An Inspired Chat with Dominique Becton

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dominique Becton. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Dominique, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Honestly, social media. Whenever I’m promoting something—such as upcoming classes, new projects, or behind-the-scenes footage—I start with a clear purpose. But somehow, after hitting “post,” I end up scrolling through everyone else’s updates, laughing, liking, and suddenly realizing… wait, what was I supposed to be doing again? It’s amusing because it often begins as work and ends up as a digital detour. The good part is, I catch myself. I’ll laugh, shake my head, and get right back to business. It’s become a personal challenge to stay focused while promoting, because social media can be both a tool and a trap. But every time I pull myself back, I find my rhythm again—and usually, a new burst of creativity to share with others.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Dominique Becton, founder of DBFAA Academy and Becton Media Group. I wear a few hats — acting coach, filmmaker, and creative mentor — but at the heart of everything I do is purpose through storytelling.

At DBFAA Academy in Gardena, we train youth, teens, and adults to not just act, but to connect — to find truth, emotion, and movement in their performances. I’ve built my program around something I call the T.A.P. Method (Trait, Action, Power Words), which helps students bring authenticity to every role while discovering who they are in the process.

Through Becton Media Group, I work with businesses and creatives to bring their vision to life through film, photography, and branding. What makes my work unique is that it’s deeply rooted in faith and intentional storytelling — I believe creativity can transform people, not just entertain them.

Right now, I’m working on expanding DBFAA’s on-camera programs and producing new film and voiceover projects that give my students real-world experience. Everything I do comes back to one goal: helping people see themselves as capable, powerful, and purpose-filled — both on and off camera.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I’ll never forget middle school, when I met my dance instructor, Kim Carruthers. She walked into the room like a force — confident, graceful, and full of purpose. From the very beginning, she saw me. She didn’t just see a shy girl learning choreography; she saw a powerful dancer waiting to break free.

Kim encouraged me to audition for a highly rated performing arts school that was, at the time, accepting freshmen for the first year. Her belief in me sparked something that I didn’t even know was there.

That defining moment came during one of her African dance performances — I was dancing front row center. As the drums hit and I moved across the stage, the insecurities I’d carried for years suddenly lifted. I wasn’t overthinking, comparing, or doubting. I was in it — powerful, free, and fully present. That was the first time I remember feeling unstoppable.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely — more than once. There were seasons when class signups were low, and it felt crushing and uncertain. Other times, we didn’t have the funding we needed for projects, and it was hard not to question whether all the effort was worth it.

But my husband and I made a decision early on: we would keep believing and keep going, no matter what. We’ve seen God show up too many times to stop now. That faith has carried us through every challenge and reminded us that nothing can stop us when God is on our side.

Now, looking at where we are in 2025, heading into 2026 — still thriving, still growing, still making an impact — I’m grateful we didn’t give up. Every “almost” moment became proof that perseverance and purpose walk hand in hand.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
I used to believe that you had to be famous, popular, or deeply connected to succeed in this industry. A former best friend once told me that, and it really stuck with me — honestly, it crushed me for a while. I worked so hard trying to prove myself, chasing connections with agents and big industry names, thinking that was the only path to growth or credibility.

But over time, I learned that performing for acceptance only leads to exhaustion. What actually opens doors is authenticity — being true to who I am, not who I think people want me to be. When I stopped striving to be seen and started showing up as myself, everything shifted. The right people started finding me. Opportunities felt organic, not forced.

Now I know — favor doesn’t come from popularity; it comes from purpose.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Honestly, I feel like I’ve already been doing that for over ten years. There were seasons when I gave my all — teaching, creating, serving — and didn’t receive much acknowledgment. That used to bother me, but now I’m grateful for it because it built character in me. It taught me that I don’t have to perform for people’s validation.

Over time, I realized that when you’re genuine and consistent, the right people will find you. The ones who truly see your heart and not just your highlight reel. I’ve learned to steer clear of surface-level praise because it often fades when people no longer benefit from you. And I’d rather be surrounded by those who value me for who I am, not just what I can do.

So yes — I can give my best without the applause. Because now, my motivation comes from purpose, not praise.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.dbfaa.com/
• Instagram: dbfaa_
• Linkedin: Dominique Becton
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dbfaa