Soft Girl Era

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...

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...

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 j...

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 initiativ...

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 f...

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, actionabl...

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 cal...

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 prac...

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...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the extraordinary rise of Black women entrepreneurs who are transforming economic adversity into generational power. Discover how systemic barriers have sparked a quiet revolution, with Black women starting businesses at record rates, innovating new markets, and building supportive ecosystems despite facing historic funding gaps. Learn why lived experience is...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores the importance of healing before entering new relationships. Joined by emotional healing advocate Demetria Wilcoxon, they discuss how choosing love from a place of wholeness—rather than unhealed wounds—can break cycles of heartbreak and foster genuine connection. Through real-life examples and practical advice, learn why taking a true healing...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce shares powerful insights inspired by Fornesia Brewster on the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer serves you. Explore why choosing yourself is not selfish but an act of radical self-love, and learn how to create a plan that honors your peace, growth, and well-being. Discover practical steps for setting boundaries, preparing for change, a...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores the quiet strength it takes to walk away from what no longer serves you. Inspired by the wisdom of Fornesia Brewster, we unpack the myths around endurance, the power of choosing yourself, and the importance of having a plan when leaving harmful spaces. Through real-life examples and actionable steps, discover how loving yourself enough to let...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how Black women can reclaim their power by redefining strength, setting boundaries, and building lives centered on peace and self-worth. Drawing on powerful insights and real-world examples, discover how choosing softness is a strategic move for resilience, leadership, and economic empowerment. Learn how to shift from survival mode to a life that honors your...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the transformative power of healing as a strategic advantage for Black women navigating personal and professional spaces. Through the inspiring journey of Linsay Hill, discover how unhealed trauma can shape business decisions, why setting boundaries is a legacy move, and how choosing yourself breaks generational cycles. Learn from real-world case studies on l...

In this episode, we dive deep into the internal battles that shape us and explore how healing from trauma is not only possible, but can become the foundation for your greatest strength. Inspired by the journey of Jules Cobb Edwards, we discuss the power of naming your pain, seeking support, and choosing small habits that rebuild your life. Discover how transforming wounds into wisdom, practicing s...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how the "strong Black woman" archetype, often worn as a badge of honor, can actually hold us back from healing, joy, and sustainable success. Drawing on powerful insights, she unpacks why softness, faith, and rest are not weaknesses but essential strategies for breaking generational cycles and building legacies rooted in wholeness. Tune in for real talk on en...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing softness can be a powerful strategy for Black women in tech, business, and leadership. Inspired by the work of Lucretia Dailey, LeAnne challenges the idea that success requires constant grinding and hardening, and instead highlights how rest, boundaries, and emotional intelligence are strategic assets. Through stories of women who center communi...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Antoneal Shannon to explore how hitting rock bottom can become a sacred beginning. Through powerful truths and real-life stories, discover how choosing yourself, embracing reinvention, and outgrowing what no longer serves you can lead to healing, freedom, and authentic joy. Tune in for inspiration and actionable steps to move from survi...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how softness can be a powerful strategy for Black women seeking sustainable success and healing. Drawing inspiration from the journey of Shalena Carter, a mother of seven and survivor of profound trauma, we examine how rest, boundaries, and emotional safety are not luxuries but essential tools for leadership, entrepreneurship, and survival. Learn how Black wo...

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing yourself and setting boundaries as acts of self-preservation and strategy. Inspired by Jennifer Bien-Aime’s work with high-achieving Black women, we explore how prioritizing rest, healing, and joy is not selfish, but essential for sustainable leadership and well-being. Discover practical ways to reclaim your peace, rebuild your ide...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares powerful strategies for protecting your peace and reclaiming your power in the face of manipulation and emotional abuse. Discover how staying calm, observing behavior, and using strategic detachment can help you set boundaries and walk away from toxic relationships with your self-worth intact. Learn practical tools like journaling, the Grey Rock method, and rev...

In this episode, we sit down with Patrice Richardson to explore what it truly means to build a brand from nothing. Patrice shares her journey of launching I AM.PATRICE. and how she turned seasons of emptiness and uncertainty into the foundation for a movement. We discuss the power of showing up authentically, pushing through hard days with softness and self-trust, and taking small, consistent step...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with LaShunda Braxton-Nickles to explore how healing from trauma is an ongoing, courageous choice. Through LaShunda’s journey of overcoming childhood pain, mental health challenges, and grief, we discover the power of reclaiming your story and turning survival into sacred purpose. Learn how choosing therapy, rest, and self-compassion can tra...

This episode dives into the transformative power of boundaries, reciprocity, and self-worth for Black women navigating professional spaces, entrepreneurship, and relationships. Discover how redefining your standards, requiring fair exchange, and honoring your own needs can lead to greater joy, health, and success. Learn practical strategies for setting limits, tracking your contributions, and buil...