't insult my intelligence.
Not quite sure what the point of this video was, there wasn't really anything new in it.
Sadly not a fan of the new set, too dark and serious .
Glazed over why they left or were let go from Merit St…?
Unfortunately not being forthcoming and honest.
Dom is bright and beautiful and a survivor but pairing up with Courtney and involving her so heavily in her videos is annoying to me. Cannot relate to her whatsoever.
Less excited about her videos now and considering unsubscribing.
Whoever is giving you advice about all these commercials has ruined the vibe of your channel.
All the ads make you want to stop watching which I do.
I agree!!
@ she is doing her own ads, no one is speaking of the “UA-cam “ ads.
Honestly, I stopped watching the video a minute and a half into it.
Technically, this is a podcast so it's not uncommon for podcasts to have several ads. It's for listening, not viewing. That being said, I do fast forward.
I agree totally turned off with ads. Feels like the first half of pod cast is all yappy ads. Starting to blank out 😮😮
Just fast forward that’s what do 😊 🌸🌼🌸Maria Lambert
It seems like one long ad to me.
Just fast foward...no biggie
I skip through them. She gotta pay the bills. Lol
Let’s really be honest here- Dominque is little by little, podcast after podcast, you tube episode after you tube episode, husband after husband, job after job, forced laughter after force laughter, menopause conversation after menopause conversation losing her appeal.
She is no longer the least bit authentic or even. Interesting. Bye, bye.
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Well said💥
I'm having a hard time understanding how the person that I thought was a Godly Christian woman filled with faith with the right values, is the opposite of what I thought. If you're around like-minded people, I mean, you're in Houston. That's too bad. I'll pray.
@@JLP7030 very well said.. Perfect description of her unstable actions
I live in Australia and have been to Bali heaps of times because it’s cheap. This price is really expensive for Bali
I must agree with the comments posted. What has happened to this woman. She is so dishonest. Her videos used to be fun but now its all about her mostly and it feels like a giant infomercial. She is not being honest about what happened in her career and simply telling people she has pivoted is very funny. Give people credit, we can all see what happened.
Unfortunately, she has lost class and creativity. Watching her endlessly model clothing is sad and mostly I feel sorry for her.
Then don’t watch her ! JEZZZ !
What is wrong with sharing what your opinion. Saying just don’t watch is so annoying. We’re allowed to question what is happening here.
Please stop saying 100% constantly Courtney.
Please stop trying to change her...we like Court just the way she is 100%!
Exactly
“Sincerely” Too much!!!!
Also the looking up, looking left, looking right, looking anywhere but at her conversation partner or the camera.
@@SCollins-f8xteen speak with verbal fry voice. Young and dumb
How sad to see two women laughing and mocking an audience of women who literally are your income and support your lifestyle. Abhorrent, disrespectful behaviour. There is no class to be found in this space anymore.
Wait for it… her next podcast will be a phony apologetic word salad to anyone she offended by her laughing at her audience. It will be an attempt to save face and redeem herself to cover up her real self and lack of character. They are entitled “mean girls”
@@jbollaert48 I’m sure ‘we are the mean girls’ it’s how people like her see it- and, regardless won’t see it any other way. A great deal of the population could only wish to have others ask after their welfare and show concern for them. At such times it really shows you who people really are.
@@jbollaert48no she gave the advice to a lady she should do like her: "ignore it and move on". Wow no more words needed.....
@@jbollaert48my comment got deleted. She wrote under a comment of a lady she should act like her: "Ignore it and move on!" That's the perfect way to treat your audience.
Let’s just be honest Courtney got laid off in September and Dominique quit before she got laid off. You were way too enthusiastic about dr Phil to just quit and have and have a lay off on her record.
How is it that you know more than they do? How rude and unnecessary! Does that make you feel better?
And you know this how????
@@judymastrullo4348
That is exactly what happened. You are so naïve.
What did Courtney get laid off from? I really don’t know.
