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

Did you know that we spend most of our adult life in the midlife season? Shannon sits down with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, who has discovered that majority of people in midlife are not happy. Bernie has made it his mission to help others find their purpose in this mid-season of life. He shares his journey working in sales and marketing, and hosting several podcasts. Join Shannon and Bernie as they discuss having multiple passions in life, making drastic pivots, trying out unique hobbies, and finding what you are truly meant to be doing. Listen in on Episode #68 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #68:https://secondactsuccess.co/68Check out Episode #29 of Bernie's Midlife Fulfilled Podcast where I was his guest HERECONNECT WITH BERNIE BORGES:Web - https://www.linkedin.com/company/midlife-fulfilled-podcast/Podcast - https://midlifefulfilled.com/podcast/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieborges/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/midlife-fulfilled-podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bernieborgesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bernieborges/------- ******** 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...

Have you ever dreamed of the day when you can travel and build a business you love? On Episode #67 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon will introduce you to Austin and Monica, a digital nomad couple who are doing just this! They were newlyweds with big plans to serve in the Peace Corp after college, but then the pandemic halted their plans. The couple began working in healthcare at home, but decided they wanted more time together and a little more freedom.  Monica made a plan, and they left on their first trip together. Now they are living the life we all wish we had, traveling the world, experiencing life together, and working digitally building their own website design business and hosting The Profitable Nomad Couple Podcast. Austin and Monica chat with Shannon and explain how they crafted this new career for themselves and how it is much easier to do that it seems. Take a listen!SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/67Connect with Austin and Monica:Web - https://austinandmonica.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinandmonica/Profitable Nomad Podcast - https://austinandmonica.com/category/podcasts/Website Design Business - https://austinandmonica.com/design-------- ******** 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...

Women in the workplace have struggling for decades to gain respect in the room, and we continue to fight for a seat at the table. On Episode #66 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon interviews Limor Bergman Gross, who worked in the male-dominated tech industry for years as a Director of Engineering.  She has experience breaking glass ceilings herself standing out in her field, and now she supports women in tech to grow their careers as leaders. Limor helps coach women on personal branding, LinkedIn, and in career growth. Shannon and Limor share an inspiring conversation about how women don't always advocate for themselves, and how more women must speak up to get what they want out of work and life.  Limor shares advice on office etiquette, writing the most affective LinkedIn profile, and how to lead as a woman in the workforce. Listen to this fascinating interview on Episode #66 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with guest Limor Bergman Gross and host Shannon Russell. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/66Connect with Limor Bergman Gross:Web - https://limorbergman.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/Instagram - instagram.com/limorbergman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/limorbeFrom A Woman To A Leader Podcast - https://limorbergman.com/podcast/----- ******** 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 thinking about starting a business for your second act career? Have you considered franchising? Shannon Russell sits down with franchise expert Patrick Findaro of Vetted Biz and Visa Franchise on Episode #65 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss franchising 101. Patrick has interviewed over 1000 franchisees and analyzes franchise opportunities for his businesses, so he knows the inner workings of the franchise world. Shannon is a franchisee with her Snapology business, so she and Patrick dive deep into this world of business. Patrick shares how you can decide if buying into a franchise brand is best for you, and how you can go from employee to entrepreneur in 12 weeks. If you are still deciding which career path is best for you or what your next business venture will be, then you will learn a lot from Shannon's conversation with Patrick Findaro. Show Notes For Episode #65:https://secondactsuccess.co/65Connect with Patrick Findaro:Web - https://www.vettedbiz.com/Web -https://www.visafranchise.com/ Book - How to Buy a Franchise: Employee to Entrepreneur in 12WeeksPodcast - Franchise Findings Youtube - Business and Franchise Opportunities by Vetted BizLindedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchise-for-sale-patrick/------- ******** 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 agree that being a mom and managing a career is hard work, then you’re in the right place my friend. Ashley Reckdenwald is the founder of Working Mom Notes, a popular Instagram account and online community for working mothers. After struggling work as a Physician's Associate and being a new mom, Ashley tried hard to balance the office, surgeries, breast feeding, and family. She was shy to ask for support, so Ashley created an online Facebook Group in her hometown of Princeton, New Jersey that became a lifesaver. This sense of community led her to create Working Mom Notes, and over six years later she left her work as a P.A. and is now running her online business full time, while raising her kids. Ashley is also the co-host of the Motherhood and Career Collide Podcast. Join career coach and host of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell, as she has an in-depth conversation with Ashley to hear how she pivoted to become a business woman growing an incredible network for women. Listen to Episode #64 of the Second Act Success Podcast.​​SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/64CONNECT with Ashley Reckdenwald: Website - workingmomnotes.comInstagramEtsyFacebookMotherhood and Career Collide Podcast ------- ******** 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...

