Soft Girl Era

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.

Power, Politics, and the Fight for Black Women’s Leadership Inspired by Jacquita Stokes

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the political and ideological forces driving the rise in Black women’s unemployment and exclusion from leadership roles. Drawing on powerful insights and data, she exposes how systemic barriers—not lack of merit—are pushing Black women out of decision-making spaces across industries. LeAnne explores the toll of burnout, the broken rung in corporate advancement, and the urgent need for intentional accountability and support. She calls listeners to action: name the problem, invest in each other, demand change, and protect your peace. This is a rallying cry for Black women to reclaim their seats at the table and lead without apology.

From Survival to Sacred: Building a Legacy of Softness and Strength Inspired by Angela Pegues

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Angela Pegues to explore how single Black motherhood can be a launchpad for legacy, not a limitation. Angela shares her journey of transforming survival into sacred softness, building businesses from her passion for cooking, and leading her family by example. Together, they discuss breaking generational cycles, naming and healing from trauma, and creating financial independence that fuels joy, rest, and healthy relationships. Tune in for inspiration on reclaiming your power, embracing boundaries, and building a life where softness and strength coexist.

Redefining Connection: The Power of Platonic Bonds Inspired by CherRenae Blakes

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how true connection transcends gender and societal expectations. Drawing from powerful stories of resilience and boundary-setting, discover why platonic friendships across genders are not only possible but essential for authentic support, emotional growth, and leadership. Learn how to build diverse, loyal circles that honor your boundaries, challenge stereotypes, and empower you to reclaim your joy, rest, and freedom in your Soft Girl Era.

Resilience Redefined: Turning Grief into Power, Inspired by Willisce Hylton

In this episode, we explore how true resilience is forged not just in boardrooms, but in the depths of personal loss and recovery. Discover three transformative insights inspired by Willisce Hylton: embracing grief as a source of clarity and purpose, leading with vulnerability to build authentic connections, and prioritizing recovery as a strategy for lasting impact. Tune in to learn how your deepest challenges can become your greatest entrepreneurial superpower, and how sharing your story can empower both you and your community.

Blessed Amongst the Living: Finding Joy and Voice in Your Story Inspired by Joycelyn Hills

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we sit down with Joycelyn Hills to explore what it truly means to be "blessed amongst the living." We unpack the raw, unfiltered reality of holding both pain and joy, finding your voice after years of silence, and recognizing your life as a divine story worth sharing. Discover how embracing joy in the midst of hardship, claiming your voice unapologetically, and honoring every chapter of your journey can transform your life and inspire others. If you’re ready to step into your softness, speak your truth, and live fully present—this conversation is for you.