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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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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Rock Bottom Is Your Launching Pad: Inspired by Delnia Jackson
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
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.
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Softness as Survival: Thriving in the Storm Inspired by Nashonica Sims
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
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.
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the urgent realities facing Black professional women in 2025—rising layoffs, widening pay gaps, and the dismantling of DEI protections—while offering a new blueprint for thriving. Discover how embracing softness as a radical, faith-led strategy can protect your health, reclaim your identity, and fuel sustainable leadership. Learn about transformative initiatives like SheWorksCA, the power of collective action, and why setting boundaries and honoring your journey are essential acts of resistance and self-love. If you’re ready to pivot from burnout to alignment, this conversation will inspire you to lead with softness, strategy, and grace.
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Radical Self-Love and Faith: The Unstoppable Power Within Inspired by Maria Davis
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of radical self-love and faith, inspired by the wisdom of Maria Davis. Discover how prioritizing your well-being, setting boundaries, and nurturing a daily partnership with God can unlock new possibilities in your life. Through practical steps and heartfelt reflection, learn how embracing softness and trusting divine guidance can help you move from survival mode to a life filled with purpose, rest, and joy.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Healing Is Strategy: Thriving in Tech and Business Inspired by Thene Thompson
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Thene Thompson to explore how healing and softness are not just acts of self-care, but essential strategies for thriving in tech, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. Discover why rest, community, and honoring your limits are leadership assets, and how Black women can redefine success by centering healing and support. Tune in for real stories, actionable insights, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to choose between ambition and well-being—you can have both.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Show Up for Your Gift: Inspired by Renée Armstrong
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of consistently showing up for your gifts, even when the world isn’t watching. Inspired by Renée Armstrong’s journey, we explore how honoring your creativity, betting on yourself, and staying committed through the quiet seasons can turn hidden talents into visible impact. This is your invitation to stop waiting for permission, embrace your calling, and take bold, visible action—because your gift will make room for you, but only if you keep showing up.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Cultivating Rest and Radical Self-Love: Inspired by Myla (Ms Dyema) Wimbley
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we delve into the journey of cultivating rest and radical self-love, inspired by the wisdom of Myla (Ms Dyema) Wimbley. Discover how Myla’s personal experiences and transformative insights guide Black women in breaking free from survival mode and embracing softness, rest, and deep self-compassion. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, we explore practical steps to honor your needs, set boundaries, and nurture your well-being. Join us as we celebrate the power of choosing rest and radical self-love as acts of liberation and healing.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Perception, Compassion, and the Power of Grace: Inspired by Maisha Philson
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how shifting from judgment to curiosity can transform professional and personal relationships, especially for Black women navigating survival mode and systemic pressures. Inspired by Maisha Philson’s wisdom, we discuss the power of empathy, the importance of understanding invisible struggles, and how practicing compassion and grace creates space for authentic connection, healing, and true success. Step into your Soft Girl Era and discover how perception, compassion, and grace can revolutionize the way you lead, collaborate, and care for yourself and others.

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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.
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We’d be honored to hold space for you.
