Soft Girl Era

In this episode, we explore how softness can be a strategic asset for Black professionals, challenging the idea that rest and vulnerability are rewards only earned after success. Inspired by Carita Nelson’s transformative work, we discuss how centering rest, emotional honesty, and boundaries can lead to sustainable ambition, authentic leadership, and lasting impact. Discover how redefining power t...

In this episode, we explore how embracing solitude can become a powerful act of self-love and healing. Discover why taking intentional time alone is not a sign of weakness, but a sacred opportunity to reset, rebuild, and prepare your heart for the love and life you truly deserve. Learn how to balance softness with boundaries, honor your own readiness, and transform being alone into your greatest s...

In this episode, we explore how the myth of the “strong Black woman” is not a badge of honor but a barrier to true healing and joy. Inspired by Anhtisha Soul, we dive into the generational expectations placed on Black women to be endlessly resilient, and how choosing softness, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-healing are radical acts of self-love and empowerment. Discover how reclaiming y...

In this episode, we explore the journey from mere survival to true wholeness, inspired by the transformative work of Romekia Brown. Discover why healing is more than just overcoming pain—it's about setting boundaries, embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth, and reclaiming your confidence from within. Learn how your pain can become your purpose, and why choosing yourself is not selfish, but...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Shalana Jones, a resilient mother and survivor, to explore the journey from survival mode to embracing softness and healing. Shalana shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, choosing therapy and education, and transforming pain into purpose as she writes a book to inspire other Black women. Discover three transformative lessons o...

In this special episode, we address the importance of transparency and preparation in storytelling. Join us as we discuss the essential elements needed to craft impactful narratives, the challenges of working without foundational materials, and why honoring the integrity of each story matters. Discover how missing pieces can inspire a deeper commitment to authenticity and set the stage for future...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the transformative power of activating your intuition—your third eye—to break free from cycles of over-giving and attachment in relationships. Inspired by Brittany Janey’s wisdom, discover how self-love, setting boundaries, and trusting your inner voice can help you protect your peace, rewrite your love script at any age, and attract relationships rooted in f...

In this episode, we explore how Eboni Covington’s journey through faith and family has shaped her healing process. Discover how leaning into spiritual practices, honoring personal boundaries, and embracing vulnerability can transform grief into growth. Eboni shares powerful insights on navigating loss, rebuilding connections, and finding resilience through community and self-compassion. Join us as...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how true success and peace are only possible when you build your life and business on a foundation of faith. Through honest reflections and real-life stories, discover why grind culture leaves you empty, how surrendering to God brings lasting fulfillment, and practical steps to shift from exhaustion to divine alignment. Learn how embracing softness, setting b...

When life knocks you down, how do you find the strength to rise again? In this episode, we unpack the wisdom of Jennifer Selver, who shares her journey of resilience, faith, and choosing not to let setbacks define her story. Discover practical strategies for anchoring yourself in faith, making resilience a daily choice, and finding rainbows even in the midst of storms. Learn how to pause, pray, pr...

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks how the legacy of slavery still shapes perceptions of Black women in professional spaces, and why no amount of assimilation can erase deeply rooted biases. Through powerful stories of trailblazing leaders, discover how embracing both strength and softness—without apology—can become your superpower. Learn how to reclaim your narrative, set boundaries, and build...

In this episode, we sit down with Carolyn Thomas, founder of Voices4All, to confront the harsh realities of domestic violence and the dangerous myth that staying is safer than leaving. Carolyn shares her powerful journey from survivor to advocate, revealing how emotional manipulation, silence, and systemic neglect keep women—especially Black women—trapped in cycles of abuse. We unpack the life-or-...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore how embracing softness can be a catalyst for healing and purpose, inspired by Keila Neal’s journey. Discover how redefining strength, practicing real-time healing, and finding purpose beyond pain can empower you to protect your peace and live authentically. Keila shares personal stories and actionable insights on transforming vulnerability into power, m...

When faith is the only anchor through unimaginable trials, you discover a strength beyond survival. In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the powerful journey of Theresa James, a woman who turned pain into purpose and survival into triumph by trusting God from the very beginning. Explore how leaning on faith, the wisdom of supportive elders, and the courage to share your story can transform your li...

In Ethics Over Everything Inspired by Corina Epps, we pause to explore the power of honesty, transparency, and integrity in storytelling. This episode reflects on why credible content matters, how ethical boundaries protect both the audience and the people we name, and why choosing truth over performance is a radical act of care.

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore the radical act of trusting your inner compass instead of outsourcing your power to external validation. Inspired by Tamara Sidney, we unpack how Black women can reconnect with their internal signals, reject savior narratives, and build deeper self-trust in business, leadership, and everyday life. Tune in for practical ways to read your body’s wisdom, m...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Dominique Smith for a powerful conversation about grief, endurance, and refusing to let hardship define your future. As a mother, student, caregiver, and woman carrying profound loss, Dominique shares what it means to keep showing up through life’s heaviest seasons. Tune in for an honest reflection on surviving the hard days, asking for...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, inspired by BE Kelley, we explore what it means to advocate for yourself when allies disappear, systems fail, and protection never arrives. Through the powerful legacies of Madame C.J. Walker and Shirley Chisholm, alongside BE Kelley’s own story of survival and truth-telling, this conversation honors the sacred strength it takes to stand alone. Tune in for a deepl...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce is joined by Taleeka Worsham for a powerful conversation on the courage it takes to listen, learn, and let testimony transform your life. Together, they unpack how deep listening can turn pain into purpose, open the door to wisdom, and help Black women move beyond survival mode into softness, clarity, and intentional growth. Tune in for an inspiring r...

In Becoming in Softness Inspired by Kori Dalton, LeAnne Dolce explores the power of honoring the unfinished parts of yourself while still building, leading, and growing. This episode invites you to release the pressure to have it all figured out and embrace the beauty of becoming with awareness, self-trust, and grace. Tune in for a grounding reflection on unlearning survival patterns, choosing pea...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores how Black families are too often punished by systems that mistake trauma for dysfunction and struggle for neglect. Inspired by Love Jean’s urgent insights, this conversation unpacks misdiagnosis, foster care, housing instability, and the fight to protect family, reminding us that advocacy, truth, and community are essential when love becomes...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce is joined by Dr. Universe Konadu for a powerful conversation on turning pain into purpose and reclaiming authorship of your life. Together, they explore how healing becomes the foundation for leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy, and why Black women don’t need permission to reimagine, rebuild, and rise. Tune in for an inspiring reminder that your...

In this episode of The Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce explores the liberating truth that you are not behind—you are on your own divine timeline. Inspired by a powerful conversation with Janeka Haynes, this episode unpacks how releasing comparison, honoring your unique path, and daring to pursue long-deferred dreams can transform “too late” into legendary. Tune in for a soul-stirring reminder that you...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce reflects on the life-changing lessons inspired by Shamika Howard’s journey from trauma, homelessness, and survival to boundaries, healing, and self-prioritization. Discover why waking up is a blessing, why kindness without boundaries becomes self-destruction, and how saying no can be a sacred act of self-love. This conversation is a powerful reminder...

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce reflects on her powerful conversation with Tammy Williams and the truth that Black women are more than what they’ve survived. Together, they explore resilience, caregiving, community, and the radical choice to soften after trauma. Tune in for an empowering reminder that your story doesn’t end with the storm—you can turn pain into purpose, choose rest...