Second Act Success: Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women
Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women and Author of Start Your Second Act
Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed to help ambitious women like you who are ready to change careers, start a business, and create a fulfilled life you deserve. Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach for women, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity, confidence, and a strategic action plan.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 on the show, so you can start your second act. Is this podcast for you? - Are you dreaming of quitting your corporate job to start your own business?- Do you want advice on launching a business, marketing your offers, designing your personal brand, and putting your business strategies in place?- Are you ready to overcome fear and turn your skills and experience from the corporate world into your second act business where you are the boss?- Do you crave a flexible lifestyle that allows you to focus on your family and your creative passions while still bringing income into your household?- Are you ready to become your own boss and build a business that is all yours?- Is it time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?If you answered YES, then you’re in the right place and this podcast will teach you everything you need to know. 🎧 Listen to new episodes every week to help you build your second act.🔗 Book a free Second Act Strategy Call with host Shannon Russell and download free resources at https://secondactsuccess.co.Subscribe now and embark on a journey towards your second act!
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Sep 26, 2023 • 10min
September Surge: Why Now Is The Time To Find The Job You Want | Ep #101
What is the September surge? It's the time when companies race to hire employees and reshuffle their teams after the summer and before the holidays. There is an uptick in job opportunities and an increase in people applying to jobs. On Episode #101 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell, walks you through the September surge and how you can use this time to market yourself as a brand to stand out and get seen amongst the sea of resumes. If you are trying to improve your application processes and land that job, take a listen for 3 key ways to make hiring managers remember you!SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/101--------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Sep 19, 2023 • 10min
100 Episodes of Second Act Success! Career Advice, Job-Change Stories, & Inspiration | Ep 100
It's our 100th Episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast! Today host, Shannon Russell, walks us through the past 100 episodes of career change motivation. She also goes into why she launched this podcast and how she wishes she had had this support when she left her television career to start a small business. The mission of this podcast is to show others what is out there, while motivating each listener to take a leap into a "second act" transition that will change their career and life for the better. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes!Listen to more of the Second Act Success Career Podcast at https://secondactsuccess.co/podcast.--------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Sep 5, 2023 • 31min
Use Your Expertise To Start A Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal | Ep #99
If you ever daydream about quitting your job, then this is the episode for you! You will learn how to turn your experience into a consulting business. I am joined by Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach. Amy rose to the top of the ranks as a corporate CEO and spent years building technology startups, until she had to lay herself off from one of her businesses. It was then she learned the brilliance behind consulting. She grew her own business as a consultant, and now she teaches others how to do the same. Listen in to Episode #99 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast if you want to learn how to be "billable" at the beach and make money while living a life you love. SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/99Connect with Amy RasdalWebsite: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrasdal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillableAtTheBeach/Email: amy@billableatthebeach.comFree Email Course - 3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue NOW!https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/----------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Aug 29, 2023 • 32min
How A Dancer Turned Her Creativity Into A Career In Photography With Shannel Resto | Ep #98
How A Dancer Turned Her Creativity Into A Career In PhotographyShannel Resto began her career as a professional dancer in New York City, but she had always had a love for photography as well. Shannel launched SJR Photography as a "side hustle" taking photos around the city, while she rehearsed for performances and tried to pay the bills. Shannel began photographing performances and fashion events capturing artists from the point of view of being an artist herself. She pivoted to design a new career for herself and she shares her story of second act success on Episode 98 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/98Contact Shannel Resto:Instagram- @s.j.rphotographyWebsite- https://sjrestophotography.wixsite.com/sjrphotographsAuthor of Capture The Colors- http://Capture the Colors -Photography Coloring BookRelated episodes: Episode 15- Professional Dancer To Executive Producer with Diane Mizota---------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Aug 15, 2023 • 42min
Dentist Dr. Jessica Metcalfe Pivoted To Find Her Purpose Inspiring Woman To Quiet Their Inner Critic | Ep #97
If you have ever felt burnout, imposter syndrome, fear of change, and/or workplace anxiety, then this is an episode you will want to bookmark and listen to over and over again! What happens when you check all of the boxes to get to that career you have dreamt about since you were a child, only to realize you are not happy? Dr. Jessica Metcalfe knew she wanted to be a dentist from the age of 14. She put in the work and became a successful dental oncologist. Jessica kept asking herself the question..."Is this it?" After being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and burnout, Jessica began researching ways to help her feel better. She learned that it is ok to change your mind, especially when it comes to careers. Today, Dr. Jessica practices general dentistry part-time, while she runs her own consulting firm, The SKYL Group as well. Dr. Jessica is also the author of Speak Kindly, You're Listening, and she hosts a podcast with the same name. In Episode #97 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Dr. Jessica and Shannon discuss the fear behind change, the feeling of being "stuck" in a career, and the damage imposter syndrome can do on a person's well-being.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/97Shannon on the Speak Kindly, You're Listening Podcast Connect with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:Website Book - Speak Kindly, You're ListeningPodcast - Speak Kindly, You're Listening Instagram---------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Aug 1, 2023 • 26min
Non-Food Franchising Is At An All Time High With Franchise Expert Jon Ostenson | Ep #96
