Is it actually time for you to leave your job?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the real, practical, and honest reasons why it might be time to move on, and just as importantly, when it might actually be worth staying. We discuss:

• The 5 clear signs it might be time to leave your job

• How to tell if it’s burnout… or real misalignment

• Why lack of growth can quietly stall your career

• What constant dread is actually trying to tell you

• Practical questions to help you decide wisely

We also talk about something many people don’t consider: sometimes it’s not about finding the “perfect job”… but about finding a job that fits your season, responsibilities, and values right now.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, or unsure about your next step, this episode will help you step back, process wisely, and move forward with clarity.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

02:00 Sign #1: No growth  

08:30 Sign #2: You don’t care anymore  

22:00 Sign #3: Constant burnout  

37:00 Sign #4: Health is affected  

43:00 Sign #5: Bad boss  

48:30 New reasons to quit (2026)  

56:00 Questions to help you decide  

Have you noticed how often people online talk about wanting a “cushy job,” a “lazy girl job,” or a role where they can basically get paid to do as little as possible?

In this episode, Audrey and I are talking about why that mindset might seem appealing on the surface, but can quietly hurt your character, your career, and your relationship with God over time.

Now to be clear, this is not about glorifying hustle or saying you need to be overworked to be valuable. Sometimes you really do need a healthier, less stressful job. But there’s a big difference between needing rest and building a work life around doing the bare minimum.

We talk about where this trend is coming from, why so many people feel drawn to it, and how to think about work in a way that is both honest and biblical.

We discuss:

• What people mean when they say wanting to have a “cushy” job

• Why bare minimum work culture can hurt you long-term

• How “act your wage” thinking can shape your habits

• What integrity at work looks like as a Christian

• Practical ways to reset if you’ve started coasting at work

If you’ve been feeling tired, disillusioned, or tempted to check out at work, I hope this episode gives you a more grounded and God-honoring way to think about your job, your habits, and your calling.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

02:05 The cultural narrative around “bare minimum” work

10:11 Why people want cushy jobs

12:18 What integrity at work actually means

19:05 Biblical wisdom about honoring your employer

28:00 A practical test: would your employer be okay watching your workday?

34:59 A simple tool to track your time and habits

36:01 Are you looking for a break job or a detox job?

Job searching can be one of the hardest seasons of your career, especially when a layoff comes unexpectedly and you’re responsible for providing for your family.

But it can also be one of the most refining seasons of your life.

In this episode, Audrey sits down with former coaching client Anu to share her job search journey, from months of applications and final-round rejections to landing a Senior Customer Success Manager role with a salary increase and a clear leadership path.

You’ll learn:

• How to keep going after multiple interview rejections

• Why interviewing is a skill you can improve

• How to explain your career pivot with clarity

• Why strategy matters more than sending hundreds of applications

• How faith helped during the job search

  
  

If you’re currently job hunting, facing rejection, or trying to pivot careers, this episode will give you both practical advice and encouragement to keep moving forward.

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Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

00:53 Meet Anu

04:36 Finding career clarity & overcoming imposter syndrome

04:50 Pivoting toward a Customer Success Manager career

10:33 How to manage job search stress

18:26 Why interviewing is a skill you can improve

24:13 How she got the job!

29:48 Long-term career goals in Customer Success

32:02 Advice for job seekers facing rejection

In this episode, we sit down with Larry to talk about what it really looks like to navigate a difficult job search after an unexpected layoff.

After losing his job with almost no warning, Larry had to figure out what to do next. Through persistence, community, and faith, he rebuilt momentum in his job search and eventually landed not one, but two job offers.

