#417 Why Women Were Called to Lead with Sophie Hudson of Big Boo Cast

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and amazing Sophie Hudson. Sophie is a best-selling author and a beloved podcaster who started blogging at BooMama.net in 2005 and has co-hosted The Big Boo Cast since 2007- roles that make her feel like the internet's mee-maw. She's known for her infectious laugh, love of live sports, and cooking her mama's recipes for friends.

Her latest book, A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It, explores leadership principles from the book of Exodus, touching on the important role women played in Moses’s life and the Israelites’ journey to freedom. Sophie’s approachable style and love for laughter make her work- and this episode- so insightful and incredibly fun. We had an absolute blast as Sophie shared her heart and her wisdom. You don’t want to miss this one!

2:23 – Sophie 101

Southern accents, morning weddings & the power of a good nap Living in Birmingham, Alabama Starting a blog in 2005 and co-hosting a podcast An unexpected journey to full-time writing

20:42 – Women In Leadership

How Sophie landed on Exodus 1-20 for her book The challenges women face in leadership roles in the church Using the language of leadership for women

33:40 – Developing Humble Leadership

The balance between confidence and humility in leadership Leadership that reminds people of who God is Leading with a quiet life Practicing your gifts in private

45:58 – Closing Thoughts

Bonding over musical theater Getting your copy of A Fine Sight To See

FEATURED QUOTES

“I think Moses is a leadership manual for all of us, women or men.”

“We need men to lead, but we also need women to lead, and women are underrepresented in leadership in our churches.”

“If you have influence over one other person, you're a leader in that person's life.”

Learn more about Sophie:

BooMama

https://www.boomama.net/

https://www.boomama.net/about-me/

Get your copy of A Fine Sight To See

https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Sight-See-Leading-Because/dp/0764243349

Sophie on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/boomama205/?hl=en

Sophie on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SophieHudsonBooMama/

The Big Boo Cast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.