Have you ever considered buying into a franchise? Have you dreamed of owning your own business, but you think you are not ready or just don't have enough experience to be successful? I have national franchise broker Jon Ostenson as my guest expert on Episode #96 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Jon is the founder of FranBridge Consulting. He is a top 1% national franchise broker and the author of the book Non-Food Franchising. I am a fan of franchising because I purchased a franchise business as my first venture into entrepreneurship. After leaving my 16 year career in Television, I knew I wanted to run my own business, but I was hesitant. When I opened a Snapology franchise, it instantly taught me the basics of launching a business with a great deal of support from my franchisor and my fellow owners. If you are curious about the franchising world, listen in as Jon Ostenson explains why franchising maybe the best way for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch into business and why franchising is at an all time high.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/96Connect with Jon Ostenson:Website - https://franbridgeconsulting.com/ Free digital copy of Non-Food Franchising book- https://franbridgeconsulting.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JonOstenson1/Check out Episode #65 Franchising 101 with Patrick Findaro--------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Jul 25, 2023 • 26min
From Idea To Startup, Meet Female Founder Jordan Scott | #95
Jordan Scott is a decision-making entrepreneur and the female founder and CEO of Cobble, an app designed to help people make better, faster decisions together. On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Jordan shares how she trusted her gut to leave the job she thought she wanted in TV News to take a leap of faith and pursue a career as a female founder. If you have had that dream, then listen on my friend!Jordan graduated from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2015. She began her career as a news associate at CBS This Morning before launching her startup. Jordan took an idea for a way to bring people together while they make plans together and turned it into a blog. From the blog, she designed an app and started crowdsourcing to bring Cobble to life. To date, Jordan has raised $3.3 million in seed funding, growing Cobble to tens of thousands of users who have swiped over 2M times on curated places and experiences in-app. Cobble is quickly expanding to new cities, optimizing decision-making functionality, and more. Jordan shares how she trusted her gut to leave the job she thought she wanted in TV News to take a leap of faith and pursue a career as a female founder. Listen to Shannon and Jordan's discussion on Episode #95 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/95Connect with Jordan Scott:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-scott-354aa458/Website: https://www.trycobble.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/trycobbleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trycobble/---------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Jul 17, 2023 • 29min
Grow Your Service-Based Business with Hannah McCormick | #94
If you are a service-based business owner or wanting to become one you're in the right place! On this Episode #94 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, we will hear from social media and email marketing expert Hannah McCormick. Hannah is also half of the podcasting duo from the Showing Up Solo Podcast. In this episode, we will share tips for showing up on social media to market your brand or business, even when you are just starting out and don't know how. Hannah will walk you through why marketing right away is key to growing your business. She also offers advice on how to launch a business on a low budget and how to overcome the fear of failure. Hannah hosts the Showing Up Solo Podcast with Nichole Hiller where their moto is just because you’re a solopreneur, doesn’t mean you’re on your own!SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/94Connect with Hannah McCormick:Podcast: https://www.showingupsolo.com/blogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/showingupsolo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/showing-up-solo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showingupsoloYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx9XsqgplZ4QBSpc8-cwyAWebsite: https://www.showingupsolo.com/---------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Jul 13, 2023 • 33min
40 Years In Nursing Led To A Business In Integrative Health Coaching For Donna Cetroni | #93
Who says retirement is for everyone? Meet Donna Cetroni- RN, BSN, MA, AHN-BC, NBC-HWC, who has many letters behind her name after over 40 years in nursing and now as a integrative health nurse coach. Donna joins Shannon on this Episode #93 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to talk about her transition from starting as an emergency room nurse and evolving her career in healthcare and service in many many different ways. Donna decided to open her own integrative health coaching practice called The Healing Way instead of retiring, and she is feeling more fulfilled than ever with her work. Please listen in on this moving conversation with Donna Cetroni as she shares her second act success story. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/93Music provided by Karen Drucker - https://www.karendrucker.com/Connect with Donna Cetroni:https://linktr.ee/donnacetroniLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-cetroni-a038171a/Twitter - donna_cetroniInstagram - @thehealingway_donnacetroni Facebook - @donnaritacetroni----------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
Jul 11, 2023 • 29min
From A Side Hustle Job To A Full-Time Photography Business With Photographer Christina Greenberg | #92
Have you ever dreamed of taking your hobby and turning into a profitable business? How about turning your side hustle into a full-time career? On Episode #92 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, New Jersey photographer Christina Greenberg joins Shannon, as she shares how she picked up a camera to take photos of her children and ended up launching a successful business with The Littlest Detail Photography. If you need to make a little extra money and wonder if you can grow this into sometime larger than life, keep listening to hear how it truly is possible. Christina Greenberg went from a stay-at-home mom to working part time at a local office to now running her own photography business that provides flexibility as a mom and brings income to her family, all while she stays creative capturing happy moments for others. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/92Connect with Christina Greenberg:Website - HEREInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelittlestdetailphotography/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLittlestDetailPhoto--------------Book a free Strategy Call with ShannonDownload Free Resources➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokMore resources & discounts:Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving)Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year)Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order)Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off)Podmatch Guesting(*Some affiliate links)
