Amiga, Rise UP! Walk In Your Calling and Career The Way God Intended!

Hola Amiga, I had the opportunity to interview a fellow Pennsylvanian.  Listen in as I interview Jenn Filer, one of the beautiful authors from our multi author book called "Unlock Your Voice".  Jenn has been called to help others shift into victory and step into their identity in Christ.  Learn her story of dealing with chronic pain and depression and how she breaks down what REAL means...

Hola Amiga, This episode dives into a subject not often discussed in the church but does exist. Lu Ann sheds light on her marriage to a man who she believes was narcissistic and the journey she took to get freed.  Lu Ann goes deeper into this topic in her chapter in the multi-author book called "Unlock Your Voice" which can now be found on Amazon.  If you want to know more, listen in on...

Hola Amiga, This episode is a wonderful depiction of how God can speak to us through various ways.  Arlana is one of the authors of Unlock Your Voice and she describes for us the amazing gifts God gives us in the midst of our journey.  Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, we often encounter storms but it is in those storms where God will meet us and even send people to  help us.    Listen in as we ex...

Hola Amiga, Have you ever had a time in your life where God told you it's time to transition and you had no idea what to expect?  This is Daniella's story.  She was a teacher in New York when God told her it was time to transition.  With a baby on the way, a work hard mentality from her Italian background,  and the thought of losing her income, what would that mean for her family?    Lis...

Hola Amiga,  Today's episode is such a treat.  I'm interviewing another powerful women from the Phillippines.  She is one of the authors of the "Unlock Your Voice" coming out in May and she is also extremely talented in making your Kingdom business branding come to life in the form of logos, websites and other media communication. Maricar shares a time of being in the wildernes...

Hola Amiga, Join in as I interview Denise Harvey, who is one of the amazing authors in the book "Unlock Your Voice." Denise is a military wife and shares her journey of trying to find "the more" that she knew God had for her. Denise shares some insight into being a military wife and the pivots she often had to make when her husband was deployed after 911.  She will share insigh...

Hola Amiga, This episode is so powerful as Vanessa shares her story of the unexpected loss of her husband and the journey of being in complete anguish to allowing God to enter her brokenness and transforming it into Rivers of water.   Listen in as she shares with us some of her journey as well as the process of re-defining her identity.  The Holy Spirt is so present in this episode and I know what...

Hola Amiga, So many of you have struggled with finding your identity.  Maybe it had to do with the way your were brought up or words that were said to you that made you feel unworthy, but God sees you as so much more!! Join me this week as Billie shares her Journey to finding her identity.  A retired nurse director and now coach shares with us how God led her to believe and see herself as a reflec...

Hello Amiga! For the next 10 weeks, I will be interviewing different authors from the book "Unlock Your Voice" which will be available in the next couple of months.  Every story will inspire you to overcome adversity and use your story to impact the lives of others.  Join me as I interview Shaina Quick as she shares with us her experience of writing her story as well as sharing her seaso...

Hey Amiga, SEASON 2 has begun!  Listen in on the first episode of 2023 with my special guests Trese Strauss and Pastor Kayla Sanabria as we discuss mental health and the role of deliverance & supernatural healing.   We‘ll tackle questions like:  How do we effectively marry the natural with the supernatural when dealing with mental health issues? Can God supernaturally heal you from mental illn...

Hola Amiga, I'm excited to interview a friend of mine and my hair stylist Elizabeth Strong owner of Elizabeth Anthony's Salon.  Her personality is so magnetic and genuine.  Listen in as we dive into her story of single motherhood, entrepreneurship and thoughts of throwing in the towel and how she felt God responded in that challenging moment. You will be encouraged and given great nugget...

Amiga, Have you ever been in a place where you feel lost, sad, disoriented with your life or something awful has happened like losing someone unexpectedly or taking care of someone sick or losing a job? In this episode, you will learn some steps to embrace the journey even in those difficult times we face. Embracing the journey is not necessarily  finding joy in it because reality is we aren'...

Hola Amiga, Join me and my guest Shelby Lawson as we chat about her journey into the fashion world.  Shelby's story will inspire you  to rise up in what God is calling you to.  Listen in as she gives amazing life and business nuggets that will encourage you as well as how forgiveness plays a roll in her journey. Shelby specializes in custom made clothing for everyday people. She also creates...

Hola Amiga, Have you been thinking about changing jobs or careers? Are you a stay at home mom who's transitioning back into the work force? Or maybe you are a student about to graduate and you not sure what to do next?  Regardless of which of these transitions you are in, you are still saying good bye to one thing and hello to another which is uncomfortable. This is why transition is very oft...

Hola Amiga,  Can't wait for you to listen to this episode!! Shonta's story will inspire you as she shares with us the joys and challenges of going from the corporate world into starting her own business as a single mom and she'll share some nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Shonta specializes in unique floral designs, event planning (particularly weddings) and rent...

Hola Amiga,  This episode is a tough one as it addresses taboo topics such as pornography & sexual sin that often remains as family secrets.  The problem is not addressing these secrets can stop you from fulfilling God's calling on your life if you let it.  When we are dealing with  family secrets and don’t address it, the enemy uses it to keep you stuck in trauma and unfortunately pain a...

Hey Amiga!!  Working in the childcare world for many years, I had many conversations with moms who would express tears because they felt they weren’t doing enough or because they lost their temper that morning and the day started with yelling and tears first thing in the morning, or they were discouraged because they had to raise their babies alone. We sometimes get so focused on the losses and fo...

Hey Amiga!  Have you ever questioned whether God can use you because you feel like you or your family haven't met a certain standard that you perceive God wants.  You disqualify yourself because you think things are too bad and you have no idea how God can use what you and you're family have been through for his glory.  The thing is Amiga, he uses it all!!  In this episode,  I’m going to...

Hey Amiga!  Welcome Back! We're starting an exciting series on being a Christian that transforms the marketplace by diving into the 7 areas God is calling His people to infiltrate and the significance of each of those areas.  When I say God has called you for more, Believe it!! In addition, we’ll address the lie that some of us think that working in the marketplace is less spiritual or less i...

Hey Hey Amiga, Welcome to Amiga Rise Up!  I’m Sophia Estrella,  the host of this podcast and a Puerto Rican from Chicago who loves Jesus and coffee.  I’m a wife, mother, entrepreneur,  business and career coach.  Just like you, I’ve been in a place where I’ve questioned God on what my calling is or I’ve felt stagnant knowing that there had to be more to my life.   I’ve been in a place where I lost...

Hey Amiga,  Welcome to my first episode of Amiga rise Up!  I'm your host Sophia Estrella. I'm  a mom, wife and career and business coach.  I started this podcast specifically for women because God wants you to know and understand your calling so that you walk in boldness &  influence in your careers/businesses and  leave legacies that change entire work atmospheres for His Glory.  To...