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A weekly search driven podcast by Noëlle Midnight and Liz Mulholland.
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Oust means to kick it out, shut it down, or straight up throw it away. That’s the vibe here—we talk about what’s real, what’s messy, and what needs to get the boot. No filters, no fluff. Just raw conversations about the stuff worth talking about.
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Hosted by LeAnne Dolce of Wake Up Happy, Sis! Sis, ready to drop that titanium cape, slip into your softness, and still run the world? The Soft Girl Era is the bold, juicy interview show where high-achieving Black women trade burnout and grind culture for a life that feels just as good as it looks. Every week, your host, LeAnne Dolce, sits down with powerhouse sisters—execs, creatives, and revolutionaries—who’ve shifted from “I’m exhausted” to “I’m exquisitely fulfilled.” We get raw and real ...
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Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab features honest conversations with working writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative pros. Each episode goes behind the scenes to explore how great work actually gets made—and what falls apart along the way: no hype, no fluff—just real stories and lessons from inside the process.
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The unfiltered business podcast for women 40+ who are ready to step into their next era with more confidence, clarity, and authority than ever before. Hosted by Jan Ditchfield, an award-winning strategist with 25 years in sales + marketing, the show cuts through the noise and gets real about what it actually takes to run — and grow — a business as a woman in midlife. Each episode delivers grounded, practical conversations on confidence, boundaries, visibility, money, leadership, hard decisio ...
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Simple Systems for Service Providers | Workflows that free your headspace, save you time, and fuel sustainable growth.
Christy Beard | Operations Strategist + Business Consultant
🎙 Simple Systems for Service Providers Workflows that free your headspace, save you time, and fuel sustainable growth. You’re brilliant at what you do for clients, but behind the scenes, your business still runs on sticky notes, half-used planners, and mental checklists. Sound familiar? Welcome to Simple Systems for Service Providers, the podcast designed to help you simplify your backend, delegate with confidence, and build a business that works with you — not against you. I’m Christy, a sy ...
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Building a Marriage Without the Superwoman Cape: Inspired by Lisa Smith
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14:27In this episode, we explore how to build a marriage rooted in intention, open communication, and mutual respect—without wearing the Superwoman cape. Discover why thriving partnerships require daily effort, honest conversations, and the courage to embrace both strength and softness. If you’ve been holding it all together and longing for a relationsh…
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Survival to Legacy: Building Unbreakable Businesses Inspired by Sha’Va Porter
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13:30In this episode, we explore how Sha'Va Porter transformed unimaginable grief into entrepreneurial resilience, building a business not from passion, but from survival. Discover how Black women are turning adversity, job loss, and systemic exclusion into ownership and legacy, using their skills, warm circles, and lived experiences as the foundation f…
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Happy New Year from the Oust Now Podcast family! 🎉 Thank you for being part of another year of raw talk, real growth, and honest conversations.
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12 | Growth Without the Grind: What Scaling Actually Looks Like Behind the Scenes (Sustainable Success for Service Providers)
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16:42Scaling your business shouldn’t mean sacrificing your sanity. In this episode, Christy shares what growth really looks like behind the scenes — the mindset, systems, and support you need to scale sustainably. Learn how to grow without the grind and build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. 👉 Get systems, strategy, and supp…
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Uncovering Missing Pieces: Inspired by Alana Pierre Curry
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1:51In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore the importance of identifying and addressing missing pieces in our personal and professional journeys. Inspired by Alana Pierre Curry, we discuss how uncovering gaps in our stories can lead to deeper self-awareness, growth, and transformation. Tune in for practical insights on embracing vulnerability, se…
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Claim Your Pen: From Survival to Softness Inspired by Eboni Moen
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15:37In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Eboni Moen, founder of Imani's Light, to explore what it truly means to reclaim your story and step out of survival mode. Discover how Eboni transformed pain into power, set unapologetic boundaries, and learned to say no as an act of self-love. Through real-life examples and a practical seven-day challen…
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Rising Like Smoke: Unbreakable Healing and Freedom Inspired by Sharhonda McLean
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15:04In this episode, we sit down with Sharhonda McLean to explore what it truly means to rise from adversity and heal from trauma. Sharhonda shares powerful truths about awakening your inner conqueror, taking bold steps toward freedom, and building community as a foundation for transformation. Through stories of resilience and actionable steps, you'll …
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Softness as Strategy: Reclaiming Power and Joy Inspired by TK Madison
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14:33In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of TK Madison, who challenges the narrative that Black women must always be tough to succeed. Discover how embracing softness, rest, and authenticity can become your greatest strengths in business, tech, and life. Learn how setting boundaries and leading with emotional intelligence not only fuels innovation …
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Radical Softness: Turning Survival Into Power and Purpose Inspired by Venus Nelson
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19:51In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Venus Nelson to explore how Black women can transform survival into radical softness, reclaiming joy, rest, and freedom after trauma. Discover how economic independence, purposeful healing, and community accountability become acts of resistance and empowerment. Through powerful stories of transformation,…
