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What if the thing standing between where you are and where youâre meant to be isnât a lack of talent, clarity, or abilityâbut 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 outâto know the right major, choose the right career, discover their purpose, and somehow map out a life they havenât 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 isnât something we need to fix? What if itâs 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.
âI donât know what I want to do with my lifeâ becomes âI donât know what I want to do with my life⌠yet.â
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 slowlyâin 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 donât 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 whatâs waiting for you around the corner yet.And that one little word can make all the difference.
Contact Kasi:
email: [email protected]
website: careerquestinc.com
IG: soulfulcareercalling
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Sometimes the path that changes your life begins with someone else seeing something in you that you havenât 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 Ericâs 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, youâll 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-allâand the value of allowing people to âfail forward.â
⢠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 victimâs case deserves care and urgency, even when answers donât come easily.
⢠The moments that reaffirm Ericâs sense of purpose: helping victims find closure, recovering what was taken from them, and watching his team succeed.
Ericâs story is a powerful reminder that meaningful careers donât 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.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - Souful Career Calling
www.careerquestinc.com
email: [email protected]
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Some careers begin with a rĂŠsumĂŠ. 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 resilienceânot perfectionâcreates 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!
Connect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
email: [email protected]
IG: soulfulcareercalling
Connect with Roxanna:
IG: cortes_roxanna
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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 behindâthe 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 actsâlike making dumplings with someone you loveâcan 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 readyâand 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-healingKatie'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 momentsâit 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.
Connect with Kasi:
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
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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 breakthroughâone 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 wellIf 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
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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 lineâand 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
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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. Itâs 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 changeAshleyâs story is a reminder that itâs never too late to pivot toward something that lights you up. Sometimes the thing youâre meant to do has been quietly following you your entire life.
If youâve ever wondered whether youâre 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
Connect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
email: [email protected]
IG - soulfulcareercalling
Connect with Ashley:
www.southworth-design.com
email: [email protected]
IG: southworthdesign
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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 lifeâs 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 ânoâ 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
⢠Mikeâs belief that confidence is built after taking scary risksânot before
⢠How success evolved from chasing money to creating impact, mentorship, and opportunity for others
⢠The importance of building a supportive âwork familyâ and helping people rise alongside youIf youâve ever questioned your path, felt stuck in your career, or wondered whether itâs 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
Connect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
Email: [email protected]
IG: SoulfulCareerCalling
Connect with Mike:
IG: mgeraty1
www.bostonprovisionsmarket.com
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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 âsickest of the sickâ to navigating her own familyâs 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 itâs 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 isnât 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 daughterâs mental health struggles revealed the limits of âfixingâ and led to her own physical and emotional wake-up call.The power of inner work and community
Why âmotheringâ 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 youâve ever felt the pressure to hold it all togetherâŚ
If youâre someone who shows up for everyone else but struggles to ask for supportâŚ
Or if youâre navigating a career in healthcare, caregiving, or any purpose-driven fieldâŚThis episode will challenge the way you think about success, healing, and what it means to truly careâfor others and for yourself.
Connect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Email - [email protected]
Connect with Mindie:
IG - callthenursepodcast - Apple, Spotify, and YouTube
Email - [email protected]
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What does it really take to build a viral brandâone rooted in authenticity, purpose, and meaningful impact?
In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with marketing pioneer Rick Schirmer to explore how true brand growth isnât driven by trends or algorithmsâbut by alignment, intuition, and connection.
From taking bold risks early in his career to redefining what âviralityâ actually means, Rick shares powerful insights for anyone looking to build a purpose-driven business that resonates deeply with others.
