Welcome to the Christian Woman Business Podcast! In this updated trailer, I'm sharing the latest on what to expect here in this show. While I'm taking a break from creating new content, be sure to check out the past episodes to support you in building your online business. Check out these resources: upLIFT Mentormind: https://upliftmentormind.com/ My courses: https://estherlittlefield.com/courses/ Free resources: https://estherlittlefield.com/resources/ You can also connect with me on...

Do you ever find yourself mixed up in the striving for more success? Trying desperately to climb that ladder in the name of bigger and better? Does our culture’s ‘hustle culture’ feel like it’s trapping you whether you really want it to or not? In episode 122 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend Erin Harrigan. She vulnerably shares how she felt trapped by the hustle culture we all seem to face, and how she managed to shake it in exchange for more depth and relationships...

Have you ever felt God tugging you in a different direction than you’re currently headed? Perhaps you have a big dream that feels scary compared to the path your life is currently taking. Maybe there’s nothing wrong with the path you’re on, but you still feel that pull towards something bigger? In episode 121 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our friend Polly Payne. Polly shares all about taking that leap of faith in her career as she left a good, stable job in the tech world...

A lot of mindset advice in the business world may sound good and even use spiritual language, but many times it is not aligned at all with Biblical truth. So how do you determine what a true Biblical mindset looks like vs. the false teaching of the world? And why does this even matter in your business?  In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest Veronica Hoddenbagh. We explore what the term ‘Biblical mindset’ means, why she’s passionate about it, and how it’s different from...

Have you ever struggled to navigate the workplace as a female in a male-dominated environment? Maybe it’s hard for you to insert yourself into roles or positions that are traditionally for men? In episode 119 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Tammy Birklid about how she transitioned into her role as owner of a construction company. She shares about her experience as a female in the construction industry and how she views equality in the workplace. Tammy provides...

Do you struggle to address issues or concerns with people you work with? Is it difficult for you to initiate conversations with others that you know are going to be challenging? Do you feel confident to voice your opinions or concerns when it comes to engaging in those hard conversations? In episode 118 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Natalie Gringrich. Natalie breaks down the common mistakes many people make in communicating with their team, how to deal with...

Have you ever had a major pivot moment in life? Maybe you’ve gone from one extreme to the other, perhaps from being under a large amount of leadership and authority, to eventually having your own business and being in charge of yourself on a different sort of level. In episode 117 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Breshana Miller as she shares all about her shift from the military to ministry to business. While we all have our own unique business journeys, it’s...

What sets Christian business owners apart from the rest? Should we follow the standard business advice out there, or should we be doing things differently? We know as Christians we are called to live lives set apart–that look different from the rest of the world. But what does that look like practically in our businesses? It can be hard to navigate the implications of that calling, so I’m here to shed some light on the topic and give you some practical tips to guide you as you craft a...

Have you ever struggled to lead effectively when either growing and/or managing a large team? Is it hard for you to delegate tasks to your team, because you’d rather have control over the bulk of the material you’re responsible for? This episode starts season 10 of the Christian Woman Business Podcast. Thank you so much for being with me up to this point! Since I recently moved and have taken a full-time job (read about this on Instagram), I am not going to be creating new content for this...

Have you ever felt like you were drowning in the working world, with a desire to have a more balanced life, but with no way out? Do you dream of having a business that works FOR you, and not the other way around? In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from my guest Erica Goode, and we chat all about her business, what she does as a certified public accountant, and her experience in my upLIFT Mentormind. You might think CPAs focus only on taxes, but Erica shares how she focuses on both...

Have you ever wanted to be a guest on someone else’s podcast? If you’ve ever considered being on a podcast, you’ve likely written a pitch to try and introduce yourself to the podcast host. Like with anything, there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about this. In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a conversation I shared with my friend Wren Robbins on her podcast, Don’t Wing It. We talked on her podcast about the 10 mistakes to avoid when pitching a podcast. I know that a lot of...

Are you tired of hearing how a 6 figure income would change everything for you? It feels like so many people in the online business space are doing whatever they can to hit that idealized number, but what does it mean for you if that isn’t exactly what works best for you right now? Over my 7+ years of building a business online, I have seen dozens of programs, courses, and masterminds that are targeted to helping you reach 6 figures, 7 figures, and beyond. Many of these programs are great. I...

