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

There is so much to consider when thinking  about a career change, so where should  you begin? Start with your why. Why do you want to make a change? Why now? Are the reasons you’re thinking of the right reasons? By diving deep into the why, you can save yourself time, confusion, and stress. It’s important to make sure you are not running away from something, but rather running towards a worthwhile goal. In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon discusses why the why is incredibly important when making a drastic career or life change of any kind. You’ll learn some questions to ask yourself and reasons why taking a pause before making a leap may be the  smartest step you take towards success.SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/28REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.LET’S CONNECT!Connect with Shannon Russell and the Second Act Success Team:Facebook | Instagram | Website ******** 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...

Ann Mehl is an Executive Coach. She coaches, speaks and writes about how to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of work. Ann’s background as an executive recruiter in the ‘90s led her quite naturally to “coaching” people in career transition. Since launching her own consulting company in 2005, Ann has coached people from all walks of life from CEOs of start- up companies,  senior leaders looking to gain a competitive edge, and others seeking to reinvent their careers. She is also a TEDx talk  speaker and author of Painting with Scissors.  Learn more about Ann and her journey on the Second Act Success Podcast. CONNECT with Ann Mehl:website - www.annmehl.combook - Painting with ScissorsTedx Talk - TEDx talk “Paint Your Masterpiece.” SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/27SHOW BREAKDOWN:01:48 - College and Career beginnings03:36- Quitting her first job04:39 - Taking a job in recruiting05:58 - Learning the inside of many businesses as a recruiter08:00 - 9/11 and leaving recruiting to work at Citigroup08:53 - Still feeling like working in corporate was not for her10:30 - Getting her life coach certification from Martha Beck12:15 - Trying to build a life coaching business in New York City 13:40 - Entrepreneurs have moments of self-doubt14:24 - Having thoughts that maybe she should go into education, even though she currently has a successful business. There is always room for self-doubt and room for change. ******** 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...

I feel like we went on a trip together this past week my friend! I attended Podcast Movement in Dallas and I have takeaways from all that I learned that I just had to share. These are my 3 takeaways on taking care of yourself, taking advantage of all podcasts have to offer, and finding your people. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/26REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.LET’S CONNECT!Connect with our host Shannon Russell and the Second Act Success Team:Facebook | Instagram | Website ******** 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...

Hollywood Casting Director Liz Martinez-Nelson started a family and chose to be a stay at home mom to her daughters. When it came time to return to the workforce, Liz opted to leave the grind of television to find a more flexible option to balance motherhood.  She stumbled upon a Squarespace course online and found a love of building websites and design. Liz now runs a successful brand and website designer business out of Austin called Favorite Things Studio, where she helps female founders bring their brands to life through her designs. Liz’s journey is full of twists, but she built a path that brings her skills to the forefront mixing motherhood with brand design. Meet Liz Martinez-Nelson on the Second Act Success Podcast. CONNECT with Liz Martinez-Nelson:Website - favoritethingsstudio.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/favorite.things.studio/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/favoritethingsstudioSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/25REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secon ******** 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...

Happiness Mentor Karyn Seitz | Ep #24Happiness is the one thing over 8 billion of us are searching for every day. Karyn Seitz is a Happiness Mentor and she is sharing her advice on all things happiness on the Second Act Success Podcast. If you are thinking about starting over in any aspect of your life, listen to this week’s episode to learn tips on what questions you should ask yourself before you leap into a second act of your own. CONNECT with Karyn Seitz:Website - ahappinesscourse.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karynaseitzSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/24REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.LET’S CONNECT!Connect with our host Shannon Russell and the Second Act Success Team:Facebook | Instagram | Website  ******** 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...

