Soft Girl Era

Faith-Fueled Breakthroughs: Building Legacy Without Permission Inspired by Renell Camiel-Finkley

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the inspiring journey of Renell Camiel-Finkley, who turned isolation, doubt, and personal loss into a legacy of advocacy and transformation. Discover how faith-fueled boldness and the courage to leap without permission can lead to breakthrough success, especially when support is scarce. Learn how elite training, strategic vision, and unshakeable belief can turn grief into purpose and build a movement that amplifies voices and creates lasting impact. If you’ve ever waited for the perfect moment or network, this episode will challenge you to trust your calling, embrace the unknown, and make your own sweet lemonade.

The Regional Revolution: Thriving Beyond the Coasts Inspired by Kendell Averhart

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how the geography of Black professional success is shifting from coastal hotspots to thriving mid-sized cities like Richmond, Charlotte, and Baltimore. Discover why these regions are becoming hubs for Black entrepreneurship and career growth, offering real opportunities, lower costs, and intentional support. Learn how to prioritize cities that align with your values, demand transparency and mentorship in your career, and leverage grants designed to fund your vision. It’s time to choose softness, rest, and freedom—on your own terms.

Softness as Strategy: Redefining Success, Rest, and Power Inspired by Kanithea Powell

In this episode, we explore how embracing softness, rest, and boundaries can become the foundation for lasting success among Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Inspired by Kanithea Powell’s transformative perspective, we discuss why stepping out of survival mode and prioritizing emotional safety, community, and holistic well-being is not a retreat from power, but a strategic business decision. Discover how redefining success on your own terms, building supportive infrastructure, and making space for rest can sharpen your leadership and fuel sustainable growth. Step into your Soft Girl Era and learn how softness can be your greatest asset.

Softness in the Storm: Grief, Leadership, and the Power of Asking for Help Inspired by Wrochella Maxwell

In this episode, we explore the unspoken realities of grief for Black women who are expected to hold everything together while navigating profound loss. Inspired by Wrochella Maxwell’s transformative work, we discuss the strength found in vulnerability, the importance of asking for help, and how embracing softness can turn pain into purpose. Discover practical ways to honor your grief, set boundaries at work, and build supportive routines that prioritize your healing. This is your invitation to let go of the strong facade, lean into community, and redefine what true resilience looks like in your Soft Girl Era.

First Steps When You Feel Stuck: Inspired by Candace Butler

Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? In this episode, we break down how to take your first steps when life feels impossible. Inspired by the work of Candace Butler, we talk about honest self-check-ins, the courage to ask for help, and practical ways to move forward—one small step at a time. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, financial stress, or finding your purpose, this conversation offers real strategies and compassionate support to help you begin again. You don’t have to do it alone—your next beginning starts here.

When the Cape Gets Heavy: Healing & Wholeness for Black Professionals Inspired by Vonciel Kinard

In this episode, we explore what happens when the weight of being the strong one becomes too much to bear. Inspired by Vonciel Kinard’s work, we dive into the hidden impact of childhood trauma on high-achieving Black professionals and entrepreneurs, and why healing is both a personal and collective act. Through powerful real-life stories, we uncover how unhealed wounds can show up as perfectionism, overworking, and emotional shutdown—and how naming and addressing these patterns can lead to true wholeness. Tune in for practical steps to begin your healing journey, break generational cycles, and embrace softness as a sacred form of strength. Your healing matters, and the world needs you whole.

When Survival Mode Is All You Know: Finding Light in the Darkness Inspired by Ida Woolridge

When survival mode becomes your default, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to truly live. In this episode, we explore the journey of navigating compounded grief, caregiving, and exhaustion, and how spiritual well-being, honest conversations, and small daily practices can help you reclaim your sense of purpose. If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else, this is your invitation to let go of the cape, embrace softness, and take one intentional step toward healing and wholeness. Welcome to your Soft Girl Era—where you deserve rest, validation, and light, even in the darkest moments.

Start Simple, Price for Your Life, and Lead: Inspired by Shaleeka Jackson

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce dives into the powerful shift happening as Black women move from survival mode to strategic entrepreneurship. Discover why starting simple, pricing for your full life, and leveraging your warm network are the keys to building a business that honors your worth and supports your dreams. If you’re ready to stop waiting for permission and start leading with courage, this conversation will inspire you to take action, embrace your softness, and create lasting impact—on your terms.