Have you ever had a goal, or something you wanted to accomplish, but you just didn't know how to get there? Maybe you knew some of the things that needed to be done, but you couldn't seem to put it all together. It's like trying to do a puzzle without having the cover of the box available for you to see what the final picture looks like. You might be able to get the puzzle put together eventually, but it's a lot harder when you don't know what it's supposed to look like. I recently...

Do you ever stress about how you’re presenting yourself as an online service provider? Have you felt self-conscious or nervous before hopping on a zoom call? Maybe you get uncomfortable having to be in front of the camera when it’s time for new headshots for your business.  In today’s conversation, you’re going to hear from my guest Camille Levi, and we are going to be chatting all about how to show up with more confidence on camera. Camille will share her testimony, share her passion for...

Have you ever wondered about what it takes to host a retreat? Do you have the urge to plan a retreat in the future? Maybe you’ve just always been curious about what it looks like to attend a retreat. Due to some personal things in my life along with the upLIFT Retreat I hosted in Gulf Shores, Alabama last week, you might have noticed that I took the last few weeks off from the podcast. But this week I’m back and so excited to share with you some behind-the-scenes stories and details from the...

Have you ever felt stuck in your business, but you’re not sure why? Maybe you’ve tried all the business or marketing strategies and nothing is working. It could be that you need some help with your mindset or your heartset. In today’s conversation, you’re going to hear from my guest Heather Shriver Burns all about adjusting your mindset and heartset, and she’ll share what all of our mindset and heartset issues typically boil down to. She’s even going to give us a practical exercise to put...

Have you been considering what it might look like to move from 1:1 work to more of a group program option? Maybe you’re ready to scale your business, or you want to reach more people with your expertise. In my last episode, I shared with you the 5 benefits of moving from 1:1 work to group offers. So if you missed that episode and blog post, go back and listen to episode 106 before you dive into this topic. It will help give you a little bit of context before I discuss all about the mistakes...

Do you feel tied down in your 1:1 client work? Do you ever feel burnt out on your work time, and wish you had more time freedom? Does your work ever feel a little monotonous? Maybe you’re feeling the strain of the 1:1 client work you’ve been doing for a few years. You might know that you eventually want to be doing more teaching and coaching rather than implementing. Or your calendar is filling up with 1:1 coaching clients and you’d really like to have more time freedom. It could be that...

How can you increase your income without taking up more time? What do you do when you have income goals to hit, but you’ve got no more time to commit to your work during the week? Are you exhausted or feeling burnt out in your business in any way? Maybe you're a service provider, coach, or consultant, and you love the work you do. But there is a problem: you're out of time. You can't take on any more clients without burning the candle at both ends, and you're really ready for more free time,...

What does it look like to leverage your expertise? What are some of the practical ways you can do this? Perhaps you’ve heard me talking about this topic in the last few podcasts, and you’re wondering what it looks like in real life. In episode 104, I want to share with you my own journey of leveraging my expertise so that you can see some of the possibilities for yourself. If you have an expertise and you are working with clients in a 1:1 setting, there’s only so many people you can reach....

Do you ever struggle to see yourself as an expert in your field? Do those doubts, fears, or imposter syndrome creep into your thoughts? Maybe you are wondering if you should even listen to this episode or read this blog post where I’m talking about this concept of leveraging your expertise.  What do you do if you feel this way? What do you do if you are trying to build a business online and you don’t consider yourself an expert? In this episode, I’ll share with you a four-step exercise that...

Have you ever sensed God asking you to do something in your business that did not make sense on paper? What about when you know you have natural gifts that are bringing you results, but God is leading you to do something outside of your own abilities? In this conversation, I chat with Althea McIntyre about spirit-led sales, pricing, and transformational offers. Althea shares her journey to where she is today, including a season of struggling with doubt and unbelief as well as disobedience to...

What if this year was the year that you decided to leverage your expertise? What if you could embrace the way God has gifted you and the knowledge, the experience, the training, and the investments you've made that have led you to where you are today? And what if you stopped holding back on how you're building your business, and you really decided to leverage what you've accomplished up to this point and stepped into that expert status? I believe that you have the power to impact and...

Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of my business? What works and what doesn’t? The wins and losses? I think it’s so important to hear the real truth about someone’s business in order to get the whole story and the full picture. After an unplanned hiatus at the end of 2022, I am back and thrilled to share new content with you this year! To kick off this year, I’m taking a step back and letting you have a peek inside my business with a full Year in Review for episode 100 of the...