
21.9K
Downloads
1647
Episodes
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
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.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
The Transparency Dilemma: Inspired by LaTonya Buggs
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
This episode tackles the importance of transparency and authenticity in storytelling, highlighting the challenges that arise when essential information is missing. Inspired by the need for real insights and honest narratives, we explore why integrity matters in content creation and how true impact can only be achieved when stories are rooted in truth. Join us as we discuss the transparency dilemma and the value of building trust through genuine, verifiable experiences.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing emotional softness can be a powerful strategy for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs. Inspired by insights from Dr. Alicia Delgado-Gavin, discover why rest, boundaries, and honoring your nervous system are essential for sustainable ambition and mental health. Through real-life stories of business leaders and community builders, learn how centering softness and self-care leads to greater creativity, resilience, and success. Step into your Soft Girl Era and find out how you can redefine what strength and achievement look like on your own terms.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of reclaiming softness and self-leadership after hitting rock bottom. Inspired by LaKeysha Jacobs Myrick, we discuss how vulnerability, healing, and setting new boundaries can become the foundation for rebuilding your life and career. Discover how embracing your full story—even the painful parts—can lead to powerful personal and professional growth. Tune in for actionable insights on turning adversity into your comeback era and making bold, loving choices that honor your true self.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the truth behind Black women's ambition and the systemic barriers that often stand in the way of career advancement and economic power. Drawing on powerful insights and data, she unpacks why burnout and stalled progress are not personal failings but symptoms of environments that fail to support and invest in Black women. Discover actionable strategies for building power both inside and outside traditional systems, from seeking profit and loss roles to cultivating entrepreneurship and community-based collaborations. Tune in for a call to action that empowers you to reclaim your rest, amplify your value, and create new pathways to leadership and freedom.
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Build Your Own Second Chance: Hope as a Discipline — Inspired by Valerie Hughes
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Valerie Hughes to explore what it truly means to build your own second chance. From overcoming incarceration to founding a nonprofit and stacking credentials against all odds, Valerie’s journey is a blueprint for resilience, reinvention, and radical self-belief. We discuss the discipline of hope, the reality of systemic barriers, and how choosing yourself—every single day—can transform your life and open doors for others. Tune in for practical inspiration on creating your own lane, repairing relationships, and designing a future defined by persistence, purpose, and softness.
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Softness as Strategy: Redefining Power, Wealth, and Ease Inspired by Precious Cobb
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how centering softness can be a powerful strategy for sustainable success, especially for Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Discover why ease, boundaries, and emotional safety are not luxuries but competitive advantages, and learn how to design your career or business around rest, alignment, and joy. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this conversation invites you to redefine power, reclaim your time, and build wealth and impact without sacrificing your peace. Step into your Soft Girl Era and imagine what your life could look like if you stopped proving and started designing.
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
When God Sits You Down: Turning Trauma Into Testimony Inspired by Nakeyla Hills
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
In this episode, we explore how moments of forced pause—when life doesn’t go as planned—can become powerful invitations to healing and transformation. Inspired by Nakeyla Hills’ journey, we discuss turning trauma into testimony, honoring the strength it takes to survive, and embracing rest as a path to deeper purpose. Learn how naming your truth, leaning into faith, and walking with your story differently can move you from survival mode to bold, purposeful living. This is your reminder that your pain is not your shame, and your story can set others free.

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.
