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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May 25, 2023 • 34min
This DIYer Turned A Furniture Refinishing Hobby Into A New Career and Business - Meet Mel Did It Herself! | #81
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 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)
May 22, 2023 • 17min
Your Career Is Not Your Identity! | Ep #80
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 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)
May 16, 2023 • 43min
Reality TV Producer Turned Mental Health Therapist with Melody Murray | Ep #79
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 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)
May 11, 2023 • 24min
From Earning 33 Cents as a Virtual Assistant To Building a SAS Company Online with Nosheen Khan | Ep #78
This is a Second Act Success Story you must listen to my friend! Meet Nosheen Khan. Nosheen worked as a senior loan processor and office manager before facing health issues that made her unable to go to work. She was fired from her job, and found herself at home in bed, struggling to find a job. This was before the days of remote work, but Nosheen tried to get any Virtual Assistant job she could finally taking a role that paid a mere 33 cents per hour. However, this led her to land a role as a founding member of the now well-known remote work site Upwork. Nosheen shares her story of consistently trying to carve her way through her career taking opportunity after opportunity. She now runs her own SAS company Easy Sales Automation, and she is an author and podcast host. Join me for this fascinating conversation with Nosheen Khan on Episode #78 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/78Connect with Nosheen Khan:Web - https://easysalesautomation.com/beta---------------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)
May 8, 2023 • 35min
Tips To Build A Business You Love with Business Coach and Photographer Krista Campbell | Ep #77
Have you dreamt of building a business? Are you ready to take your side hustle full time? Do you have a small business you want to grow? Shannon sits down with Business Coach Krista Campbell to talk strategies to turn your idea into a business built for you. Krista is a coach and mentor for creative business owners. Take a listen as Krista shares tips and advice on leaving a corporate career and how to turn a small business into a worthwhile career. It’s all on Episode #77 of the Second Act Success Podcast.SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/77CONNECT with Krista CampbellWebsite - https://heykristamarie.com/Podcast - She Calls Her Shots PodcastWork with Krista - https://heykristamarie.com/servicesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heykristamarie/----SHOW BREAKDOWN:0:00:00 - Intro00:02:10 - Krista Campbell’s first act00:04:09 - Working full time, while building her photography business 00:05:27 - Relocating while growing a business00:06:46- Realizing she wanted to quit her corporate job to grow her side business fulltime00:09:08 - Changing business ideas as you grow00:11:49 - What does a business coach do?00:14:26 - Reasons a career coach can help00:14:44 - How to start a business00:19:34 - Research what you want to do, but don’t research too much that you slow the process of building the business.00:24:00 - Fear of telling people you are starting a business00:25:17 - Using strategy to help you grow the business based on what is important to you.00:28:07 - Do you suggest having a coach or accountability partner when growing your business?00:30:37 - Podcasts and Krista’s podcast She Calls Her Shots--------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)
May 4, 2023 • 29min
Author Rebecca Linney Turned Her Son's Sleep Issues Into A Book To Help Others | Ep #76
Have you thought about turning something personal into profit? Rebecca Linney ran a business with her husband full time, yet after having her son she made an interesting pivot. Rebecca noticed that her son was not sleeping in his own bed and it was quite a struggle for the family. She came up with an idea on how to help him feel better about sleeping alone, and she turned this idea into a children's book. Rebecca turned a personal issue she was dealing with into a project that would make money and help other families in the process. Rebecca is now a published author of The Growing Bed, and she shares her story of juggling a business, a family, and being a first time writer with Shannon on Episode #76 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/76Connect with Rebecca LinneyBook 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)
May 1, 2023 • 18min
How to Quit A Job Without Burning A Bridge | Ep #75
How To Quit A Job Without Burning A Bridge | Ep #75Trying to leave a job, no matter what the circumstances, can be an emotional decision. You may be ready for a career change, but you don't want to to disappoint your coworkers or your family/friends. You may be in a toxic workplace where you know you need to leave, but you are hesitant. In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon shares 6 Steps To Quit A Job Without Burning A Bridge. You will want to listen before you make your final decision to resign, so that you can be confident with a plan of action that will lead you to your path of Second Act Success. SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/75-------------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)
Apr 27, 2023 • 48min
Overcome Debt, Sell Your Business To Bill Gates, and Become a Millionaire Businesswoman with Beate Chelette | Ep #74
“I will not drown in a puddle.” Beate Chelette has experienced more than her fair share of obstacles- immigrating from German, divorce, debt, betrayal, lawsuits, loss of a parent, being a single mom, etc. Beate began her career in photography, but pivoted to open her own business. She had it stolen from her and found herself in $130,000 of debt. After so many losses, Beate wrote the President of the United States begging for help. This bold move led to a light at the end of the tunnel. She built a new business and sold it to Bill Gates for millions. Now Beate is a successful business woman once again, as well as an author, coach, and podcast host. She is the founder of The Growth Architect and The Women’s Code. Shannon sits down for an in-depth conversation with Beate to learn about her journey and how she now helps others build their brands so that others can achieve success too. SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE #74:https://secondactsuccess.co/74www.BeateChelette.comwww.TheWomensCode.comBook - https://beatechelette.com/author/Podcast - https://beatechelette.com/our-podcast/To find out what your #1 Business Growth Blocker isTake the free quiz at www.GrowthBlockerQuiz.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)
Apr 24, 2023 • 19min
Career Celebration- One Year of Second Act Success! | Ep #73
The Second Act Success Career Podcast is celebrating our one year anniversary this week! It has been a whirlwind of a year with 73 podcast episodes, so many remarkable guests, and too many career transition stories to share. Join host and career coach Shannon Russell, as she discussed all that she has learned this year as a newbie to the podcasting community and how she is not taking the growth of this show for granted. Listen in to the one year anniversary episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast Episode #73.SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/73---------------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)
Apr 20, 2023 • 22min
How To Leave A Legacy And Build Community In Your Second Act | #72
Have you dreamed of being able to leave a legacy with your Second Act? How about creating a nonprofit, volunteering at philanthropies full time, or finding a way to truly give back to a your community? On Episode #72 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon sits down with a man who is building a legacy with his second act. Barry Braun was a Navy Engineer who began a successful sales career. His next act was as an entrepreneur launching several businesses and writing books. Barry then took a leap to launch a career as one of the very first business coaches in the early 1990s. Barry began pondering the purpose of life and realized it wasn't about the money, but rather it was about service to others. When he became a grandfather, his true second act began. Barry is the founder of the nonprofit organization Happy Community Builders, which helps bring communities together to make it a friendlier world for all of. Listen in to hear Barry Braun discuss his life's journey and how he came to build a true "service-based" initiative with Happy Community Builders.SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #72:https://secondactsuccess.co/72Connect with Barry Braun:Web - https://happycommunitybuilders.comEmail - barry@happycommunitybuilders.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybraunFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/happycommunityproject/---------------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)
