Career Change & Business Advice for Women | Second Act Success Podcast

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Career Change & Business Advice for Women | Second Act Success Podcast episodes

May 07, 2024 Bold Moves at 60: Michele Folan's Career Pivot and Health Coaching Mission | Ep #142
Bold Moves at 60: Michele Folan's Career Pivot and Health Coaching Mission | Ep #142

In this inspiring episode of "Second Act Success," host Shannon Russell sits down with Michele Folan to discuss her remarkable journey of transitioning careers at the age of 60. Michele shares her story of leaving behind a 26-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and pivoting to a new role in the building products industry, only to face a job loss just weeks before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Michele embraced the opportunity to reassess her priorities and pursue her passions surrounding health and wellness.
Through candid conversation, Michele reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to make the bold decision to resign from her job and pursue a new path as a full-time podcaster and health coach. She shares insights into her mindset shift, emphasizing the importance of confidence, self-assessment, and embracing change, especially in midlife. Listen to Episode #142 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast now!

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https://www.youtube.com/@askingforafriend_pod/featured
Shannon's interview on the Asking For A Friend Podcast HERE
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36 min
May 05, 2024 Pure Barre Owner Reflects On Her Career Shift From Working in the NYC Jewelry District (Replay) | Ep #141
Pure Barre Owner Reflects On Her Career Shift From Working in the NYC Jewelry District (Replay) | Ep #141
Meet Megan Goldschein who shifted from a career in the Jewelry Industry in New York City to opening two Pure Barre studios in the suburbs. Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell chats with Megan about her career transition and how she decided to leave her career in jewelry to set out on her own as a small business owner and franchisee. Listen to Megan's second act success story on this Episode #141 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.
SHOW NOTES
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37 min
May 04, 2024 From Acting to Wedding Planning with Hannah Campbell Anderson (Replay) | Ep #140
From Acting to Wedding Planning with Hannah Campbell Anderson (Replay) | Ep #140
Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell interviews Hannah Campbell Anderson, who began her career in Hollywood as an actress. She worked in Los Angeles until one day she found a love for weddings and took a leap to build her own wedding planning business. Listen to Hannah's second act success story on this Episode #140 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024
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42 min
May 03, 2024 Career Changes and Tips To Crush Your Money Goals with Bernadette Joy (Replay) | Ep #139
Career Changes and Tips To Crush Your Money Goals with Bernadette Joy (Replay) | Ep #139
Meet Bernadette Joy, financial health activist and founder of Crush Your Money Goals. Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell sits down with Bernadette to talk about how she went from a career in Human Resources to working in finance, fashion, and then landed herself in debt. She shares how she and her husband paid off their debt and now she teaches others how to live debt-free. Listen to Bernadette's amazing second act success story on this Episode #139 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024
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47 min
May 02, 2024 Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138
Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138
Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell shares the second act success story of Alicea Sabela on Episode #138 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Alicea left a career working for some of Fashion's biggest brands in New York City to build her own business as a lactation consultant. She talks about how she found time to study for her license and how she made the decision to help others with her work, while also building a business close to home to raise her family.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024
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30 min
May 01, 2024 Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137
Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137

Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell interviews The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill about her time on the iconic Disney television show, and how her music career has evolved over the years. Jennifer now has a thriving career in music in Nashville, Tennessee and opens up about being a Mouseketeer and the times she shared with co-stars Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Joey Fatone. Listen to this fascinating conversation between Shannon and Jennifer on Episode #137 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024

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1 hr 14 min
April 30, 2024 Author Carola Lovering On How Career Changes Led To Getting Published (Replay) | Ep #136
Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Carola Lovering is the ever popular author of well-known books like Tell Me Lies, Can't Look Away, Too Good To Be True, and her latest release Bye, Baby. Carola speaks to Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell about how her career path led her down many routes before she landed her first publishing deal. She also opens up about how she mixes a career as an author while being a mom, and how she feels about one of her books being made into a television show for Hulu. Listen to Episode #136 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Carola Lovering now!

