25 Women Speakers to Know

I know alot of you who are part of the community are consistently looking for speakers for your events, conferences, churches and gatherings. In an effort to help you, here’s a list of some top notch women speakers i would recommend. This is not a “top” 25 list, but just an effort to give you some recommendations of speakers you should know.

25 Women Speakers to Know

Priscilla Shirer – Bible teacher and author

Christine Caine – founder of A21 and Propel Women. 

Jennie Allen – founder of IF: Gathering and Gather, best-selling author.

Jamie Kern Lima – founder of IT Cosmetics and podcast host, speaker, and best-selling author

Jenni Catron – culture expert, podcast host, author, and founder of 4Sight Group. 

Tara-Leigh Cobble – founder of The Bible Recap, teacher, podcaster, author and speaker. 

Elyse Mahan – speaker, teaching pastor, and author.

Cheryl Luke – pastor, Bible teacher, and spiritual director. 

Aarti Sequeira – award winning chef and host, speaker, and producer. 

Lysa TerKeurst – author, speaker, and founder of Proverbs 31.  

Bianca Juarez Olthoff – pastor of The Fathers House Orange County, speaker, author and host of the We’re Going There Podcast. 

Gloria Umanah – founder and ex director of the Ex-Nihilo Collective, visionary of Hope Booth, communicator and spoken word artist. 

Faith Eury Cho – author, co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church in NJ, and founder and CEO of The Honor Summit. 

Liz Bohannon – speaker, author, host of Plucking Up Podcast, and founder of Seiko Design. 

Jackie Hill Perry – best selling author, poet, co-host of With the Perrys Podcast, artist and Bible teacher. 

Shelley Giglio – co-founder of Passion Conferences, founder of the Grove, and head of sixstep Records. 

Jessica Honegger – speaker, host of the Going Scared Podcast, founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, and recently merged with Seiko Design. 

Paula Faris – journalist, former host of Good Morning America, founder of Carry Media, author, and host of the Paula Faris Show. 

Brooke Ligertwood – singer, songwriter, worship leader, teacher, and new album out entitled Eight. 

Simi John – co-pastor of New Life Bible Church in Norman, OK, Bible teacher, coach, physical therapist and author. 

Nona Jones – formerly at Facebook and Global ambassador for YouVersion, and multiple book author, speaker and influencer. 

Tricia Sciortino – author and CEO of Belay Solutions. 

Jess Ekstrom – speaker, author, podcast host, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop. 

Nancy Duarte – author, TED Talk speaker, and CEO of Duarte Design.

Danielle Strickland – speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and justice advocate.

Making it Without Losing It with Forbes Top Rated Speaker and Author Jess Ekstrom

Check out my interview with JESS EKSTROM on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 310. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JESS EKSTROM, a Forbes top rated speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Headbands of Hope out of her college dorm room, and more recently founder of MicDrop Workshop, helping raise up a new wave of women speakers. Jess is a 3 time author, including her brand new bestseller Making It Without Losing It. She speaks for and advises some of the top companies in the world. We discuss leadership today, why speaking is about the audience, lessons as an entrepreneur, balancing mom life and work life, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and COME and SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

COME and SEE FOUNDATION 

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Discovering Your Desired Future with NYT Best-Selling Author of 20 million books Henry Cloud + April Top Ten Leadership List

Check out my interview with HENRY CLOUD on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 309. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is Dr. HENRY CLOUD, NYT Best-selling author of over 20 million books, global leadership expert, renowned psychologist and author of the new book Your Desired Future. We discuss discovering your purpose, finding the right job, leadership recent learnings, and much more. Plus check out the April Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

April Top Ten Leadership List

Books

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide – from Will Guidara

The Algorithm – from Jon McNeil

The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer – from Ken Costa

Articles

Are Young Adults engaging more at Churches? – from Barna

Anthropic seeks Christian Leaders help in shaping AI ethics

Podcast

The Pros Pro with Joe McLean

Koerner Office Podcast

Making It with Jess Ekstrom

Voices

Conway Edwards and Jada Edwards – pastors of One Community Church in Dallas

Josh Champion – Birmingham based founder of Wildcard

Chase Maasdorp – innovator, engineer, co-founder of Tour Caddy and part of the Overflow teamTop

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Know the Bible with Walking The Text Founder Brad Gray + 12 Questions to Ask in Any Conversation

Check out my interview with BRAD GRAY on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 308. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is BRAD GRAY, Nashville based Bible teacher and founder of Walking the Text, and executive producer of The Sacred Thread TV Series and author of Bringing Heaven Here. Brad leads trips around the world for leaders to understand the Bible in a personalized way. We discuss faithfulness, growing a ministry, understanding your calling and assignment, studying the Bible, teaching and storytelling, and so much more. Plus check out the top questions every leader should be asking. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Top Weekly Leadership List

12 Questions to Ask on a Regular Basis

1. What are you most excited about right now? 

2. Who do you know that I should know? Who have you met recently that I should meet?

3. What are you doing that I should do? 

4. What have you stopped doing recently?

5. What are you reading/listening to that I should read/listen to? 

6. What is your greatest leadership lesson in life?

7. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

8. What are you learning right now? 

9. Is there anything specific I’m doing right now that makes me hard to lead/follow?

10. If you were in my seat what would you do?

11. How can I help you/add value to you? 

12. What/How specifically can I pray for you? 

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Founder of Noonday Collection and Award Winning Entrepreneur Jessica Honegger + 11 Entrepreneurs to Know

Check out my interview with JESSICA HONEGGER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 307. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JESSICA HONEGGER, Austin based businesswoman and founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, a lifestyle fashion brand that helps bring best in class products from artisans around the world. She is the author of Imperfect Courage and a sought after speaker. We discuss faithfulness, scaling the business, leadership, the power of community, and so much more. Plus check out the list of Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and REGENT BANK for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

REGENT BANK

Connect with the team at https://www.regent.bank/. Regent Bank is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country, uniquely positioned as a faith-based bank with a clear purpose: “To show God’s love to employees, clients, and communities.” Regent Bank stands out in the banking industry, with both a dedicated prayer team and a specialized department focused exclusively on serving faith-based organizations. All nonprofit clients are offered completely free banking services, along with highly competitive interest rates and access to specialized support across multiple financial areas. Find out more at http://regent.bank. 

Top Weekly Leadership List

11 Women Leaders/Entrepreneurs to Know

Jamie Kern Lima

Erin Fujimoto

Jess Ekstrom

Caitlin Crosby

Nona Jones

Liz Bohannon

Lysa TerKeurst

Annie Downs

Tara-Leigh Cobble

Chloe Hamaker

Jennie Allen

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.