Your Soulful Career Calling

What if the life you want requires you to stop doing what you've always done?

In this episode of Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with Danny Stepper, CEO and Co-Founder of L.A. Libations, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, career courage, leadership, resilience, and the risks required to build a life that truly aligns with who you are.

From earning 14 promotions during his nine years at Coca-Cola to realizing corporate life no longer fit the entrepreneur he was becoming, Danny shares the pivotal decisions, unexpected detours, relationships, and relentless grit that shaped his path. His journey is a reminder that success isn't always about following a perfect plan—sometimes it's about having the courage to recognize when you've outgrown one and take a chance on something entirely different.

In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why hard work and attitude can be your greatest competitive advantage
• How to recognize when it's time to make a career change
• Why career detours can become some of your greatest preparation
• How grit, relationships, and persistence can turn "no" into "not right now"
• Why great leadership starts with finding and developing great people
• How diversity of thought creates stronger teams and businesses
• Why being busy isn't the same as being productive or successful
• The importance of mentors who see your potential before you do
• Why getting honest about what you truly want is essential to creating a fulfilling life

Danny leaves us with a message that applies far beyond business: If you only do what you've already done, you'll only get what you've already got.

If you want something different for your career—or your life—you may have to be willing to do something different to get there.

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Connect with Danny:

www.lalibations.com

IG: globestepper

What if the thing standing between where you are and where you’re meant to be isn’t a lack of talent, clarity, or ability—but simply the belief that you should already be there?

In this solo episode of Soulful Career Calling, host Kasi Beaney explores the quiet but transformative power of one tiny, three-letter word: yet.

So many teens and young adults are carrying an invisible pressure to have their futures figured out—to know the right major, choose the right career, discover their purpose, and somehow map out a life they haven’t even had the chance to fully experience yet. And as parents, it can be difficult to watch our kids sit in that uncertainty without wanting to rush in and help them find the answers.

But what if the uncertainty isn’t something we need to fix? What if it’s simply part of becoming?

Through the lens of growth mindset, neuroscience, and the wisdom she has gathered from interviewing people with incredibly different career journeys, Kasi explores how adding the word yet can create space where self-doubt once lived.

“I don’t know what I want to do with my life” becomes “I don’t know what I want to do with my life… yet.”

That tiny shift reminds us that the story is still being written.

This episode offers practical mindset strategies for parents, teens, and young adults who are navigating career uncertainty, perfectionism, fear of failure, and the pressure to have everything figured out. Kasi shares how to reframe limiting beliefs, celebrate progress instead of perfection, and create more space and grace for growth along the way.

Because almost no meaningful life or career journey begins with a perfectly drawn roadmap. Clarity often comes slowly—in the trying, the failing, the pivoting, the questioning, and the courage to keep moving forward before we know exactly where the road will lead.

Sometimes we don’t need all the answers to take the next step.

We simply need to believe there is still more to our story.

You may not know the path yet.
You may not feel ready yet.
You may not see what’s waiting for you around the corner yet.

And that one little word can make all the difference.

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email: [email protected]

website: careerquestinc.com

IG: soulfulcareercalling

Sometimes the path that changes your life begins with someone else seeing something in you that you haven’t yet recognized in yourself.

For Eric Atkinson, that moment came at age 31. After earning a business degree and exploring several different career paths, a friend recognized that Eric’s empathy, discipline, and natural ability to connect with people might make him a great police officer.

Nearly two decades later, Eric is a Police Lieutenant leading an investigations team and helping guide others through one of the most demanding careers in public service.

In this episode of Soulful Career Calling, Eric takes us behind the badge for an honest and deeply human conversation about the realities of criminal investigations, the sacrifices that come with a career in law enforcement, and the leadership lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How an unexpected career path led Eric to find purpose in law enforcement.

• The childhood experiences, mentors, and team sports that shaped his discipline and leadership style.

• Why great leadership is never one-size-fits-all—and the value of allowing people to “fail forward.”

