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

From the Jewelry Industry to the Fitness World, Megan Goldschein shares her success story with us on this episode of Second Act Success! Megan began her career in New York City’s Jewelry District on the wholesale and logistics side of the industry. She struggled finding her way as a new mom once she returned to her company, and took a barre class after work to relieve some stress. She was hooked! Megan then decided to open her own Pure Barre Studio in the suburbs. It’s been the best decision for her and her family, and she will be opening her second Pure Barre Studio in Connecticut this Summer. Let’s listen in to Megan’s story, and learn some lessons along the way. 

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Instagram - @m.r.s.goldschein | @purebarremtkisco  |  @purebarredanbury

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Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer to Vocal Coach with Jennifer McGill | Ep #11

The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill opens up about pivoting from life as a Mouseketeer, to being a solo artist, and now loving her career as a vocal coach…all on the Second Act Success Podcast! Listen in as Jennifer talks about her life as a child star on Disney Channel and her famous Mickey Mouse Club cast members like Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Joey Fatone, etc. She talks about her journey after the show, her solo album Unbreakable, and her current mission coaching independent singers on how to make it in the music industry. Jennifer is incredible and has so much advice and wisdom to share about thriving during life’s ups and downs. Interviewing Jennifer was a trip down memory lane and will be such a blast for any fan of the Mickey Mouse Club. Don’t miss Jennifer McGill on Second Act Success Podcast. 

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Website - www.jennifermcgill.com

Instagram - @thejennifermcgill

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Big Tech to Founder of Foodom with Reneta Jenik

Reneta Jenik built a successful career in big tech working for companies like Intel and Sandisk before the entrepreneur bug bit her and she set out to build her own startup. Reneta is now the founder of Foodom, where she pairs families with personal chefs to bring healthier eating and a greener world. Reneta’s mission is to give families more together time, fresher meal options, and less food waste. She shares the steps she took to form Foodom as a female founder, and why she is her happiest she’s ever been. Listen to our interview with Reneta Jenik on the Second Act Success Podcast. 

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Twitter - @renetajenik

Instagram - @myfoodom

Foodom - Myfoodom.com

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From life as a homeless alcoholic to finding God and becoming an activist, artist, author, and public speaker, meet Gregory Andrus. Gregory is the founder and photographer of the Portraits of the Jersey Shore Facebook page and community. His difficult past as a child and young adult led him to lead a life of service giving a voice to the voiceless by taking photographs of people around the New Jersey beaches and sharing their stories. He brings awareness to issues plaguing his community through his work and strives to serve his neighbors. Gregory is also an author and a public speaker, and in this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, he will share his success story and give advice on recovery and living a life of service. 

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Facebook - @portraitsofthejerseyshore

Instagram - @portraitsofthejerseyshore

Website - www.potjs.com

Book - Sand, Sea, and Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore  www.potjs.com

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From a corporate career in Investment Banking on Wall Street and HR at Facebook to launching the wellness brand Gym Hooky, our guest Ariel Belgrave is a powerful woman entrepreneur with words of wisdom to share. On this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Ariel explains how she turned “pain into purpose” as she grew her side hustle from a blog about skipping the gym into the mega popular wellness empire Gym Hooky. 

CONNECT with Ariel Belgrave:

Instagram - @gymhooky

Gym Hooky - www.gymhooky.com

Thailand Retreat - https://www.gymhooky.com/retreat/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave/

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Hollywood is every actor’s dream! Today’s guest worked as an actress and producer in Los Angeles before opening her own Wedding Planning Business. Hannah Campbell-Anderson is our guest on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast. Listen in as she explains how acting, and even waiting tables in Hollywood, prepared her for the role of running her own business and making every bride and groom’s wedding day perfect. 

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Instagram - @hannahbclaus

Day of Gal - www.dayofgal.com

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Host Shannon Russell shares why taking time for yourself and enjoying special everyday moments is crucial while on the path towards a new chapter in life. Listen in on a fresh point of view on how to step back and appreciate life as you are making strides towards success. www.secondactsuccess.co/episode6

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Meet Beth Tancredi Chunn, a writer and expert in product management, marketing, and content strategy, who transitioned into a role as Editor-in-Chief at a political startup. After 25 years of working for various industries, writing her own book, and starting her own business, Beth felt the ups and downs of climbing the ranks as a female in the business world. Now, Beth has a role where she is in charge, she knows her worth, and she can make a difference in her company on her own terms. Listen and be inspired by Beth Tancredi Chunn’s Second Act Success story. 

Connect with Beth Tancredi Chunn on social:

LinkedIn - Beth Tancredi Chunn

Facebook - @bethtancredi

Political IQ - https://www.politicaliq.com/

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Engineer to STEM Business Owner with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4

Today’s guest is Kayla Opperman.  Kayla is an electrical engineer who transitioned to opening her own small business in Colorado. She was one of a few girls in the Engineering Department at University of Colorado at Boulder, and went on to work for six years as an electrical engineer. Kayla then decided that she wanted to be home with her family more and give back to her community. This is when she decided to pivot to a venture as a business owner. She opened a Snapology franchise and has grown to be one of the most successful owners within the franchise. She uses her skills as an engineer to now  teach kids how to think like engineers through STEM education. Listen to Kayla Opperman’s Second Act Success story now!

Connect with Kayla Opperman at https://www.instagram.com/kayla.opperman/

Learn more about Kayla’s business at https://www.snapology.com/location/golden and https://www.instagram.com/@snapologyofgoldenlittleton

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Today’s guest is on her “third act,” and she discusses how becoming a mom changed her priorities and led to a drastic career change. Alicea Sabella started in health services after college, and quickly followed her love of style and sales to a successful career in New York City’s world of high fashion. Once becoming a mom, she needed a change and opened her own business as a lactation consultant. Join us as Alicea takes us on her personal journey of following her heart to build a business that is best for her family. 

Connect with Alicea Sabella and her business at flourishfeedingbabies.com.

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