Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly Cain

Mentoring has to be formal and structured right? Shouldn't mentoring include lots of time and coffee dates? Not at all. You may be surprised what our guest today says about what mentoring can look like and the ridiculously easy ways you can fit mentoring into your right-now life. In this episode of the Healthy Relationships series, I chat with Elisa Pulliam, founder of More to Be , all about the v...

What does marriage have to do with leadership? How do we develop a nurture a healthy marriage as we develop into effective leaders? And how does our leadership impact our marriage? In the fourth episode in the Healthy Relationships series, Holly and I chat with our husbands, Zack and Scott, about how to develop and nurture a healthy marriage even when you're wired very differently.   Holly and her...

What impact does your personality have on your leadership? How can learning about your inner motivations impact your outward leadership? And what does knowing your Enneagram type have to do with creating and sustaining healthy relationships? In the third episode in the Healthy Relationships series, I chat with Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach . Beth is a wife, mom of two college-aged c...

As a leader, you communicate constantly. But are you communicating in the most effective way? What are some best practices for communicating when there's conflict? What are some practical strategies you can implement today to better your public speaking? Today's guest, Carrie Sharpe, shares her best principles on communicating as a leader.  We dive into the topics of effective communication, inclu...

Healthy relationships are crucial to leadership, but which ones are the most foundational? And is there a framework to make sure these critical relationships start and stay healthy? Holly and I dive into a topic that's critical to leadership and to our own well-being. As we kick off our Relationship Series, Holly and I discuss an overview of healthy relationships for leaders. We introduce our rela...

Does your quiet personality make you feel like you're less likely to be a leader? Have you ever wanted a mentor or wanted to mentor others, but weren't sure of how to do it? And how in the world do we create healthy boundaries when we're doing all the things? In this episode, I chat with Rachael Gilbert, a homeschooling momma of three, business owner, coach, blogger, co-host of the Declare Confere...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear a conversation that I was able to be a part of with Carey Nieuwhof. I have been part of the book launch team for Carey's new book, "Didn't See it Coming" *. As part of the launch team, I had the opportunity to be on a podcast episode to discuss the book and ask Carey questions. In this conversation, you'll hear us ask Carey questions about the topics in h...

Have you ever found yourself thinking that finding your purpose means you need to focus on yourself and what fulfills you? Or believing that you must earn an income with your purpose? Maybe you've seen people get completely burnt out by pursuing their purpose at all costs. In the 4th episode of our purpose series, Holly and I are chatting about the pitfalls of purpose. If you missed episode 10, be...

Have you ever thought you knew what your calling in life was, only to have God redirect you to another path? Your current role may define your present situation but it doesn't define your purpose. How can being intentional about self-leadership impact your journey as you lead teams or organizations? In this episode, I chat with Jenni Catron, a leadership coach, author, speaker, and founder of The...

How do you know what your purpose is in life? Have you ever struggled with the question of what you're supposed to be doing with your life? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know exactly what they are doing but you're completely unclear about it? Many women we talk to wrestle with the question of purpose and calling on their lives. We often overthink this and get stuck looking for "th...

Have you ever struggled with finding your purpose? Are you aware of your top 5 strengths and how they can help you be most effective in your leadership? Are you regularly investing in community and finding ways to be intentional in your relationships? In this interview with Jenni Schubring, you're going to hear about her leadership journey, including her experiences with a Christian camp, a discip...

Can self awareness really make you a better leader?  How does knowing more about yourself translate into working better with others?  Don't the people you lead just need to listen to you and do what you say? No! There is a better way, and we believe self-awareness is the key to being a better leader.   In Episode 4 we briefly discussed self-awareness when we talked about leaders being born or made...

Are you a driven, type-A leader who has trouble slowing down and receiving grace? Have you ever struggled to embrace your gifts and the way God designed you? Do you ever wonder if you are in the right role or position in your life? In this episode, I chat with Jill McCormick, a writer and speaker who has experience leading in a variety of settings, from a baseball club to children's ministry. Jill...

What does "leading with confidence" mean, and why is it important? Confidence is foundational to success as a leader, but where does confidence come from as a Christian woman? And how do you develop confidence? In this episode, we're going to dive into the importance of leading with confidence. You'll find out a bit about how I landed on this phrase, why confidence is important for leadership, and...

Does age matter when it comes to leadership? Do you need to follow a certain path in life in order to be qualified to lead? It is possible to lead by designing a life you love? In this episode, I chat with Lilah Higgins. Despite being in her mid-twenties, Lilah runs a successful brand agency alongside of her husband. She leads in her industry, focusing on serving her clients, and she also leads in...

Have you ever heard someone state, "she's a natural leader" or "he was born for this role"? We've all met those people who seem to be perfect for the leadership role - it appears to come so easy for them. But other people end up becoming excellent leaders even though they never anticipated it. In this episode, we discuss the age old debate of whether leaders are born or made. Do some people have a...

What happens when you end up in leadership roles after devastating circumstances? How do you navigate the tension between building a business and being faithful to God's calling? In this episode, I interview Abby Rike Rockenbaugh and discuss how she learned how to embrace unexpected leadership after loss. You'll hear some powerful reminders about the importance of sharing your story. The Reluctant...

What is leadership, and why does your leadership matter as a Christian woman? In this episode, Holly and I dive into defining the topic of leadership. We provide the 14 things we believe leadership is. In addition, we cover a bit  about what makes women unique as leaders. Finally, we discuss why your leadership is important and valuable. What Leadership is NOT: A position or title Simply being the...

In our first episode of The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, Holly and I share why we are starting the podcast, a bit about our own leadership journeys, and what to expect from this podcast. Why We Started the Podcast: There are lots of podcasts about leadership for Christians, but most are by men and/or are specific to pastors. There are also plenty of podcasts for Christian women, but I didn'...

If you are a multi-passionate woman who leads in multiple ways, this show is for you. We hope to inspire you to embrace your God-given gifts, skills, and passions in order to lead with confidence! The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast is hosted by Esther Littlefield, a pastor's wife and entrepreneur. Esther is joined by her co-host, Holly Cain, a women's ministry leader, writer, and speaker. It's...