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196: Pursuing a Side Hustle While Having a Full Time Job | Sarah from the Good Neighbor Guide
In this heartwarming and inspiring conversation, I sit down with Sarah Steinmann, the author behind the Good Neighbor Guide, a resource designed to help people connect meaningfully within their communities. Sarah shares how her journey of writing a simple guide transformed into a growing movement, complete with neighborhood workshops and plans for expansion to other cities.
We explore the power of small gestures, like baking cookies for neighbors, and Sarah shares how she balances a full-time job while pursuing her side hustle. She discusses her journey, the steps she’s taken to expand her project, and how she’s inspiring connection in communities—all while managing her busy schedule.
Whether you're inspired by her advice to "plant trees" for future generations or you’re looking for practical ways to love the people next door, this episode will leave you encouraged to turn strangers into friends, one small step at a time. We also pray it encourages you to pursue that side hustle that has been on your mind. As Sarah said, “[…] go for it. We need you and your voice and your passion and your skills in the world.”
🎧 Takeaways:
How to practically pursue your side hustle when you still love your full time job
Why Sarah believes people want to feel loved, not impressed
How she templatized her guide to expand beyond Dallas
Creative ways to engage your neighbors and build lasting community bonds
👉 Grab your Good Neighbor Guide (or stickers!) at GoodNeighborGuide.org and follow along on Instagram: @guide.goodneighbor & LinkedIn: Good Neighbor Guide
Don’t wait to connect—your neighborhood is waiting for you!
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp
Free career coaching resources:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
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195: The Practical Steps to Clarifying Your Calling at Any Age | The Calling Academy Success Story
In this exciting episode, I sit down with Georgia (a student from The Calling Academy's pilot class!!) to explore how she went from a simple hunch about her future career to confidently defining it—all at just 17 years old!
We discuss how The Calling Academy, a 9-week course designed to help Christians discern their occupational calling and align it with biblical principles, played a pivotal role in her journey. Georgia shares how she…
Discovered her unique gifts
Leveraged informational interviews to gain clarity
And learned to recognize answered prayers along the way
If you're curious about how to bring The Calling Academy to your church and help your young adults navigate their career paths in the marketplace, mission field, or entrepreneurship, visit https://thecalledcareer.com/for-churches.
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp
Free career coaching resources:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
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194: Handling Emotional Overwhelm, Overthinking, and Avoidance in Your Job Search
In this episode, I am joined by Alicia Michelle, Christian mindset coach and author of Emotional Confidence. Alicia shares her journey of overcoming emotional overwhelm and perfectionism as she introduces her practical ADD (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) framework for managing emotions with the combined facts of science and wisdom of scripture.
We dive into topics like:
Conquering overthinking, avoidance, and emotional overwhelm
How emotions and faith intersect in career transitions
Moving from fight or flight to logical thinking in a moment to process and make better decisions
Breaking free from harmful thought patterns to be at rest
Alicia also provides actionable steps to help you handle fear and trust God through life’s uncertainties. Whether you're navigating a job search or seeking emotional freedom, this conversation is packed with hope, insight, and practical tools to transform your mindset.
Connect with Alicia:
Website: aliciamichelle.com
Instagram: @aliciamichellecoach
Podcast: The Christian Mindset Coach
Book: Emotional Confidence (Available wherever books are sold)
Free career coaching resources:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
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193: Overcoming the Fear of Conflict in Your Career
In the FINAL episode of our overcoming fears series, we dive into the journey of an Enneagram 9 in a high-stakes role as a Senior Implementations Project Manager at Southwest Airlines. Known for their agreeable nature and desire for harmony, Nines can often feel challenged by their core fears of conflict, feeling overlooked, or disconnected from others. Our guest, Daniel, offers a practical look into how he has learned to set priorities, push projects forward, and navigate conflict in a grounded way.
We cover:
Shifting mindsets to overcome the tendency to over-accommodate and stay focused
The tools and structures Nines can use to avoid getting bogged down in details
Practical steps Nines can take to communicate priorities clearly and keep projects moving
Speaking up and advocating for themselves to make an impact
Embracing “healthy challenges” to communicate effectively with team members
For Nines — or those who want to understand them better — this episode is packed with insights on finding confidence and making meaningful contributions in the workplace!
Free career coaching resources:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
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192: Overcoming the Fear of Not Having Control in your Career
Do you often feel the need to take control of situations or defend yourself against being vulnerable? If you identify as an Enneagram 8, you're likely driven by a desire for strength and self-reliance, with a basic fear of being controlled or harmed. These traits can drive strong leadership in the workplace but may also present challenges in some workplace environments.
This week, my dear friend, Maddie, and I discuss her experiences navigating her personality type in her dream job. Listen as we dive into…
The drive for control and independence in work and personal life
How 8s can be creative in finding autonomy in their careers (especially if they are not in an entrepreneurial role)
The superpower of an 8 to be decisive and heroic
How to recognize and leave a poor work environment and exchange it for your dream job
+ more
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
The premier podcast helping Christian professionals discern their calling and land a job that's aligned with it. Tune in for weekly episodes on faith, mindset, clarifying your calling, top job search strategies, and even a few lessons on entrepreneurship for those of you who feel called to start a business.
Kelsey Kemp is an ex-tech consultant, multi-time founder, TEDx speaker, and career coach at TheCalledCareer.com who has helped hundreds of professionals make meaningful career pivots, from New York to New Zealand, lawyers to high school teachers, 21-65 years old.
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