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

March 02, 2023 Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant and Podcast Manager with Janis Melillo | Ep #62
Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant with Janis Melillo | Ep #62

Janis Melillo spent over 30 years of her career in the legal world as a paralegal. She was used to multitasking, and the skills she learned after decades in law led her to launch a Virtual Assistant business handling projects for people all over the world virtually. Janis also hosts three podcasts, has co-authored 16 books, and does all of this while being an entrepreneur and calling her own shots while in her 60s. Listen to Janis open up about the ups and downs of life that have led her to where she is now in her career, as she speaks with Shannon Russell on Episode #62 of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
https://secondactsuccess.co/62

Connect with Janis Melillo:

Website
Truly Your VA Podcast
Two Sistas Podcast
Stories That Inspire Us Podcast
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook

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28 min
February 27, 2023 Live Coaching Session: Brainstorming Career Ideas with Teacher Jackie Canterna | #61
Live Coaching Session: Brainstorming Career Ideas with Teacher Jackie Canterna | #61

Have you thought about your next career move? It is never too early to start building your exit plan or to begin brainstorming another career idea you may be interested in. On this Career Shift Strategy Session of the Second Act Success Podcast, I have an on-air Career Coaching session with my client Jackie Canterna. Jackie is a longtime teacher and works as a Program Consulting Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. With two years left on her contract, she is searching for options on what to do next. If you are in a similar position, this is the episode for you. We discuss topics like...Should I start a business? Should I move departments within my company? Should I stay in the same role until retirement? My hope is that you will gain valuable insight by listening to my career coaching session with Jackie that you can use in your career. Changing careers is more common than ever, so if you are considering a career change, be sure to check out episode #61 of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/61

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27 min
February 23, 2023 How a High School Guidance Counselor Pivoted for a Career as a Peak Performance Coach | Ep #60
Do you want to know how a high school guidance counselor became a peak performance coach? Meet Sara Vatore who has way too many credits to even list! Sara found herself pregnant her senior year of college, but was able to graduate and began her career as a preschool teacher. She worked her way through graduate school as a single mom of a little one. Sara received her Master’s Degree in Education and become a high school guidance counselor. She loved the work, but the stress and long hours, coupled with a little one at home, made her physically sick and mentally burned out. Sara searched for an answer to her health concerns and decided to go back to school for somatic experience training. This career change changed her life for the better, as she now coaches gymnasts, divers, figure skaters and other athletes to achieve peak performance. In addition, Sara works with performers, entrepreneurs, couples and others to overcome fears and blocks in their lives, by listening to their bodies and finding ways to relieve stress and pain. She owns her own practice, is an author of several books, and is the host of the Multidimensional Transmissions Podcast. Listen in as Sarah shares her career change journey on Episode #60 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://secondactsuccess.co/60
CONNECT with Sara Vatore:
Website – www.peakperformwithsara.com or www.saravatore.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/expandyourcapacity
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara.vatore/
Podcast: Multidimensional Transmissions. http://www.saravatore.com/multidimensional-transmissions-podcast
Books
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35 min
February 20, 2023 5 Reasons You May Be Ready For A Career Change | Ep #59
How do you know if you are ready for a career change? How do you know when you have had enough at your current job? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, you will learn the 5 Reasons You May Be Ready To Change Careers. Making a career change of any kind is a big decision. Listen in as career coach and host, Shannon Russell, walks you through how to know if you are ready to change careers and start over in your job or in life. This is Episode #59 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

Show Notes For This Episode:
https://secondactsuccess.co/59
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14 min
February 13, 2023 Speak Up and Use Your Voice To Inspire Others with Ms. V The Storyteller | Ep #58
Life started out hard for Valeria Elliott. At 6 years old, she decided it would be easier to not speak, than deal with constant conflict at home and at school. Valeria chose to lose her voice - which lasted 17 years. After years of being teased and bullied, Valeria rediscovered her voice in God. She became a cosmetologist and then a teacher. However, God still had more plans for her, and he wanted her to use her voice to inspire others through storytelling. Valeria became Ms. V The Storyteller as she followed her mission, and she has been telling stories and inspiring others to use their voice and speak up ever since. Valeria now hosts the Ms. V the Storyteller Podcast, has a published book, and works to inspire others to never stay silent. Listen to Valeria Elliott's story of finding her voice and coaching others to speak up for themselves in Episode $58 of the Second Act Success Podcast with host Shannon Russell.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
https://secondactsuccess.co/58
CONNECT with Valeria Elliott:
Website – Ms V The Storyteller - Storyteller/ Speaker/ Podcaster, Classes/ Book
Facebook - Msv Storyteller | Facebook
Instagram - @vibrantval2
Twitter - (@v_storyteller)
Book - Living In The Key of Joy: Stories and inspiration to make your heart dance and your spirit sparkle
Podcast - Ms. V The Storyteller Podcast
YouTube - Ms. V The Storyteller
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34 min
February 09, 2023 How A Teacher Transitioned To Educate Entrepreneurs With The $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja- Meet Nicole Baldinu | Ep #57
Teacher pivots to educate entrepreneurs with The $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja- Meet Nicole Baldinu. Nicole Baldinu studied education in Australia, and began teaching abroad right after college. After teaching for 10 years or so, she got the itch to try something new. It was then that she moved to New York City to study film. Nicole worked as a filmmaker in the big city, until her husband Omar Zenhom asked for help with his business. Together the two teamed up and built two successful tech businesses educating others on how to succeed in business. Their million dollar businesses include The $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja. Nicole also co-hosts the podcast Nicole and Kate Can Relate. Let’s dive into Nicole Baldinu’s Second Act Success story, as she explains how these twists and turns along her path led her to teach and lead in a whole new way. This is the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/57

