Soft Girl Era

Systems Over Survival: Building Holistic Freedom Inspired by Toyicha Chisom

In this episode, we dive into the truth that real freedom isn’t a destination or a feeling—it’s a system you build intentionally across every area of your life. Inspired by the transformative work of Toyicha Chisom, we explore how integrating mental, spiritual, emotional, physical, financial, and self-love practices creates sustainable power and peace. Through stories of Black women entrepreneurs and innovators who turned crisis into opportunity, we reveal how shifting from survival mode to systems thinking unlocks holistic liberation. Tune in for practical steps to audit your own freedom, break internal barriers, and start building the life you deserve—one intentional choice at a time.

The Betrayal of Thirty Years: Reclaiming Power and Building New Ecosystems Inspired by Rochelle Vaughn

In this episode, we confront the silent betrayal faced by Black professionals who have invested decades of loyalty, labor, and leadership into systems that were never designed for their success. Drawing on hard truths and real stories from organizations building new pathways, we unpack how to recognize hidden betrayals, release professional relationships that no longer serve you, and reclaim your power by building ecosystems that truly invest in your growth. If you’re ready to stop waiting for a seat at the table and start building your own, this conversation will give you the clarity and courage to lead with unburdened vision.

Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: Grant Strategies for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Nicole Smith

Discover how Black women entrepreneurs are transforming bootstrapping into a superpower and scaling their businesses on their own terms. In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares powerful insights and actionable grant strategies inspired by Nicole Smith, highlighting real funding opportunities like the Fearless Striver Grant, Wish Local Empowerment Program, and HerRise Grant. Learn how to leverage personal savings, build unbreakable foundations, and step into your Soft Girl Era with resilience, rest, and unapologetic ambition.

When Your Past Becomes Your Power: Inspired by Cherri Woods

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the powerful story of Cherri Woods, a woman who transformed her past struggles with addiction, incarceration, and trauma into a platform for healing and purpose. Discover how standing on your testimony, breaking generational cycles, and embracing faith and self-focus can turn survival into thriving. Tune in for actionable steps to audit your energy, claim your purpose, and protect the next generation, as you step boldly into your own Soft Girl Era—where softness is your strength and your past becomes your power.

Transparency and Integrity in Content Creation: Inspired by Montiela Lucas

This episode explores the importance of transparency and integrity in content creation, inspired by the challenges of seeking verifiable stories and authentic voices. We discuss why honesty matters when sharing narratives, the responsibility creators have to their audiences, and how embracing transparency can lead to deeper trust and meaningful connections. Tune in for insights on navigating the balance between creativity and credibility in the digital age.

Transparency, Boundaries, and the Power of Asking for What You Need – Inspired by Netra Mackey

This episode dives into the importance of transparency, setting healthy boundaries, and finding the courage to ask for what you truly need. Inspired by the journey of embracing softness, we explore how letting go of perfectionism and prioritizing self-honesty can lead to deeper healing and empowerment. Tune in for practical insights on honoring your needs, cultivating self-compassion, and stepping into your power with vulnerability and grace.

Redemption as a Business Model: Valuing the Overlooked Inspired by Simone Tolbert

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how redemption can be a powerful business model and leadership framework, inspired by the journey of Simone Tolbert. Discover how lived experience, resilience, and faith can transform pain into purpose, and why valuing the overlooked and dismissed is not just an act of charity, but a smart economic strategy. Learn how investing in those society often ignores can create businesses that generate both profit and healing, and why your testimony and mentorship can help launch someone else’s empire. Step into a new era of leadership that centers dignity, inclusion, and radical joy.

Bootstrapped Empires: Turning Exclusion into Innovation Inspired by Shannon Meggs

In this episode, we spotlight Shannon Meggs and the groundbreaking ways Black women entrepreneurs are redefining success by turning exclusion into innovation. Discover how bootstrapping, personal networks, and resilience are fueling billion-dollar economic impact and record-setting innovation rates—despite systemic barriers to funding. Through powerful stories and hard data, learn why protecting your energy, setting boundaries, and embracing the Soft Girl Era are not just survival strategies, but the foundation for building empires on your own terms.