Soft Girl Era

Light After Darkness: Resilience, Community, and the Power of Showing Up Inspired by Deidra Dotson

After her son’s devastating prison sentence, Deidra Dotson refused to let darkness define her story. Instead, she founded WILDHEARTZ INC., transforming personal pain into a movement that uplifts mothers and families navigating the trauma of incarceration. In this episode, we explore how Deidra’s radical resilience and community-building have sparked hope, healing, and real change for Black boys and their families. Discover the power of showing up, the importance of collective support, and how even the smallest acts of love can ripple outward to light the way for others.

Wounds to Wisdom: Transforming Trauma into Triumph Inspired by Shicarra Williams

In this episode, we explore how transforming personal wounds into wisdom can fuel authentic leadership and community change. Inspired by Shicarra Williams, we challenge the idea that healing means returning to who we were before pain. Instead, we discuss how embracing and owning our stories—divorce, family dysfunction, setbacks—can become the foundation for deeper empathy, resilience, and genuine connection. Discover how vulnerability and inner work are not detours from success, but the very engines behind it, and learn how your journey through pain can unlock your greatest contributions to the world.

The Adversity Advantage: Black Women, Innovation, and the New Face of Entrepreneurship Inspired by Alicia Brown

In this episode, we explore how Black women are leading a new wave of entrepreneurship by transforming adversity into innovation. Drawing on fresh research and real-world stories, we reveal how barriers like job loss and systemic bias have sparked a surge in business creation, especially among young Black women. Discover how resilience, necessity, and community support are fueling an entrepreneurial renaissance—and why the lessons from these trailblazers are reshaping our understanding of success, opportunity, and human potential.

The Adversity Advantage: How Black Women Are Redefining Innovation and Impact Inspired by Amy Clark

In this episode, we explore how adversity can serve as a catalyst for innovation and leadership, especially among Black women entrepreneurs. Drawing on Amy Clark’s research, we discuss how navigating systemic barriers has led to new models of business, community-building, and creativity that are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. Discover how resilience, collective empowerment, and the wisdom gained from overcoming challenges can inspire you to turn your own setbacks into powerful opportunities for impact and change.

The Alchemy of Adversity: Turning Setbacks into Entrepreneurial Gold Inspired by Mara Eaddy-Toliver

In this episode, we explore how Black women are transforming adversity into entrepreneurial gold, challenging the narrative that setbacks only hinder progress. Inspired by Mara Eaddy-Toliver’s insights, discover how resilience becomes a superpower, adversity sparks community-centered innovation, and personal challenges fuel business success. Through real stories of vision and reinvention, learn how the obstacles you face can become the foundation for your most meaningful contributions and inspire a new approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and self-empowerment.

The Resilience Revolution: Black Women Leading America’s Entrepreneurial Future Inspired by Evita Reese

In this episode, we explore how Black women are at the forefront of America’s entrepreneurial transformation, driving record rates of new business creation even in the face of systemic barriers and job losses. Discover how resilience, community investment, and innovative strategies are reshaping the landscape of tech and small business, narrowing gender gaps and redefining what leadership looks like. Tune in for data-driven insights and inspiration on how this revolution is expanding opportunity, challenging outdated narratives, and building a more inclusive economic future for all.

When the Music Stops: Holding Space for Private Grief Inspired by Sherkita Platt

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of grieving in the public eye through the story of Sherkita Long-Platt, who lost her husband, DJ Unk, while the world watched. We discuss the importance of boundaries, the difference between public mourning and private pain, and how honoring a loved one's legacy requires intentionality and patience. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about respecting privacy, supporting authentic healing, and holding space for those navigating loss—reminding us all that grief is a process, not a performance.

Rewriting Your Story: Turning Trauma into Triumph Inspired by Crystal Wlilliams

In this episode, we explore how resilience can transform even the most painful chapters of our lives into powerful catalysts for growth and impact. Inspired by Crystal Willis’s journey from homelessness and trauma to entrepreneurial success, we discuss the power of redefining your narrative, seeking community, and using your story to inspire and uplift others. Discover how embracing your past, pursuing education, and sharing your truth can open doors to new opportunities and collective healing. Let this conversation encourage you to take bold steps toward your next chapter—because your story isn’t over, and your greatest triumphs may be yet to come.