Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

What if the layoff that broke you... was actually God's redirection?

In this client success story, we sit down with Delphine, a former finance professional in New York, who thought losing her job was the end, until it became the beginning of something far greater. She didn’t just bounce back, she built a business rooted in faith, purpose, and creativity.

👩‍🎨 Today, she runs an art advisory business that helps professionals bring depth and beauty into their homes, all while finally living her calling.

Audrey and Delphine discuss:

- How Delphine turned a layoff into a God-given opportunity

- What it looks like to live in your calling, even when it’s scary

- The real reason you might feel stuck in your career

- Why clarity is more powerful than certainty when job hunting

If you're a Christian job seeker wondering “What now?”, or you’re pivoting from a non-traditional to a traditional career (or vice versa), this conversation will encourage, equip, and deeply resonate with you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

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⌚️TIME STAMPS

01:06 – Working in Finance Before the Pivot

02:22 – How She Discovered Her Passion for Art

03:43 – Finding Joy and Meaning in Her New Work

05:42 – The Pressure of Hustle Culture in NYC

09:01 – Letting Go of Status and Embracing Calling

11:58 – How Faith Reframed Her Career Journey

17:04 – The Podcast Episode That Sparked Clarity

24:21 – Building a Business From the Ground Up

34:51 – Details About Delphine’s Art Advisory Business

If you’ve been job hunting for months and wondering why the market feels tougher than ever, you're not alone. I recently sat down with a room full of executives to ask one big question: Why are so many talented people struggling to get hired in 2025? And more importantly, what can you actually do about it?

If your applications are being met with silence, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes, and give you clear strategies to help you stand out and land the job you're called to.

In this episode, we’re sharing real, unfiltered insights from CEOs, hiring managers, and recruiters, plus practical steps you can take today to position yourself for success.

We discuss:

• Why executives say “the good talent is already hired”

• The #1 thing hiring managers look for in job interviews

• How to show you're “humble, hungry, and smart”

• How to land roles that aren’t even posted (and create your own openings)

• How Christian jobseekers can stay faithful, strategic, and confident in a tough market

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

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⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 – Why Is It So Hard to Get Hired Right Now?

03:27 – What Executives Say About the Hiring Struggle

06:44 – “The Good Talent Is Already Hired” (Hard Truth)

09:15 – How Reputation Gets You Hired Faster

15:57 – Stop Complaining: What Employers Actually Notice

19:58 – Growing in Public: Using LinkedIn Strategically

24:32 – Employers Want “Humble, Hungry, and Smart”

26:12 – The Interview Question That Reveals Everything

28:27 – How to Land Jobs That Aren’t Even Posted

39:38 – The World Owes You Nothing (But That’s Good News)

Have you ever felt lost after a major life shift, unsure where to go next in your career? 

That’s exactly where our client, Nathan, found himself after returning from missions work. With a background in engineering and a desire to serve, he didn’t know what direction to take... until one informational interview, and a single LinkedIn message, changed everything.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear how Nathan went from career confusion to landing a nonprofit role he’s genuinely excited about. This is more than a job search success story – it’s a lesson in clarity, obedience, and taking bold action.

Audrey and Nathan discuss:

• Why sending out hundreds of job applications wasn’t working for him

• How he used informational interviews to gain clarity and confidence

• The exact moment a LinkedIn message turned into a job offer

• How he landed a role at United Way (without a perfect resume)

• How our coaching program helped him take consistent action without burnout

  
  

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

02:45 What job hunting felt like after missions work (and why it wasn’t working)

06:15 The moment clarity hit: narrowing down vs. applying everywhere

10:23 How he pivoted from donor relations to executive coordinator

13:55 The LinkedIn message that opened the door

15:30 How outreach and informational interviews shifted his mindset

21:05 His real job stats: 31 applications → 6 interviews → 1 job offer

24:45 Nathan’s advice for anyone unsure about career coaching

In this episode, we sit down with Mary, a former teacher whose career and heart were radically transformed after trusting God and saying “yes” to the uncomfortable.

Mary shares how her teaching contract unexpectedly ended, and how that closed door became an invitation to rediscover her identity in Christ. Through coaching, prayer, deep reflection, and learning to actively listen to God’s voice, she found a new path that honors her gifts and calling.

