Soft Girl Era

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with victims' advocate and paralegal Ambreia Paige to explore how Black women can reclaim their power when facing intimidating systems. Learn how to pause, document, and ask the right questions to turn survival into strategy. Discover why self-advocacy is a process, not a personality trait, and how knowing the rules—and using them—can transform fear into int...

Join us as we explore how Jessica Jones is breaking barriers in storytelling and inspiring a new generation of creators. Discover the challenges she’s overcome, the impact of authentic narratives, and her vision for making space for diverse voices in media. This episode offers practical insights and motivation for anyone ready to tell their own story and challenge the status quo.

In this episode, we explore how to rise after setbacks and redefine failure as an event, not an identity. Drawing inspiration from real-life stories and research on Black professionals and entrepreneurs, we discuss practical steps for building resilience, seeking support, and moving forward with faith and purpose. Learn how to create your own rise-again plan and discover why your comeback is just...

In this episode, we sit down with Tonya Williams to explore how Black women can reclaim their lives through softness, self-accountability, and healing. Tonya shares her journey from survival to liberation, challenging the narratives that equate strength with endurance and self-abandonment. Discover how true self-love is practiced through boundaries, intentional decisions, and refusing to protect o...

In this episode, we explore how healing can be an act of leadership and self-liberation, not a performance for public consumption. Inspired by Kandi Montana’s journey, we challenge the pressure to monetize pain and redefine what it means to lead, succeed, and heal as high-achieving Black women. Discover why your trauma is not your business plan, how true resilience is rooted in boundaries and supp...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the hidden costs of being labeled "the strong one" and how this expectation impacts Black women’s wellbeing, leadership, and success. Drawing on research and real-life stories, she unpacks the Strong Black Woman schema, the toll of chronic self-sacrifice, and the importance of boundaries, vulnerability, and support. Discover practical steps to shift from surv...

In this episode, we sit down with Delissia Witt to explore how grief and ambition can coexist, especially after the loss of a parent. Delissia shares how her father's passing reshaped her sense of purpose, work, and identity, challenging the belief that professional success requires emotional distance. We discuss the pressures Black women face to remain strong and productive, and how vulnerability...

In this episode, we explore how survival can shape our identity—and how we can choose to move beyond it. Inspired by Christina Ford’s journey as a military brat and preacher’s daughter, we discuss the courage it takes to face yourself honestly, the difference between accountability and self-punishment, and the power of turning pain into purpose. Discover practical steps to examine your story, rele...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the hidden cost of being “the strong one” and how strength can lead to invisibility, especially for Black women balancing caregiving, leadership, and community expectations. Discover why resilience shouldn’t mean carrying it all alone, how self-compassion lowers stress, and why support must address the whole person—not just her roles. Learn actionable ways to...

In this episode, we sit down with Vonnita Murray to explore what it truly means to release survival mode and embrace the sacred strength of softness. Vonnita shares her journey of redefining strength, letting go of exhaustion as a badge of honor, and choosing peace, boundaries, and rest as essential parts of a meaningful life. Discover how embracing softness is not weakness, but wisdom and strateg...

In this episode, we reflect on the meaning of resilience and responsibility through the lens of Deitra Stewart’s remarkable journey as a mother of twelve. While honoring the importance of authentic storytelling, we discuss the challenges of sharing personal narratives and the value of waiting for voices to be heard on their own terms. Join us as we explore what it means to lead with integrity, nav...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how intentional time design can help Black women balance full-time careers, entrepreneurial dreams, and personal well-being without burning out. Drawing inspiration from Lauren Davis, we discuss practical strategies for calendar blocking, setting boundaries, and using your job to fund your dreams. Learn how to protect your energy, prioritize what matters, and...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we journey with Shanise Bolton as she shares how embracing clarity and courage can spark profound transformation. Through her personal stories and actionable insights, Shanise reveals how facing uncertainty with honesty, setting intentional boundaries, and trusting your inner wisdom can unlock new possibilities in both life and business. Tune in to discover how cl...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing both strength and softness can lead to profound purpose, even when your story is imperfect. Inspired by Crystal Powell’s journey through adversity, faith, and healing, we challenge the myth that strength means enduring everything alone. Discover how redefining leadership, setting boundaries, and choosing rest can transform painf...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Stella Joyner to explore how Black women can unlearn the myth of solo strength and build abandon-proof support systems. Through Stella’s journey of medical advocacy and motherhood, we examine how embracing softness—rest, emotional honesty, and community—can be a powerful survival strategy. Discover practical steps to create a life and career where you a...

This episode explores the journey from silent survival to intentional healing, centering on the lived experiences of Black women who have carried generational trauma in silence. We unpack the cultural and societal pressures to remain strong at all costs, the toll it takes on mental health, and the revolutionary act of seeking help and choosing softness. Through honest reflection and actionable ins...

In this episode, we sit down with Tonia Armwood to explore what it truly means to be broken but never destroyed. Through her powerful story of surviving abuse, loss, and trauma, Tonia challenges the myth that strength means silence and endurance. Instead, she invites us to redefine resilience, embrace softness as a radical act of self-love, and recognize that healing is not a luxury but a necessit...

In this episode, we dive into the courageous journey of Erica Rush, who rebuilt her life after addiction, narcissistic abuse, and HIV-related stigma. Five years post-divorce, Erica is thriving—pursuing higher education and turning her pain into purpose. We explore how leaving toxic relationships is just the beginning, and how education, self-intimacy, and radical self-love can transform survival i...

In this episode, we explore how the hardest seasons of our lives can become blueprints for purpose and leadership. Inspired by Charlette Only-Grant’s journey, we discuss how to transform survival into refuge, honor our wisdom without being defined by trauma, and lead with both compassion and boundaries. Discover how healing, accountability, and intentional self-care can help you build the spaces a...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores what it truly means to build a life after brokenness, drawing inspiration from the journey of Alexis Lamour. Discover how naming your survival story, transforming pain into love, and setting unapologetic boundaries can help you move beyond survival mode and create a legacy of strength, softness, and resilience. Learn practical steps to honor your emotions, pr...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the journey from survival to softness for Black women in business and life, inspired by the story of a Black woman entrepreneur who faced persistent discrimination and burnout. Discover why the armor of strength has an expiration date, how structural barriers impact Black women entrepreneurs, and why embracing softness is a strategic act of healing and sustai...

In this episode, we explore how being overlooked can become your greatest advantage. Inspired by Articia Bomer’s journey from feeling invisible to leading with purpose and integrity, we discuss how to transform doubt into discipline, turn perceived weaknesses into strengths, and redefine what true leadership and softness mean. Discover practical lessons on embracing your story, setting boundaries,...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith, family, and healing from childhood trauma in Black communities. Inspired by LaBarbara Greene’s journey, we discuss the impact of religious denial, the importance of naming and addressing generational wounds, and practical steps for building boundaries and wellness plans. Learn how breaking cycles of silence and embracing both your faith and yo...

In this episode, we explore how softness can be a radical strategy for Black women survivors of violence, addiction, and trauma. Drawing on real stories and research, we discuss how economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and boundary-setting are not just acts of healing but powerful tools for transformation. Discover how legal protection, skills training, and financial support can move survivors...

In this episode of The Soft Girl Era, we dive into the power of using your voice and documentation as tools for liberation. Inspired by the work of Latasha Carter, we explore how Black women can protect themselves and create systemic change by speaking up, keeping records, and building community. Learn practical strategies for advocating for your health, career, and well-being, and discover why ch...