We discuss:

• How strategic outreach helped land interviews quickly

• The resume changes that made recruiters respond

• How to prepare for interviews effectively

• What to do when you face rejection after multiple interview rounds

• How to manage burnout during a long job search

• The importance of faith, prayer, and community during the job hunt

If you’re currently job searching, feeling discouraged, or wondering how to stay motivated after setbacks, this episode will encourage you and give you practical steps to keep moving forward.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

02:40 What To Do Immediately After Losing Your Job

04:10 The Outreach Strategy That Landed Interviews

06:00 Resume Changes That Got Recruiters’ Attention

08:15 Learning How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

10:05 The Shift That Improved His Interviews

13:30 How To Handle Rejection After Multiple Rounds

17:00 Avoiding Job Search Burnout

23:10 The Interview He Thought He Failed

29:40 How He Ended Up With Two Job Offers

43:10 Advice for Anyone Who Was Just Laid Off

Welcome to the 4th episode of our “Why You’re Getting Rejected” series! 

If you haven’t watched the first three episodes yet, make sure to check out the full playlist so you can understand the entire hiring process from start to finish: 

In this episode, we’re breaking down what happens after the hiring manager interview, because the interview process can vary wildly depending on company, industry, and seniority level. We discuss:

• The most common interview types you may face next

• What sequences tend to look like for small businesses, startups, and large corporations

• How the interview process changes by role level

• A step-by-step plan to prepare for each type of interview

• How to approach role-specific assessments

• How to prepare for the final executive interview

If you’ve ever made it past round two and still didn’t get the offer, this episode will help you understand why, and exactly how to prepare differently next time.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

02:40 – Overview of The Common Interview Types

04:00 – Peer & Cross-Functional Interviews Explained

05:26 – Small Business Interview Process Breakdown

06:45 – Startup Interview Process Breakdown

08:00 – Large Corporation / Structured Interview Process Breakdown

08:30 – How the Process Changes by Seniority Level

10:30 – Entry-Level Interview Expectations

12:45 – Mid-Level Interview Expectations

15:30 – Senior-Level Interview Expectations

17:45 – Executive-Level / Director Interviews

18:38 – Ask the Recruiter What’s Next (Don’t Guess)

20:10 – Reaching Out to Recent Hires for Insight

22:28 – Peer/Team Interviews: What They’re Evaluating

25:58 – How to Prepare for Peer Interviews Step-by-Step

28:40 – Common Peer Interview Questions

35:25 – Role-Specific Assessments Overview

37:10 – Case Study Interviews: How to Structure Answers

39:30 – Technical Assessments: What They’re Looking For

41:20 – Presentation Interviews: How to Stand Out

45:05 – Final Executive Interview: What Actually Matters

47:10 – Executive Presence & Strategic Thinking

49:00 – Questions to Ask in the Final Round

51:18 – Offer Conversations & Reference Checks

Have you ever made it to the next round of interviews… and still not get the offer?

In this episode, we break down the #1 non-obvious reason hiring managers reject candidates after the second round. Spoiler: it’s not your experience, but how you communicate it.

We discuss how to:

• Turn interviews into conversations instead of interrogations

• Ask strategic questions that reveal what the hiring manager actually wants

• Stop “playing blind” and tailor your answers in real time

• Handle gaps in experience with confidence and honesty

• Ask for next steps so you’re not left in limbo

If you’ve been getting to final rounds but not landing the offer, this episode will show you exactly what to fix.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

01:37 – The ONE mistake candidates make

03:01 – The 2 questions every hiring manager is asking

04:41 – Stop being transactional in interviews

06:18 – Why job descriptions aren’t enough

07:51 – How to start the interview the right way

11:25 – The most powerful question to ask: “What separates good from great?”

14:06 – Don’t play blind for the rest of the interview

20:03 – Real-life example from a hiring manager (Kevin’s story)

23:55 – What if you don’t have all the experience?

27:58 – Always ask about next steps

You made it to the first interview. You felt like it went well. And then… you got the rejection email.

In this episode, we break down exactly what recruiters are looking for during the first interview (especially the recruiter phone screen), and why candidates get rejected after making it to the top 3% of applicants.

