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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.
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Lori Speed’s radical journey from surviving childhood trauma and adversity to transforming pain into purpose. Discover how healing is a layered process, why your past is context—not a cage—and how the 30-30-30 practice can help you reclaim your identity, set boundaries, and build daily rituals for lasting transformation. If you’re ready to move from survival to self-love, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap for healing, especially for Black women who have carried so much for so long.
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
In this episode, we explore the true meaning of resilience in the face of grief and loss. Discover how daily micro-practices, community support, and intentional routines can help you stand back up when life feels overwhelming. Learn practical strategies for carrying grief without losing your sense of purpose, and why showing up—imperfectly and consistently—is the most courageous act of all. If you’re navigating loss or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers grounding wisdom and actionable steps to help you move forward with strength and presence.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore how breaking generational cycles is less about rejection and more about intentional repair. Discover practical strategies for transforming inherited patterns in love, parenting, and money, and learn how to create new family agreements that honor your roots while building a legacy of honesty, safety, and freedom. Step into your role as an architect of your family's future by embracing conscious choices, open communication, and systems that support emotional well-being.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
This episode exposes the uncomfortable truth about how foster care systems can fail—and even exploit—the children they’re meant to protect. Through the powerful testimony of Simona Bearcub, an Afro-Indigenous survivor and advocate, we confront the realities of trafficking within child welfare, the urgent need for survivor-defined safety, and the importance of centering intersectional identities in reform. Learn how accountability, transparency, and survivor leadership can transform care for the most vulnerable, and discover actionable steps to support real change for youth in and exiting foster care.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore how pain can become a catalyst for purpose and transformation. Drawing on the wisdom of Juanita Scott Nichols, we discuss the sacred journey of healing, the importance of feeling and witnessing your wounds, and how setting boundaries and protecting your alignment can help you rise. Discover practical steps for turning trauma into wisdom, serving others through your lived experience, and embracing your unique path to purpose—rooted in faith, community, and self-compassion.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of embracing softness as a new form of strength for Black women. Inspired by the insights of Shontaemarr Marr, we challenge the myths of invulnerability and constant hustle, and discuss how rest, authentic boundaries, and vulnerability can lead to deeper joy, sustainable success, and true wholeness. Join us as we reimagine what it means to thrive and invite you to be part of a quiet revolution that honors your full humanity.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this episode, we break down the real formula for victory—faith, persistence, and community. Discover how anchoring your goals in daily spiritual practice, taking consistent action, and leaning on supportive networks can transform setbacks into stepping stones. Learn why authenticity and vulnerability are your greatest strengths, and how building intentional routines and connections leads to sustainable success. Step into your power, release perfection, and claim victory as a daily practice.
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
In this episode, we explore why community and networks are essential for Black women entrepreneurs navigating systemic barriers and economic volatility. Drawing on powerful case studies from business expos, tech conferences, and professional summits, we reveal how access to mentorship, targeted resources, and supportive spaces transforms survival into thriving. Discover actionable insights on building and supporting the community infrastructure that empowers Black women to lead, innovate, and reshape the entrepreneurial landscape for everyone.

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.