• What criminal investigations really look like behind the scenes and why cases often require patience, persistence, and an entire team.

• The sacrifices officers and their families make, including missed holidays, milestones, and time together.

• Why every victim’s case deserves care and urgency, even when answers don’t come easily.

• The moments that reaffirm Eric’s sense of purpose: helping victims find closure, recovering what was taken from them, and watching his team succeed.

Eric’s story is a powerful reminder that meaningful careers don’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes purpose is found through experience, encouragement, and being willing to see in ourselves what someone else may have recognized all along.

This is a heartfelt conversation about law enforcement careers, criminal investigations, police leadership, mentorship, teamwork, public service, career change, and finding purpose through service to others.

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IG - Souful Career Calling

www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

Some careers begin with a résumé. Others begin with a song.

In this inspiring episode, Kasi Beaney sits down with multilingual voice-over artist, actress, entrepreneur, and mentor Roxanna Cortes to explore how the seeds of our future are often planted long before we realize it. From singing rancheras as a little girl in Tijuana to becoming the voice behind major brands, Roxanna shares a story of resilience, reinvention, and staying true to who she has always been.

• Why childhood experiences often reveal the gifts we're meant to share with the world.
• How resilience—not perfection—creates lasting success.
• The hidden skills behind a thriving voice-over career.
• Why having a "safe landing place" can change the trajectory of your life.
• How mentorship and community help us grow into our calling.
• Why authenticity remains your greatest advantage in an AI-driven world.
• The many career paths available in the voice-over industry.
• How investing in yourself opens doors opportunity alone never will.

Whether you're pursuing a creative career, navigating a career pivot, or simply searching for work that feels more aligned, this conversation will remind you that your greatest gift isn't your voice, it's the story only you can tell. And advocating for others to find their voice and representation, is where lasting impact is made!

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www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

IG: soulfulcareercalling

Connect with Roxanna:

IG: cortes_roxanna

What happens when the life you've carefully built no longer feels like your own?

This week on Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with celebrity chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and storyteller Katie Chin for one of the most heartfelt conversations I've had on the show.

Katie's journey is anything but linear. Raised in the kitchens of her mother's restaurants, she initially ran from the culinary world to pursue a successful career as a Hollywood marketing executive. But after the devastating end of an emotionally abusive marriage and a battle with depression, she found herself returning to the very place she once left behind—the kitchen.

What followed was not only a career transformation, but a profound journey of healing, self-discovery, and embracing her cultural identity.

Together, we explore how vulnerability can become a superpower, why it's never too late to reinvent yourself, and how the simplest acts—like making dumplings with someone you love—can help mend even the deepest wounds.

If you've ever wondered whether your setbacks might actually be setting you up for something greater, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Katie went from Hollywood marketing executive to celebrity chef and entrepreneur
• Healing from heartbreak, depression, and an emotionally abusive marriage
• Why speaking your pain out loud removes shame and creates freedom
• The simple ritual of making dumplings with her mother that changed her life
• Reclaiming cultural identity and embracing the parts of yourself you once tried to hide
• The courage to take a leap before you feel ready—and trusting your "spotters" will catch you
• How storytelling can transform pain into connection and purpose
• Why giving back and serving others can be one of the most powerful forms of self-healing

Katie's wisdom you'll carry with you long after the episode ends:

✨ Leap, and the net will appear.
✨ Shame loses its power when it's spoken out loud.
✨ Healing doesn't always happen in grand moments—it often begins in the quiet, ordinary ones.
✨ The parts of your story you've struggled with most may become the very things that help others heal.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that transformation isn't about becoming someone new.

Sometimes, it's about finding your way back to who you've always been.

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www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

IG: soulfulcareercalling

Connect with Katie:

www.chefkatiechin.com

email: [email protected]

IG: chefkatiechin

Ted Talk: "How food can repair families" - Katie Chin TedxFargo

When a career chapter unexpectedly closes, could it actually be opening the door to something greater?