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Softness After the Storm: Rebuilding Through Love and Loss Inspired by Talaina Page
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15:35In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of embracing softness after navigating love and loss. Inspired by Talaina Page’s journey, we explore how allowing yourself to feel the full spectrum of emotions, setting gentle boundaries, and rebuilding after heartbreak can lead to greater resilience and authentic self-love. Join us as we…
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Reclaiming Power: The New Blueprint for Black Women’s Economic Freedom Inspired by Tawanda Cargile
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17:36In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the inspiring journey of Tawanda Cargile, who transformed job loss into a thriving consulting business and a new model for Black women’s economic freedom. Discover how Black women are leading a revolution in entrepreneurship, not out of desperation, but as a deliberate path to self-determination, wealth, and res…
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Inspired by Sheshe Wilson, this episode explores the power of setting boundaries and embracing softness as a form of strength. Sheshe shares her journey of healing, the importance of saying no, and how redefining what it means to be strong can lead to deeper self-love and fulfillment. Tune in for actionable insights and heartfelt stories that encou…
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Softness as Revolution: Reclaiming Peace and Purpose Inspired by CJ Hornes
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16:04In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing softness over survival. Inspired by CJ Hornes’ journey from hardship to healing, we explore how dropping the Superwoman cape, setting boundaries, and redefining strength can help you reclaim your peace and purpose. Discover why softness is not weakness, but a radical act of self-lov…
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Pausing for Clarity: Inspired by Crystal Camacho
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2:03In this special episode, we pause to emphasize the importance of integrity and clarity in storytelling. Before sharing transformative insights or personal journeys, we reflect on the value of honoring our guests’ authentic voices and lived experiences. Join us as we discuss why transparency, consent, and verifiable sources are essential to the Soft…
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When Survival Becomes Your Soft Girl Era: Healing After Child Loss Inspired by Queen Victoria Madison
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14:49In this episode, we explore the journey of healing after child loss, centering the voices and experiences of single Black women. Discover how grief can become a bridge to community, advocacy, and self-care, and learn why building a supportive network is essential for survival and growth. Through real stories of transformation, we highlight the impo…
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11 | When Is the Right Time to Hire Help in Your Business? How to Know You’re Ready to Delegate
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18:28Still doing everything yourself and wondering if you’re ready to hire help? In this episode, Christy shares the three signs it’s time to delegate and the mindset shifts that make it possible. Learn how to prepare your systems and team for growth — even before you feel “ready.”👉 Get the support and structure you need inside the Visionary to CEO Prog…
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Softness, Strength, and Epilepsy: Inspired by Tyronda Clash
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1:43This episode explores the intersection of softness, strength, and epilepsy through the lens of Tyronda Clash’s work in Black communities. Discover how embracing vulnerability and setting boundaries can empower healing, challenge stigma, and create supportive spaces for those living with epilepsy. Join us as we highlight stories of resilience, recla…
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Breaking the Curse: Reclaiming Softness and Unconditional Love at 49 Inspired by Barbara Winslow
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14:52In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Winslow, a mother of ten who is redefining what it means to love unconditionally and break generational curses at forty-nine. Through raw honesty and laughter, Barbara shares how she transformed survival into wisdom, chose joy after trauma, and reclaimed her right to softness and self-love. Discover the les…
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When Pretty Becomes Power: Reclaiming Beauty, Brains, and Boundaries Inspired by Belinda Hunt
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14:29In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the hidden pain and power of beauty for Black women, exploring how stereotypes, community pressures, and the demand to choose between intellect and appearance can become a prison. Drawing on real stories and hard truths, she challenges listeners to reject the narratives that weaponize beauty, set unapologetic b…
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Hurt No More: Walking Into Your Next Chapter of Blessings and Happiness Inspired by Nina Rogers
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15:22In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the transformative lessons from Nina Rogers’ new book, Hurt No More, exploring how releasing pain creates space for new blessings, embracing bold faith opens doors to purpose, and claiming happiness as a birthright leads to true thriving. Join us as we break free from cycles of hurt, set unapologetic boundaries…
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When Survival Becomes Your Foundation: Inspired by Tonya Oliver
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16:02In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Tonya Oliver to explore the journey of rebuilding life after childhood trauma. Together, they discuss how trauma shapes the foundation of survival, the unique challenges Black women face in breaking generational cycles of silence, and the radical act of choosing healing and softness. Discover how one cou…
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Faith-Fueled Breakthroughs: Building Legacy Without Permission Inspired by Renell Camiel-Finkley
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15:26In this episode, LeAnne Dolce shares the inspiring journey of Renell Camiel-Finkley, who turned isolation, doubt, and personal loss into a legacy of advocacy and transformation. Discover how faith-fueled boldness and the courage to leap without permission can lead to breakthrough success, especially when support is scarce. Learn how elite training,…
