Soft Girl Era

In this episode, we sit down with Aleah Wilson, a Black woman building a homestead in the Mojave Desert after surviving deafness, abuse, and devastating fires. Aleah’s journey is a testament to the power of audacious faith and soft resilience—showing that your dreams are valid, even when your starting point is chaos. We explore how choosing yourself, moving with softness, and asking for support ca...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores how centering softness, rest, and family can become powerful strategies for building wealth and legacy as a Black professional or entrepreneur. Discover how honoring your values, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being are not obstacles but essential tools for sustainable success. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, l...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the transformative power of saying no as an act of self-love, protection, and leadership for Black women. Drawing on research and lived experience, she unpacks how boundaries and self-compassion are essential for mental health, thriving at work, and building healthier communities. Discover why honoring your capacity is not selfish but revolutionary, and learn...

In this episode, we explore how embracing the complexities of your identity can unlock your greatest leadership strengths. Inspired by Jennifer Thomas’s journey as an adopted and biracial woman, we discuss how navigating multiple worlds builds emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the power to create belonging for others. Discover why your difference is not a liability, but a foundation for au...

In this episode, we explore how surviving trauma, addiction, and chronic illness does not disqualify you from purpose or joy—it proves your resilience. Inspired by Sharonda Sanders, we discuss the importance of choosing healing and support over silent suffering, challenging the Strong Black Woman narrative, and embracing softness as a radical act of self-care. Through powerful stories of transform...

In this episode, we sit down with Tyra Reyes to explore what it truly means to be counted out—and why that’s never the end of your story. Tyra shares how faith and soft resilience can coexist with deep pain, and how embracing your softness is a radical act of self-belief. Through powerful stories of overcoming dismissal and building greatness step by step, we unpack how every chapter—no matter how...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with visionary leader LaTonya Keatz to explore how Black women can redefine success by embracing rest, boundaries, and emotional safety as essential business strategies. Discover how the Soft Girl Era is shifting the narrative from relentless grind to sustainable leadership, and learn practical ways to design a career or business where softn...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing your role as the black sheep can become your greatest strength. Inspired by real stories of breaking generational cycles, we discuss the journey from survival to softness, the power of setting boundaries, and the importance of choosing healing over inherited pain. Discover how naming and breaking family patterns can open the doo...

This episode explores how Black women can honor their softness and set sacred boundaries without losing their integrity or big hearts. LeAnne Dolce unpacks the emotional toll of always being the strong one, shares research on resilience and the Strong Black Woman schema, and offers practical steps for moving from burnout to rest, reciprocity, and self-advocacy. Discover how letting go of over-func...

In this episode, we explore the transformative wisdom of Marci Johnson on rest, resilience, and divine timing for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs. Discover how embracing spiritual development, softness, and boundaries can become powerful leadership strategies, challenging the hustle culture and redefining what it means to wait, work, and win. Through inspiring stories and practical ins...

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of Rainiera Cooper, who turned her experiences of adversity into a foundation for leadership, advocacy, and service. Discover how healing and ambition can coexist, why your past is information—not a life sentence—and how building support systems can empower you to lead and create while still becoming. Tune in for inspiration on turning pain in...

In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of always being the strong one and why rest, boundaries, and asking for support are essential acts of self-preservation. Inspired by Tahmesha White, we discuss how choosing softness over constant endurance can lead to true wholeness and sustainable well-being. Learn practical ways to release burdens that aren’t yours, set boundaries without guilt, and h...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how embracing softness can be a powerful leadership strategy for Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Inspired by Star Tezino’s insights, we unpack the myths that equate rest and vulnerability with weakness, and instead highlight how boundaries, emotional honesty, and self-honoring choices can accelerate growth and protect mental health. Discover real-world...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Tamara Cason to explore how choosing yourself after heartbreak, abuse, or years of feeling unseen is not selfish, but a radical act of faith and spiritual obedience. Discover why softness and strength can coexist, how your past is data—not destiny—and why prioritizing your healing is the most profitable decision you can make. Learn how embracing rest, b...

In this episode, we explore the quiet revolution of gentle leadership with Keisha Holloway, uncovering how rest, care, and intentional encouragement can be powerful tools for transformation. Discover why you don’t have to force impact to make a difference, and how creating safe, affirming spaces can help Black professionals reclaim their softness, reduce distress, and thrive. Tune in for practical...

In this episode, we sit down with Sheila Calvin—author, speaker, and survivor—to challenge the myth that healing must be complete before you can be powerful or purposeful. Sheila shares her journey of living with trauma while leading, teaching, and advocating for others, especially Black women and children. We explore how self-love is a survival strategy, why your voice matters even when you’re st...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Deon Jones to explore how your past does not have to dictate your future. Through honest conversation and powerful insights, discover how resilience is built through small, repeated choices and how healing and purpose can exist side by side. Learn practical steps to move beyond survival, set boundaries, and choose yourself—proving that your story isn’t...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the hidden grief that high-achieving Black mothers often carry while thriving in their careers and businesses. Inspired by insights from Tionna Byrom, we unpack how unacknowledged grief—stemming from identity shifts, lost opportunities, and daily sacrifices—can be honored as a source of strength rather than weakness. Discover practical ways to validate your o...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Attilda Forbes to explore how your past can become your greatest source of power, not shame. Discover how radical self-belief, self-respect, and joy are essential tools for building a life that honors your true self. Learn practical steps to release judgment, set boundaries, and choose joy, even when facing criticism or doubt. Tune in f...

In this episode, we explore the radical act of reclaiming softness, rest, and healing after surviving domestic violence and trauma. Discover how setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and embracing rest are powerful declarations of worthiness for Black women. Learn actionable steps to affirm that you are enough, right now, and how choosing softness is an act of resistance, healing, and se...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we sit down with Tashena Jackson to explore the true meaning of resilience and how redefining softness can empower us to thrive. Tashena shares surprising insights from her personal journey, challenges common misconceptions about strength, and offers practical strategies for cultivating inner fortitude without sacrificing vulnerability. Tune in for inspiring case...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, host LeAnne Dolce sits down with Dr. Regina English to explore how resilience, preparation, and community uplift can transform not only individual lives but entire families and neighborhoods. Discover practical wisdom on choosing resilience as a daily decision, embracing radical self-belief, and living in a state of readiness so you can walk confidently through ev...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, host LeAnne Dolce shares the powerful story of Yvonne Bankhead, a woman who transformed decades of struggle, chronic illness, and an abusive relationship into a journey of self-love, reinvention, and resilience. Discover how choosing yourself—no matter your starting point—can lead to healing, new beginnings, and a life defined by freedom and authenticity. Learn pr...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how redefining leadership through softness, rest, and boundaries can empower Black professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive without sacrificing their wellbeing. Drawing on insights from visionary strategist Sheida Haughton, discover how ease, emotional safety, and nervous system regulation can become core business strategies—fueling sustainable success, infl...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Madeline Cruz to explore how healing your deepest wounds can become a powerful leadership strategy. Discover why unprocessed pain shapes how you lead, set boundaries, and build your brand—and how tending to your healing is essential for sustainable success. Learn how resilience is about rising with support, not surviving alone, and why your story and vo...