Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

In this episode, I share the full testimony of my two year journey through infertility.In this episode, I share what the waiting season was really like: the confusion, the questions, the tears, and all the ways God quietly and patiently reshaped my heart along the way.In this episode, I talk about:How God changed my heart toward motherhood and childrenWhy infertility challenged my faith in ways I’m grateful forAdvice for couples trying to conceiveWhat actually WORKED and what didn’tHow to ENJOY life while still waiting on GodHow this season reshaped my view of vocation, calling, and surrenderWhat’s next for me and the future of The Called CareerMy prayer is that this episode encourages you, gives language to feelings you might not have known how to name, and reminds you that God is still working, even when the answer hasn’t come yet.And if this resonates with you, or if you’re in need of prayer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🤍Cheering you on,Kelsey KempBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 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 STAMPS01:50 – Why I’m sharing this story on a career podcast03:53 – How God changed my heart toward motherhood07:19 – Worldly views vs. biblical views of children26:48 – Surgery, endometriosis, and healing32:03 – Why I chose restorative fertility care (NaPro)33:14 – The pregnancy test moment39:38 – First trimester vulnerability and faith43:54 – What DIDN’T work (fertility teas, ads, myths)49:58 – How I learned to enjoy the waiting season59:30 – Trusting God’s plan for motherhood1:02:04 – Maternity leave plan & future of The Called Career

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We’re so grateful to be closing out the year with a huge milestone – our 250th podcast episode! Truly, praise be to Jesus for giving us the strength and consistency to keep showing up every week.With the year coming to a close, we’re sitting down for an honest (and very exciting!!!) year in review, reflecting on everything this past year held for The Called Career and for us personally. From big answered prayers to unexpected challenges, we’re sharing the highs, the hard parts, and everything in between.We discuss:The bold goals we set at the start of the year and how they actually turned outAudrey’s relationship update! 👀Kelsey's BIG personal announcement!!!! The behind-the-scenes business struggles we experiencedBooks, Scripture, and lessons that carries us through the highs and lowsWhat we’re prayerfully hoping for as we step into the next yearFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this community and for walking with us through another year. Every download, share, comment, and message has meant the world to us. You’ve been with us through the highs, the challenges, and everything in between, and we’re so grateful for your continued support, encouragement, and energy as we look ahead to all that the Lord has in store.With gratitude,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 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 STAMPS01:19 – Reflecting on last year’s goals02:21 – Audrey’s relationship update 👀03:12 – Pregnancy announcement and fertility journey!05:53 – How relationships change ambition, identity, and work10:49 – The “10x revenue” goal and what actually happened13:48 – Paid ads, money lost, and behind-the-scenes business struggles22:44 – Knowing when to stop pushing and choose peace35:56 – Devotion vs. discipline, faith lessons, and hopes for the year ahead

Sometimes, the career “change” isn’t drastic, and that’s okay.In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Ethan, an engineer who felt stuck and unsure about his career but knew a dramatic change wasn’t realistic. With a wife, 3 young kids, and financial responsibilities, quitting everything or starting over wasn’t an option.Audrey and Ethan discuss:Why a career change does not always need to be drastic to be meaningfulHow Christian beliefs about calling and work can affect career decisionsThe pressure many professionals feel to make a big leap and why it is often unnecessaryHow informational interviews help build confidence and directionLearning to trust God’s redirection even when the path looks different than expectedIf you’re feeling stuck or pressured to make a drastic move and need reassurance that meaningful career change can happen without starting over, this is for you.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 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 STAMPS01:07 From Career Uncertainty to an Internal Pivot01:47 Feeling Stuck and Not Knowing Where to Start03:33 Is It Okay for Christians to Want Job Fulfillment?05:25 Letting Go of the Myth of the Perfect Job06:41 How Family Responsibilities Shape Career Decisions09:03 Using Informational Interviews to Find Clarity15:06 When a Career Interest Becomes a Side Ministry20:32 Why a Small Career Pivot Can Change Everything31:20 Encouragement for Job Seekers Who Feel Stuck

Job searching can feel frustrating, isolating, and discouraging, especially when you’re doing everything the right way and still hearing nothing back.That’s what happened with Alex – who sent out 30+ applications with zero responses, not even a callback… and then she landed a role at a dream company without even applying! In this episode, we break down exactly what wasn’t working, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how strategic, faith-led networking opened doors she didn’t even know were there.If you are:Feeling invisible in the job marketExhausted from applying onlineWondering if career coaching is “worth it”Then this episode is for you.BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 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 STAMPS02:18 – When Applying Online Stops Working05:01 – Why Fixing the Resume Wasn’t Enough06:40 – Almost Hiring a Headhunter10:57 – What Networking Was Actually Missing13:49 – The Shift That Changed Everything18:54 – How She Got an Interview Without Applying21:11 – Why Community Matters in Job Searching31:01 – Dream Company vs Dream Job35:38 – Is Career Coaching Really Worth It?

What happens when the career you’ve poured 28 years of your life into suddenly disappears?In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Tamara, a former program manager at Wells Fargo who faithfully served in one company for nearly 28 years until her job was eliminated. Instead of rushing into the next role, Tamara chose to slow down, meet God in the uncertainty, and walk step-by-step into whatever He had prepared next.Her story is a powerful reminder that:- You are not done just because one chapter closes- God does not waste your experience- Clarity is often found while in motion- You are fearfully and wonderfully made for work God designed for youIf you’re navigating a transition, especially later in your career, let Tamara’s “clarity while in motion” testimony be the encouragement you’ve been praying for.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 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 STAMPS02:06 – When the job ends, fear begins03:31 – Working through rejection with God07:01 – “Should I retire?” Late-stage uncertainty14:31 – When closed doors = redirection16:16 – Peace that confirms God’s plan18:22 – Calling vs. just having a job21:06 – Using music and reading as ministry23:27 – Flexibility, purpose & community impact24:38 – Encouragement for anyone afraid to start