THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP LOUNGE: A NEW CHAPTER
Hey Friends, Welcome to the Women's Leadership Lounge! If you're a women who carries the weight of leadership at work, at home, in ministry or in your community.. you've found your place.
And if you’ve been with me for a while, you may remember this podcast as "Amiga Rise Up." That season was such an important part of my journey, and many of the conversations we shared are still very much connected to the work I’m doing today.
But as I’ve grown and gained greater clarity around the work I feel called to do, I knew it was time for the podcast to grow with me.
Amiga Rise Up is NOW the Women’s Leadership Lounge.
This new chapter reflects my decision to pivot more intentionally toward serving women leaders, the women who are leading teams, organizations, businesses, ministries, families, and communities, while often carrying more behind the scenes than anyone realizes.
You’ll still find some of the original Amiga Rise Up episodes here because leadership isn’t only about what happens in the workplace. It’s also about who we are becoming, how we navigate life, how we communicate, how we care for ourselves, and how we show up for the people we’ve been called to lead.
So while the name has changed, so much of the heart behind these conversations remains.
I'm Sophia Estrella, a leadership coach, trainer, DISC consultant with more than 30 years of leadership experience. Each week, we'll have honest conversations about leadership, hear inspiring stories from other women leaders and entrepreneurs, learn about effective communication and building high performing teams, investing in personal growth, and leading with purpose and integrity.
Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, you'll gain practical tools, fresh perspectives and encouragement to help you lead with greater confidence, communicate with greater impact, and build a life and leadership that align with your values. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and pull up a chair.
Welcome to the Lounge, where women leaders grow, connect and lead with purpose.
website: www.sophiaestrella.org Instagram: sestrelladestrella
Episodes
21 episodes
S2 Ep 9 Ruby Red Slippers: Interview with Arlana Scola
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 journe...
S2 Ep 8 Overruling Narcissism with Lu Ann Topovski
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 goe...
S2 Ep 10 Keys to unlocking the REAL you: Interview with Jenn Filer
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 othe...
S2 Ep 7 Interview with Daniella Ordonez (Trust In Transition)
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 transit...
S2 Ep 6 Interview with co-author Maricar (Silence Into Influence)
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 ma...
S2 Ep 5 Interview with author Denise Harvey: Pivot in the Pause
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.Den...
Beauty From Ashes: Interview with Vanessa Daniels
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. &nbs...
Ep 03 Journey To Identity (Interview with Author Billie Breeden)
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 m...
S2 Ep 2 You are capable of more than you realize!
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 st...
S2 Ep 1 Can God supernaturally heal mental health issues?
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. W...
S1 Ep 10 Interview with Elizabeth Strong on her journey through entrepreneurship in the Beauty Business!!
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 motherho...
S1 Ep 9 What do I need to do to embrace my journey through the positive and negative?
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 step...
S1 Ep 8 Special Guest Shelby Lawson shares her journey from the marketplace into the fashion world!
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 busin...
S1 Ep 7 What should you expect in the midst of transition of what God is calling you too?
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 o...
S1 Ep 6 My Special Guest Shonta Ford shares her story of leaving the corporate world to follow her calling in business ownership
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 sh...
S1 Ep 5 How can family secrets keep you from fulfilling your calling and how do you start the process of healing?
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 o...
S1 Ep 4 Do you know your power as a mom?
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 yell...
S1 Ep 3 If I come from a jacked up family will God still use me? Do I still have a calling?
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 ha...
Ep 02 Is Working In The Marketplace a lesser calling than FT Ministry?
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 s...
Ep 01 Why what you do is more than you think!
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 under...