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The Regional Revolution: Thriving Beyond the Coasts Inspired by Kendell Averhart
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19:09In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how the geography of Black professional success is shifting from coastal hotspots to thriving mid-sized cities like Richmond, Charlotte, and Baltimore. Discover why these regions are becoming hubs for Black entrepreneurship and career growth, offering real opportunities, lower costs, and intentional support. L…
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Softness as Strategy: Redefining Success, Rest, and Power Inspired by Kanithea Powell
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15:33In this episode, we explore how embracing softness, rest, and boundaries can become the foundation for lasting success among Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Inspired by Kanithea Powell’s transformative perspective, we discuss why stepping out of survival mode and prioritizing emotional safety, community, and holistic well-being is not a retr…
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Softness in the Storm: Grief, Leadership, and the Power of Asking for Help Inspired by Wrochella Maxwell
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16:22In this episode, we explore the unspoken realities of grief for Black women who are expected to hold everything together while navigating profound loss. Inspired by Wrochella Maxwell’s transformative work, we discuss the strength found in vulnerability, the importance of asking for help, and how embracing softness can turn pain into purpose. Discov…
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First Steps When You Feel Stuck: Inspired by Candace Butler
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15:33Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? In this episode, we break down how to take your first steps when life feels impossible. Inspired by the work of Candace Butler, we talk about honest self-check-ins, the courage to ask for help, and practical ways to move forward—one small step at a time. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, financia…
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When the Cape Gets Heavy: Healing & Wholeness for Black Professionals Inspired by Vonciel Kinard
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17:18In this episode, we explore what happens when the weight of being the strong one becomes too much to bear. Inspired by Vonciel Kinard’s work, we dive into the hidden impact of childhood trauma on high-achieving Black professionals and entrepreneurs, and why healing is both a personal and collective act. Through powerful real-life stories, we uncove…
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When Survival Mode Is All You Know: Finding Light in the Darkness Inspired by Ida Woolridge
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17:34When survival mode becomes your default, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to truly live. In this episode, we explore the journey of navigating compounded grief, caregiving, and exhaustion, and how spiritual well-being, honest conversations, and small daily practices can help you reclaim your sense of purpose. If you’ve been holding it togethe…
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Start Simple, Price for Your Life, and Lead: Inspired by Shaleeka Jackson
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15:53In this episode, LeAnne Dolce dives into the powerful shift happening as Black women move from survival mode to strategic entrepreneurship. Discover why starting simple, pricing for your full life, and leveraging your warm network are the keys to building a business that honors your worth and supports your dreams. If you’re ready to stop waiting fo…
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Power, Politics, and the Fight for Black Women’s Leadership Inspired by Jacquita Stokes
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17:28In this episode, LeAnne Dolce unpacks the political and ideological forces driving the rise in Black women’s unemployment and exclusion from leadership roles. Drawing on powerful insights and data, she exposes how systemic barriers—not lack of merit—are pushing Black women out of decision-making spaces across industries. LeAnne explores the toll of…
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From Survival to Sacred: Building a Legacy of Softness and Strength Inspired by Angela Pegues
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14:32In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Angela Pegues to explore how single Black motherhood can be a launchpad for legacy, not a limitation. Angela shares her journey of transforming survival into sacred softness, building businesses from her passion for cooking, and leading her family by example. Together, they discuss breaking generational …
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Redefining Connection: The Power of Platonic Bonds Inspired by CherRenae Blakes
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18:07In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how true connection transcends gender and societal expectations. Drawing from powerful stories of resilience and boundary-setting, discover why platonic friendships across genders are not only possible but essential for authentic support, emotional growth, and leadership. Learn how to build diverse, loyal circ…
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Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord! Music by Noëlle Midnight Bluesky: @IdleCuriosities.bsky.social Occasional aftershow available in the Patreon feed for anyone at the $2 level or higher.By Noëlle Midnight, Liz Mulholland
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Resilience Redefined: Turning Grief into Power, Inspired by Willisce Hylton
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16:10In this episode, we explore how true resilience is forged not just in boardrooms, but in the depths of personal loss and recovery. Discover three transformative insights inspired by Willisce Hylton: embracing grief as a source of clarity and purpose, leading with vulnerability to build authentic connections, and prioritizing recovery as a strategy …
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Blessed Amongst the Living: Finding Joy and Voice in Your Story Inspired by Joycelyn Hills
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12:22In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we sit down with Joycelyn Hills to explore what it truly means to be "blessed amongst the living." We unpack the raw, unfiltered reality of holding both pain and joy, finding your voice after years of silence, and recognizing your life as a divine story worth sharing. Discover how embracing joy in the midst of hard…