It's too sad how condescending you both are towards your audience by laughing at them while recapping viewer questions and concerns. Is this the new classy!? I'm a long time viewer and simply don't get it why you would do that. Aren't you the one emphasizing how important it is to treat each other with respect. I don't say that with the intention to be hateful I simply don't understand why this behavior is necessary. Many of your viewers supported you when you where at your lowest. I say that for all of us, we should be careful not to fall off the high horse when we are flying high. I think it can happen to anyone if we are not aware of it. Maybe you can see my comment as a constructive suggestion because sometimes we are not aware of our behavior and how it is received by people.
@@SCollins-f8xit feels like they are acting like two immature girls who are giggling at some peers. The class I once loved so much is definitely gone for quite some time.... I am observing it for a while and I am getting tired of it. I was so happy for Dom that she found love again after all her hardships. I do wish her still all the best yet it's time to move on. Out there are many sincere people with amazing channels.
Perspective really is everything! I felt like this was a wonderful therapy session for her followers the ones who berate her, tell her shes lost her mind, thats she shouldnt be remarried, shouldnt take the job shouldnt leave the job.. its unreal the horrible comments ive read. I think she addressed the questions with grace and ease! I would have said none of your damn business. She doesnt owe us anything.
@@vanessahogan2837I definitely would never ever criticize her private decisions, I absolutely agree it's not our business. I sincerely was happy to hear that she found her soul mate and I do not care what career she is choosing.... Yet I do not like her attitude towards her audience in this video. That's my opinion and I stick to it.
@@erikamaria2875 Perfectly said!!!
@@SCollins-f8xLol. Really? All Trinny Woodall does is shopping. That's her only interest. She is a gigantic hoarder, cannot go into a shop without buying something. She buys ten in each color and her home is stuffed with so much clothes she had to have them in storing. She won't be able to wear it all if she so changed three times a day and with new outfits every day. She takes absolutely no responsibility for the climate and the concequencies of her shopoholic manners. She only talks about herself, it's me, myself and I. So I really don't get your comparison.
I agree, there is too many Ads
My God, are you QVC?
Your channel use to be fun, can’t say that anymore, too many ads.
My God, Yes they are QVC, they are selling white coffee cups, a book of the louvre, chestnut leather chairs, and a sign 50 and flourishing. Free shipping too…but wait there’s more…a book on “didn’t your mama teach you if you can’t say something nice, just shut up? Ridiculous you would make a comment like that. Have a nice day 😎
I use the fast forward to miss all of the ads. I don’t like ads, either.
Really sad how much Dominique has change she is not authentic anymore, the whole conversación was very strange in other words are you not being truthful Dominique?Because you look nervous and the giggles were very annoying trying to cover up how uncomfortable you both felt ☹
I thought I was making things up by thinking Dominique’s classiness and grace went down since she divorced Nick. I’m still subscribed but do not watch all videos posted as I used you. I wish Dominique all the best. If it makes her happy, it all that should matter to her. And for us, who miss the class and elegance of previous years, no one forces us to stay here. It’s a shame, but I’m still grateful for several years of top style I enjoyed. Xx
I felt the very same re: giggles and laughing for no reason and I originally started listening/watching for her classy, properly-spoken demeanor but this was not it...especially the companion who speaks so differently and a big turn off.
She is so phony acting
I miss the old days.
Can’t stand these podcasts. Way to much advertising. They were basically talking about nothing, lost interest 5 mins into it. Can’t quite put my finger on it but Dominique has changed so much. I don’t enjoy her UTube channel anymore either. Unfollowing the podcast and her UTUBE Channel.
I'm confused, you were so excited and convinced that Merit was the ultimate for you, now you've left after 6 months?
The Mistress of spin ….always so contrived and the veneer of perfection is wearing v v v thin .
FIRED !
She’s unstable and that shows through along with being unaccepting of the opinions of others politically
Who or what is Merit?
