Soft Girl Era

Building Legacies, Breaking Barriers: Inspired by Amina Heckstall-Soumah

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce spotlights the journey of Amina Heckstall-Soumah, a trailblazing entrepreneur who turned systemic setbacks into a legacy of innovation and empowerment. Discover how Black women are rewriting the rules of success, building businesses in the face of inequity, and redefining strength through softness, boundaries, and self-prioritization. Tune in for inspiration on choosing yourself, creating your own opportunities, and embracing the Soft Girl Era as a movement for lasting change.

Softness as Strength: Reclaiming Power and Agency Inspired by Paula Lynch

In this episode, we explore how embracing softness and vulnerability can be a radical act of leadership and self-preservation for Black women navigating professional and entrepreneurial spaces. Drawing on powerful insights and real-world evidence, we examine how honoring boundaries, prioritizing well-being, and transforming loss into purpose are reshaping narratives around strength, agency, and success. Discover how choosing softness over survival can spark personal and collective rebirth, fuel economic empowerment, and redefine what it means to lead with authenticity.

Resilience Is Not Enough: The Cost of Survival and the Need for Systemic Change Inspired by Tennille Decoste

This episode dives into the hidden realities behind the rise of Black women entrepreneurs, exposing how systemic inequities and widespread layoffs are forcing many to pivot to business ownership out of necessity, not choice. Drawing on powerful stories and recent data, we examine the rollback of diversity initiatives, barriers to leadership, and the toll of constant resilience. More than a celebration of survival, this conversation is a call to action for real systemic change—challenging us all to create spaces where Black women can truly thrive, lead, and innovate.

What Happens To You Isn’t Who You Are: Inspired by Denise Smith

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey from survival to true healing, inspired by Denise Smith’s powerful message that what happens to you doesn’t have to define who you are. We explore how resilience is more than just bouncing back—it’s about choosing every day to let go of pain, reclaim your softness, and embrace faith and compassion, even after life’s hardest moments. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your past or unsure how to move forward, this conversation is your reminder that you have the power to choose peace, healing, and self-love—one day at a time.

Embracing Authenticity and Impact: Inspired by Shannon McNeil

In this episode, we draw inspiration from Shannon McNeil to explore the power of embracing authenticity and making a meaningful impact. Join us as we discuss how letting go of perfectionism and stepping into your true self can unlock new possibilities for growth, connection, and fulfillment. Discover practical insights for high-achieving Black women ready to release the cape, honor their softness, and lead with intention in every area of life.

Your Past Is Not Your Prison: Rebuilding and Rising After Setbacks Inspired by Pamela Bills

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce shares powerful insights inspired by Pamela Bills on how Black women are rising above systemic setbacks and rewriting their futures. Discover the untold story behind the mass exodus of Black women from the workforce, the surge in entrepreneurship, and the economic impact of resilience in the face of discrimination and wage gaps. Through real-life examples and data, learn how resourcefulness, community, and choosing yourself can transform rejection into revolution. Tune in for encouragement, practical steps, and a reminder that your past is not your prison—it's just the beginning of your next chapter.

Faith, Community, and the Journey to Thriving: Inspired by Mo Underdown

In this episode, we explore how faith, community, and resilience lay the groundwork for thriving beyond survival. Inspired by Mo Underdown’s commitment to uplifting Black-owned businesses, we highlight the journeys of creators who transform obstacles into opportunities and build legacies rooted in purpose. Discover how investing in each other, leaning into community, and trusting the process can turn struggle into strength and dreams into movements. If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this conversation will remind you that your journey matters and that together, we can create lasting impact.

The Joy of Living Truthfully: Inspired by Jamie Harvey

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing truth and vulnerability can lead to authentic joy and meaningful work. Drawing from powerful stories of transformation and leadership, she reveals how choosing honesty with ourselves and others creates space for real happiness and deeper connections. Discover how living truthfully—despite challenges—can inspire change in your life and community, and learn practical steps to bring more purpose and joy into every interaction. Step into your Soft Girl Era and find the freedom that comes from choosing yourself.