How do you find work you love when your plans keep changing?

Kaitlyn Sleeth considered nursing, planned on law school, and changed majors before finding her fit in marketing. Today, she’s a digital marketing specialist at O’Reilly Auto Parts, working on social media, podcasts, and an ambassador program that brings automotive creators together.

In this episode of VoQuest, Kaitlyn joins C.W. Elliott to share how faith, mentorship, and a willingness to try helped her navigate the uncertainty of choosing a career. They talk about landing her first job after an initial rejection, finding confidence as the youngest person in the room, and why putting real effort into your work can help you discover what you enjoy.

If you’re feeling pressure to have your future mapped out, Kaitlyn’s story is an encouraging reminder: you can learn from each step without knowing exactly where the path will lead.

What if you don't know what you're passionate about yet?

Alex Tecle has spent nearly 15 years in emergency nursing, including nine years serving veterans in the ER at the VA in Fayetteville, Arkansas. But nursing wasn't a career he dreamed up on his own. It was a path shaped by his father's wisdom, people who cared enough to speak into his life, hands-on experience, and eventually a realization that the work fit him far better than he initially expected.

In this episode, Alex shares what life as an ER nurse actually looks like, including a few unforgettable stories from the emergency room. We talk about why adaptability and humility matter in high-pressure environments, how curiosity can make you better at your work, and why listening to wise people in your life can change your trajectory.

We also explore mentorship, faith, professional growth, and an idea every young person trying to figure out their future should hear: you don't necessarily have to discover your passion before you begin. Sometimes passion grows after you start doing the work.

If you're trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, this conversation is a reminder to stay curious, try things, listen to people you trust, and keep taking the next step.

What happens when your career doesn't go according to plan?

Jasper Risenhoover's path has included photography, communications, internships, ministry, graduate school, social media, and now entrepreneurship. Along the way, he's learned that finding your vocation isn't always about having a perfect plan. Sometimes it's about taking the next step, learning from what's in front of you, and trusting God with where it leads.

In this episode of VoQuest, Jasper shares how early interests in photography and storytelling grew into a career in social media and eventually led him to launch FaithWrite, an AI-powered tool designed to help Christian creators develop content and share their message.

We talk about whether college was worth it, the value of internships and mentors, and what a difficult season of unemployment taught Jasper about separating his identity from his career. We also explore the intersection of faith and work, and why Christians shouldn't be afraid to engage with emerging technology like AI.

Jasper also shares the advice he'd give his 18-year-old self: embrace the process, don't worry about having everything figured out, and don't give up when the path looks different than you expected.

In this conversation:

• How Jasper turned an early interest in photography into a career in media
• Whether college was worth the investment for him
• Why internships, mentors, and relationships can shape your direction
• What unemployment and career setbacks taught him about identity and work
• Building FaithWrite and experimenting with entrepreneurship
• AI, social media, and opportunities for Christians to influence culture
• Why your career and your calling don't have to be separate
• Jasper's advice for young people trying to figure out what comes next

Learn more about Jasper and his work:

Jasper Risenhoover on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasper-daniel-risenhoover-aa6881269/

FaithWrite
https://faithwrite.app/

Mentioned in the episode:

Faith Driven Entrepreneur
https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/