Feeling unfulfilled or stuck in your job—but unsure what’s next? Imagine creating a second act that fits your life now, with more meaning, balance, and joy.

In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Russell, host of the Second Act Success podcast and a certified career coach who helps women make bold career changes in midlife. Shannon shares how she walked away from a successful TV career and created a second act on her own terms—and how you can, too.

Whether you're ready for a big shift or just a small change, this episode will show you how to stop waiting for clarity and start following your curiosity.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why midlife is actually the ideal time to reinvent your career
✔ How to start exploring a new path while still working your current job
✔ What to do when fear, doubt, or “what ifs” start creeping in
✔ The power of using your curiosity (not pressure) to figure out what’s next
✔ How even a tiny step—taken from your car or kitchen table—can spark massive momentum

🎯 OMG Moment: Give yourself grace.  Allow yourself to daydream.

Take Action
If something feels off in your current work or life, don’t ignore it. Get curious. Start asking questions. And trust that your second act doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.

Grab Shannon's book Start Your Second Act today and allow yourself to keep taking steps forward.  Find all Shannon's free resources and coaching options at secondactsuccess.co.

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Why This Episode Matters
Too often, women in midlife feel like it’s too late to start over. But your experience, wisdom, and values are exactly what make you ready. This episode will help you reframe your story and start creating a career (and life) that actually fits who you are now.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week as we talk about the way you think about money and how powerfully those beliefs support you or hold you back.

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