

Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women: Second Act Success
Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women, Consultant, and Author of Start Your Second Act
Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love. Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence.Listen and Learn:- How to quit your job and start a business that lights you up- Strategies for career change after 40 and designing your second act- Business planning, marketing, and personal branding tips for women- How to validate your business idea and find your ideal clients- How to use your career experience in your role as a female entrepreneur- Success stories from women who’ve turned their side hustles into thriving businessesWhether you’re planning an exit strategy, exploring midlife career pivots, or ready to become your own boss, you’ll find actionable steps, real-life inspiration, and expert guidance here.Is this podcast for you?- Are you dreaming of quitting your corporate job to start your own business?- Do you want advice on marketing a business, designing your personal brand, and build entrepreneurial strategies?- Are you ready to overcome fear and turn your skills and experience from the corporate world into your second act business?- Do you crave a flexible lifestyle that allows you to focus on your passions and your family?- Ready to become your own boss and build a business you love?- Is it time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?If so, you’re in the right place!🎧 New episodes every week to help you start building your second act business and designing a life you love!🔗 For more inspiration and resources, visit https://secondactsuccess.co.Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards your second act!
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May 2, 2024 • 30min
Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138
Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell shares the second act success story of Alicea Sabela on Episode #138 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Alicea left a career working for some of Fashion's biggest brands in New York City to build her own business as a lactation consultant. She talks about how she found time to study for her license and how she made the decision to help others with her work, while also building a business close to home to raise her family. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024------- ******** 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...

May 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137
Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell interviews The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill about her time on the iconic Disney television show, and how her music career has evolved over the years. Jennifer now has a thriving career in music in Nashville, Tennessee and opens up about being a Mouseketeer and the times she shared with co-stars Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Joey Fatone. Listen to this fascinating conversation between Shannon and Jennifer on Episode #137 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024------- ******** 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...

Apr 30, 2024 • 35min
Author Carola Lovering On How Career Changes Led To Getting Published (Replay) | Ep #136
Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Carola Lovering is the ever popular author of well-known books like Tell Me Lies, Can't Look Away, Too Good To Be True, and her latest release Bye, Baby. Carola speaks to Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell about how her career path led her down many routes before she landed her first publishing deal. She also opens up about how she mixes a career as an author while being a mom, and how she feels about one of her books being made into a television show for Hulu. Listen to Episode #136 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Carola Lovering now!SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024https://www.carolalovering.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...

Apr 29, 2024 • 34min
A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay) | Ep #135
A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay from the Vault) | Ep #135Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell sits down for a conversation with Jaime Hanley, who transitioned from a career in marketing to opening her own yoga studio to landing in the mental health field as a licensed professional counselor. Listen to Jaime's second act success story on this Episode #135 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024------- ******** 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...

Apr 26, 2024 • 23min
Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #134, Shannon goes over how to truly leap towards your career goal with confidence. She goes over mindset, motivation, and putting a plan in place to move your career in the direction you want. This episode wraps up all of the career and business tips, advice, and strategies that have been shared during this 5-part series. Listen in to Episode #134 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 5 of this 5 part series.Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.To listen to the full series:Part 1 – Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130Part 2 – Episode #131 at https://secondactsuccess.co/131Part 3 – Episode #132 at https://secondactsuccess.co/132Part 4 - Episode #133 at https://secondactsuccess.co/133Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals.Each month you will get:Monthly Masterclasses Weekly Group Coaching CallsResourcesPrivate Community for accountability and support If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move alo******** 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...

Apr 25, 2024 • 23min
Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #133, Shannon urges listeners to create a contingency plan prior to making a career change. She gives examples and advice to keep yourself flexible throughout the career transition process. Take a listen to Episode #133 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 4 of this 5 part series.Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.Listen to Part 1-3 of this series...Part 1 – Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130Part 2 – Episode #131 at https://secondactsuccess.co/131Part 3 - Episode #132 at https://secondactsuccess.co/132Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals.This isn’t just any membership, it is coaching, strategy, and support all in one. Each month you will get:Monthly Masterclasses (new topics monthly)Weekly Group Coaching CallsResources (vision boards, goal setting worksheets, journal prompts, task timelines, etc)Private Community for accountability and support If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move along your career path, then you are invited to join The Collective. Join today at ******** 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...

