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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Aug 2, 2022 • 35min
How A Music Major Pivoted To Launch A Business Teaching Online Course Creation with Melissa Guller of Wit & Wire | Ep #21
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:Facebook | Instagram | Website --------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 28, 2022 • 40min
Meet the PhD Scientist Who Launched Her Zero Waste Living Business To Help Save The Planet with Liz McDade | Ep #20
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: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 ou--------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 26, 2022 • 46min
From Dropout to Dream Life with New Reporter Debra Alfarone | Ep #19
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 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 21, 2022 • 31min
How A Nurse Launched A Multi-Million Dollar Business During Retirement with Seattle Sutton | Ep #18
Seattle Sutton is 90 years-old and a powerhouse in the health and business world! Seattle began her career as a registered nurse and even taught nursing for many years. When she was 53, Seattle decided to help her patients eat healthier by creating the now well-known meal plan service, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating. Her company became a multi-million dollar family business that she just sold a couple of years ago. Seattle kept me laughing this entire interview. And I'm so excited to share it with you now. This is Seattle Sutton's Second Act Success Story. Connect with Seattle Sutton:Website - https://www.seattlesutton.com/ Instagram – @seattlesuttonsFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/SeattleSuttonsSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/18REVIEW 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.--------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 19, 2022 • 35min
Tell Me Lies Author Carola Lovering On Her Journey To Becoming an Author | Episode #17
The incredible author Carola Lovering is our guest on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast. She is the admired author of Tell Me Lies, which is being made into a TV series for Hulu by Emma Roberts' production company. She has also written two other books, Too Good To Be True. And her latest must read summer hit Can't Look Away. Carola didn't aspire to become an author, but the story of how she got there is awe-inspiring. Carola also discusses a recent article she wrote for Marie Claire about taking on too much as a working mom and how to know when enough is enough. She goes deep about how balance is so important in life, not just for working moms, but for all of us. This is Carola Lovering and her Second Act Success story on the Second Act Success Podcast.CONNECT with Carola Lovering:Instagram - @carolalovering Website - www.carolalovering.comSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/17REVIEW 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.--------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 14, 2022 • 36min
From Family Trauma To A Life Of Triumph And Adventure with Kerry Holzschuh | Ep #16
Kerry Holzschuch has lived many acts throughout her life. Her story is one of trauma to triumph. Burnout and exhaustion after the birth of her first daughter, coupled with chronic health conditions, and a series of traumatic events led Kerry down a path of seeking answers and deep soul searching. Through the ups and downs, Kerry has been resilient and has always following her path to find joy in even the darkest of situations. Kerry’s careers are too many to count, but she was a teacher, a health food saleswoman, and even a woofer, just to name a few. Kerry now owns her own business Soul Purpose Wellness, where she hosts wellness retreats for women to connect people with their inner selves and with nature. Listen to the full episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with Kerry Holzschuh now!SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/16 CONNECT with Kerry HolzschuhSoul Purpose Wellness - https://www.soulpurposewellness.com/Instagram - @kerry.soulpurposewellness 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 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 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 12, 2022 • 49min
How A Dancer Took Over Hollywood As An Actress, Host, and Executive Producer with Diane Mizota | Ep #15
Dancer to Executive Producer with Diane Mizota | Ep #15Diane Mizota began her career in Hollywood as a professional dancer, dancing for Prince, in commercials, and on the Academy Awards. She transitioned to acting and has been seen in countless roles on TV and on the big screen. Diane has also been a host of shows like Trading Spaces: Boys vs Girls, Access Hollywood, and more. Diane continues to work on-camera, but has also pivoted behind the camera as an Executive Producer running her own production company in Los Angeles called Zota Productions. All of this while being a single mom. On this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Diane discusses each level of her career, the ups and downs of Hollywood, and how she has sustained a 30+ year career in the entertainment industry. Listen to the conversation with Diane Mizota on the Second Act Success Podcast now!SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://www.secondactsuccess.co/15CONNECT with Diane MizotaInstagram - @dianemizotaZota Productions - https://zotaproductions.tv/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 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 | --------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 7, 2022 • 50min
A Recruiter’s View on Starting Over with Patricia DiMaria Shaffer | Ep #14
A Recruiter’s View on Starting Over with Patricia DiMaria Shaffer | Ep #14Patricia DiMaria Shaffer launched her career in public accounting at one of the Big 4 accounting firms. Successfully balancing her career with being a single mom, she worked her way up the corporate ladder. However, with the long hours stacking up, she wanted to be a bigger part of her son’s everyday activities. This realization resulted in the radical decision to embark on a second act as an Executive Recruiter, specializing in placing accounting and finance professionals. Leaning on her decade long experience as an accounting professional, she provides consultative services and fills the staffing needs of her clients. She is currently building the DC office for a specialized recruiting firm, Lion Search Group. In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Patricia shares her personal story of second act success, and she offers valuable insight about how a recruiter can help find you the dream career you always wanted. She offers tips to help with your job search, how the workforce has changed since the pandemic, and how you can set yourself up for a win during your next interview. Join us on the Second Act Success Podcast!CONNECT with Patricia DiMaria Shaffer:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-dimaria-cpa/Lion Search Group - https://lionsearchgroup.com/ WEBSITE FOR THIS EPISODE:https://www.secondactsuccess.co/14 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 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 Russ--------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)
Jun 28, 2022 • 37min
Pure Barre Studio Owner Megan Goldschein On How She Pivoted From Jewelry To Fitness | Ep #12
From the Jewelry Industry to the Fitness World, Megan Goldschein shares her success story with us on this episode of Second Act Success! Megan began her career in New York City’s Jewelry District on the wholesale and logistics side of the industry. She struggled finding her way as a new mom once she returned to her company, and took a barre class after work to relieve some stress. She was hooked! Megan then decided to open her own Pure Barre Studio in the suburbs. It’s been the best decision for her and her family, and she will be opening her second Pure Barre Studio in Connecticut this Summer. Let’s listen in to Megan’s story, and learn some lessons along the way. CONNECT with Megan Goldschein :Instagram - @m.r.s.goldschein | @purebarremtkisco | @purebarredanbury SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode12 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 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 More about this Episode:Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | --------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)
Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 13min
Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Being A Child Star And Now Teaches Kids As A Vocal Coach | Ep #11
Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer to Vocal Coach with Jennifer McGill | Ep #11The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill opens up about pivoting from life as a Mouseketeer, to being a solo artist, and now loving her career as a vocal coach…all on the Second Act Success Podcast! Listen in as Jennifer talks about her life as a child star on Disney Channel and her famous Mickey Mouse Club cast members like Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Joey Fatone, etc. She talks about her journey after the show, her solo album Unbreakable, and her current mission coaching independent singers on how to make it in the music industry. Jennifer is incredible and has so much advice and wisdom to share about thriving during life’s ups and downs. Interviewing Jennifer was a trip down memory lane and will be such a blast for any fan of the Mickey Mouse Club. Don’t miss Jennifer McGill on Second Act Success Podcast. CONNECT with Jennifer McGill:Website - www.jennifermcgill.comInstagram - @thejennifermcgillSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode11--------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)
