Draft:Dominique Owens
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Comment: Press releases and interviews/Owens' comments are primary sources and not independent so cannot be used to establish notability. See also Your first article. S0091 (talk) 17:47, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
Dominique “FAIF” Owens | |
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| Born | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Author, mental health advocate, public speaker, recording artist |
| Known for | Founder of FAIF Foundation; Co-founder of MindFest |
| Notable work | Beyond the Crash, How Are You Doing Today? |
Dominique “FAIF” Owens is an American author, recording artist, and mental health advocate. He is the founder of the FAIF Foundation and co-founder of MindFest, a mental health awareness festival launched in Louisville, Kentucky. Owens is also a recording artist formerly known under the name FAIF (*For Anyone In Fear*), and has been recognized for using his creative work to promote healing, youth empowerment, and community wellness.
Early life
[edit]Owens was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2014, he survived a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of his best friend Kerry Benson and Benson’s girlfriend Germina Cruz. The experience became a defining moment in Owens’ life and inspired his future advocacy work. He has openly discussed the trauma and long recovery process, including learning to walk again.[1]
Career
[edit]Music and BET's Tales
[edit]Owens began his music career performing under the name FAIF. In 2019, his songs “No Rush” and “Lowkation” were featured in BET’s television series Tales, a scripted anthology series produced by Irv Gotti.[2]
That same year, he was nominated in six categories at the Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards and won R&B Artist of the Year.[3]
Books
[edit]In August 2022, Owens released the bilingual children’s book How Are You Doing Today? / ¿Cómo Estás Hoy?, which helps children identify and talk about their emotions.[4]
On November 11, 2023, he published his memoir, Beyond the Crash: Rebuilding a Life Shattered by Loss, which recounts his recovery from trauma and his path toward mental health advocacy.[5]
Advocacy and MindFest
[edit]Owens is the founder of the FAIF Foundation, a nonprofit focused on using creative expression to support mental wellness, particularly in underserved communities. In 2022, he co-founded MindFest, an annual mental health awareness festival in Louisville that brings together clinicians, speakers, artists, and families.[6][2]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- R&B Artist of the Year, 2019 – Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards[3]
- BET’s Tales song placements, 2019
- Rising Star Award, 2021 – Louisville Tourism Rose Awards[1]
- Bridge to Light Award, 2022 – Mental Health Advocacy
Personal life
[edit]Owens currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where he continues his work in music, public speaking, and nonprofit leadership. He frequently speaks at schools, conferences, and community events to promote mental health awareness, especially in Black and underserved communities.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Conversations with Dominique Owens". Voyage Dallas. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ a b "Louisville artist turns trauma into community outreach". WAVE3 News. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ a b "R&B's Emerging Star FAIF Releases New Single". ABNewswire. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "Author Dominique Owens Talks About Children's Mental Health Book". CW33. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "Beyond the Crash: Rebuilding a Life Shattered by Loss". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "New Louisville Festival Raising Mental Health Awareness". WLKY. Retrieved 2025-05-26.