Shannon Russell is an entrepreneur, podcast host and career coach. Shannon had a successful career as a television producer for sixteen years before she decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship. She left the television industry without a clue about what she wanted to do, but knew she wanted a career change after her youngest son was born. Fast forward six years later and Shannon has opened her own successful franchise teaching kids STEM education. People would often ask Shannon why she decided to change careers and become an entrepreneur. This inspired her to start her latest business, Second Act Success, where she coaches women on how they too can pivot their career and find happiness. If you’re someone who is looking to change careers or make the leap from a nine to five into entrepreneurship this is the perfect episode for you!

Shannon’s Website: http://secondactsuccess.co/

Shannon’s Instagram: @secondactsuccess

Shannon's Facebook: @secondactsuccess.co

Shannon’s Podcast: Second Act Success

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Molly Ho is a Canva template designer, digital products mentor and branding strategist. She has been working as an online entrepreneur and digital product designer for several years. She has a passion for design as well as mentoring and teaching others. Molly is enthusiastic about helping others achieve a freedom-based lifestyle through digital products and courses. Molly defines a freedom-based lifestyle as one that has freedom of location, financial freedom as well as free-time and flexible schedule. In this episode, we discuss digital products, building an online business as well as Molly’s experience as a digital nomad and how she has been able to create a freedom-based lifestyle. I have included links to Molly’s website, social media channels as well as her podcast, Keep Getting Better with Molly, below. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review for this episode!

Molly’s Website: https://mollyhostudio.com/

Molly’s Instagram: @mollyhostudio

Molly’s Pinterest: @mollyhostudio

Molly’s TikTok: @yourcanvadesigner

Molly’s Podcast: Keep Getting Better with Molly

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Paul Kennedy is a professional chef and entrepreneur living abroad. He spent many years working as a chef in New York City until 2018 when Paul embarked on an international journey eventually landing in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this episode, we discuss Paul’s experience traveling alone internationally, how he ended up running a hostel in Vietnam and his passion for Vietnamese cuisine. Paul is currently working on a cookbook about Vietnam’s food and culture that will be available in 2022. He also runs a travel agency and tourism business called Vietnam Travel-With-Us. I highly recommend checking out Paul’s website’s if you are planning on traveling to Vietnam and if you would like to cook authentic Vietnamese cuisine. If you cook one of Paul’s dishes please share it with Paul and I on social media! I hope you enjoy this episode!

Paul’s Website: https://paulbkennedy.com/

Vietnam Travel-With-Us (English): https://vietnamtravelwithus.com/

Vietnam Travel-With-Us (Dutch): https://vietnamreismetons.nl/

Paul’s Twitter: @paulinvietnam

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Laleh is a professional photographer based in Phoenix, AZ. Laleh has been working as a photographer for six years and has made a name for herself as a photographer on Airbnb Experiences. She has also amassed a large following on TikTok where she shares inspirational photoshoots. In this episode, we dive into how Airbnb Experiences have helped grow her business as well as where she finds inspiration for some of her photoshoots and her upcoming project #50states50shoots. I hope you guys enjoy this interview. I know you will. Please go check out Laleh’s Instagram, TikTok and website.

Laleh’s Website: http://www.lalehphotography.com/home/

Laleh’sTik Tok: @lalehphotography

Laleh’s Instagram: @lalehphotography

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Laura Powers is a Celebrity Psychic as well as an author, host, and creative entrepreneur. Laura is the host of several podcasts and has been in the podcast game for over a decade. She has also written and self-published eight books including a book on podcasting called, Rock Your Podcast: How to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Show. She is currently working on a book about NFTs and Crypto and has recently launched a course on Crypto and NFTs for intuitives and creatives. She’s also launched courses related to podcasting, writing, publishing and on how to presell products and services. Laura is a multi-faceted entrepreneur who has successfully launched several products and services across a variety of niches. She shares her story and how she believes we can create success for ourselves in the digital age.

Laura’s Business Website: https://www.powershour.biz/

Laura’s Psychic Website: https://www.healingpowers.net/

Laura’s Instagram: @laurapowers44

Laura’s Twitter: @ThatLauraPowers

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Victoria Brand is a Scottish graphic designer, lecturer and NFT artist. In this episode, Victoria shares with us how she discovered the NFT art world, how NFTs are changing the landscape for artists and how NFTs are creating opportunities and value for artists. If you’ve ever been curious about NFTs and Web3 check you don’t want to miss this episode. I hope you guys enjoy this interview! Please check out Victoria’s website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Victoria’s Website: https://www.victoriabrand.co/

Victoria’s Instagram: @victoriabrand.co

Victoria’s Twitter: @VBrandNFT

Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissarittenhouse.co/

Tiffany is a business activation coach who has been running her coaching business for two years. She has worked with people as a one-on-one coach, a group coach leader and is currently working with others as part of her course the Business Activation Academy. She also has an amazing podcast called the Social Reset Podcast. In this episode, Tiffany shares with us her entrepreneurship journey as well as her thoughts on business, coaching, manifestation and mindset. I hope you guys enjoy this interview. I know you will. Please go check out Tiffany on her Instagram, website and podcast.

Tiffany’s Links:

Apply to Business Activation Academy: http://www.tiffanycheung.co/baa

Join Tiffany’s free community - the Business Activation HQ!:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1580969585443939

Tiffany's Podcast: Social Reset Podcast with Tiffany Cheung 

Tiffany’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tiffanycheung.co

Melissa’s Links:

Instagram: @melissa_rittenhouse

TikTok: @melissa_rittenhouse

Website: www.melissarittenhouse.co  

Welcome to the Entrepreneur Escape Pod with your host Melissa Rittenhouse. Entrepreneur Escape Pod is for anyone interested in learning about the multitude of ways to create a career for yourself outside of a traditional 9 to 5. As well as, anyone who is inspired to learn from others and take action towards their goals.

On this podcast, I interview a wide variety of people from entrepreneurs to artists to digital nomads so we can learn from them and expand our perspective on work in the digital age. I’ll also share with you my thoughts on newsworthy topics on anything related to remote work, tech, digital entrepreneurship and more! If you’re ready to feel inspired then let’s dive into Entrepreneur Escape Pod!

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