Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women: Second Act Success

Kombucha to Confidence Coaching: How Jess West Rebuilt Her Life and Business | #217

Oct 13, 2025

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Imagine waking up in a hospital bed, being told you have three days to live and that you’ll never work, live independently, or finish school again. For Jess West, that devastating moment became the turning point that changed everything.

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Jess to discuss her incredible journey from surviving a life-threatening car accident to creating a thriving business focused on mindset, mindfulness, and helping others share their stories.

Jess shares how she went from launching a kombucha company to founding Tresor House, an online business that empowers entrepreneurs to find their voice, start their podcast, and rewire their mindset for lasting success. Her story is about resilience, reinvention, and creating a second act that lights you up.

If you’ve ever wondered how to start over after life throws you off course, or if you’ve been holding yourself back from chasing a dream, this episode will inspire you to take that first step.

Key Takeaways:

How a near-death experience reshaped Jess’s perspective on life, work, and fulfillment
The journey from traumatic brain injury to thriving entrepreneur
Why Jess left her successful kombucha business to build Tresor House
How mindset shifts and subconscious reprogramming fuel personal and business growth
Why starting a podcast can help you build confidence, share your story, and grow your brand
Strategies for overcoming fear, limiting beliefs, and self-doubt
How to step into your authentic voice and create a business aligned with your passion