In this episode, we dive deep into the power of resilience and faith, inspired by Latonya Owens’ journey of overcoming adversity. Discover how your circumstances don’t have to dictate your future, and how bold choices—even in the face of doubt and setbacks—can transform your destiny. Through real stories of perseverance, we explore the practical steps and mindset shifts needed to keep moving forward, build legacy, and rewrite your narrative, one courageous decision at a time.

In this episode, we explore the transformative power that emerges when professional strength meets personal vulnerability in caregiving. Inspired by LaToya Bell’s journey caring for her mother after a stroke, we discuss how embracing both strength and softness can deepen empathy, foster community, and lead to meaningful change in healthcare and beyond. Discover how faith, support, and honoring your own needs can turn pain into purpose, and why true resilience is found not in isolation, but in connection. If you’re navigating the challenges of caregiving or seeking permission to be both strong and soft, this conversation is for you.

Explore the complex reality of Black women's progress in business and beyond, where triumph and barriers coexist. This episode delves into the duality of rising entrepreneurship and persistent economic challenges, highlighting the importance of community, advocacy, and structural change. Discover why celebrating resilience is not enough—and how true transformation requires both honoring individual success and dismantling systemic barriers. Join us as we challenge comfortable narratives and reimagine what lasting progress really means in the Soft Girl Era.

In this episode, we break down the persistent barriers Black women face in American workplaces, even as diversity initiatives and representation appear to increase. Drawing on new research and lived experiences, we examine why Black women remain the most under-supported group, the impact of wage gaps, and the consequences of recent DEI rollbacks. Discover why true equity requires more than visibility and symbolism—it demands intentional sponsorship, pay equity, and meaningful action. Tune in for a powerful call to move beyond performative allyship and learn how real support and advocacy can help bridge the gap between progress and true workplace equity.

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey from survival to empowerment, inspired by the resilience of women who have faced immense adversity. Discover how overcoming trauma, rebuilding after loss, and aligning business with personal values can lead to generational change and community impact. Learn practical steps for healing, growth, and lifting others as you rise—reminding us all that resilience is not just about surviving, but about creating power and purpose from our deepest challenges.

In this episode of The Soft Girl Era, we unpack the real meaning of resilience and why it’s your greatest superpower. Inspired by insights from Coleia Thomas, we challenge the myth that strength means never breaking and explore how true resilience is about persistence, self-compassion, and rewriting your narrative—even when no one is watching. Discover practical ways to honor your journey, embrace softness as a radical act of self-love, and take bold, unapologetic steps toward thriving in every area of your life. Step into your Soft Girl Era and learn how to ground yourself in joy, peace, and self-prioritization.

Explore how Black women's unprecedented exit from the workforce reveals deep cracks in America's economic system. Drawing on Denitra Ellis's research, this episode uncovers why traditional progress narratives miss the warning signs and how Black women serve as early indicators of broader economic instability. Learn why addressing pay gaps, workplace discrimination, and barriers to entrepreneurship is not just a matter of justice, but essential for building a resilient economy that benefits everyone. Discover actionable steps for leaders, policymakers, and allies to create environments where Black women—and, by extension, all communities—can truly thrive.

In this episode, we confront the persistent wage gap facing Black women professionals and expose the hidden mechanisms that perpetuate economic injustice—even for those with advanced degrees and exceptional achievements. Drawing on new research and real-world case studies, we unpack how systemic barriers and recent rollbacks in diversity initiatives have deepened pay disparities, undermined generational wealth, and threatened career stability. Discover how states like New York are fighting back with pay transparency laws and community organizing, and learn actionable steps you can take to demand accountability and drive meaningful change in your workplace and beyond.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce delves into the paradox of Black women's entrepreneurial growth amid persistent systemic barriers. Drawing on new research, we explore how Black women are breaking records in business ownership while still facing wage gaps, higher unemployment, and the pressures of code-switching and representation. Through inspiring case studies, discover how community, mentorship, and boundary-setting are fueling both personal and collective transformation. Tune in for honest insights on redefining success, the revolutionary act of rest, and how embracing softness can create lasting change for Black women entrepreneurs and their communities.

In this episode, we explore how resilience, intentional community, and bold, self-aware leadership are reshaping the meaning of entrepreneurship. Drawing inspiration from Shawna Solomon’s journey, we discuss overcoming systemic barriers, the power of strategic collaboration, and how leading with purpose can create lasting impact. Tune in for actionable insights on building strength through adversity, fostering collective growth, and using your story to inspire and empower others on the path to transformative success.