Your Soulful Career Calling

What happens when the career you were told was out of reach becomes the one you build for nearly three decades—and when unimaginable loss gives you an entirely new sense of purpose? In this episode of Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with Maria Quiban, longtime Good Day LA meteorologist, author, and certified grief educator , for a deeply personal conversation about trusting yourself, challengi...

What happens when you’ve built a successful career but realize it no longer feels like you? In this episode, children’s author Chelsea Wallace shares her unexpected journey from corporate marketing to teaching to becoming an award-winning children’s author. Her story is a reminder that career fulfillment isn’t always about climbing higher. Sometimes it begins with noticing what brings you back to...

The best careers aren’t perfectly planned...they’re shaped by the experiences that teach us who we are, what matters to us, and where we can make our greatest contribution. In this episode of Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with a merchandising leader at Nike for an honest conversation about career growth, leadership, setbacks, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a career that feels...

There’s a moment in many careers when success on paper no longer feels like enough. You may not know exactly what you want to do next, you just know you’re ready for something different. In this episode of Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with Nicolas Huneault, who made a major career change in his early 40's, leaving a successful career in fashion to build an entirely new chapter in real e...

A career doesn’t always begin with a plan. Sometimes, it begins with the things you’ve always loved. In this episode of Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with landscape architect Julia Shuart to talk about building a creative career, trusting the interests that have been there since childhood, and having the courage to let your path evolve. Julia’s story is a reminder that the classes we take, t...

The most powerful brand isn’t something you manufacture—it’s what happens when the world finally sees what’s been inside you all along. In this episode of Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with celebrity branding expert Ruth Klein to explore why professional fulfillment isn’t just about becoming more visible. It’s about making sure the person you’re presenting to the world actually matches the p...

The life you want isn't found...it's designed. Your greatest transformations in life don't begin with a new job, a new city, or a new goal... but with the environment you create and the story you tell yourself. In this powerful conversation, interior designer, educator, and Redesign Your Life host Rey Viquez shares how a 35-year career designing luxury spaces became the foundation for...

Some careers begin with a decision. Others begin with a calling. This week on Soulful Career Calling , I sit down with nationally recognized dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lisa Chipps to explore what happens when passion, purpose, and service align. Her story is a beautiful reminder that success isn't about reaching one final destination—it's about continuing to grow, learn, and ma...

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...

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...

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. Near...

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 r...

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...

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...

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 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 cr...

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 th...

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, pu...

What does it really take to build a viral brand —one 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 isn’t driven by trends or algorithms—but by alignment, intuition, and connection . From taking bold risks early in his career to redefining what “virality” actua...

In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling , we go beyond the title of “entertainment attorney” to uncover the real story behind the career—how 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-t...

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 — a costume designer in Hollywood — 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...

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 — 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 gr...

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...

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 a...

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 authenticity—not just titles. This...