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

If you have been curious about what the future lies for you in your career or in life, then you must meet Meredith Hackwith Edwards!  Meredith has lived many lives including sign language interpreter, business coach, model, sales person, actor  and athlete.  Meredith was a Mary Kay Sales Director for 17 years before she leapt into podcasting full time to host Meredith for Real: The Curious Introvert Podcast. Not only does Meredith produce her own show, but she is also a podcaster for hire, meaning she hosts and produces shows for brands looking to include a podcast as a part of their media presence. On this episode #88 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon and Meredith dive deep into life's twists and turns and how none of us know where our path will lead.  They discuss mindfulness and remind us that we get one life to do all the things, so we better make sure you prioritize the good stuff. Listen in now for some inspiration and thoughtful discussion about career planning, making change, and living life to the fullest on this episode of the podcast with guest Meredith Hackwith Edwards. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/88Connect with Meredith Hackwith Edwards:Website - https://www.meredithforreal.com/Podcast - https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Ready to get real about how to grow your business? Meet professional fundraiser turned revenue coach and business educator Jan Ditchfield. Jan Ditchfield is on a mission to help real-world business owners and subject matter experts make more money online without losing their money or their minds in the process. Jan sits down with Shannon to discuss her second act success journey and how she managed to pivot to a new career on her own terms.Jan is also the straight-talking host of the No BS Business School podcast. She decided to follow her dream of being her own boss after a 20-year career as an award-winning fundraising pro. Even with a toddler hanging around under her desk, she managed to build a 6-figure business during the pandemic lockdowns. Nowadays, Jan shares her knowledge with other experts to help them scale the online side of their business in a way that's tailored to their unique needs, instead of just following generic trends or advice using the power of relationship marketing. Dive into the full interview with Jan Ditchfield to learn how you can implement Jan's tips to grow your business too. It's all on Episode #87 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/87Connect with Jan Ditchfield:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1547495264 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janditchfield.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janditchfield.co Web: https://www.janditchfield.co/ --------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Vinnie Potestivo started off in the casting department at MTV in New York City, and he went on to be a talent executive at the network working with the biggest names in music to develop their personal brands through original content. I am talking about Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, TJ Lavin, and Lauren Conrad, just to name a few. Vinnie is now an Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor and personal brand strategist running his own company Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment and hosting the I Have A Podcast podcast. Host Shannon Russell and Vinnie began their careers in television production together at this iconic network in Times Square, and they share stories from back in the day and how the media industry has evolved over the past few decades. Shannon and Vinnie discuss how friendships in show business really do exist, and it's because of these relationships that careers are launched, entertainment is created, and brands are built to create unimaginable success. Take a listen to Episode #86 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast!SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/86Connect with Vinnie Potestivo:Website - https://vpetalent.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivo/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-a-podcast-by-vinnie-potestivo/id1498882091Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VPEtalentYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/vpetv------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

How is your money mindset?  Are you confident that you are manifesting the money that you deserve in your career or in your business?  Dr. Amanda Barrientiez "The Money Healer" is an expert in money mindset and she is the founder of Inner Power Daily.  Dr. Amanda joins host Shannon Russell on Episode #85 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to share how she went from food stamps to building a six figure business fast. She teaches people how to transform their relationship to money and scale their zone of manifestation.If you are searching for a job, planning to change careers, or dreaming of starting a business, this episode will help you get your financial outlook ready for action. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/85Connect with Dr. Amanda Barrientez:Connect with Dr. Amanda Barrientez:Website - https://innerpowerdaily.comPodcast - Inner Power Daily Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/innerpowerdaily----------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Successful Beverly Hills lawyer, Lauren Abrams, joins Shannon on the Second Act Success Career Podcast to share the inspiration behind her second act launching 52 Weeks of Hope. Lauren is the founding member and managing partner of the Law Offices of Lauren Abrams, where she has practiced employee law for over 22 years. After facing a "dark night of the soul" experience, Lauren realized that you can look like you have it all on the outside and not feel like you do on the inside. Lauren sought to find the true meaning of life and she began asking people all over the question of "why are we here?"After months of interviewing an older demographic to gather their wisdom, Lauren knew these stories were too good not to share. She began writing about her conversations in the book 52 Weeks of Hope. She then followed it with a podcast of the same name where she spreads inspiration of hope through more conversations with others. Join Lauren and Shannon as they discuss Lauren's journey from law into creating hope for others on Episode #84 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/84Connect with Lauren Abrams:Website - https://www.52weeksofhope.com/Podcast - https://www.52weeksofhope.com/episodesBook - https://mailchi.mp/4066329d562c/get-your-free-e-book-here Free Courage and Clarity Scorecard - https://www.52weeksofhope.com/confidence-clarity-growth-scorecardShannon's appearance on 52 Weeks of Hope - https://www.52weeksofhope.com/episodes/shannon-russell-------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