Listen to Mary’s success story as she steps into a new season with joy and purpose with her new career. We discuss:

• The tension between growth and comfort

• Why losing her job was the beginning of something better

• Encouragement for anyone who feels too old, too late, or too lost to start again

• What it means to “set the table” for the Holy Spirit in your career

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure what God is calling you to do, this conversation is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:49 Meet Mary Meier

03:18 How Mary found Christian career coaching (us!)

05:26 Caught in Busyness vs. Being Still Before God

11:33 Dealing with Identity Crisis

14:40 Seeing Past Jobs as Preparation, Not Failure

22:08 What is Kindermusik? (Mary’s New Calling)

33:27 Recognizing Strengths Through Reflection

38:00 Advice to Anyone Feeling Lost in Their Career

40:13 Laying Everything Before God

Are you lacking confidence in your job search or career?

You might not have a confidence problem, you might have a clarity problem.

In this solo episode, Audrey shares the connection between confidence and clarity, rooted in biblical truth and personal experience. She shares how true confidence doesn’t come from surface-level fixes like body language or mindset hacks… but from understanding who you are, how God made you, and what you’re truly called to do.

Audrey discuss:

• Why you feel stuck or unsure, and how clarity changes everything

• What self-reflection looks like for a Christian (and how it connects you to God)

• How your job can be an expression of your God-given identity—not your identity itself

• What it actually takes to walk in confidence and peace

• Why abandoning yourself for the sake of “serving others” may be keeping you from your calling

This episode is honest, raw, and filled with biblical encouragement.

If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t feel confident enough to make a move…” – this one’s for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

01:27 – The real reason you're not confident: lack of clarity

06:40 – Why self-reflection is essential for clarity and confidence

08:56 – You will connect with yourself by first connecting with God

11:15 – Identity is not built, it’s received from God

13:47 – Your job isn’t your identity, it’s an expression of it

17:04 – Confidence isn’t about posture

24:56 – Start your clarity journey with us

Is it okay for Christians to want success? Should we feel guilty for setting big goals, earning money, or building influence?

In this episode, I’m joined by Brett Henderson, founder of Clickmill.co and a digital marketing expert for Christian and private schools, to have an inspiring conversation about what biblical success actually looks like.

We discuss:

• The difference between worldly vs. godly success

• Why many Christian professionals and pastors burn out

• The 5-step strategy Jesus used for growth (and how we often do the opposite)

• How to set ambitious goals with God without guilt

• What it really means to be shrewd as a serpent and innocent as a dove

  
  

Whether you're in business, ministry, or still discerning your next step, this episode will encourage you to dream big, and surrender even bigger.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

  
  

CONNECT WITH BRETT:

🌍  Website / https://clickmill.co/

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 – Why Christians Struggle With Success

10:14 – A Biblical View of Success vs. Worldly Ambition

16:51 – Can Christians Want Wealth, Nice Homes, and Cars?

21:19 – Set Bigger Goals: The Kind You Need God For

25:31 – What It Really Means to Have Peace About a Decision

31:10 – Decision-Making Frameworks Christians Should Be Using

52:10 – The 5 Things Jesus Did to Create Growth (That We Often Do Backwards)

You’re not lazy. You’re likely just misaligned.

In this episode, we’re diving into what career misalignment really is, why it shows up as procrastination or burnout, and how to finally fix it. If you’re feeling stuck in your job, unmotivated to work, or wondering why you can’t bring yourself to care anymore, this one’s for you.

We discuss:

• Why procrastination might be a signal—not a flaw

• How to spot signs of career misalignment

• Real stories of overcoming “I feel broken” at work

• 3 simple steps to find a job that actually fits you

• How to start pivoting, even if it feels scary or uncertain

Subscribe for more faith-based career advice every week!

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - What career misalignment really means  

4:15 - The first sign of misalignment (and how to spot it)  

7:00 - Why your brain is resisting your job  

9:45 - Step 1: Identify & validate misalignment  

12:30 - Step 2: Discover what alignment could look like  

14:15 - How to conduct informational interviews  

17:00 - Step 3: Give yourself permission to pivot  

19:45 - Sacrificing to pursue your calling  

21:45 - Find and land the career that aligns with your calling

Life is short; you either have your reasons or your results.

In this solo chitchat episode, I record from my car and share what’s really been on my heart lately: how the realization that we’re not promised more times has lit a fire in me to stop playing small, start acting boldly, and fully trust God even when outcomes are uncertain.

This isn’t about hustle for hustle’s sake, but about stewarding the season you’re in, whether you’re waiting for a breakthrough in your career or navigating growing challenges in your calling.