Authentic Career Alignment Matters
Following your intuition isnât riskyâitâs essential. True success begins when your work aligns with who you are.Take Initiative Before You Feel Ready
Growth comes from action. Confidence is built by doingânot waiting.Virality = Alignment, Not Algorithms
Real virality happens when your message, audience, and timing connect in a meaningful way.Build a Brand, Not Just a Moment
A viral brand is fueled by genuine community advocacyânot one-time attention.Momentum is Created, Then Amplified
Organic traction builds trust. Strategic marketing fuels expansion.The Evolution of Influence
From early âleader marketingâ to AI-driven insights, influence continues to evolveâbut authenticity remains constant.Stay Curious, Stay Relevant
Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to thriving in a rapidly changing digital world.Purpose Drives Lasting Impact
The most powerful brandsâand careersâare built around work that truly matters.If youâve ever wondered how to build a brand or career rooted in authenticity, alignment, and impactâthis episode is for you.#careergrowth
#personalbranding
#entrepreneurmindset
#businessgrowth
#marketingstrategy
#successmindset
#leadershipdevelopment
#careeradvice
#mindsetshift
#growthmindsetConnect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Connect with Rick:
www.viralbrand.com
IG - rickschirmer
IG - viralbrand.tv
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In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, we go beyond the title of âentertainment attorneyâ to uncover the real story behind the careerâhow passion, curiosity, and a deep sense of fairness can shape a meaningful path in the music and film industry. My guest is Doug Mark, a successful leader in the entertainment law space.
Key Takeaways:
What an Entertainment Attorney Really Does
A behind-the-scenes look at entertainment law in the music industryânegotiating contracts, managing artist relationships, securing deals for film placements, and protecting royalties across everything from music to merchandise.How Childhood Interests Can Shape Your Career Path
Dougâs journey is a powerful reminder that the things youâre naturally drawn toâmusic, storytelling, debateâarenât random. When paired with your values, they often point you toward work that feels aligned and purposeful.Why Career Alignment Matters More Than Job Titles
This episode reinforces a core truth: meaningful careers are built at the intersection of interests, strengths, and valuesânot just prestige or income.Redefining Success Beyond Money and Recognition
Success evolves. What may begin as a pursuit of financial stability or status can shift into something deeperâimpact, contribution, and the legacy you leave through others.The Power of Mentorship in Career Growth
Mentorship isnât just helpfulâitâs transformative. Doug shares how investing in the next generation of lawyers has become one of the most meaningful parts of his career.What Employers Are Really Looking For
Beyond intelligence, curiosity stands out as a defining trait. A willingness to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and genuinely engage can set young professionals apart in any field.There Is No One Timeline for Figuring It Out
Career discovery isnât linear. Whether clarity comes early or later, the goal isnât to rushâitâs to stay open, keep exploring, and move toward what genuinely energizes you.Doug believes music and exercise are what keep you young, and he has deep gratitude that music is a key part of his fulfilling career.Thereâs a difference between forcing a direction and recognizing one. And often, the one worth following is the one thatâs been quietly consistent your whole life.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Email - [email protected]
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What if the career you were meant to have was hiding inside everything you loved as a kid?
In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, host Kasi Beaney sits down with Alyson Wegner â a costume designer in Hollywood â for an honest, inspiring conversation about finding your path, trusting the process, and what it actually takes to build a creative career from the inside out.
Alyson's story is proof that the road to a fulfilling career doesn't have to be straight â and it definitely doesn't have to be figured out by the time you graduate.
Key Takeaways:
Your childhood obsessions aren't random â they're clues. The things you loved at ten years old are often pointing directly at your purposeA career in film isn't just glamorous â it's problem-solving under pressure, adapting on the fly, and staying calm when everything changes at onceThe costume department is collaborative storytelling â coordinating with tailors, artists, and craftspeople to bring a character to life from the outside in In Hollywood, your network is your net worth â most jobs are built on relationships, not rĂŠsumĂŠsThe technical side of costuming is real â from how fabrics strobe on camera to how colors shift in black and white, every detail is intentional The right mentor doesn't just open doors â they see potential in you before you can see it yourselfWhether you're a teen trying to figure out your next step, a parent wondering how to guide your kid toward their calling, or someone ready to reinvent yourself at any age â this episode is your permission slip.
Your path doesn't have to be a straight line. It just has to be yours!
Contact Kasi:
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Email - [email protected]
Contact Alyson:
IG - alygato
#CareerCoachingForTeens #CareerCoachingForYoungAdults #TeenCareerExploration #HelpMyTeenFindDirection #CostumeDesign #FilmCareers #CareerClarityForHighSchoolers #WhatCareerIsRightForMyTeen #YourSoulfulCareerCalling #CollegeMajorAdvice
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What happens when the unimaginable becomes your greatest teacher?
