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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Apr 17, 2023 • 32min
From Doctor To Author With Dr. Debra Blaine | Ep #71
It seems like becoming a doctor is a dream of so many children, and their parents. For Dr. Debra Blaine, she became disheartened with the healthcare industry and needed a change. After over 30 years as a doctor, Debra turned to writing as a creative outlet. She successfully merged medicine with words and launched her first book. Now Debra is a published author of 3 books. She also coaches healthcare professionals on how to pivot, while she works part time as a doctor. Join Shannon Russell as she interviews Debra Blaine about her second act success story on Episode #71 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #71https://secondactsuccess.co/71Connect with Debra Blaine:DebraBlaine.comBooks -------------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 10, 2023 • 39min
The Power of Public Speaking with Professional Performer Tyler Foley | Ep # 70
Have you ever taken the stage or stood up to give a presentation at work and froze? We've all been there! Professional performer and the author of The Power To Speak Naked, Tyler Foley joins Shannon on Episode #70 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how to be confident giving a speech. Tyler found the limelight and the love of applause at the age of six when he began acting. His professional career in film has taken twists and turns, even leading him into the world of entrepreneurship launching several businesses. Through it all, Tyler has always utilized his voice. Now as a professional speaker and author, he helps others find their voice to tell their story. Listen in to this episode with Tyler Foley. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #70https://secondactsuccess.co/70Connect with Tyler Foley:Web - https://www.seantylerfoley.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SeanTylerFoleyYYCFacebook GroupLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/YouTubeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/Book - The Power To Speak Naked--------------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 3, 2023 • 39min
Use Your Career Skillsets To Teach Others And Grow Your Brand With Mary Henderson | Ep. #69
Do you consider your career skillsets as currency? Well, you should! Your skillsets are your currency in life, so why not turn this experience into a profession teaching others what you know? Shannon sits down Mary Henderson, transformational leader and online business specialist in Episode #69 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Mary shares how after giving birth to her son, she had an epiphany that she did not want her business card to define her. She resigned from the seven figure business she built from the ground up to find her life's purpose. Now she is an internationally recognized personal branding specialist and coach. Let's meet Mary Henderson and learn how you can use your career skillsets and build a brand teaching others what you know. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #69:https://secondactsuccess.co/69Connect with Mary HendersonWeb - https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com/Podcast - Industry Expert PodcastBook - I Have A DreamLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhendersoncoachingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/maryhendersoncoach/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmvK5EIyWeieqYlopUti-w----------------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)
Mar 27, 2023 • 28min
Find Fulfillment In Your Midlife Career with Marketing Exec and Podcast Host Bernie Borges | Ep #68
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 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)
Mar 20, 2023 • 33min
Travel and Build A Business You Love! Meet The Profitable Digital Nomad Couple! | Ep #67
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 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)
Mar 16, 2023 • 32min
How a Female Director of Engineering Pivoted To Help Other Women Succeed in Tech and STEM Fields With Limor Bergman Gross | Ep #66
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 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)
Mar 14, 2023 • 38min
Opening A Franchise May Be The Perfect Next Career Move! Franchising 101 with Patrick Findaro | Ep #65
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 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)
Mar 9, 2023 • 36min
When Career and Motherhood Collide, Find Your Community with Ashley Reckdenwald | Ep #64
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 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)
Mar 6, 2023 • 16min
Stand Out and Get The Job | Ep #63
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 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)
Mar 2, 2023 • 28min
Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant and Podcast Manager with Janis Melillo | Ep #62
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 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)