If you want to increase your expert authority in your current career field, to help you as you change careers, or to grow your business or brand, this episode will be huge. On this Episode #83 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, I am a podcast guesting expert with me to talk all things podcast and how you can utilize this platform to your advantage. Sara Lohse is the founder of Favorite Daughter Media, where she specializes in helping entrepreneurs and creative use their outside voice by guesting on podcasts to grow their brand or business. Sara began her career working in content marketing in the Finance world before pivoting to find her creative passion in podcasting. She shares ways that you can leverage yourself as a thought leader by sharing your story on podcasts. Take a listen!SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/83Connect with Sara LohseFavorite Daughter Media - https://favoritedaughtermedia.com/Branded Podcast -  https://www.listentobranded.com/Free E-Book Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/favoritedaughtermedia/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/favoritedaughtermediaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/favoritedaughermedia/---- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

So often we think the dreams we have as little kids can not possibly become reality when we are adults, right? Well, my guest on Episode 82 is about to prove us wrong! Heather Wallace began riding horses at a very young age, but after suffering from anxiety in her teens she stopped riding. Decades later after a career in medical publishing, three kids, and time as a stay-at-home mom, Heather returned to her love of horses in a different way. Heather turned her passion into a career as a certified equine and canine sports massage therapist. Not only does she help animals, but she got back on that horse as an adult rider. Heather is also an author and hosts a podcast about the horse world as well.  On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Heather shares how she made the decision to pivot into this world once again despite her fear, and how you can overcome your anxiety to pursue your passion as a career too! SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/82------ ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Are you a DIY enthusiast hoping to turn your hobby into a profit? Meet Melissa Commandant, better known as Mel Did It Herself. Mel began her career in social work working in homeless shelters in her community serving others. When the pandemic hit, Mel fell into furniture refinishing to past the time. One piece sold and then the next, and now a few years later, Mel is a full time entrepreneur running her own business Mel Did It Herself Furniture Refinishing and Painting and hosting the companion podcast BusyBee Refinishing. Mel sits down with host and career transition coach, Shannon Russell, on Episode #81 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how she DIYed this dream career and how she can truly do it all herself! Listen to the episode to learn how you can turn your hobby into a profitable business too! SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/81Connect With Melissa Commandant:WebsitePodcastInstagram-------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Your Career Is Not Your Identity! | Ep #80Reminder our careers do not define us. If someone asks you to describe yourself and you lead with your job title, then this episode is for you. We are so much more than our careers! In this episode, host and career coach Shannon Russell explains why your career is not your identity and how you can begin to separate what you do for a living from who you are as a person.  Take a listen and take notes as you enjoy Episode #80 of Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/80____******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...

Meet Melody Murray, a former Reality Television Producer and Director who decided to leave the entertainment industry to pursue a degree in mental health. Melody joins Shannon Russell on Episode #79 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss this drastic career transition.  Melody explains how she was prompted to make a career shift after witnessing some issues on sets of the reality TV shows she worked on in Hollywood. She loved her job, but Melody wanted to have a larger impact on the world by helping people take care of their mental health. She is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Child Mental Health Specialist, Author, and Speaker. Melody and Shannon both share experience working in Television and they have a deep conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of TV on Episode #79 of the podcast. Listen in!SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/79Connect with Melody Murray:Web - https://www.melodylmft.com/------- ******** Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Watch the free How To Start a Business Training Download the free Career to Business Roadmap Join the Second Act Accelerator Read Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99 per serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off your first year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off your first order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links in...