Do you go on a job interview and never hear back? Struggling with writing a resume and cover letter that will get seen?  Thinking about putting feelers out to find a new career? If you are ready to start over with a new job or a new career, then listen up!  On Episode #63 of the Second Act Success Podcast, I will be giving you resume tips, cover letter ideas, and advice on how to win at your next job interview. These strategies will help you stand out and land that job! Join me, Career Coach, Shannon Russell for an episode all about standing out amongst the sea of resumes and how to interview like a pro. Let's dive in!SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/63______******** 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...

Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant with Janis Melillo | Ep #62Janis Melillo spent over 30 years of her career in the legal world as a paralegal. She was used to multitasking, and the skills she learned after decades in law led her to launch a Virtual Assistant business handling projects for people all over the world virtually. Janis also hosts three podcasts, has co-authored 16 books, and does all of this while being an entrepreneur and calling her own shots while in her 60s. Listen to Janis open up about the ups and downs of life that have led her to where she is now in her career, as she speaks with Shannon Russell on Episode #62 of the Second Act Success Podcast. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/62Connect with Janis Melillo:Website Truly Your VA Podcast Two Sistas Podcast Stories That Inspire Us Podcast InstagramYouTube Facebook  ---- ******** 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...

Live Coaching Session: Brainstorming Career Ideas with Teacher Jackie Canterna | #61Have you thought about your next career move? It is never too early to start building your exit plan or to begin brainstorming another career idea you may be interested in. On this Career Shift Strategy Session of the Second Act Success Podcast, I have an on-air Career Coaching session with my client Jackie Canterna. Jackie is a  longtime teacher and works as a Program Consulting Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. With two years left on her contract, she is searching for options on what to do next. If you are in a similar position, this is the episode for you. We discuss topics like...Should I start a business? Should I move departments within my company? Should I stay in the same role until retirement?  My hope is that you will gain valuable insight by listening to my career coaching session with Jackie that you can use in your career.  Changing careers is more common than ever, so if you are considering a career change, be sure to check out episode #61 of the Second Act Success Podcast. SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/61-------- ******** 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...

Do you want to know how a high school guidance counselor became a peak performance coach? Meet Sara Vatore who has way too many credits to even list! Sara found herself pregnant her senior year of college, but was able to graduate and began her career as a preschool teacher. She worked her way through graduate school as a single mom of a little one. Sara received her Master’s Degree in Education and become a high school guidance counselor. She loved the work, but the stress and long hours, coupled with a little one at home, made her physically sick and mentally burned out. Sara searched for an answer to her health concerns and decided to go back to school for somatic experience training. This career change changed her life for the better, as she now coaches gymnasts, divers, figure skaters and other athletes to achieve peak performance. In addition, Sara works with performers, entrepreneurs, couples and others to overcome fears and blocks in their lives, by listening to their bodies and finding ways to relieve stress and pain. She owns her own practice, is an author of several books, and is the host of the Multidimensional Transmissions Podcast. Listen in as Sarah shares her career change journey on Episode #60 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODEhttps://secondactsuccess.co/60CONNECT with Sara Vatore:Website – www.peakperformwithsara.com or www.saravatore.com    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/expandyourcapacityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara.vatore/Podcast: Multidimensional Transmissions. http://www.saravatore.com/multidimensional-transmissions-podcastBooks------ ******** 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 do you know if you are ready for a career change? How do you know when you have had enough at your current job? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, you will learn the 5 Reasons You May Be Ready To Change Careers. Making a career change of any kind is a big decision. Listen in as career coach and host, Shannon Russell, walks you through how to know if you are ready to change careers and start over in your job or in life. This is Episode #59 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Show Notes For This Episode:https://secondactsuccess.co/59------******** 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...