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

December 05, 2023 How To Start A Small Business With Less Overhead Costs | Ep #112
How To Start A Small Business With Less Overhead Costs | Ep #112

So you want to start a small business, but you are nervous about the overhead of opening a physical space. Hold tight because host and Career Transition Coach Shannon Russell is breaking down the differences between mobile-based businesses and brick and mortar storefront businesses on Episode #112 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Listen in for examples of different types of small businesses, as well as pros and cons to having a physical location versus operating a mobile business.

Shannon also shares a recent experience she encountered with her brick and mortar business which caused her to pivot and now she operates two mobile-based businesses. It's all on Episode #112 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/112

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28 min
November 28, 2023 Starting Over At Any Age In Your Career | Ep #111
Starting Over At Any Age In Your Career | Ep #111

Age is just a number. Despite what some people may think, you CAN start over in your career at any age! Maria Schenker joins host Shannon Russell on Episode #111 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how she began discovering her true self and the career field she was meant to be in as she neared the age of 60.

Maria has worked as a flight attendant, a pharmaceutical sales rep, and she has run a medical practice. She is a also a mom and a Cancer survivor. While she learned about health through her Cancer diagnosis and being diagnosed with Celiac, she studied nutrition and became a certified health and wellness coach. While trying to get back into the workforce after her divorce, Maria fought age-discrimination and frustration along the way. As she neared her 60th birthday, Maria decided to change everything and open her own business called Empowering You.

Listen in as Maria and Shannon discuss finding your life's purpose on Episode #111 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/111

Connect with Maria Schenker:
https://www.facebook.com/Empoweringyouhealthcoaching
https://www.instagram.com/mariaschenker/

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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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40 min
November 14, 2023 Build A Business And a Family At The Same Time | Ep #110
Build A Business And a Family At The Same Time | Ep #110

Is it possible to build a business while also adding on to your family at the same time? Yes! Erin Woodruff joins host Shannon Russell to explain how she left her job in Human Resources at a University to follow her inner voice by taking a leap into entrepreneurship. Erin began her business at the same time she found out she was pregnant, so her business and her baby have grown up together. Erin shares how this has been the best decision for her as she creates a life where she is in control.

Erin created her own business as a Communications Coach helping extroverted women who have an introverted partner make the most of their relationship by opening up and being clear on what they want. She is also the host of the Time For You Podcast. Take a listen to Episode #110 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell to hear Erin's story.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/110

Connect with Erin:
https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/erinwoodruffcoaching/
https://timeforyou.buzzsprout.com/share

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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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32 min
October 31, 2023 High Tech Marketing to Nutrition Coaching During Divorce with Suzy Wood | Ep #109
High Tech Marketing to Nutrition Coaching During Divorce with Suzy Wood | Ep #109

Listen in as Shannon sits down with Suzy Wood, a former high tech marketing executive who uncovered her second act career while going through a divorce. Suzy went back to school to study intuitive nutrition and discovered that prioritizing health during a traumatic experience like a divorce is critical. Suzy launched her business True Wellness Within and she now coaches clients on how to stay healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally while going through divorce. She shares her story and her personal struggles and offer advice on how to navigate a second act career while maintaining health and happiness. Join Shannon and Suzy for this conversation on episode #109 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/109

Connect with Suzy Wood
https://www.truewellnesswithin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/truewellnesswithin/
https://www.facebook.com/TrueWellnessWithinHealthCoaching/

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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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28 min
October 20, 2023 Learn About A Job Before You Leap - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 5) | Ep #108
Learn About A Job Before You Leap - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 5) | Ep #108

Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 5 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, talks about why it's crucial that you learn about a job or business opportunity before you leap.

In this episode, you will get tips on how to research potential work roles, ask for inside information from your network, and how to dive deep into a company or business you want to work with.

Listen to Episode #108 for Part 5 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?
Episode #106 - Make your job skills stand out!
Episode #107 - Keep your priorities in check when changing careers

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/108

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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
10 min
October 19, 2023 Keep priorities in check when changing careers - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 4) | Ep #107
Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 4 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will give you ways to transition jobs or start a business, all while you stay focused on your career goals.

In this episode, you will learn how to plan your career shift by considering your priorities and making sure you keep your eye on what you want to move towards. After all, you do not want to change jobs and find yourself doing the same work you dislike once again.

Listen to Episode #107 for Part 4 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?
Episode #106 - Make your job skills stand out!

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/107

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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
6 min
October 18, 2023 Make Your Job Skills Stand Out - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 3) | Ep #106
Make Your Job Skills Stand Out - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 3) | Ep #106

Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 3 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will discuss how you can assess your experience and make your job skills stand out to help you move ahead.

In this episode, you will learn how to value your past experience and accomplishments as you plan for your next career move. Shannon will discuss the importance of not discrediting roles you've had in the past. You will discover ways to use your past to plan for your future work or business.

Listen to Episode #106 for Part 3 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/106

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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
10 min
October 17, 2023 What Is The Why Behind Your Work? - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 2) | Ep #105
What Is The Why Behind Your Work? - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 2) | Ep #105

Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 2 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it's important to get clear on what it is you want out of your career and how to decide if your work is fulfilling you.

In this episode, you'll learn why knowing your "why" is so important in making a decision about your next career move. Yes, you want to find work that fulfills you, but what is behind that desire? By taking time to do self-reflection, you will learn how your past can help lead you into what you want your job or business to look like in the future.

Listen to Episode #105 for Part 2 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it now on Episode #104. More episodes will be released throughout the week.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/105

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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
8 min
October 16, 2023 Get Clear On Your Career Goals - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 1) | Ep #104
Get Clear On Your Career Goals - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 1) | Ep #104

Join us for a 5 part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 1 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it's important to get clear on what it is you want out of your career and how to decide if your work is fulfilling you. This episode also dives into what a "second act" is and how to know if you are ready to make a career change or start a business to truly find your purpose.

Listen to Episode #104 for Part 1 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now! Four more episodes in the series will be launching this week.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/104

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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
13 min
October 10, 2023 When Stressful Jobs Lead To Unhealthy Lifestyles | Ep #103
Is your job stressing you out? Has work taken over your life, while your health has been pushed aside? Sometimes we get so busy climbing the corporate ladder or growing our business, that we develop unhealthy habits. In this episode, Shannon sits down with former Reuters journalist Katherine Baldwin, as she opens up about her decision to leave her high profile role reporting on news around the world. Katherine found herself single, without children, and suffering from an eating disorder. She decided to prioritze her health and happiness. Katherine wrote the book How To Fall In Love and now works as a midlife mentor and relationship coach. She discusses her journey from working in the media to becoming an author and helping others on Episode #103 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/103

Connect with Katherine Baldwin:
Website - katherinebaldwin.com
Book - How To Fall In Love
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katherine.baldwin/

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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
33 min

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

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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…

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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?

Are you wondering how to use your corporate experience to become an entrepreneur?

Do you want more flexibility for your family and the things that matter most to you?

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.

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