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Hosted by LeAnne Dolce of Wake Up Happy, Sis! Sis, ready to drop that titanium cape, slip into your softness, and still run the world? The Soft Girl Era is the bold, juicy interview show where high-achieving Black women trade burnout and grind culture for a life that feels just as good as it looks. Every week, your host, LeAnne Dolce, sits down with powerhouse sisters—execs, creatives, and revolutionaries—who’ve shifted from “I’m exhausted” to “I’m exquisitely fulfilled.” We get raw and real about it all: guilt-free self-care between meetings, navigating toxic spaces, loving up on these brilliant Black bodies, stacking coins without sacrifice, and rewriting success on our terms. No fluff. No filters. No respectability politics. Expect soulful stories, mindset shifts, wellness rituals, and power moves that help you stop surviving and start living out loud. Because in this era, softness isn’t weakness—it’s your superpower. It’s the glow-up. And baby, it’s the strategy. Plug in, pour up, and press play. The Soft Girl Era—where pleasure is sacred, softness is strategy, and a soft Black woman is the most underestimated force in the world. Subscribe now, Sis. Your soft life starts here.
Hosted by LeAnne Dolce of Wake Up Happy, Sis! Sis, ready to drop that titanium cape, slip into your softness, and still run the world? The Soft Girl Era is the bold, juicy interview show where high-achieving Black women trade burnout and grind culture for a life that feels just as good as it looks. Every week, your host, LeAnne Dolce, sits down with powerhouse sisters—execs, creatives, and revolutionaries—who’ve shifted from “I’m exhausted” to “I’m exquisitely fulfilled.” We get raw and real about it all: guilt-free self-care between meetings, navigating toxic spaces, loving up on these brilliant Black bodies, stacking coins without sacrifice, and rewriting success on our terms. No fluff. No filters. No respectability politics. Expect soulful stories, mindset shifts, wellness rituals, and power moves that help you stop surviving and start living out loud. Because in this era, softness isn’t weakness—it’s your superpower. It’s the glow-up. And baby, it’s the strategy. Plug in, pour up, and press play. The Soft Girl Era—where pleasure is sacred, softness is strategy, and a soft Black woman is the most underestimated force in the world. Subscribe now, Sis. Your soft life starts here.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
When God Provides Through People: Trusting the Unknown Inspired by Nichelle Burr
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we sit down with Nichelle Burr to explore how trusting the unknown can open the door to unexpected provision and support. Nichelle shares her journey through a challenging five-year divorce, revealing how divine connections and the willingness to receive help from unexpected people became her lifeline. We unpack the power of releasing the need to control every outcome, practicing softness as a spiritual discipline, and recognizing that true strength lies in allowing others to show up for us. Tune in to discover how faith, vulnerability, and community can transform your hardest seasons into sacred spaces of growth, healing, and provision.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Imagination as a Lifeline: Thriving Beyond Survival Inspired by Kimberly Hymes
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly Hymes, a resilient single mother who has faced homelessness, grief, and family challenges yet continues to choose hope and imagination over despair. Through Kimberly’s story, we explore how imagination is not just a luxury, but a lifeline—a bridge from survival to thriving. Discover how embracing softness, setting boundaries, and daring to envision a better future can help you break cycles, protect your peace, and step boldly into your own soft girl era.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, we dive deep into breaking generational cycles of one-sided devotion and redefining what love and partnership look like in Black families. Inspired by Lashawn Anyanwu’s journey, we explore how childhood experiences shape our relationship blueprints, the cost of unhealthy wife expectations, and the power of choosing mutuality over martyrdom. Learn how auditing inherited patterns, setting boundaries, and building intentional partnerships can create a legacy of healing, empowerment, and self-worth for the next generation. Step into your Soft Girl Era—where love is reciprocal, boundaries are honored, and your peace is non-negotiable.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce reveals why cultivating superfans—not chasing viral fame—is the true path to lasting impact and wealth for Black women entrepreneurs and creatives. Drawing inspiration from Billie Holiday’s legacy, we explore how deep, authentic connections, premium experiences, and diversified offerings can fuel sustainable growth and generational influence. Learn actionable strategies to build your own devoted community, leverage your brand with integrity, and create purposeful success on your own terms. Step into your Soft Girl Era and discover the revolutionary power of going deep, not wide.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
This episode dives into the realities Black women entrepreneurs face when building businesses without access to traditional funding. Inspired by Latonya Bradley’s work, we explore the myths of startup culture, the systemic barriers to venture capital, and the resilience required to bootstrap dreams into thriving legacies. Discover how resourcefulness, self-funding, and community support are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape, and why true empowerment means dismantling the barriers—not just celebrating the struggle. Step into your Soft Girl Era by betting on yourself and building your legacy on your own terms.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Candice Crumpler, a single mother of three who is boldly breaking generational curses and redefining what it means to chase dreams at any age. Candice shares how faith became her focus as she stepped into acting, entrepreneurship, and purposeful parenting, all while learning to embrace softness as wisdom, not weakness. Discover how letting go of survival mode, setting boundaries, and choosing yourself can transform your life and legacy. Tune in for real talk on faith-fueled action, healing, and stepping into your Soft Girl Era with courage and clarity.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we challenge the narrative of victimhood and celebrate the fierce resilience of domestic violence survivors as warriors reclaiming their power. Inspired by Andrea Butler’s transformative work, we explore how embracing strength, community, and softness allows Black women to move beyond survival mode and into a new era of healing, rest, and unapologetic self-prioritization. Discover actionable steps to own your story, build support networks, and redefine what it means to thrive after trauma. Step into your warrior era—where softness and strength walk hand in hand.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with ShaChrista Caldwell, a resilient single mother of four whose journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship redefines what’s possible for Black women. Discover how a divine pause behind bars became the foundation for ShaChrista’s comeback, transforming her pain into purpose and modeling generational change for her children. Tune in for actionable insights on faith, redemption, and building a legacy that proves your past refines you, not defines you. If you’re ready to turn rock bottom into your launchpad, this conversation is your blueprint.

Want to be Featured?
Sis, if you’ve ditched the cape but still feel the weight of the journey—and you’re bold enough to spill the real behind your rise into softness—then we need your voice on The Soft Girl Era Podcast.
We’re gathering women who’ll talk openly about the honest highs, lows, and lessons they’re still uncovering, so our community can heal and grow together.
Ready to add your story to the conversation?
We’d be honored to hold space for you.