In this deeply moving episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and legacy builder Nikki Mark â a woman whose story will crack your heart open and then quietly put it back together again.
In 2018, Nikki lost her 12-year-old son, Tommy, suddenly and without warning. And in the aftermath of that grief â raw, disorienting, and all-consuming â she did something remarkable. She reached back into the skills she had spent 20+ years building as a startup founder, and she began to rebuild. Not the life she had before. Something new. Something purposeful. Something that would carry Tommy's name and spirit forward for generations.
What you'll discover in this episode:
What Nikki found in her darkest season is something so many of us are searching for â a reason to keep going, a way to turn pain into purpose, and the courage to take one small step even when the path forward is completely invisible.
Her journey began with a single email to the city of Los Angeles about building a soccer field in Tommy's honor. That one act of love has since grown into the TM23 Foundation and Tommy's Fields â four community play spaces built to bring joy to kids who need it most, all in memory of a boy whose greatest gift was his spirit of play.
But this episode goes far beyond one extraordinary story. Nikki shares something that will shift the way you think about healing, purpose, and what it means to move through the hardest parts of life with hope:
Play is medicine. Not just for kids â for all of us. Especially in grief. Nikki walks us through the science and the soul of why play "unfreezes" the brain during loss, and how simple acts â a walk in nature, a paintbrush, a moment of curiosity â can become the first thread of a new life.
She also shares one of the most powerful reframes I've ever heard on this podcast: the thing you miss most in your deepest pain is often the exact answer for how to move forward. Lean into the loss. The light is hiding there.
Whether you are navigating personal grief, searching for your life's purpose, raising a child through hardship, or simply trying to find meaning in a season that feels impossible â Nikki's story is your permission slip to begin again.
This is what soulful, purpose-driven living actually looks like. Not perfect. Not painless. But deeply, courageously alive.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Email - [email protected]
Connect with Nikki:
TM23 Foundation website: www.tm23foundation.org
IG - healingwithnikki
Website - Nikkimark.com
Tommy's Field Book - can be found and purchased on Amazon
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What does it really take to build a career in film? Bryan Koss knows the answer, and it may not be what people expect.
Before he ever picked up a camera professionally, Bryan was building a career in commercial real estate. It wasn't until he paused long enough to reconnect with what had lit him up years earlier that it all changed. His journey is proof that the career meant for you isn't always found my looking forward...sometimes it's found by remembering what made you come alive.
In this episode you'll discover:
* Why the film industry isn't always as glamorous as it looks and what it takes to thrive behind the camera
* How Bryan went form commercial real estate to becoming a Director of Photography and what that pivot really looked like
* The power of self-discovery and going back to the things that lit you up
* What it means to build a career with grit, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose
* A behind the scenes look at what it's really like to work in film - perfect for anyone curious about a creative career path
* A personal script he is working on that is rooted in dealing with grief and the people who carry us through our hardest seasons
Whether you are a teen just beginning to explore what career path feels right, a parent helping your child find direction and clarity, or someone mid-career quietly asking "what if"...Bryan's story will remind you that it's never to late to come back to yourself.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - Soulful Career Calling
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Email - [email protected]
Connect with Bryan:
IG - Bryan _Koss
Website - www.bryankoss.com
Email - [email protected]
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In this episode of "Soulful Career Calling," host Kasi Beaney interviews Dr. Theresa Ashby, also known as "Dr. T," a business strategist and "business oracle" who emphasizes the importance of internal alignment over external success. Dr. Ashby shares her journey from chasing traditional accolades and performance-based achievements to reconnecting with her own wisdom and helping other leaders do the same.
Key points from the episode include:* Business as Healing: Dr. Ashby describes her work as looking beneath the surface of a business to heal both the organization and the person running it, believing a business can only grow at the rate of the individual's growth.* Childhood Foundations: From a young age, Dr. Ashby observed patterns in human behavior and built physical objects like podiums to "teach" her sisters, showing an early inclination toward building things and seeking to improve the world.* Alignment vs. Achievement: Despite having multiple degrees and a successful career, Dr. Ashby experienced "heart exhaustion" from trying to prove her worth to others, eventually realizing that external awards cannot replace being true to one's divine purpose.* Influential Figures: She credits her grandmother for showing her the strength of a determined woman and a former boss for teaching her that how one handles the reaction to a mistake is more important than the mistake itself.* Redefining Success: For Dr. Ashby, success now means living with peace, integrity, and authenticity, which includes the maturity to say "no" to opportunities that do not align with her personal impact or heart.* Advice for Young Adults: She encourages young people to gain broad exposure through volunteering and non-profits and to have candid conversations with adults about their failures and successes.
