Five years ago, we had a mission: we wanted to create a resource for Christian women leaders who are looking to grow in their leadership and hear from other women just like them. We never imagined this podcast would last this long or reach as many women as it has. 

Holly and I are grateful to each and every listener, and in this episode, we are celebrating our five year milestone! In this conversation, we are sharing the top episodes from the past year, our favorite conversations, and we’re getting personal with some lessons God is teaching us through our lives right now.

Past Anniversary Episodes:

1 year Anniversary: Episode 57: One Year Anniversary - Top 5 Episodes & Our Favorite Conversations 

2 year Anniversary: Episode 109: Lessons Learned from 2 Years Podcasting & Answering Your Questions

3 year Anniversary: Episode 162: All Things Podcasting with Holly and Esther [3 Year Podcast Celebration]

4 Year Anniversary: Episode 197: Celebrating 4 Years - Top Episodes & Fave Conversations of the Past Year

Top 5 Episodes from the past year:

These are the top 5 most downloaded episodes from the past year. If you haven’t taken a listen, be sure to check them out.

Number 5:  199: How to Increase Focus & Decrease Stress as a Leader with Sonita Reese

Number 4: 197: Celebrating 4 Years - Top Episodes & Fave Conversations of the Past Year

Number 3: 198: When Your Voice Isn’t Heard, Dealing with Toxic Leadership, and Stepping Out Without a Plan with Rachael Groll

Number 2:  195: What Confident Leaders Look Like [Revisiting Leading with Confidence]

Number 1:  196: Fulfilling Your God-Given Purpose: What's Money Got to Do With It? with Portia Jackson

Esther’s Favorite Conversations from the Past Year:

• Episode 205: Sharing the Truth in a Post-Christian Culture with Phylicia Masonheimer 

• Episode 203: Leading in Higher Education & Why We Must Prioritize Relationships with Heather Thompson Day

Holly’s Favorite Conversations from the Past Year:

• Episode 216: Owning Your Voice and Using Your Gifts as a Female Leader with Jo Saxton

• How To Series

  • How to Effectively Network & Build Relationships

  • How to Get the Most Out of Live Events

  • How Leaders Can Support Someone Through Crisis

  • How to Deal with the Pressures of Leading as a Female

Share with us in our Facebook Group what your favorite episodes from the last year have been!

Leaders are Learners: What have you been learning lately?

Podcasts Esther has been listening to:

1. A Little Bit Culty

2. Get Your Hopes Up - Christy Wright

3. EntreLeadership

4. Raw, Real, Redeemed

Books Esther has read recently:

• All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore

• Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst

Podcasts Holly has been listening to:

1. Scamanda

2. Counterclock

3. Crime Junkie

Books Holly has read recently:

• Anne of Green Gables 

• Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Vuolo

• Still Here and Still Struggling to Serve by Gena McCown

Life Updates, Lessons, and What’s Working Well Right Now:

Holly: Family and friends visiting; challenges with parenting; big changes for her son in recent weeks. God is teaching her patience through gardening.

Esther: Husband transitioned out of ministry; recent move to Tennessee; taking a full-time job at Ramsey Solutions. God is teaching her about letting go through her move.

Connect with us:

• Esther's website

• Esther’s Instagram