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

Hi, my friend Shannon here with a short solo episode for you. My guest earlier this week on the podcast was burnout coach, Ash Burnside. Our conversation in Episode 31 of the podcast was really all about listening to our inner voices on the daily. And it really sunk in for me. I have been reflecting on one moment in my life where I can now see that maybe perhaps, I was burned out. This moment changed my life, as it catapulted me into changing careers and led me to a life I never would have imagined as an entrepreneur. I'm sharing my story for you today.

Do you ever feel like you are running through life, trying to check off your to-do list, marking the boxes of things that you're supposed to be doing rather than prioritizing what you want to do each day. I am raising my hand right now because yes, I am the queen of this. Hopefully my experience and my burnout moment will shed some light on your situation. Let's spend some time together as we dive into this episode of The Second Act Success Podcast!

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Are you struggling to balance everything life is throwing your way? Burnout Coach Ash Burnside of Healthing Hustle Co is here to discuss the signs of burnout that we should all be aware of. Ash shares her own personal story of how burnout led down a dark path, and how she came out on the other side and now coaches others on how to break free from burnout. Listen now on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

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CONNECT with Ash Burnside:

Website - https://healinghustle.co

Grab Ash’s Freebie! An audio guide to help people kickstart their inner exploration. - https://healinghustle.co/essentials

Magical Playdates - https://healinghustle.co/playdates  (Use code SECONDACT for a discount)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healinghustleco/

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Stephanie McLaughlin chose to celebrate her 40th birthday having 40 drinks with 40 friends. She documented the project and now she hosts The Forty Drinks Podcast.  Stephanie is here to discuss her second act leaving a toxic workplace to start her own marketing firm. We also discuss her Forty Drinks project and how it helped shape this new chapter in her life for the better. Listen now on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

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CONNECT with Stephanie McLaughlin:

Website - https://savoirfaire-us.com/

The Forty Drinks Podcast - https://fortydrinks.com/podcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FortyDrinks/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FortyDrinks

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We’ve all heard of the starving artist, but what if you can create art and make money? Fiona Valentine began her career as a teacher, but painting was always her passion. After struggling to find a way to make a living as an artist, Fiona began to teach children and adults art. This gave her a paycheck and time to paint. Where she evolved next is incredible, as Fiona found a way to mix her love of art and teaching to build a business that brings her more joy than she could have ever expected. Let’s debunk the myth of the starving artist, as Fiona shares how it is possible to make a career out of the hobby or side hustle that lights you up. Get inspired with Fiona Valentine on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

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CONNECT with Fiona Valentine

Website - https://www.fionavalentine.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fionavalentine.artist/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fionavalentineartist/

Free Guide To Selling Your Art - https://www.fionavalentine.com/sellingartpdf.html

Boss Mom Retreat - https://boss-mom.com/retreat/

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There is so much to consider when thinking  about a career change, so where should  you begin? Start with your why. Why do you want to make a change? Why now? Are the reasons you’re thinking of the right reasons? By diving deep into the why, you can save yourself time, confusion, and stress. It’s important to make sure you are not running away from something, but rather running towards a worthwhile goal. In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon discusses why the why is incredibly important when making a drastic career or life change of any kind. You’ll learn some questions to ask yourself and reasons why taking a pause before making a leap may be the  smartest step you take towards success.

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Ann Mehl is an Executive Coach. She coaches, speaks and writes about how to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of work. Ann’s background as an executive recruiter in the ‘90s led her quite naturally to “coaching” people in career transition. Since launching her own consulting company in 2005, Ann has coached people from all walks of life from CEOs of start- up companies,  senior leaders looking to gain a competitive edge, and others seeking to reinvent their careers. She is also a TEDx talk  speaker and author of Painting with Scissors.  Learn more about Ann and her journey on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

CONNECT with Ann Mehl:

website - www.annmehl.com

book - Painting with Scissors

Tedx Talk - TEDx talk “Paint Your Masterpiece.” 

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SHOW BREAKDOWN:

01:48 - College and Career beginnings

03:36- Quitting her first job

04:39 - Taking a job in recruiting

05:58 - Learning the inside of many businesses as a recruiter

08:00 - 9/11 and leaving recruiting to work at Citigroup

08:53 - Still feeling like working in corporate was not for her

10:30 - Getting her life coach certification from Martha Beck

12:15 - Trying to build a life coaching business in New York City 

13:40 - Entrepreneurs have moments of self-doubt

14:24 - Having thoughts that maybe she should go into education, even though she currently has a successful business. There is always room for self-doubt and room for change.

17:06 - Deciding to work as an Executive Coach helping employees at corporations

19:56 - Lucky to still be working throughout the pandemic. People need help of others now more than ever.

21:21 - Tips for people who want to start something new in their career

23:46 - Her TEDx talk

25:06 - Her book Painting with Scissors

26:25 - Advice on rewriting your own story

27:59 - Advice on working through change

29:26 - Trends in the work world today

30:51 - What have these chapters in life taught you?

31:08 - Would you recommend a big life change?

31:49 - Advice for someone who is starting a second act

32:16 - What does next chapter look like for you?

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I feel like we went on a trip together this past week my friend! I attended Podcast Movement in Dallas and I have takeaways from all that I learned that I just had to share. These are my 3 takeaways on taking care of yourself, taking advantage of all podcasts have to offer, and finding your people.

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Hollywood Casting Director Liz Martinez-Nelson started a family and chose to be a stay at home mom to her daughters. When it came time to return to the workforce, Liz opted to leave the grind of television to find a more flexible option to balance motherhood.  She stumbled upon a Squarespace course online and found a love of building websites and design. Liz now runs a successful brand and website designer business out of Austin called Favorite Things Studio, where she helps female founders bring their brands to life through her designs. Liz’s journey is full of twists, but she built a path that brings her skills to the forefront mixing motherhood with brand design. Meet Liz Martinez-Nelson on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

CONNECT with Liz Martinez-Nelson:

Website - favoritethingsstudio.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/favorite.things.studio/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/favoritethingsstudio

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https://secondactsuccess.co/25

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Happiness Mentor Karyn Seitz | Ep #24

Happiness is the one thing over 8 billion of us are searching for every day. Karyn Seitz is a Happiness Mentor and she is sharing her advice on all things happiness on the Second Act Success Podcast. If you are thinking about starting over in any aspect of your life, listen to this week’s episode to learn tips on what questions you should ask yourself before you leap into a second act of your own. 

CONNECT with Karyn Seitz:

Website - ahappinesscourse.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karynaseitz

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https://secondactsuccess.co/24

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Desk job to Dream Digital Business with Jessica Hawks | Ep #23

While others were away at college, Jessica Hawks dropped out of nursing school and worked as an assistant at a chiropractor's office while she searched for what she wanted out of life. She decided to try working as a virtual assistant, and after her videos on TikTok went viral, her business boomed. At just 23 years old, she was  making $9,000 a month from the comfort of her couch. Two years later, Jessica has over 867,000 followers and now teaches others how to grow a successful online business. Let’s meet Jessica Hawks and listen to her Second Act Success Story!

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https://secondactsuccess.co/23

CONNECT with Jessica Hawks:

Website - www.itsjessicahawks.com

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjessicahawks

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessicaleighhawks/

Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/itsjessicahawks/

Courses - https://itsjessicahawks.com/learn

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Ready to Start Your Second Act?
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