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

Have you dreamed of being able to leave a legacy with your Second Act? How about creating a nonprofit, volunteering at philanthropies full time, or finding a way to truly give back to a your community? 

On Episode #72 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon sits down with a man who is building a legacy with his second act. Barry Braun was a Navy Engineer who began a successful sales career. His next act was as an entrepreneur launching several businesses and writing books. Barry then took a leap to launch a career as one of the very first business coaches in the early 1990s.  Barry began pondering the purpose of life and realized it wasn't about the money, but rather it was about service to others. When he became a grandfather, his true second act began. Barry is the founder of the nonprofit organization Happy Community Builders, which helps bring communities together to make it a friendlier world for all of.  Listen in to hear Barry Braun discuss his life's journey and how he came to build a true "service-based" initiative with Happy Community Builders.

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #72:
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Connect with Barry Braun:
Web - https://happycommunitybuilders.com
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybraun
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/happycommunityproject/

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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.

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Connect with Debra Blaine:
DebraBlaine.com
Books 

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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 #70
https://secondactsuccess.co/70

Connect with Tyler Foley:
Web - https://www.seantylerfoley.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SeanTylerFoleyYYC
Facebook Group
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/
YouTube
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/
Book - The Power To Speak Naked

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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/69

Connect with Mary Henderson
Web - https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com/
Podcast - Industry Expert Podcast
Book  - I Have A Dream
LinkedIn  -https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhendersoncoaching
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maryhendersoncoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmvK5EIyWeieqYlopUti-w
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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/68

Check out Episode #29 of Bernie's Midlife Fulfilled Podcast where I was his guest HERE

CONNECT 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/bernieborges
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bernieborges/

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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/67

Connect 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
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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/66

Connect with Limor Bergman Gross:
Web - https://limorbergman.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/
Instagram - instagram.com/limorbergman/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/limorbe
From A Woman To A Leader Podcast - https://limorbergman.com/podcast/
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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/65

Connect with Patrick Findaro:

Web - https://www.vettedbiz.com/

Web -https://www.visafranchise.com/

Book - How to Buy a Franchise: Employee to Entrepreneur in 12

Weeks

Podcast - Franchise Findings 

Youtube - Business and Franchise Opportunities by Vetted Biz

LindedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchise-for-sale-patrick/
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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/64

CONNECT with Ashley Reckdenwald: 

Website - workingmomnotes.com

Instagram

Etsy

Facebook

Motherhood and Career Collide Podcast 

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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

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