You’ll learn:

• Why only ~3% of applicants make it to the interview stage

• 2 reasons you might get rejected that have nothing to do with you

• 5 quick fixes you can implement immediately

• 5 deeper improvements that require practice

• How to fix professionalism red flags

• The biggest energy mistake candidates make

• How to answer salary questions confidently

• Why clarity creates confidence (and job offers)

• How to close your interview strong

This episode is especially helpful if:

• You keep getting interviews but no offers

• You feel like interviews “go well” but you don’t move forward

• You’re a career pivoter trying to position your experience

• You want Christian career coaching that’s both practical and biblical

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

01:00 – The Purpose of a Recruiter Phone Screen

02:45 – Why Only 3% Get the Interview

07:00 – 2 Reasons You Get Rejected

14:30 – Professionalism Red Flags

20:00 – Energy & Contribution vs Getting Mindset

25:40 – 90-Second Interview Prep Plan

28:00 – Salary Expectations: What to Say (and Not Say)

32:00 – Clarity = Confidence (What Recruiters Want to Hear)

39:20 – How to Close Strong and Move Forward

If you’re job hunting and keep getting rejected before you even land an interview, this episode is for you.

This is Part 1 of our “Why You’re Getting Rejected” series, where we break down exactly why recruiters reject candidates at the application stage, including both the obvious mistakes and the lesser-known red flags most people miss.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why generic resumes get rejected immediately

• How recruiters actually scan applications

• Resume, keyword, and formatting mistakes that disqualify candidates

• LinkedIn issues recruiters notice but rarely explain

• Why being “qualified” still isn’t enough

We hope this episode brings clarity, hope, and encouragement as you make practical changes that actually move the needle in your job search.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

03:06 – You can land a job!

05:34 – Red flag # 1

09:15 – Red flag # 2 

15:16 – Red flag # 3

22:40 – Red flag # 4

26:56 – Lesser known rejection reasons

34:29 – Career hopping, overqualification, and missing narratives

42:51 – Cover letters, LinkedIn gaps, and what to fix next

What does it look like to trust God in your career when the path feels slow, discouraging, and unclear at all?

In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Christina to share her powerful career journey marked by persistence, discernment, and deep trust in God’s provision. As a single foster mom, Christina needed a role that supported both her calling at home and her professional gifts – and that journey came with plenty of pivots, rejection, and waiting.

Audrey and Christina discuss:

• How to stay persistent in a long and emotional job search

• When to pivot your career strategy without losing sight of your calling

• Why networking and referrals matter more than online applications

• How faith, intuition, and effort work together in career decisions

• What it really means to trust God as your provider

If you’re navigating career confusion, waiting on God for your next step, or searching for work that aligns with your faith and life season, this is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

01:17 – Why career change was necessary

09:27 – Hitting roadblocks and learning when to pivot

12:18 – Redefining success and staying persistent

15:04 – Mental health, rejection, and taking breaks

24:22 – Lessons from the story of Ruth

36:56 – How networking and referrals worked

41:34 – Why proactive outreach made the difference

46:00 – Community impact and unexpected blessings

48:28 – Encouragement for discouraged job seekers

Isn’t entrepreneurship the dream?

For years, our client Tyler has lived it – running his own video production business and enjoying the freedom many people chase. But over time, he realized that entrepreneurship wasn’t the calling for this season. 

In this episode, Audrey and Tyler discuss:

• Why entrepreneurship isn’t always the right path

• How to pivot careers without starting over

• Breaking into tech sales without prior experience

• Using bold outreach in a job search

• Trusting God through a career change

If you’re looking for inspiration to make a career pivot, no matter how impossible you may think it is, this episode is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 – From video production to tech sales

01:09 – Why entrepreneurship wasn’t the end goal

03:37 – The hidden downsides of freelancing

06:21 – Knowing it was time for a career change

07:26 – Fear and uncertainty in a job pivot

09:07 – The power of self-reflection and clarity

12:48 – Choosing sales with confidence

15:47 – What boldness looked like in his job search

19:31 – The LinkedIn message that changed everything

23:09 – Landing the job over the holidays

27:01 – Faith, favor, and God opening doors

30:48 – Encouragement for Christians considering a pivot

34:16 – Final advice and testimony