In this inspiring episode of Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with author, consultant, nonprofit founder, and podcast host Peyton Hoffman to explore how one unexpected career loss became the catalyst for a life of greater purpose, impact, and joy.

After spending nearly two decades in corporate marketing, Payton found herself at a crossroads when the pandemic eliminated her role. What could have felt like a devastating setback became what she now describes as a profound breakthrough—one that led her to launch a successful global consulting business, write bestselling books, start a nonprofit, and create her Redefining Possible podcast.

Together, we discuss what it means to trust life's unexpected detours, recognize when loyalty to a role or organization may be costing you your well-being, and discover how the skills you've accumulated throughout your career are preparing you for what's next.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to turn career disruption into opportunity and growth
• Why every experience and skill you've gained still matters
• The difference between healthy commitment and harmful loyalty
• How to redefine what's possible when life doesn't go according to plan
• Why your greatest calling may simply be learning to love and serve others well

If you're navigating a career transition, questioning your next step, or feeling called toward something bigger, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the end of one chapter is the very beginning of the life you were meant to live.

#CareerChange #CareerTransition #PurposeDrivenLife #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #CareerDevelopment #MindsetShift #SoulfulCareerCalling #RedefiningPossible #FindingYourPurpose

Connect with Kasi:

www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

IG - SoulfulCareerCalling

Connect with Peyton:

IG: redefiningpossiblepodcast, 

IG: _peytonhoffman

Email [email protected]

Purchase Peyton's books on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Fighting For Joy in the In-BetweenRADIANT: Unafraid to Shine

What does it mean to live a truly soulful career?

In this inspiring episode of Soulful Career Calling, Kasi sits down with Father Tom Gibbons, Catholic priest, president of Paulist Productions, and Emmy-nominated film producer, to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, creativity, and discernment.

Father Tom shares his unconventional journey from a childhood spent drawing cartoons to working in graphic design, web development, community service, and ultimately answering his call to the priesthood at age 34. Today, he combines his vocation with storytelling through film, helping create meaningful conversations where the sacred and secular meet.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose is rarely a straight line—and that every experience, skill, setback, and detour may be preparing us for something greater.

• Why Father Tom believes that "nothing's wasted" and how every chapter of our lives can contribute to our future calling

• How serving the homeless and volunteering along the U.S.-Mexico border transformed faith from an idea into a lived experience

• The surprising path that led him from creative pursuits and technology to the priesthood

• What discernment really means and how it differs from simply making decisions

• Why closed doors, disappointments, and unexpected detours can be essential parts of discovering your purpose

• How honest prayer includes doubts, questions, struggles, and even wrestling with God

• Why listening to "listeners" may be one of the most valuable practices in today's noisy world

• How Paulist Productions creates films and documentaries that build bridges between faith, culture, belief, and doubt

If you've ever questioned your path, wondered whether you're behind in finding your purpose, or struggled to make sense of life's twists and turns, this episode offers a thoughtful and hopeful perspective on trusting the journey.

Because sometimes the most meaningful calling is the one you never saw coming.

#CareerDiscovery
#FindYourPurpose
#CareerJourney
#CareerExploration
#LifePurpose
#PurposeDrivenLifeConnect with Kasi:

www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

IG: soulfulcareercalling

Connect with Father Tom Gibbons:

IG: tgibbonscsp

https://paulistproductions.org

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Ashley Southworth, founder and creative director of Southworth Interior Design, to talk about her inspiring leap from teaching into the world of interior design... a career pivot that completely changed the trajectory of her life.

After nearly 20 years in education, Ashley made the courageous decision in her late 30s to leave the classroom and pursue a creative path that had quietly been calling her since childhood. What looked risky from the outside was actually years of passion, intuition, and life experiences finally aligning.