CONNECT with Nicole Baldinu:
The $100 MBA - 100mba.net/show
Webinar Ninja - webinarninja.com
Nicole and Kate Can Relate Podcast - canrelatepodcast.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolebaldinu
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebaldinu
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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
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📥 Download Free Resources
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37 min
February 05, 2023 Live Coaching Session: How to Grow A Business On Social Media With Lūssi Skin Founder Michelle Novello | Ep #56
If you are looking to show up on social and get your brand to more people, then you're in the right place! This is a "Career Shift Strategy Session" of the Second Act Success Podcast, where I do an on-air Career Coaching session with a client or a listener. Today's episode featured the founder of Lūssi Skin, Michelle Novello. We dive into some of small business struggles she is facing that may help you in your business or on your career path. Questions like... How do I grow my Instagram followers? Can I post the same content on different platforms? Do I have to show my face on camera in my social posts? How do I grow my business organically? Are reviews and testimonials that important? Listen to learn tips and advice that I share with Michelle that may help you too. It's all on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
https://secondactsuccess.co/56

CONNECT WITH Michelle Novello at Lūssi Skin:
Website - https://lussiskin.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lussiskin/

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
29 min
February 02, 2023 Chief Marketing Officer Turned Mindfulness Coach with Rebecca Hellmann | Episode #55
Rebecca Hellmann started her career following all the rules: going to college, getting her MBA, progressing up the ladder in her career. She became a marketing executive at a Fortune 50 Company, and then left to became a Chief Marketing Officer at a healthcare startup. Rebecca was winning in her career, but with four young kids at home, she was feeling burned out. When COVID hit, she knew that something had to give, and that was her corporate job. She took a year off to focus on herself through a mindfulness and meditation program. Reinvigorated and inspired, Rebecca knew that she had found her calling. She now owns her own Mindfulness and Meditation practice called Present Life, Beautiful Life, where she introduces mindfulness concepts to individuals and corporate groups to help them find their inner balance just like she did. Learn more about Rebecca Hellmann and her story on the Second Act Success Podcast.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://secondactsuccess.co/55
CONNECT with Rebecca Hellmann:
Website – Rebeccahellmann.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/present.life.beautiful.life/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PresentLifeBeautifulLife
Email: [email protected]
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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.
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More From Shannon:
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29 min
January 30, 2023 How Quiet Hiring May Impact Your Job | Ep #54
We all know what "quiet quitting" is, but have you heard of "quiet hiring?" Quiet hiring is how some companies are handling hiring problems, which is by reshuffling current staff to fill in any holes amongst their teams. So how will this trend affect current employees and job searchers? We are diving into what this means for the future of work, in this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with host Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/54

CNBC article 'Quiet Hiring' Will Dominate The U.S. In 2023, Says Hiring Expert, And You Need To Be Prepared.
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15 min
January 24, 2023 Know Your Business Numbers and Make Money with Heather Zeitzwolfe | Ep #53
Heather Zeitzwolf’s creativity knows no bounds! That’s why the fashion industry seemed like the perfect fit for her, until she realized that she preferred the detailed organization of numbers. After some time in market research, Heather found her way into accounting at a big firm. She discovered that the part she loved was helping her clients, interacting with them and helping reform their business - going beyond their annual tax returns. So Heather launched her own business in her 50s, focusing on service-based companies in the creative space: designers, photographers, podcasters, etc. She is now known as the Vegan CPA for Zeitzwolfe Accounting. Heather is having such a good time, she expanded it into her own membership called Get Radical Profit Growth Accelerator and events like the Plan Your Profits in Paradise business cruise. She also hosts her own accounting podcast, Get the Balance Right. Listen to my full interview with Heather Zeitzwolfe on Episode #53 of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://secondactsuccess.co/53

CONNECT with Heather Zeitzwolfe:
Website – Zeitzwolfe Accounting
Facebook -Zeitzwolfe Accounting | Facebook
Instagram - @zeitwolfe
Podcast - Get the Balance Right Podcast
Membership - Get Radical Profit Growth Accelerator
Events - Plan Your Profits in Paradise

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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.
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27 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.

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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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