If you've ever wondered whether chasing the next milestone is actually moving you toward your purpose â or away from it â this episode is for you.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - Soulful Career Calling
website - www.careerquestinc.com
email - [email protected]
Connect with Dr. Theresa Ashby
IG - theresa_m_ashby
FB - Theresa Ashby
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In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, Kasi sits down with filmmaker, writer, and producer Monique Impagliazzo to explore how our earliest childhood interests can reveal powerful clues about our future careers.
Together, they unpack the filmmaking process, the importance of mentorship, and what it really means to build a purpose-driven career rooted in authenticityânot just titles.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating career uncertainty, creative paths, or searching for alignment in their work.
How your childhood passions and interests can act as a roadmap for career exploration
Why asking yourself âWhat lit me up as a kid?â can unlock clarity in adulthood
A behind-the-scenes look at the film industryâincluding the roles of writer, director, and producer
How mentorship can shape your path and open doors you didnât know existed
The reality of navigating a creative career during uncertainty (pandemic + industry strikes)
Why moments of pause can lead to deeper self-discovery and career alignment
đ What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
* A look inside the filmmaking process
* Trusting non-linear paths
* Story telling with a feminine approach
* Info on her feature project: Pinky Swear - about an adult women who climbs through the window of her childhood bedroom and meets face to face with her 7 year old self - a story that asks the question, "Would the young child you were recognize the adult life you are living?"
Connect with Kasi:
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
www.careerquestinc.com
email - [email protected]
Connect with Monique:
IG - moniqueimpagliazzo
email - [email protected]
Website- www.manifestingproductions.com
You can become part of the Pinky Swear movement by visiting the donation page at www.manifestingproductions.allyrafundraising.com
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In this powerful Season 2 premiere, media personality Rachel McCord shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma, navigating career pressure, and ultimately redefining success through purpose, faith, and alignment.
This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel, offering a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a meaningful, purpose-driven career.
Why starting with your âwhyâ changes everything
How chasing external success (titles, money, validation) can lead to misalignment
Rachelâs shift from building a media empire to building a life rooted in impact and purpose
How a life-threatening open-heart surgery forced Rachel to confront her mortality
The concept of âhow you spend your heartbeatsâ
Why clarity often comes when weâre forced to slow down and reassess our lives
đ Key Topics & Takeaways
Redefining Success: From Fame to Purpose
The Wake-Up Call That Changes Everything
The Hidden Cost of Staying Busy
Starve Fear, Feed Faith
Do What Youâre Here For
When you stop chasing what looks good on paper and start listening to what feels true in your soulâŚyou donât just find a career path...you begin to build a life that actually fits!
Connect with Kasi:
IG - Soulful Career Calling
Website: www.careerquestinc.com
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Rachel:
IG - iamrachelmccord, holyspiritvibe, themccordlist
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Can grief lead to a career change? Is it ever too late to reinvent yourself? How do you know when your path no longer fits?
In this powerful episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, I sit down with Alice Segars, LCSW, a Los Angeles based psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who made a bold career pivot from Hollywood television executive to grief and trauma therapist after the death of her father.
We explore:
⢠Career change after 30 (and why itâs not failure)
⢠Reinventing yourself after loss
⢠Grief and identity transformation
⢠How childhood traits often reveal your purpose
⢠Self-compassion vs. people-pleasing
⢠Parenting teens without âshouldâ language
⢠Raising resilient, self-trusting young adults
⢠Why you donât need a perfect 5-year plan
⢠The psychological cost of performance cultureAlice shares how grief reorganized her life, how storytelling in Hollywood connects to psychoanalysis, and why healing and career clarity requires patience, empathy, and courage.
