Nothing Was Wasted — Celeste LaReau on Calling, Kingdom Connection, and Becoming the “Poster Child” for Christian Chambers. (S5E24)
The Shepherd at Work
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 26 minutes
Her path was anything but straight.
Krystal sits down with Celeste LaReau for one of the most encouraging and honest conversations about purpose, identity, leadership, and the winding road God often uses to prepare us for calling.
And yes—there’s a reason she’s often considered the “poster child” for the Christian Chamber movement.
But it’s not just because she launched two of them.
Before founding the Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and later helping establish the Coastal Alabama Christian Chamber of Commerce, Celeste struggled in traditional jobs.
In her own way… she was often “too much” for her boss.
Too visionary.
Too relational.
Too driven.
Too wired for something different.
For years, it felt difficult to find where she fit.
Until everything began shifting during a 21-day fast in 2008.
That’s when the pieces started coming together.
This episode is a powerful reminder that in the Kingdom:
Nothing is lost.
Nothing is wasted.
God redeems it all.
Even the seasons that feel confusing.
Even the jobs that didn’t work out.
Even the traits you once thought were liabilities.
Celeste shares how God used every chapter of her life—including working for chambers before ever launching one herself—to prepare her for the assignment she carries today.
And one of the turning points?
Meeting what she describes as:
“A follower of Jesus disguised as an insurance agent.”
A connection that changed everything.
This episode is full of faith, laughter, wisdom, and hope for anyone who has ever questioned whether their path makes sense.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
- Why some leaders struggle in traditional environments before finding their true lane
- How fasting and surrender helped clarify Celeste’s calling
- The real story behind launching the Tennessee Christian Chamber
- Why Christian chambers matter in today’s culture
- How God uses relationships and divine connections to redirect our future
Celeste’s vision has always been bigger than networking.
It’s about building communities where faith and business unite—where believers in the marketplace are strengthened spiritually, professionally, and personally while advancing Kingdom impact together.
And after more than 17 years of seeing lives transformed through Christian chamber communities, her passion is stronger than ever.
This episode will encourage the entrepreneur who feels misunderstood.
The leader still trying to figure out where they fit.
The visionary wondering if their unusual wiring actually has purpose.
Because maybe the thing that made you “too much” in one season…
Is exactly what God will use in the next one.
Connect with Celeste at the Coastal Alabama Christian Chamber of Commerce - https://www.coastalalccc.org/
🎧 Listen. Be encouraged. Trust the process.
