Soft Girl Era

Turning Scars Into Stars: Leadership, Empathy, and Legacy Inspired by Tequila Morris

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore how your lived experiences—especially the painful ones—can become the foundation of authentic leadership and lasting legacy. Inspired by Tequila Morris, we discuss how embracing vulnerability, extracting wisdom from adversity, and sharing your journey can transform scars into sources of strength and empathy. Discover how acknowledging your struggles and leading with empathy not only uplifts you but also empowers your community. Step into your softness and learn how your unique story can light the way for others.

Permission to Begin: Inspired by Tina Renee

Step into your Soft Girl Era with this empowering episode inspired by Tina Renee. Discover why your purpose can’t wait for perfection and how internal validation is the only permission slip you need. Through real stories of resilience and bold decisions, learn how embracing your authentic self and taking action—messy and imperfect—can unlock your destiny. It’s time to drop the cape, honor your worth, and take that first step toward your dreams today.

Wounds into Wisdom: Community Healing and the Power of Lived Experience Inspired by Joy Brown

In this episode, we explore how communities can heal and transform when survivors lead the way. Inspired by Joy Brown’s journey, we discuss the power of turning personal wounds into wisdom, the importance of creative spaces for youth, and the necessity of representation and historical context in leadership. Discover how lived experience can drive meaningful change, foster resilience, and create opportunities for collective healing and empowerment.

Turning Scars Into Stars: Leadership Lessons from Lived Experience Inspired by Tequila Morris

In this episode, we explore how your lived experiences—especially the scars and struggles you’ve overcome—can become the foundation of your leadership legacy. Inspired by Tequila Morris, we discuss the power of vulnerability, the importance of empathy, and how sharing your personal journey can transform pain into purpose. Discover practical steps to turn your wounds into wisdom, foster authentic connections, and lead with compassion in every area of your life. Embrace the Soft Girl Era by dropping the Superwoman cape and learning how your unique story can light the way for others.

Wounds into Wisdom: Transforming Pain into Community Power Inspired by Joy Brown

In this episode, we explore how trauma survivors can become powerful leaders and catalysts for community transformation. Drawing inspiration from the work of Joy Brown, we discuss the difference between surviving and transforming, the life-changing impact of creative spaces for marginalized youth, and the importance of reclaiming leadership and narrative in historically oppressed communities. Discover how your scars can become sources of wisdom and how centering lived experience can spark lasting change.

Naming Your Monsters: Transform Your Challenges with Clarity and Community Inspired by Aimee Toney

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of naming the specific challenges that hold us back—our "monsters." Discover how clarity, strategic action, and community support can help you confront self-doubt, workplace barriers, or internalized fears. Learn practical steps to identify your obstacles with precision, develop targeted solutions, and find strength in shared experiences. Step into your power by naming your monsters and reclaiming your path to growth and empowerment.

The Entrepreneurial Paradox: Pathways to Power and Systemic Change Inspired by Jackie Johnson

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial paradox facing Black women in America—unprecedented business growth alongside persistent barriers to corporate leadership and wealth. Drawing inspiration from trailblazers like Toni Townes-Whitley, we explore the tension between individual success and systemic change, and discuss how true empowerment means not just starting businesses, but transforming the very systems that shape opportunity. Tune in for actionable insights on building networks, advocating for policy reform, and redefining what leadership and strength look like in today’s business landscape.

The Canaries in the Coal Mine: Black Women as Economic Early Warning Signals – Inspired by Tiffany Vernell

Explore how Black women’s professional journeys serve as early warning signals for broader economic shifts. Drawing on powerful research and real-world case studies, this episode uncovers why the challenges and successes of Black women in the workforce reveal hidden vulnerabilities—and untapped opportunities—in our economic systems. Learn how paying attention to these signals can drive innovation, foster equity, and build a stronger future for everyone.