@ Merit is an online talk/news show started by Dr. Phil and Dominique joined the cast for a few months then either quit for her political views or was fired.
A tip to you ladies thinking about going with this trip for $4000(!) Book yourself a flightticket and get a nice hotel, Irland is beautiful, Dublin is quite small, so no guidance needed there. It's really cheap, both hotels and foods. People are lovely and helpful. You will save a lot of money!
What’s going on here? Sounds like Dominique was let go from Merit? I always appreciated her honesty and transparency but it seems that is gone and replaced with a bunch on inane fluff!
Save some money ladies
Well I’ve been watching you for so many years. You felt sincere and relatable. But that is no longer the case. Expensive trips, jetting around the world, high end brands sponsoring you. I miss the drug store dupes and more conversations about deep, rooted, and meaningful things that truly mattered. This seems to be about the “good life” not the things regarding “eternal life”. For me, that’s too bad. I am unsubscribing. I hope this all works out like you hope and think it will. But I see some red flags.
No more ads too much
What?
I really enjoyed the old Dominque. Now I am so turned of by her preaching her faith all the time. Also what really shocked me was that her husband came along to Greece. Was this not suppose to be a girlstrip!!
Definitely agree...the Greece trip was specifically marketed as a LADIES ONLY trip. Courtney should have recorded all the videos & pics
Her husband is clearly gay. He is more fem than the guys on drag race.
Word Salad😂
This new set is really unflattering. Why so dark?
People that get upset about mentioning her faith should just leave her channel! It is HER life and HER religion. She does not need to keep her mouth shut about her faith in GOD! Good for you, Dominique!
Why they left Merit is more about “other things” than being too busy…. Plus her “ gold standard” of not being biased went out the window with her biased “real” reason for leaving Merit. What’s wrong with honesty instead of bs to the public.. it doesn’t work
Why is it our business, and why is this so important in your life that you feel a need to try and make them feel bad? We have no idea if she and Phil had an agreement to keep the reasons private. These comments today are sad from sad people!
Not every aspect of her life is our business AND Merit is super BIASED, I was surprised she was ever there in the first place...
@AshleyWright-z6f The women are all about involving us in their personal live, their work life as well as very personal life. Fame invites scrutiny by the public. Celebrities are not always idolized. Sorry, they're human like us with faults exposed as they inundate with their self perceived perfection😏
I’m trying to read between the lines. Are you saying Merit was not unbiased as you had hoped?
Why worry.
Yeah, I think she was saying that.
SHE is not unbiased and unaccepting of the opinions of others.
Courtney you’re such a lovely gal but the valley girl accent is off putting over the course of time.
Could not agree more! The accent developed over time?
I just returned from a 10 day trip to Ireland and saw the everything that is on your Ireland itinerary. The women that go are absolutely going to love it. Ireland became one of my favorite countries after my trip. It’s a shame you didn’t include the Waterford Crystal Factory tour. My daughter booked it, and I wasn’t thrilled to go, but it ended up being an amazing tour, and I would highly recommend it!
God Bless You both!❤
You will LOVE Ireland! I’ve been 5 times as a female, renting a car then driving the whole county staying at hostels & B&B’s. The people are so wonderful, the Island is beautiful, no guns and great food in pubs!
Congratulations! I am excited for 2025 to both of you. I am glad you are doing UA-cam and Podcast 💯 again ❤❤
Miss the older vids of makeup and hair.
That's on her Thursday videos. This is a podcast
Her genuineness and authenticity is lost. Learn to keep it real. Let His Will be done. 🙏🕊️
Please treasure this time together you two. I am retired and miss my young cohort so very much. There is nothing better than having a work partner with whom you can have such a close intimate relationship with on an everyday basis. Two women of different age groups able to relate to each other with such understanding. Truly the best feeling. 😘😘
Your multiple ads are a turn off. I try to skip them or just watch something else. Your Thursday UA-cams are much better!
