63: Walk Boldly: The Confidence to Take Up Space with Special Guest Dora Jenkins

Coach Sapphire Starr and Coach Kyle McCloud welcome back Dora Jenkins, founder and creative director of Sole of Blaq Pearl, for a conversation about confidence, visibility, and refusing to shrink. Dora created Sole of Blaq Pearl after struggling to find stylish, well-made shoes in her size 11. The brand is more than a footwear boutique. It offers mobile shoe concierge services, size fittings, luxury experiences, worldwide shipping, and a community for women with size-inclusive feet. The conversation explores how the right shoes, fragrance, glasses, and other personal details can change the way someone carries themselves. For Dora, confidence starts with her walk. She says the shift came when she stopped waiting for permission, understood her worth, and began “setting the table” instead of waiting to be invited. Dora also shares the importance of community through the monthly Soul Sisterhood, which brings women together for events such as R&B yoga, glow-in-the-dark Zumba, and mixology classes. The group also supports other local businesses. Working with Live Like Locals helped Dora discover new skills and step into her role as a local and community influencer. She discusses her journey from military service and higher education leadership to entrepreneurship, visibility, and advocacy. The hosts also talk about purposeful choices, time management, and the need to ask whether an opportunity aligns with your purpose, vision, and mission. Rapid Fire Highlights Past victories: Serving in the military, navigating new countries, becoming a campus director by age 30, and launching Sole of Blaq Pearl without footwear manufacturing experience. Discipline over talent: Dora says consistency helped her earn degrees, build a career, serve in the military, and grow her business while working full time. A failure she values: Returning to a nine-to-five after a transportation business struggled taught her about cash flow, sustainability, humility, and building from purpose instead of chasing revenue. Current season: “The Season of No Longer Shrinking.” Taking up space is not about being the loudest person in the room. It is about trusting your preparation, using your voice, and refusing to make yourself smaller for someone else’s comfort. Final words: Coach Kyle: “Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place.” Connect with Dora through Sole of Blaq Pearl on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or follow Live Local with Dora. Please Like, Comment, & Share! About us - www.soulshiftsessions.com Coach Sapphire Starr - www.sapphirestarr.com Coach Kyle McCloud - www.inspirelegacyai.com Become A Guest - www.soulshiftsessions.com Business inquiry - soulshiftsessions@gmail.com Follow us on IG - @soulshiftsessions