Soft Girl Era

When God Sits You Down: Turning Trauma Into Testimony Inspired by Nakeyla Hills

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.

Standing on All Ten: Turning Pain Into Power Inspired by Shamekia White

In this episode, we sit down with Shamekia White, a mother of five whose journey through unimaginable trials—surviving a sixty-year federal sentence and the tragic loss of her son to gun violence—reveals the power of choosing healing over mere survival. Together, we unpack what it means to put down the Superwoman cape, embrace vulnerability, and find strength in softness. Discover how sharing your story, building community, and advocating for Black children can turn pain into purpose and inspire hope, even in the darkest seasons.

Softness as a Competitive Advantage: Building Sustainable Success Inspired by Bonnie Dickey

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks how embracing softness can be a powerful business strategy for Black women. Drawing on insights from Bonnie Dickey, we explore the shift from survival-driven hustle to values-led, sustainable success. Learn how rest, boundaries, and emotional honesty can fuel resilience, creativity, and long-term achievement. Discover real-world examples of programs and leaders supporting Black women to thrive without sacrificing their peace. Tune in for practical steps to build your support systems, set boundaries, and redefine success on your own terms in your Soft Girl Era.

Your Past Is Data, Not Destiny: Inspired by LaShanda McHenry

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how your past experiences are powerful data, not a life sentence. Inspired by a conversation with LaShanda McHenry, discover how resilience is a daily choice and how to shift from survival mode to designing a future rooted in softness, joy, and abundance. Hear stories of transformation and learn practical steps to reframe your narrative, break old patterns, and ask for the support you deserve. It’s time to stop letting your past define you and start living your soft girl era—whole, worthy, and free.

Talk It Out: Building Success Through Conversation Inspired by Latoya Tatum

In this episode, we explore how embracing your natural communication style—especially speaking your truth out loud—can be a powerful foundation for building a successful business, career, and life. Inspired by Latoya Tatum’s insights, we discuss how clarity, leadership, and connection often emerge through conversation rather than perfection on paper. Learn practical ways to honor your voice, process out loud, and create systems that work with who you are, not against it. If you’ve ever felt pressured to fit into a mold or wait until everything is perfectly written, this episode is your invitation to talk it out, trust your voice, and build from your authentic self.

Softness as Strategy: Building Sustainable Success Inspired by Janetta Ledford

Discover how embracing softness can be a powerful strategy for sustainable success. In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the transformative impact of rest, boundaries, and community support for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs. Learn how rejecting grind culture and prioritizing wellbeing leads to sharper decision-making, stronger businesses, and lasting impact. Tune in for real-world examples, data-driven insights, and actionable steps to help you thrive by honoring both your ambition and your humanity.

Breaking the Strong Black Woman Cage: Inspired by Yasheika Harrison

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the hidden costs of always being the strong one and how the pressure to hold everything together can become a silent cage. Inspired by Yasheika Harrison’s powerful story of compounded loss, survival, and healing, we unpack the myths of strength, the impact of cumulative trauma, and the importance of community, faith, and culturally responsive mental health care. Discover how vulnerability, honest conversations, and seeking help are acts of true strength—and why you deserve to grieve, rest, and heal out loud. Step into a new era where softness and strength coexist, and reclaim your right to be fully human.

Self-Care Is Not Selfish: The Soft Girl Era of Radical Boundaries Inspired by Christine Mayo

In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of prioritizing self-care and radical boundaries, inspired by Christine Mayo’s powerful story. Explore how self-neglect masquerades as strength for many Black women and why true success and legacy require choosing yourself first. Learn how redefining wellness, setting intentional boundaries, and embracing your own soft girl era can protect your mental health, sustain your leadership, and empower you to thrive—without abandoning yourself.