Tell me you are judgmental without telling me you are judgmental! Wow! Some of the comments here are 😮 what gives you people the right to be so cruel?? These ladies work very hard to bring us all a little me time. Some experiences being shared with us is called life! The ups and downs of it. Learn to appreciate, respect and most of all accept the differences. Learn to be kind even if it doesn’t fall under your umbrella. Appreciate what these ladies bring to the table and be respectful.
Thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart for all you do!! 🙏🏼❤️
😂😂! When I began watching this-few minutes ago-my husband was asleep and snoring in his recliner- you and Courtney woke him up 😂( no problem though)! And he kept asking me who’s here? I couldn’t help it-and said Dominique and Courtney 😂. He said “ well ask them to come in the living room and have a seat “! I said it’s a podcast 😂! So, you’re both always welcome to come to our house and “ have a seat “!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying our content - that’s hilarious!
@@dominiquesachsetvwhat content?
So Dominique probably got the trip for free but others had to pay which is fine as long as you aware she’s hosting and not paying
I watched the greece video and it seems to be phony. No one watching could possibly even remotely think she did not profit profusely from the trip. No more fun to watch.
She is clearly all about money… as is the individual she stupidly married🙄YIKES
It is nice to see a genuine connection between you too. Being open to new things, staying curious, and recognizing that we cannot control what others do or say. But we do have control over how we react. Travel with other women, developing special bonds is also unique. I wish the timing and finances worked for me (summer is best). Hopefully, I will be able to join a supportive travel group in the future.
Just my opinion but I think the set background is too dark. I can’t see the word “flourishing” but maybe it’s just my iPad. Courtney kind of just blends in.
I see the majority love it but thought I would share my thoughts.
DS, I was a little surprised but not really when I saw you left your news gig. The hours are difficult & I'm sure you had little time for balance in your life. I may be old school but your new husband has to be a priority. You did the news for so long, truly enjoy what you have learned & move into the things that bring you the most pleasure & happiness. Life is brief, I am ten years older than you, the last ten for me moved at warp speed. Continued success to you & your side kick. Happy Turkey Day to everyone 😊
I’m sure she will be taking her husband along on the trips. Usually when you organize the group trips you receive several free packages. Courtney will probably have a guest also.
@@laural1165Vic did already go on the trip to Greece. And Courtney brought her mom. They seem to be doing these trips to get free travel, guess that’s part of the gig now.
I read the title and was so intrigued about why you were leaving your career as a broadcast journalist. I guess I missed something. Good luck with your new venture and God bless you and yours. 💗🙏🏼
Thank you Dominique for let us know what’s going up. I enjoy your videos!❤
Courtney... I saw the segment about your wanting to move to Uptown. Just want to share... it's a great area. But always please be super careful and never take your safety for granted. Even in the parking garage.
Saccharine overload. Journalistic integrity blah blah. Pivot. Right for me. Right for us. Yadda yadda. Bring me a fashion haul or a day in the life over this self congratulatory nonsense, Dom.
So true! What is she hiding?
I just want to make a suggestion for an alternative option for the two trips you have planned. A long weekend in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. It could include a day of sight seeing, a talk by a guest on over 50 and flourishng, a yoga class, etc. I wasn’t able to see you on tour but would love an opportunity to visit Texas and have a similar experience to that of the tour. 3-4 days might be a more manageable time for some of your followers as well as more affordable and some may not be comfortable traveling abroad. Just a suggestion…
Keep doing what you do. I’ve learned so much from your podcasts and videos, from beauty tips to just overall being confident in midlife amidst all the changes we as women go through.
To the people on here saying why did you leave tell me more! They might have had to sign a NDA- non disclosure agreement, normal in large businesses especially in that industry
Oh yes, no doubt in my mind!
That is true - politics in the job?
I guess I just don't get why people feel like they have the right to that information.