If youâre navigating a career transition, questioning your identity, raising a teen under academic pressure, struggling with self-doubt, or searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will remind you that reinvention is growth, not failure.
You donât have to have it all figured out.
You just need the next right step.đ§ Subscribe for more conversations on career clarity, identity development, parenting without pressure, and building a life that fits, not just a title that looks good.
#CareerChange #MidlifeReinvention #FindingYourPurpose #GriefHealing #ParentingTeens #SelfCompassion #CareerPivot #IdentityShift #TraumaTherapy #CareerClarity
Connect with Kasi:
www.careerquestinc.com
email - [email protected]
IG - soulfulcareercalling
Connect with Alice:
alicesegarstherapy.com for speaking and support
Book on the look out for Alice's book, "Don't Court Your Chaos" in late 2026! It will provide more hopeful information about managing your life without being caught up in patters that keep you stuck.
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Financial literacy for young women isnât just about budgeting or balancing a checkbook... itâs about confidence, independence, and long-term financial security.
In this powerful episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, Kasi Beaney sits down with financial professional and global advocate Marina Batliwalla to explore why financial education for girls is one of the most overlooked, yet critical, life skills to set them up for a secure future.
Together, they unpack the gender gap in financial literacy, the societal messages that shape womenâs confidence around money, and why early financial education can dramatically impact a young womanâs future. From saving vs. investing to understanding the realities of the gender pay gap and womenâs longer life expectancy, this conversation highlights the urgent need for open money conversations at home.
Inside this episode, youâll discover:
⢠Why financial literacy is a vital life skill for young women and the importance of teaching teens about money
⢠How confidence impacts money management and investing decisions
⢠The connection between the gender pay gap and the financial literacy gap and why women and investing is an important topic
⢠Why many girls are taught to save, but not to build wealth
⢠The long-term benefits of economic independence for women
⢠How involving children in financial discussions builds lifelong habits
⢠Why women must prepare for longer life expectancy and greater financial responsibility and the importance of financial independence for womenIf youâre raising a daughter, mentoring young women, or navigating your own financial journey, this episode offers insight, perspective, and practical encouragement to take ownership of your financial future.
Because financial literacy isnât optional. Itâs a life skill we simply canât afford to overlook.
Connect with Kasi:
IG - SoulfulCareerCalling
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Email - [email protected]
Connect with Marina:https://bankingongirls.com/ - for podcast episodes and newsletter signup
http://eepurl.com/ico0cP - for newsletter signup
https://www.stockmarketgame.org/ - to practice investing on a platform that mimics a real-time trading platform.
For information on upcoming workshops: email me at [email protected]
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Not all careers in medicine happen in hospitals.
And not all impact happens at the bedside.This conversation with Zak Balmuth-Loris, a PhD neuroscientist and leader in rare disease medicine, is full of powerful aha moments for anyone navigating career exploration or questioning what meaningful work really looks like.
⨠Key takeaways from this episode:
⢠Curiosity is a compass for career discovery.
The interests that light you up early often become clues toward purpose-driven careers and long-term fulfillment.⢠Non-linear career paths are not a failure.
Finding what isnât the right fitâespecially in STEM careers or medical careersâcan be the doorway to better alignment.⢠Imposter syndrome is part of professional growth.
From first jobs to leadership development, self-doubt shows up at every level. Growth doesnât mean youâre behind, it means youâre becoming.⢠You donât need to know everything to belong.
Confidence is built through learning, practice, and trusting the value you bring to your professional career path.⢠Mentorship shapes meaningful careers.
The right mentors donât give you answers, they help you think critically, trust yourself, and move forward with clarity.⢠Impactful careers arenât always visible.
Sometimes the greatest impact happens behind the scenes, translating science into hope for patients and families.This episode is for anyone searching for career clarity, navigating a career pivot, or wondering how to build a career that aligns with both skill and purpose.
#ImpactfulCareers #PurposeDrivenCareer #CareerDiscovery #HealthcareCareers #CareersInMedicine #STEMCareers #CareerExploration #CareerClarity #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment
Connect with Kasi:
IG - CareerCoachKasi
Website - www.careerquestinc.com
Connect with Zak:
(12) Zak Balmuth-Loris, Ph.D. | LinkedIn
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