Soft Girl Era

Rising From the Ashes: Rebuilding After Brokenness Inspired by Tijuana Dean-Jones

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we sit down with Tijuana Dean-Jones to explore the journey of rising from brokenness and embracing the power of rebuilding. Tijuana shares honest insights on transforming pain into purpose, challenging the myth that we must hide our struggles, and showing how our fractures can become foundations for new beginnings. Tune in for real stories, practical steps, and empowering wisdom to help you take bold steps forward—no matter where you are in your healing journey. Discover how choosing hope and healing can inspire not just your own comeback, but a legacy of resilience for generations to come.

Breaking Cycles, Building Legacies: Rest as Radical Self-Love Inspired by Kay Soul

In this episode, we explore how purposeful rest can be a radical act of self-love and a foundation for breaking generational cycles. Inspired by Kay Soul’s transformative approach, we discuss why rest is not a reward but a necessity for sustainable impact, healing, and authentic living. Learn how honoring your own wellness, setting boundaries, and embracing vulnerability can help you build a legacy rooted in wholeness, not exhaustion. Step into your power by prioritizing your wellbeing and discover how true empowerment begins with giving yourself permission to pause, replenish, and thrive.

When Spirit Defies the Impossible: Inspired by Emilee Bryant

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of Emilee Bryant, who survived a life-threatening childbirth complication against all odds. Discover how spiritual resilience and deep inner listening can empower us to transcend physical limitations, especially for high-achieving women accustomed to survival mode. We explore the transformative power of aligning with your spirit, embracing softness as strength, and finding courage in surrender—reminding us that true miracles happen when we listen to and obey our inner guidance.

The Resilience Revolution: Turning Barriers into Breakthroughs Inspired by Lisa Spates

Explore how adversity can ignite innovation in this inspiring episode. Drawing on insights from visionary researcher Lisa Spates, we uncover how Black women are leading a new wave of entrepreneurship—turning barriers into breakthroughs and creating opportunities in the face of systemic challenges. Hear real stories of resilience, creativity, and community impact, and discover why the most transformative innovations often emerge from constraint, not abundance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or changemaker, this episode will challenge your assumptions and empower you to turn obstacles into new pathways for growth.

The Resilience Revolution: Rising Through Setbacks and Building Legacy Inspired by Tarsha Hagan

In this episode, we explore how setbacks can become the foundation for building a meaningful legacy. Inspired by Tarsha Gale’s journey, we discuss the real meaning of resilience, the importance of vulnerability, and how showing up consistently—especially when it’s hard—creates lasting impact. Discover how embracing your struggles, prioritizing mental wellness, and redefining strength can help you rise, lead authentically, and inspire those around you. Join us as we challenge the myth of perfection and celebrate the power of perseverance in shaping your legacy.

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.