Soft Girl Era

Boundaries, Reciprocity, and Thriving: Inspired by LaShawn Richardson

This episode dives into the transformative power of boundaries, reciprocity, and self-worth for Black women navigating professional spaces, entrepreneurship, and relationships. Discover how redefining your standards, requiring fair exchange, and honoring your own needs can lead to greater joy, health, and success. Learn practical strategies for setting limits, tracking your contributions, and building relationships rooted in mutual respect. It’s time to move beyond survival and step boldly into a life where your brilliance is valued and your softness is protected.

Healing Through Maternal Absence: Inspired by Erika Paige

This episode explores the journey of healing and self-discovery in the face of maternal absence, inspired by Erika Paige’s insights. We discuss how embracing vulnerability, building resilience, and nurturing your inner child can transform pain into personal power. Learn practical strategies for breaking generational cycles, setting healthy boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion as you navigate your own path to wholeness. Join us for an honest conversation about turning loss into growth and reclaiming your softness as a source of strength.

When Protection Hurts: Transforming Betrayal into Power Inspired by Chantá Jones

In this episode, we explore the journey of transforming betrayal from those closest to us into a source of personal power and healing. Discover how to recognize your pain as valuable information, set boundaries with people who should have protected you, and reclaim your sense of safety and purpose. Through real-life stories of resilience and growth, learn practical steps to honor your boundaries, protect your peace, and build a life rooted in self-love and wholeness. Step into your Soft Girl Era by choosing yourself and turning your pain into a powerful foundation for your future.

Build Your Own Table: Embracing Courage, Consistency, and Softness Inspired by Monica Burnett

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Monica Burnett to explore what it truly means to stop waiting for permission and start building your own table. Discover how to release the need for validation, embrace consistency as self-respect, and find the courage to step into your purpose—even when it feels uncomfortable. Through inspiring stories and practical insights, learn how to reclaim your identity, set boundaries, and honor your journey with faith, discipline, and softness. This is your invitation to stop shrinking, start building, and create a life that reflects your true worth.

Softness After Survival: Reclaiming Worth and Building Home Inspired by Ayana Ellenwood

In this episode, we explore the journey from survival to thriving, inspired by the resilience of women who have faced early motherhood, domestic abuse, incarceration, and stigma, yet refuse to let their past define their future. Discover how healing, education, and healthy love are possible after trauma, and learn practical steps to reclaim your worth, build stability, and create a home that feels safe. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past does not cancel your promise—you are worthy of rest, love, and a life built on your own terms.

When the System Tries to Break You: Justice, Resistance, and Rest Inspired by Latoya Coleman

In this episode, we dive into the story of Latoya Coleman, a Black mother who faced a life sentence amid a web of coercion and systemic injustice. We explore how her courage to speak out, even when threatened with silence, has become a powerful act of resistance and hope. Through Latoya’s journey and the experiences of others caught in the same system, we examine the devastating impact of wrongful convictions on Black women and families, the importance of community support, and the urgent need for accountability and justice reform. If you’ve ever felt pressured to be strong when all you wanted was to be soft, this conversation is for you—reminding us that our softness is strength, our voices matter, and real change begins when we refuse to stay broken.

When Strength Becomes a Cage: Releasing the Cape and Redefining Wholeness — Inspired by Miya Bryant

In this episode, we explore what happens when the label of “Strong Black Woman” becomes more of a burden than a badge. Inspired by Miya Bryant’s journey, we discuss the power of releasing the cape—setting boundaries, naming limits, and allowing softness to coexist with strength. Through real stories of women navigating grief, betrayal, and caregiving, we uncover how vulnerability, rest, and honest self-care can transform not just individual lives, but entire families. Tune in for practical steps to reclaim your wholeness, protect your peace, and embrace a new definition of strength rooted in self-love and freedom.

Addressing Ethical Storytelling Limitations in Podcast Creation Inspired by Natalie Berry

In this episode, we address the ethical boundaries of storytelling in podcast creation, highlighting the importance of using only verified stories and authentic sources. We discuss why transparency matters when sharing narratives and how upholding these standards honors both the guest’s truth and the mission of supporting Black women’s healing and self-love. Tune in for a candid conversation about integrity, consent, and the power of responsible storytelling.