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Building Legacies, Not Ladders: The Power of Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Grace Williams
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17:23In this episode, we sit down with Grace Williams to explore how Black women are redefining success by building businesses and legacies on their own terms. Discover why entrepreneurship is not a backup plan but the main event, and learn how leveraging your network, bootstrapping creatively, and outsourcing early can help you scale without burnout. G…
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Legacy Over Retaliation: Building Strength Through Softness Inspired by Pauletta Dunn
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17:45In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how true resilience for Black professional families is forged not by avoiding adversity, but by quietly building legacies amid unseen battles. Drawing inspiration from Pauletta Dunn, LeAnne shares three transformative insights on patience, creativity, and family unity as the foundation for generational empower…
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Enduring Through Adversity: The Blueprint for Resilience and Soft Power Inspired by Kandis Williams
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13:10In this episode of Soft Girl Era, LeAnne Dolce sits down with Kandis Williams to unpack the real meaning of resilience for Black women in STEM, tech, and entrepreneurship. Discover how adversity can refine rather than break you, why strategic pivots amid chaos create lasting breakthroughs, and how community and vision sustain the journey. Get inspi…
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Turning Unemployment into Empire: Inspired by Toiya Williams
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17:47In this episode, LeAnne Dolce explores how rising unemployment and corporate rejection are fueling a powerful entrepreneurial revolution among Black women. Inspired by Toiya Williams, discover how economic exclusion is being transformed into economic power, and why now is the time to soft-launch your vision, reclaim your agency, and build wealth on…
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Building Wealth and Rest: The New Blueprint for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Sheryll Roberts
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17:42In this episode, we spotlight the groundbreaking work of Sheryll Roberts, who is empowering Black women to build wealth and reclaim agency through entrepreneurship. Discover how Black women are defying economic odds, leveraging their education, and creating businesses that honor rest, boundaries, and self-worth. Learn practical strategies for launc…
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From all of us at Oust Now Podcast, we’re wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with peace, laughter, and good company. 🎁
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From all of us at Oust Now Podcast, we’re wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with peace, laughter, and good company. 🎁
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10 | Client Delivery Made Simple: From Proposal to Offboarding in 5 Steps Streamline Your Client Experience
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26:12Feeling like every new client project is a fresh start from scratch? In this episode, Christy breaks down the 5-step system for simplifying your client delivery process — from proposal to offboarding. Learn how to create consistency, save time, and give your clients an experience that builds trust and repeat business. 👉 Streamline your client journ…
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Softness as Strategy: Redefining Success, Sustainability, and Self-Preservation Inspired by Timika Lipscomb
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20:04In this episode, we explore how redefining softness as a strategic asset can transform the way Black professionals and entrepreneurs approach ambition, leadership, and self-preservation. Inspired by Timika Lipscomb’s revolutionary perspective, we discuss why rest, boundaries, and nervous system regulation are not signs of weakness, but essential to…
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Kept for a Purpose: Turning Survival into Sacred Strength Inspired by LaNora Richard
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14:28In this episode, LeAnne Dolce sits down with LaNora Richard to explore what it truly means to be “kept for a purpose.” Together, they unpack the idea that surviving hardship isn’t random—it’s sacred evidence of divine protection and purpose. Through powerful stories and practical wisdom, discover how to honor your scars, separate your identity from…
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When Pain Becomes Permission: Healing Out Loud Inspired by Kiki Williams
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15:11In this episode, we explore the power of naming your pain and embracing vulnerability as a pathway to healing. Inspired by Kiki Williams, we discuss how dropping the Superwoman cape and speaking honestly about your struggles can transform isolation into connection and silence into strength. Learn how your journey toward healing not only frees you b…
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When Grief Ignites Change: A Movement for Vernon Inspired by Angelique Paige
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13:53In this episode, we sit down with Angelique Paige, founder of Vernonslight.org, to explore how she transformed unimaginable grief into a powerful movement for change after losing her son to gun violence rooted in bullying. We discuss the urgent need for early intervention, the intersection of bullying and gun violence in Black communities, and how …
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Building Empires, Not Ladders: Inspired by Terra Sands
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15:43In this episode, we dive into the economic revolution led by Black women who are turning barriers into stepping stones and building their own empires. Inspired by the visionary work of Terra Sands, we explore how self-determination, collective action, and a refusal to be defined by systemic obstacles are transforming communities and shifting the na…
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In this episode of Soft Girl Era, we explore how embracing softness can be a powerful form of strength, inspired by the journey and insights of Tiarra L. Discover how vulnerability, self-compassion, and authenticity can help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful connections. Tune in for empowering stories, practical wisdo…
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