It’s okay to cut loose! Bravo! ❤
I’m paying a UA-cam premium to avoid ads but these long ads turn me off. Can I pay more to skip these ads?
I am confused about the changes and it is obvious we won’t really find out what happened there. It is always a little strange for me to hear the simplistic explanation as if God were in your employ doing the work, considering what is going on in the world. Maybe that’s a southern thing. I do wish you both the very best. I remember we met your previous husband and hope we’ll meet this husband ad well. Happy holidays.
We have met her husband
that didn't last long at merit T., things have changed with DS since her days on YT, she's trying to stay relevant...maybe she shouldn't. Edit, these over 50 beauty YTubers have had their day and need to move on.
Exactly
Ive been reading all the negative comments. I'm Irish and we have a sarcastic, self deprecating sense of humour and feel this vlog with Dominique and Courtney is just that. I enjoy their sense of humour so dont get the negativity really. ❤
I think the trips sound fun. It would take a large amount of money for average income earner. Happy for those who can afford it. Thanks Jennifer
Thank you for the joy you bring .Such a great vibe❤❤
BTW, the new studio is awesome. Congratulations!
Courtney, you forgot to say "It all started with Dominique doing her makeup IN HER BATHROOM!" 😅
Who went on the Greece excursion? Was the hotel, food, activity a good deal? Leave off the bonding part. Tks.
it is very expensive, there are other options available.
I saw a picture of Dominique with dark hair in an updo. She/you looked stunningly beautiful, like a different person. I still like Dominique with short blonde hair, which looks cute and sporty, but with darker, longer hair (especially in an updo) she looked like an elegant Texas beauty that all eyes in the room would be on.
So agree!!
The dark hair makes her look older.
As one ages and turns gray, it's very hard to keep up with the roots showing. The darker the hair, the harder it is. That's why so many older women choose lighter hair. Believe me, we would all like to have the hair of our youth!
There are so many negative comments about the podcasts that Dominique has started but she did make it clear that her Thursday videos are different from her podcasts. I have been following her for years and watching her videos. As humans, it’s natural to go through the ups and downs and for the most part, she has been very transparent. She’s also totally entitled to keeping what she feels should be private, private.
This phase is somewhat unstable (like a lot of our lives) but I’ll be sticking with her for the long haul.
I wish her all the best and will continue to learn from her as she traverses through new paths.
Wow, this is a surprise. Congratulations on making a bold decision and honoring yourself. Cheers to having a blessed 2025🥂
Happy Thanksgiving week to both of you. You ladies "Rock."
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Keep on growing and doing! Ignore the sour grapes, you have worked hard and deserve your own space and life!
I applaud both of you for shifting gears and navigating back towards creating your own content. Honestly, I sort of lost some interest while you were with Merit. The goal to always remain neutral wasn't being realized there and I'm happy that you had the integrity to leave. Loads of respect for you both. I think you are both very smart, strong ladies and I am engaged, again. Wishing you both happy and healthy holidays and continued success in 2025!
I agree. We don't need major broadcasting anymore. They can do this from their own studio. It seems like it's ruffling a few feathers but they are going to have to navigate change. I think they can come out on top.
I see so many different roles you guys play in each other’s life. Sometimes it looks like an aunt and niece relationship, other times it’s got a mother daughter feel and co workers. It’s really magical to watch. I think it’s beautiful how you both are able to be as close as you are while working together and you both ALWAYS maintain RESPECT for each other. So beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving Dominique and Courtney!! 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
German pound cake! Can you give us the recipe! Congrats on your decision to leave the news. You'll have more time for your new life. Best wishes to you.
