Soft Girl Era

Please Be Yourself: Owning Your Story as Power and Permission (Inspired by Toyette Hall)

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of owning your story and showing up as your whole self, inspired by the journey of Toyette Hall. We explore how embracing your authentic voice, scars, and strengths—especially as a Black woman or parent—can become your greatest asset. Learn how to set standards that protect your authenticity, take bold steps toward self-acceptance, and give others permission to do the same. This is your invitation to stop shrinking, honor your journey, and thrive unapologetically in every space you enter.

Backlash and Breakthrough: Building New Paths for Black Women Inspired by Tanya Brown

This episode dives into the urgent reality facing Black women in America’s workforce, spotlighting the research of Tanya Brown. We unpack how ideological backlash—not just economic forces—is driving historic job losses, rising insecurity, and the dismantling of hard-won progress in leadership and opportunity. But amidst the crisis, Black women are building new paths: launching collectives, creating support networks, and redefining success on their own terms. Tune in for a powerful call to action—discover how sisterhood, skill-sharing, and radical rest are fueling a revolutionary response and shaping the future of economic justice.

Reclaiming Your Time: The Power of Softness, Boundaries, and Collective Strategy Inspired by Yolanda Walker

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the revolutionary act of Black women reclaiming their time as a strategy for survival, power, and legacy. Drawing on powerful insights and real-world examples, she explores how setting boundaries, embracing softness, and building collective support systems are not just acts of self-care, but bold moves to disrupt systems that undervalue Black women. Discover how rest, clarity, and community can become your greatest business assets—and why choosing yourself is the ultimate rebellion.

When Chaos Becomes Your Compass: Rising, Healing, and Redefining Success Inspired by LaShone Williams

In this episode, we sit down with LaShone Williams to explore what it means to rise from the chaos of the '80s drug epidemic and redefine success on your own terms. LaShone shares how resilience is forged in the midst of instability, the importance of building supportive networks, and the power of choosing softness after a lifetime of survival. Through real stories and actionable insights, we challenge the myth of unbreakable strength and invite you to celebrate your own journey from survival to healing. Tune in to discover how chaos can become your compass, guiding you toward peace, purpose, and a new definition of Black excellence.

When Survival Mode Is All You Know: Inspired by Janine Douglas

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores what happens when survival mode becomes a way of life for Black women. Through real stories of overcoming homelessness, financial crisis, workplace bullying, and mental health struggles, discover how vulnerability, honest conversations, and setting boundaries can be the foundation for healing and sustainable success. Learn practical steps to break free from silence, redefine strength, and enter your Soft Girl Era—where softness, self-compassion, and asking for help are acts of power.

Your Truth Is Your Power: Transforming Survival into Purpose Inspired by Sabrina A.

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing your truth can transform survival into purpose. Inspired by Sabrina A.'s powerful journey from adversity to entrepreneurship, we discuss the radical act of honoring your story, choosing healing over hiding, and turning pain into a blueprint for personal and community liberation. Discover how softness and survival are intertwined, and learn practical steps to reclaim your power, set boundaries, and create a legacy rooted in authenticity and self-love.

Rock Bottom Is Your Launching Pad: Inspired by Delnia Jackson

In this episode, we sit down with Delnia Jackson to uncover the raw truth about hitting rock bottom and the unfiltered process of rising again. Delnia shares why radical honesty about your lowest moments is a leadership skill, and how structure—not just strength—fuels true comebacks. Learn how to name your struggles, build systems for your return, and transform survival into power. If you’re ready to stop seeing rock bottom as your resting place and start using it as your launching pad, this conversation is for you.

Softness as Survival: Thriving in the Storm Inspired by Nashonica Sims

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Nashonica Sims to challenge the myth that strength and softness are opposites, especially for Black women and single mothers. Discover how embracing rest, setting boundaries, and asking for help are not signs of weakness, but advanced forms of strength and survival. Learn how you can design your business and life around your wellbeing, honor your real journey—even in the midst of struggle—and choose softness as a strategy for thriving, not just surviving.