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024
https://www.carolalovering.com/
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35 min
April 29, 2024 A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay) | Ep #135
A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay from the Vault) | Ep #135

Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell sits down for a conversation with Jaime Hanley, who transitioned from a career in marketing to opening her own yoga studio to landing in the mental health field as a licensed professional counselor. Listen to Jaime's second act success story on this Episode #135 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/replay2024

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Ready to Start Your Second Act?
Thinking about changing careers or starting a business? Let's map out your next steps.
→ Book Your Free Second Act Strategy Call

More From Shannon:
📖 Grab Shannon's Book, Start Your Second Act
🎤 Watch Shannon's TEDx Talk
📥 Download Free Resources
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34 min
April 26, 2024Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!

Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134

In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #134, Shannon goes over how to truly leap towards your career goal with confidence. She goes over mindset, motivation, and putting a plan in place to move your career in the direction you want. This episode wraps up all of the career and business tips, advice, and strategies that have been shared during this 5-part series.
Listen in to Episode #134 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 5 of this 5 part series.

Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.

To listen to the full series:
Part 1 – Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130
Part 2 – Episode #131 at https://secondactsuccess.co/131
Part 3 – Episode #132 at https://secondactsuccess.co/132
Part 4 - Episode #133 at https://secondactsuccess.co/133

Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!
The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals.

Each month you will get:
Monthly Masterclasses
Weekly Group Coaching Calls
Resources
Private Community for accountability and support

If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move along your career path, then you are invited to join The Collective. Join today!
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Ready to Start Your Second Act?
Thinking about changing careers or starting a business? Let's map out your next steps.
→ Book Your Free Second Act Strategy Call

More From Shannon:
📖 Grab Shannon's Book, Start Your Second Act
🎤 Watch Shannon's TEDx Talk
📥 Download Free Resources
➡️ Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn
23 min
April 25, 2024Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133
5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!

Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133

In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #133, Shannon urges listeners to create a contingency plan prior to making a career change. She gives examples and advice to keep yourself flexible throughout the career transition process. Take a listen to Episode #133 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 4 of this 5 part series.

Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.
Listen to Part 1-3 of this series...
Part 1 – Episode #130 at https://secondactsuccess.co/130
Part 2 – Episode #131 at https://secondactsuccess.co/131
Part 3 - Episode #132 at https://secondactsuccess.co/132

Enroll in the Career Clarity Collective!

The Career Clarity Collective is a monthly membership giving you the tools you need to get unstuck and confidently move forward toward a second act career that inspires you, is worthy of your time, and helps you meet your financial goals.

This isn’t just any membership, it is coaching, strategy, and support all in one.

Each month you will get:
Monthly Masterclasses (new topics monthly)
Weekly Group Coaching Calls
Resources (vision boards, goal setting worksheets, journal prompts, task timelines, etc)
Private Community for accountability and support
If you are looking for support and inspiration as you move along your career path, then you are invited to join The Collective. Join today at https://secondactsuccess.co/membership.
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Ready to Start Your Second Act?
Thinking about changing careers or starting a business? Let's map out your next steps.
→ Book Your Free Second Act Strategy Call

More From Shannon:
📖 Grab Shannon's Book, Start Your Second Act
🎤 Watch Shannon's TEDx Talk
📥 Download Free Resources
➡️ Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn
23 min

About Career Change & Business Advice for Women | Second Act Success Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked podcast for women ready to make a career change, quit their job, start a business, and become their own…

boss.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach for women, author, and entrepreneur, Second Act Success helps women transition from employee to entrepreneur and build a business using the skills, experience, and ideas they already have.

If you're wondering how to start a business, considering a career change after 40, growing a side hustle, or planning your exit from corporate, you'll find practical business advice, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you build your next chapter.

Listen and learn how to:

• Quit your job and start a business
• Navigate a career change or midlife career transition
• Find and validate the right business idea
• Turn your skills and experience into a profitable business
• Create a business plan and find your ideal clients
• Build your personal brand and market your business
• Turn a side hustle into a full-time business
• Transition from employee to entrepreneur
• Become your own boss without starting over from scratch

You'll also hear real-life success stories from female entrepreneurs and women who have changed careers, left corporate jobs, started businesses, and created more flexibility, freedom, and fulfillment in their lives.

Is this podcast for you?

Are you dreaming about quitting your job to start your own business?

Do you have a business idea but aren't sure where to begin?

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Are you ready to turn your side hustle into a business or finally become your own boss?

If you're ready to stop wondering "what if?" and start building your second act, you're in the right place.

🎧 Listen to new episodes every week for career change strategies, entrepreneurship advice, business tips for women, and inspiration to help you build your second act.

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