This conversation is about so much more than design. It’s about reinvention, trusting yourself, and having the courage to build a life that feels deeply aligned with who you truly are.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How childhood passions can reveal future career purpose
• Why career pivots often begin long before we act on them
• The emotional and healing side of creating meaningful spaces
• The behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship and creative careers
• How to explore new passions in small, manageable ways
• The importance of supportive relationships during seasons of change

Ashley’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to pivot toward something that lights you up. Sometimes the thing you’re meant to do has been quietly following you your entire life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re brave enough to start over, this episode will speak directly to your heart.

#CareerPivot #TeacherToDesigner #InteriorDesign #CareerChange #PurposeDrivenCareer #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #CareerAlignment #MeaningfulWork #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #CreativeEntrepreneur #FindYourPurpose #LifeTransitions #CareerCoach #SoulfulCareer #DesignWithPurpose #GrowthMindset #PodcastEpisode #YourSoulfulCareerCalling

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www.careerquestinc.com

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IG - soulfulcareercalling

Connect with Ashley:

www.southworth-design.com

email: [email protected]

IG: southworthdesign

In this powerful episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, Mike Geraty shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street finance and commercial real estate to building a thriving business in the food industry after losing his job during the 2011 recession.

This conversation is a reminder that career success is rarely a straight line and that some of life’s greatest setbacks can become the very thing that shapes your purpose, resilience, and confidence.

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Why career pivots often begin in moments of uncertainty, loss, or discomfort
• How overcoming adversity builds grit, self-belief, and emotional resilience
• The hidden value of hearing “no” and learning how to keep going anyway
• Why diverse work experiences create confidence and long-term career flexibility
• The danger of complacency and the importance of staying willing to grow
• Mike’s belief that confidence is built after taking scary risks—not before
• How success evolved from chasing money to creating impact, mentorship, and opportunity for others
• The importance of building a supportive “work family” and helping people rise alongside you

If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt stuck in your career, or wondered whether it’s too late to reinvent yourself, this episode will leave you encouraged to trust your ability to adapt, grow, and overcome.

#CareerPivot #CareerGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CareerPodcast #GrowthMindset #Resilience #SelfBelief #CareerJourney #SuccessMindset #PurposeDrivenCareer #EntrepreneurLife #Motivation #YourSoulfulCareerCalling

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www.careerquestinc.com

Email: [email protected]

IG: SoulfulCareerCalling

Connect with Mike:

IG: mgeraty1

www.bostonprovisionsmarket.com

In this powerful episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with Mindie Antebi, a veteran ICU and trauma nurse and host of the Call the Nurse podcast, to explore what it truly means to heal...both in medicine and in life.

From working with the “sickest of the sick” to navigating her own family’s mental health challenges, Mindie shares a deeply human perspective on caregiving, burnout, purpose, and the inner work required to truly show up, for others and for yourself.

This conversation goes beyond clinical care and into the emotional, spiritual, and personal realities of a career in healthcare.

• What it’s really like to be a critical care nurse
  Inside the ICU and trauma setting, where patient care is as much about navigating family dynamics as it is about medical expertise.
• Healing isn’t always clinical
  Not all wounds are visible and true healing often requires presence, empathy, and seeing the full story of a person.
• The courage to follow your inner knowing
  Why Mindie left a secure path in Arkansas at 21 to pursue a life in Los Angeles, and what that leap taught her about purpose.
• When caregivers reach their breaking point
  How her daughter’s mental health struggles revealed the limits of “fixing” and led to her own physical and emotional wake-up call.
• The power of inner work and community
  Why “mothering” your inner child and surrounding yourself with trusted support is essential for long-term healing.
• A new approach to self-care: The Self-Care Prescription
  Practical, soulful tools to reconnect with yourself:

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold it all together…
If you’re someone who shows up for everyone else but struggles to ask for support…
Or if you’re navigating a career in healthcare, caregiving, or any purpose-driven field…

This episode will challenge the way you think about success, healing, and what it means to truly care—for others and for yourself.

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www.careerquestinc.com

IG - SoulfulCareerCalling

Email - [email protected]

Connect with Mindie:

IG - callthenursepodcast - Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

Email - [email protected]