Desk job to Dream Digital Business with Jessica Hawks | Ep #23While others were away at college, Jessica Hawks dropped out of nursing school and worked as an assistant at a chiropractor's office while she searched for what she wanted out of life. She decided to try working as a virtual assistant, and after her videos on TikTok went viral, her business boomed. At just 23 years old, she was  making $9,000 a month from the comfort of her couch. Two years later, Jessica has over 867,000 followers and now teaches others how to grow a successful online business. Let’s meet Jessica Hawks and listen to her Second Act Success Story!​​SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/23CONNECT with Jessica Hawks:Website - www.itsjessicahawks.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjessicahawksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessicaleighhawks/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/itsjessicahawks/Courses - https://itsjessicahawks.com/learnREVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRI ******** 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...

MTV Producer turned Boutique Owner with Katina Turner | Ep #22Katina Turner began her career as a producer for MTV’s legendary series House of Style. She worked with models and musicians, and went on host on-air segments for the show as well. Katina gave up the limelight of New York City for small town life in Asheville, North Carolina, where she opened several small businesses over the years including apothecaries, hair salons, and clothing boutiques. Katina now owns Further Yoga and Boutique where she brings big city fashion and beauty brands to the local community. This is Katina Turner’s Second Act Success story. Connect with Katina Turner:Website - loveyoufurther.comFacebook - @ furtheryogaandboutiqueInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/furtheryogaandboutique/Show Notes Page:https://secondactsuccess.co/22LEARN MORE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?:If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LET’S CONNECT!:Connect with our host Shannon Russell and the Second Act Success Team: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...

Music Major to Course Creator with Melissa Guller | Ep #21Melissa Guller is joining Second Act Success to talk about her journey moving from the music industry to opening her own online business empire and excelling as an online Course Creator. Melissa is the founder of Wit & Wire, where she teaches online business owners how to scale their business through courses and through the Wit & Wire Podcast. Melissa is a master of making the tech side of running a digital business a little less intimidating and helps entrepreneurs create a profitable online business. I am not only a fan of Melissa's work, but I am one of her students as well. This is Melissa Guller’s Second Act Success story. CONNECT with Melissa Guller:Instagram - @witandwireTikTok - @witandwireYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/witandwireWebsite - https://witandwire.com/SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/21REVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.LET’S CONNECT!Connect with our host Shannon Russell and the Second Act Success Team: ******** 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...

PhD Scientist to Zero Waste Living with Liz McDade | Ep #20Liz McDade earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology and worked as a research psychologist researching for projects in the fields of medicine, STEM, etc. One day, Liz realized she wanted to tap into her creative side a bit more, so she began working on a side business designing no-waste products.  Liz eventually took the leap and opened her own business called No Trace. She now designs and sells products and educates others on the importance of living a zero waste lifestyle through in-person and online classes. Liz is living the dream and she’s helping to make the planet a better place one DIY project at a time! Let's dive into this incredible episode with Liz McDade on the Second Act Success Podcast. ​​SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/20CONNECT with Liz McDade:Website - https://notraceshop.com/Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoTraceShopYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/c/NoTraceShopInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/no_trace_shop/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoTraceShopEmail - contactus@notraceshop.comREVIEW THE PODCAST:Your review would mean the world to us! REVIEW THE PODCAST. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364)WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please fill out our Guest Application Form at https://bit.ly/SecondActSuccessGuest or email info@secondactsuccess.co.SHARE THE INSPIRATION:Shar ******** 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...

On this episode of Second Act Success, Network TV Correspondent Debra Alfarone shares the power of words and how she went from high school dropout to having a dream life. Debra is an award-winning journalist and a reporter for CBS News. She launched into her second act by starting her own business as an on-camera confidence coach and speaker working to help women feel empowered on camera and off. Debra also just launched her own podcast and video series called Sh** I Wish I Knew In My Twenties. And a book with the same name is on the way. Listen in to hear Debra’s words of wisdom, and find out what she’s learned along her path to a career and life she loves on the Second Act Success Podcast. ​​SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/19 CONNECT with Debra Alfarone:Website - https://debraalfarone.com/Podcast - https://shitiwishiknewinmytwenties.com/LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraalfarone/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DebraAlfaroneJournalist/Twitter - https://twitter.com/debraalfarone ******** 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...