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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
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Talk It Out: Building Success Through Conversation Inspired by Latoya Tatum
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
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.
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
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.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Breaking the Strong Black Woman Cage: Inspired by Yasheika Harrison
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
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.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
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.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Your Body Is Listening: The Healing Power of Softness Inspired by Tear’a Wilson
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Discover how embracing softness and emotional honesty can be powerful tools for healing, especially for Black women living with chronic illness. LeAnne Dolce explores the science behind the mind-body connection, the impact of stress on fibromyalgia, and practical ways to calm your nervous system through self-compassion, boundaries, and mindful routines. Learn why your emotions are not the enemy, and how choosing gentleness with yourself can help break the cycle of pain and stress. Step into your Soft Girl Era and find the medicine of softness your body has been waiting for.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Softness as Strategy: Rebuilding Business and Self Inspired by Nise Mitchell
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
In this episode, we explore how embracing softness and spiritual alignment can transform the way Black women build businesses and lead their lives. Inspired by Nise Mitchell’s journey, we discuss the hidden costs of always being the strong one, the importance of grieving old identities, and how integrating healing, community, and emotional honesty creates sustainable success. Learn why vulnerability, rest, and asking for help are not weaknesses but essential strategies for thriving as an entrepreneur and leader. Step into a new era where wholeness, ambition, and softness coexist, and discover practical steps to rebuild from a place of truth and support.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
When God’s Protection Looks Like Rejection: Inspired by Stephanie Davenport-Colister
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
In this episode, we explore how moments of rejection, loss, and closed doors can actually be signs of divine protection and redirection. Inspired by Stephanie Davenport-Colister’s journey, we unpack the quiet power of naming your shame, setting boundaries, and choosing yourself—even when it feels uncomfortable. Learn how to turn pain into purpose, reclaim your agency in relationships and business, and step boldly into your next season. Welcome to your Soft Girl Era, where every ending is just the beginning of something greater.
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Surviving the Storm: Turning Pain into Power Inspired by Cherril Quinnie
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Cherril Quinnie to explore how broken beginnings can forge unshakeable strength. Discover how to transform pain and trauma into resilience, silence your fears to unlock survivor success, and boldly claim your value. Through real-life stories and heartfelt wisdom, learn why you don’t have to carry the weight alone—and how embracing softness is a radical act of self-love. Join us as we challenge the myth of unbreakable strength and step into a new era of healing, rest, and thriving.

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.
