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Strong & Soft

Strong & Soft

By: Chelley J Wilkes
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Strong and Soft is a podcast for women who have mastered the art of showing up — and are ready to master the art of opening up. Hosted by Chelley Wilkes, Strong and Soft sits at the intersection of resilience and tenderness, exploring what it truly means to be a woman of strength in a world that often rewards hardness and punishes feeling. Chelley brings a rare combination of lived experience and professional depth to every conversation: a background in fitness and operations management has sharpened her discipline, systems thinking, and ability to lead under pressure — while her passion for powerlifting and shooting sports reflects a woman who knows exactly what she's made of. But Strong and Soft isn't about the weight on the bar. It's about the weight we carry internally — the grief we file away, the softness we protect, the emotions we've been told make us weak. Each episode creates space for women to be fully themselves: complex, capable, tender, and fierce all at once. Through candid interviews, solo teachings, and conversations that go beneath the surface, Chelley guides listeners into a deeper understanding of womanhood — one that doesn't ask you to choose between your strength and your sensitivity. Strong and Soft. Two words. One whole woman. This is your podcast.2026 Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Narration: The Velveteen Rabbit (1st Chapter)
    Jun 7 2026

    Full episode June 21st (not January 21st like the recording says) This is a teaser of the upcoming full read of the Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. Chelley provides insight on this children's classic and the lessons we all need to hear.

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    6 mins
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