In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Crystal Farrington, founder of My Friendly Neighbor, to explore how your past can shape you but never has to define you. Crystal shares her powerful journey from foster care and family addiction to building a business rooted in kindness and purpose. Together, they discuss breaking cycles, turning pain into compassion, and practical steps for reclaiming your story and spreading hope—one act of kindness at a time. Tune in to feel seen, inspired, and reminded that your story is still being written.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the powerful story of Chiteara Thomas, a leader and advocate whose lived experience on lifetime parole is her greatest credential. Discover how accountability and ambition can coexist, why lived experience is a professional asset, and how Black women can reclaim leadership, softness, and purpose—even after the hardest chapters of their lives. Explore how organizations are shifting the narrative, centering formerly incarcerated women as experts and decision-makers, and learn practical steps to transform your own story into a source of strength and leadership.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores why rest is not a luxury but a core business strategy for Black women entrepreneurs and professionals. Drawing on powerful insights and research, she reveals how embracing rest, stillness, and aligned leadership can protect your creativity, clarity, and long-term success. Learn practical ways to integrate rest into your workweek, challenge the hustle mindset, and build a sustainable business from a place of wholeness and self-love. Step into your Soft Girl Era and discover how choosing rest can transform your life, your business, and your community.

In this episode, we explore what it means to choose yourself and cultivate self-belief in spaces that were never designed for you. Drawing from powerful real-life stories, we discuss the emotional toll of being overlooked, the resilience forged through adversity, and the transformative power of affirming your own worth. Learn how to name your reality, build supportive communities, and reclaim your sense of belonging—even when the world refuses to see you. This conversation is a gentle reminder that you are enough, and sometimes, the most radical act is to see yourself first.

In this episode, we share the powerful journey of Chari Reynolds, a woman who rebuilt her life after violence, disability, and systemic betrayal. Discover how Chari transformed her pain into purpose, refused to let trauma define her, and found strength in reclaiming her story. We explore the realities of criminalized survival, the importance of documenting your truth, and how starting over—no matter how many times—is a radical act of resilience. Tune in for inspiration, validation, and actionable steps to reclaim your power, advocate for justice, and build something meaningful from the ruins.

In this episode, we explore how caregiving can be a powerful training ground for leadership, resilience, and purpose. Inspired by Hawaii Elston’s journey of caring for her grandmother, we challenge the idea that family responsibility is a distraction from professional excellence. Discover how the skills forged in the fires of caregiving—emotional regulation, strategic decision-making, and compassion—can shape you into the leader you were meant to become. Tune in for a transformative conversation about devotion, purpose, and the strength found in our hardest seasons.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the hard truths of healing and accountability, challenging the belief that breaking generational cycles is someone else’s responsibility. Drawing on real-life examples and expert insights, she unpacks how unhealed trauma can shape relationships, families, and even professional lives. Discover practical steps to recognize patterns, build resilience, and restore your mind, body, and spirit—so you can reclaim your softness, protect the next generation, and create a legacy of freedom and peace. The cycle stops with you, and your healing echoes through generations.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores the truth about healing—it's not passive, it's intentional. Learn how pain is shaped by more than just the body, and discover practical ways to move from survival mode to true restoration. Through insights on cognitive reframing, mindfulness, and self-compassion, you'll be guided to reclaim your softness, set boundaries, and choose healing for yourself. If you're ready to let go of guilt, embrace your wholeness, and step into your power, this episode is your invitation to heal with purpose and reclaim the life you deserve.

In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the powerful journey of Marvece Williams, a first-generation college graduate and Senior Director who refused to accept limitations set by others. Through Marvece’s story, we explore how Black women can break generational barriers, move beyond survival mode, and challenge the narrative of being “good enough.” Learn how radical self-belief, intentional action, and community support can help you rewrite your own script and claim the leadership, recognition, and legacy you deserve. Step into your power and commit to breaking one barrier this week—because your origins do not determine your ceiling.

In this episode of Soft Girl Era, host LeAnne Dolce sits down with Shawn Coney to explore how pain and scars can become the foundation for purpose and transformation. Discover how surviving trauma, loss, or deep wounds is not a disqualification but a sacred credential. Through powerful storytelling and faith, learn how to honor your journey, reclaim your softness, and take brave steps toward healing and purpose—even when you feel marked by life’s challenges. Tune in for inspiration, validation, and actionable steps to move forward, knowing your scars can become your testimony and your movement is sacred.