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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Jun 14, 2022 • 35min
Big Tech Executive Turned Founder of Foodom with Reneta Jenik | Ep #10
Big Tech to Founder of Foodom with Reneta JenikReneta Jenik built a successful career in big tech working for companies like Intel and Sandisk before the entrepreneur bug bit her and she set out to build her own startup. Reneta is now the founder of Foodom, where she pairs families with personal chefs to bring healthier eating and a greener world. Reneta’s mission is to give families more together time, fresher meal options, and less food waste. She shares the steps she took to form Foodom as a female founder, and why she is her happiest she’s ever been. Listen to our interview with Reneta Jenik on the Second Act Success Podcast. CONNECT with Reneta Jenik:Twitter - @renetajenikInstagram - @myfoodomFoodom - Myfoodom.comJoin the waitlist to ask Foodom to service your area - SIGN UPSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode10REVIEW 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)
Jun 7, 2022 • 43min
How He Went From Homeless to Activist with Photographer and Author Gregory Andrus | Ep 9
From life as a homeless alcoholic to finding God and becoming an activist, artist, author, and public speaker, meet Gregory Andrus. Gregory is the founder and photographer of the Portraits of the Jersey Shore Facebook page and community. His difficult past as a child and young adult led him to lead a life of service giving a voice to the voiceless by taking photographs of people around the New Jersey beaches and sharing their stories. He brings awareness to issues plaguing his community through his work and strives to serve his neighbors. Gregory is also an author and a public speaker, and in this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, he will share his success story and give advice on recovery and living a life of service. CONNECT with Gregory Andrus:Facebook - @portraitsofthejerseyshoreInstagram - @portraitsofthejerseyshoreWebsite - www.potjs.comBook - Sand, Sea, and Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore www.potjs.comSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode9REVIEW 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--------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 31, 2022 • 45min
Turning a Side Hustle into a Business with Gym Hooky Founder Ariel Belgrave | Ep #8
From a corporate career in Investment Banking on Wall Street and HR at Facebook to launching the wellness brand Gym Hooky, our guest Ariel Belgrave is a powerful woman entrepreneur with words of wisdom to share. On this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Ariel explains how she turned “pain into purpose” as she grew her side hustle from a blog about skipping the gym into the mega popular wellness empire Gym Hooky. CONNECT with Ariel Belgrave:Instagram - @gymhookyGym Hooky - www.gymhooky.comThailand Retreat - https://www.gymhooky.com/retreat/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave/SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode8REVIEW 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)
May 24, 2022 • 41min
Actress Turned Wedding Coordinator with Hannah Campbell-Anderson | Ep #7
Hollywood is every actor’s dream! Today’s guest worked as an actress and producer in Los Angeles before opening her own Wedding Planning Business. Hannah Campbell-Anderson is our guest on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast. Listen in as she explains how acting, and even waiting tables in Hollywood, prepared her for the role of running her own business and making every bride and groom’s wedding day perfect. Connect with Hannah Campbell-Anderson:Instagram - @hannahbclausDay of Gal - www.dayofgal.comSHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://secondactsuccess.co/episode7REVIEW 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)
May 19, 2022 • 7min
Enjoy Everyday Moments As You Search for Career Success | Ep #6
Host Shannon Russell shares why taking time for yourself and enjoying special everyday moments is crucial while on the path towards a new chapter in life. Listen in on a fresh point of view on how to step back and appreciate life as you are making strides towards success. www.secondactsuccess.co/episode6To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please email info@secondactsuccess.co.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)
May 17, 2022 • 28min
Staff Writer Turned Editor-in-Chief with Beth Tancredi Chunn | Ep #5
Meet Beth Tancredi Chunn, a writer and expert in product management, marketing, and content strategy, who transitioned into a role as Editor-in-Chief at a political startup. After 25 years of working for various industries, writing her own book, and starting her own business, Beth felt the ups and downs of climbing the ranks as a female in the business world. Now, Beth has a role where she is in charge, she knows her worth, and she can make a difference in her company on her own terms. Listen and be inspired by Beth Tancredi Chunn’s Second Act Success story. Connect with Beth Tancredi Chunn on social:LinkedIn - Beth Tancredi ChunnFacebook - @bethtancrediPolitical IQ - https://www.politicaliq.com/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)
May 10, 2022 • 26min
Female Engineer Turned Skills Into A STEM Education Business with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4
Engineer to STEM Business Owner with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4Today’s guest is Kayla Opperman. Kayla is an electrical engineer who transitioned to opening her own small business in Colorado. She was one of a few girls in the Engineering Department at University of Colorado at Boulder, and went on to work for six years as an electrical engineer. Kayla then decided that she wanted to be home with her family more and give back to her community. This is when she decided to pivot to a venture as a business owner. She opened a Snapology franchise and has grown to be one of the most successful owners within the franchise. She uses her skills as an engineer to now teach kids how to think like engineers through STEM education. Listen to Kayla Opperman’s Second Act Success story now!Connect with Kayla Opperman at https://www.instagram.com/kayla.opperman/Learn more about Kayla’s business at https://www.snapology.com/location/golden and https://www.instagram.com/@snapologyofgoldenlittletonTo 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)
May 3, 2022 • 30min
Fashion Executive Turned Lactation Consultant with Alicea Sabella | Ep #3
Today’s guest is on her “third act,” and she discusses how becoming a mom changed her priorities and led to a drastic career change. Alicea Sabella started in health services after college, and quickly followed her love of style and sales to a successful career in New York City’s world of high fashion. Once becoming a mom, she needed a change and opened her own business as a lactation consultant. Join us as Alicea takes us on her personal journey of following her heart to build a business that is best for her family. Connect with Alicea Sabella and her business at flourishfeedingbabies.com.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)
Apr 26, 2022 • 33min
Marketing, Yoga, and Mental Health with Jamie Hanley | Ep #2
If change feels overwhelming for you, well you are not alone! Today, we are chatting with a mental health therapist and mama, who knows what it’s like to change careers and how to handle the anxiety of the unknown. Jamie Hanley started in marketing, opened a yoga studio, and is now a therapist, author, and host of The Spiritual Counselor Podcast. Jamie shares her struggles and successes along her journey to finding her life’s purpose. Connect with Jamie at http://www.jamiehanley.com and at The Spiritual Counselor Podcast.Jame’s book The Anxious Goddess Workbook is available now.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)
Apr 26, 2022 • 10min
TV Producer Turned Entrepreneur And Business Coach with Second Act Success Career Podcast Host Shannon Russell | Ep #1
The Second Act Success Career Podcast is live! I am so happy to have you here as we dive into what exactly a “second act” is and how you can find yours. Do you want a career change? Do you want to pursue a creative passion? I am your host, Business Coach and Certified YouMap® Coach, Shannon Russell. I am here to help guide you along your second act success journey. I am a television producer who transitioned to owning a small business, and now I work as a Business Coach and host this podcast to help inspire you to find your true happiness in life. To learn more about the show visit www.secondactsuccess.co, and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast.On this episode, I will share my story and my goal for this podcast. Each week, we will listen to stories of women, and even some men, who have found their second act. These stories are meant to inspire you and offer tips and advice to help you figure out what you are truly meant to do. I hope you enjoy this premiere episode of Second Act Success and I look forward to chatting with you each week!If you would like to share your story with our listeners, please email info@secondactsuccess.co.Connect with Shannon and Second Act Success:--------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)