Apr 24, 2024 • 28min
Find Confidence In Your Career Decision Through Education (Podcast Workshop Series Day 3) | Ep #132
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!Step #3 Skills and Education- Finding Confidence In Your Decision When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 3) | Ep #132In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #132, Shannon shares how you can look at your skills and experience from your career to help you as you move towards a new role. She also talks about how educating yourself about the industry and roles you are considering will empower you to feel more confidence as you move into your second act. Take a listen to Episode #132 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 3 of this 5 part series. Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.To listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, go to... Part 1 - Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130Part 2 - Episode #131 at https://secondactsuccess.co/131Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals. Join today at https://secondactsuccess.co/membership. ******** 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...

Apr 23, 2024 • 25min
Financial Planning & Building Your Safety Net When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 2) | Ep #131
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Step #2 Financial Planning & Building Your Safety Net When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 2) | Ep #131 It's Day 2 of this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series all about how the 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #131, host and career transition coach, Shannon Russell, discusses how you can start examining your finances now to prepare yourself for a career shift. Shannon discusses ways to plan ahead, start saving, and build a safety net so you can be ready to move ahead to a new job opportunity confidently when it's time. Take a listen to Episode #131 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 2 of this 5 part series. Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.To listen to Part 1 of this series, go to Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130. Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals. This isn't just any membership, it is coaching, strategy, and support all in one. Each month you will get:Monthly Masterclasses (new topics monthly)Weekly Group Coaching CallsResources (vision boards, goal setting worksheets, journal prompts, task timelines, etc)Private Community for accountability and support If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move along your career path, then you are invited to join The Collective. Join today at https://secondactsuccess.co/membership. ******** 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...

Apr 22, 2024 • 28min
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40 - Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!Step #1 Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #130, Shannon discusses strategies you can use to help you understand your fears around making a career change and how to mitigate the risks. Take a listen to Episode #130 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 1 of this 5 part Podcast Workshop Series. Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals.This isn't just any membership, it is coaching, strategy, and support all in one. Each month you will get:Monthly Masterclasses (new topics monthly)Weekly Group Coaching CallsResources (vision boards, goal setting worksheets, journal prompts, task timelines, etc)Private Community for accountability and support If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move along your career path, then you are invited to join The Collective. Join today at https://secondactsuccess.co/membership. ******** 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...

Apr 15, 2024 • 34min
From Classroom to Business: How One Teacher Turned Her Teaching Passion into a Thriving Education Venture For Children | Ep#129
Listen in to hear the second act success story of a teacher's inspiring journey from educator to successful entrepreneur with her venture, Raising Sunshine. Host and Career Transition Coach Shannon Russell, interviews Erin Haney about her shift from teaching in public schools to launching her own business focused on providing inclusive and engaging educational experiences for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Discover the challenges Erin faced, the pivotal moments that led her to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and the strategies she employed to grow her business from a small startup to a thriving community hub.Key Takeaways:Transitioning from a traditional teaching career to entrepreneurship: Learn how Erin navigated the shift from classroom educator to business owner, including the challenges and rewards along the way.Building an inclusive educational environment: Explore how Raising Sunshine prioritizes inclusivity and supports children of all abilities through sensory play and early literacy programs.Overcoming obstacles: Hear how Erin persevered through setbacks and uncertainty, finding resilience and determination in pursuit of her passion for early childhood education.Lessons in growth and self-discovery: Discover the personal and professional growth journey Erin embarked on, from filing for an LLC to expanding her business across multiple locations.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/129Connect with Erin Haney:https://www.raisingsunshinellc.com/https://www.instagram.com/raisingsunshinellc/https://www.facebook.com/raisingsunshinellc------- ******** 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...