I talk about:

• The real reason why I’ve been working with urgency lately

• What I’ve learned listening to people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s wish they started sooner

• Why “life is short” is NOT a cliché

• How the Dunning-Kruger effect shows up in your calling

• And why I believe now more than ever: your reasons won’t comfort you in the end, only your results will

  
  

📖 Scripture that’s been guiding me: 

• Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

• Romans 8:28 

  
  

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Intro: Why I'm Recording This in My Car

01:37 - The Wake-Up Call: Life Is Short

03:41 - Our Journey: Trying to Start a Family

05:56 - You Don’t Have Forever. Here’s Why

07:33 - Lessons from Career Pivoters in Their 40s–60s

09:40 - What the Dunning-Kruger Effect Taught Me About Calling

13:10 - 7 Years Since I Quit My Job: What I’ve Learned

15:01 - Reasons vs. Results: The Truth That’s Driving Me

17:51 - How Struggle Has Humbled Me (Fertility & Faith)

22:10 - Biblical Wisdom: Trusting God While Taking Action

25:31 - Final Encouragement: Don’t Waste the Waiting

Have you ever felt like you’ve done all the research, read all the books, and still don’t know what’s next in your career? That was Dionna – until she took a leap and found clarity in an unexpected way.

In this episode, she shares her journey of going from corporate banking to discovering a new path in ghostwriting. She talks about the struggles of figuring out her next move, the doubts she had about considering a career shift, and how faith and our career coaching program helped her connect the dots.

We discuss:

• How Dionna went from banking to ghostwriting and found career clarity in just 2 months  

• The role of faith in career decisions and how prayer played a key part in her journey  

• Overcoming fear and doubt when setting a big career dream  

• How Dionna is building a ghostwriting career by identifying industry needs

If you’re thinking about switching careers, exploring freelance writing, or just wondering if there’s something better out there for you, this episode is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

CONNECT WITH DIONA:

🌍 Website / https://followingguest.com/#/👨‍💻 LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionna-rivers/

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 – How Dionna Found Career Clarity & Made a Huge Pivot

04:20 – From Research Overload to Career Confidence: What Actually Works

07:42 – Writing Was Always the Answer – She Just Didn’t See It Yet

10:31 – Rethinking Business: Seeing It as Problem-Solving, Not Just Profit

16:33 – How Career Coaching Helped Dionna

18:23 – Finding the Right Writing Niche: What Finally Clicked for Dionna

21:52 – The Unexpected Power of Prayer Calls in Career Growth

26:43 – Why Career Harmony Matters More Than Just "Feeling at Peace"

29:07 – Using LinkedIn & Newsletters to Build Authority as a Writer

32:37 – How to Navigate Information Overload & Find Your True Path

Human trafficking is one of the darkest realities in our world today, but what if your business could be part of the solution? In this episode of Answer the Call, I sit down with my dear friend, Meredith Limoges, founder of Beaudin Designs and the Door of Hope nonprofit, to explore how she built a freedom business that provides hope, dignity, and financial independence for survivors of human trafficking.

💡 What is a Freedom Business?

A freedom business is a mission-driven business model designed to provide employment, training, and support for survivors of human trafficking. Rather than relying on donations, these businesses create sustainable solutions that help survivors regain financial independence and rebuild their lives.

💡What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Meredith turned a handbag business into a mission-driven movement

• The struggles of balancing business and ministry — and what she learned

• The biggest mistakes mission-driven entrepreneurs make (so you can avoid them!)

• Practical steps to start and scale a business that actually makes an impact

• Why profit and purpose can coexist—and how to build a sustainable freedom business

• The truth about human trafficking that most people don’t know

If you’ve ever felt called to start a business that truly makes a difference, this episode is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:

• Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

• More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

  
  

CONNECT WITH MEREDITH:

🌍 Website / https://www.beaudindesigns.com/

📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/beaudindesign/

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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F

🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993

📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 Meet Meredith Limoges, founder of Beaudin Designs

04:32 How She Turned Her Calling Into a Business That Rescues Survivors

07:10 - The Hardest Part of Starting a Freedom Business  

10:25 - How to Start a Business That Supports Human Trafficking Survivors

15:30 - The Reality of Running a Trauma-Informed Workplace

28:20 - The Dark Reality of Pattaya, Thailand & The Birth of Door of Hope

45:14 - Connect with Meredith + Donate to Door of Hope