To be honest, I had to fast forward through this video as it was too painful to watch. This is not an old Dominique who I started to follow back in a day. That Dominique had class and poise, she was authentic and she could connect with us 50+ yo women. Today's Dominique is trying too much, her content changed and not in a right way. A lot of it is irrelevant to an audience of mature women. Unfortunately, featuring Courtney in her videos is not helping her either. And the constant cackling...it's unpleasant to listen to. I told myself to give it some time, maybe it gets better, but it actually got worse. I used to look forward to Thursday videos, now I don't bother to watch them anymore. I think it's time to unsubscribe and unfollow. I won't be missing much. Sorry Dominique. Maybe one day I'll be back, if your content gets better and relevant again.
Love how classic Dominique is but to be honest loss interest I do not care about post cast we started following you because the motivation on makeup and clothes to enjoy and entertainment but your channel is coming business too many advertisers feel your content and ideas and inspiration complete chance what about more about family entertainment engagement like when you previously married sorry but your present everything is perfect is not such life perfect at our age Specially if you ever demonstrate interest in that type of men is great you are happy but to be honest looks to perfect and little bit artificial!!!
Yup…well said….tooooo many ads, pod casts are tooooo long and not interesting, missing the original days of Dominique…not watching very often any more….
All phoney
It looks like you both are really happy and feel comfortable with your decisions. Yes, a lot of change in a short period of time. I would agree that seeing those changes makes me uncomfortable because I guess I would like to have more "control" in life. That being said yes how I react is really the other thing I can control...my attitude. But on the other hand I need to take control by making decisions. I tend to be so afraid of making a mistake. I am reflecting based on what you said.
Absolutely too many ads in a row… seriously listening to over 2 minutes of ads and they’re still going. No good
You can fast forward thru them.
@@howstunninglyOnly the voice over ads can be ffw’d, not the commercials.
@deem7620 Oh geez, you're right! I forgot about waiting for the "skip"! I apologize SancturyVibe!
Scrub forward and please stop complaining
Agree. It’s getting bad and some commercials won’t let you press skip so you don’t have to listen to the whole commercial. Might as well watch tv for that.
I like the new studio! The colors are calming and sophisticated.
What a bunch of total BS. Merritt Street media was struggling and did sweeping layoffs. And as all corporations do with high profile people like Dominique, they let her save face by saying her departure was her idea. She’s so disingenuous with her audience and all these dumb ladies just lap it up. She knew exactly what she was getting into having been a newsperson her entire life. acting like she didn’t know that this job would be a total time suck is absurd.
The woman is insufferable ! LIKE 100%. Lol
It's okay to say she was fired or laid off. Happens to everyone. Maybe they asked her to lie about it?
Congratulations on your departure from Merit! Looks like you made a clean break and are now ready to move on. What an inspiration! God bless you!
I'm so glad she's not a part of Merit anymore! Dr. Phil is a piece of s**t!
Way too much of this rubblish on UA-cam
Dominique…..I knew that you don’t do cooking segments, but PLEASE show us how you do your turkey.
That would be awesome!
Great idea!
Do you really think she would cook??? 😂😂
@Chichilovee in this video, after she and Courtney stop giggling about cooking, she says it’s one of the meals she loves to make 😊
Kindness and sisterhood from Perth, Western Australia
I don’t feel you speak truth, just yours. Unsubscribing
I unsubscribed awhile ago but this video came up today. I watched a little but found Dominique has not changed. She talks about being so open and transparent but she never really has been. She talks about her marriages and work troubles but never gives any details. She uses a lot of words but doesn't really say a lot. Don't get me wrong, that is completely her right, but she wasn't providing what she said she would. Everything seems very performance-like. Disappointing!
Can you get into more detail about why you left Merit.
No she can’t because she can’t badmouth dr Phil or she’ll get sued
Her biased politial views and inability to accept political opinions of others who don’t agree with her
Does it really matter?
@@cdub19628 its a discussion forum meant for discussion wether it matters or not
Hugely important question. Are these trips for women only ? Will there be any men on these trips or will be be made aware of that before the fact?
It looked like there was a small male film crew including Dominique's husband in the Greece video.
I really needed to hear your conversation about change. I’ve also been going through so much change. Allowing and trusting has been so important.