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  • Redemption as a Business Model: Valuing the Overlooked Inspired by Simone Tolbert

    Redemption as a Business Model: Valuing the Overlooked Inspired by Simone Tolbert
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how redemption can be a powerful business model and leadership framework, inspired by the journey of Simone Tolbert. Discover how lived experience, resilience, and faith can transform pain into purpose, and why valuing the overlooked and dismissed is not just an act of charity, but a smart economic strategy. Learn how investing in those society often ignores can create businesses that generate both profit and healing, and why your testimony and mentorship can help launch someone else’s empire. Step into a new era of leadership that centers dignity, inclusion, and radical joy.
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    17 min
  • Bootstrapped Empires: Turning Exclusion into Innovation Inspired by Shannon Meggs

    Bootstrapped Empires: Turning Exclusion into Innovation Inspired by Shannon Meggs
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, we spotlight Shannon Meggs and the groundbreaking ways Black women entrepreneurs are redefining success by turning exclusion into innovation. Discover how bootstrapping, personal networks, and resilience are fueling billion-dollar economic impact and record-setting innovation rates—despite systemic barriers to funding. Through powerful stories and hard data, learn why protecting your energy, setting boundaries, and embracing the Soft Girl Era are not just survival strategies, but the foundation for building empires on your own terms.
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    15 min
  • Clarifying the Essentials: Inspired by Crystal Hearn

    Clarifying the Essentials: Inspired by Crystal Hearn
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, we clarify the essential elements needed to create impactful conversations on the Soft Girl Era podcast. We outline the importance of defining a clear theme, sharing authentic interview insights, and including real case studies to ensure every story honors our mission. Join us as we set the foundation for powerful storytelling and transformative dialogue inspired by Crystal Hearn.
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    2 min
  • Breaking Barriers, Building Softness: Black Women Entrepreneurs Rise Inspired by Lisa Hunter

    Breaking Barriers, Building Softness: Black Women Entrepreneurs Rise Inspired by Lisa Hunter
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Lisa Hunter to uncover the real stories behind Black women’s entrepreneurship. Despite systemic barriers and funding gaps, Black women are leading the way in building resilient businesses and creating wealth on their own terms. Discover practical strategies, real-life case studies, and actionable grants—like the Fearless Striver Grant, Wish Local Empowerment Program, and HerSuiteSpot micro-grants—that can help you move from survival to thriving. Learn how to turn adversity into your superpower, embrace softness as strength, and step boldly into your Soft Girl Era of rest, joy, and unapologetic success.
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    15 min
  • Navigating Ethical Boundaries in Storytelling Inspired by Angel.Ra Reynolds

    Navigating Ethical Boundaries in Storytelling Inspired by Angel.Ra Reynolds
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, we confront the ethical boundaries of storytelling and the importance of integrity in sharing personal narratives. Inspired by the challenges of representing real stories with honesty, we discuss why transparency, consent, and verifiable sources are essential for authentic empowerment. Join us as we explore how honoring these principles can create meaningful connections and foster true resilience within our community.
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    2 min
  • Capital Respect: The New Blueprint for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Johnette Williams

    Capital Respect: The New Blueprint for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Johnette Williams
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, we dive into the urgent call for capital respect and the innovative funding strategies Black women entrepreneurs are using to scale their businesses despite systemic barriers. Discover how bootstrapping, hybrid finance, and community-driven networks are fueling growth, why Black women’s economic resilience is a key indicator for the broader market, and how shifting from survival to equity can transform not just businesses, but entire economies. If you’re ready to move beyond permission and demand the investment you deserve, this conversation is your blueprint for building, scaling, and thriving on your own terms.
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    15 min
  • When Softness Becomes Your Superpower: Inspired by Dani Clark

    When Softness Becomes Your Superpower: Inspired by Dani Clark
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, we explore how true strength is found in embracing softness after survival. Through personal stories and hard-won lessons, we unpack the power of self-advocacy, the importance of documenting your truth, and the radical act of choosing rest and vulnerability over constant resilience. Learn how releasing the armor, setting boundaries, and honoring your humanity can transform your life—and inspire others to do the same. Your soft girl era isn’t about perfection; it’s about giving yourself permission to heal, flourish, and show up as your whole self.
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    16 min
  • Cultivating Authentic Growth and Healing Inspired by Yolanda Evans

    Cultivating Authentic Growth and Healing Inspired by Yolanda Evans
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore how cultivating authentic growth and healing can transform your life, inspired by the wisdom and journey of Yolanda Evans. Discover practical strategies for embracing vulnerability, nurturing self-awareness, and breaking through barriers to personal fulfillment. Join us as we discuss how intentional healing leads to deeper connections, renewed purpose, and a more empowered sense of self on your Soft Girl Era journey.
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    2 min