Soft Girl Era

When Your Worth Isn’t a Job Title: Reclaiming Self-Love and Joy After Loss (Inspired by Charity Southwell)

In this episode, we explore how to reclaim your self-worth when life strips away the titles and roles you thought defined you. Discover three transformative truths: embracing your gendered racial pride, redefining yourself beyond job titles and setbacks, and practicing gratitude and joy as daily acts of resistance. Through powerful stories and actionable rituals, learn how to let go of external validation, honor your softness, and build a self-love that endures through every loss and transition. Welcome to your Soft Girl Era—where rest, joy, and worthiness are yours to claim.

When God’s Lessons Feel Like Hell: Turning Pain into Preparation Inspired by Sade Rogers

In this episode, we sit down with Sade Rogers to explore how the most painful seasons of life can become the foundation for your purpose. If you’ve ever felt abandoned, overwhelmed, or questioned why you’re facing so many challenges, this conversation is for you. We discuss how to reframe pain as preparation, the importance of participating in your own healing, and how sharing your story can turn your struggles into a lifeline for others. Discover practical steps to move from survival to strategy, and learn why your hardest moments might be the very thing that positions you for your greatest impact. Your pain is not wasted—it's building you for something greater.

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.