By Shannon Russell
Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, your go-to resource for inspiration and advice on how to navigate career transitions as you launch a business of your own. Hosted by Shannon Russel
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Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur trying to merge your diverse interests into a fulfilling career? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career coach Shannon Russell sits down with Brittany Steptoe Wright, owner and lead designer at BSW Design, co-owner of Steptoe Carpentry, and host of the CEO Podcast.
Brittany shares her incredible journey from working in solar energy to becoming an entrepreneur with two successful businesses that merge her passions for sustainability, carpentry, and design. Listen to hear her advice for future CEOs, how she manages multiple ventures, and her insights on building a business that aligns with your passions.
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Ready to leave the 9-to-5 grind and build a successful consulting career? In this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach. Amy shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder as a Silicon Valley CEO to creating a flexible, profitable consulting business. Learn how to turn your corporate experience into a consulting career, achieve work-life balance, and get paid more while enjoying the freedom of working from anywhere. Discover tips on growing your business, finding clients, and maximizing your expertise. Tune in and start building the consulting career of your dreams today!
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In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives into the "September Surge," the post-summer hiring boom that many job seekers miss out on. Discover how you can stand out from the crowd, whether you're looking for a new job, aiming for a promotion, or planning an exit strategy to start your own business. Shannon shares actionable tips on perfecting your resume, crafting a compelling career story, and positioning yourself as the ideal candidate or entrepreneur. With companies gearing up before the holidays, now is the time to take control of your career and make bold moves.
If you're ready to quit your 9-to-5 or make a career pivot, tune in to learn how to leverage this critical time to your advantage!
Keywords: September Surge, job search tips, career change, promotion strategies, stand out at work, career exit strategy, entrepreneurship, career transition, resume tips.
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This is your sneak peak of the new limited series podcast - How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business. If you are dreaming of leaving your 9-to-5 job to start your own business, then you must join Career Transition Coach Shannon Russell for this new series that will walk you from giving your notice at your corporate job to launching your business to the world.
This is a sneak peak of Episode #1 of How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business, which explores the most common reasons women decide to leave their corporate careers to become entrepreneurs. From seeking flexibility and work-life balance to pursuing passion and financial independence, Shannon breaks down the motivating factors that inspire women to make the leap and how to know if you are ready to quit your 9-5 job. Tune in to discover what drives you and how you can take the first step toward building a business that fits your life.
Subscribe now to How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business, and you can binge the 20 episodes in this limited series podcast all at once. You will be able to start your journey to go from employee to entrepreneurship today!
This is your first step towards a career transition to take you from where you are now to where you want to be!
FREE RESOURCE: Go to https://secondactsuccess.co/listen to download the FREE Starting A Successful Business workbook to get your ideas down on paper. It works as a guide while you listen to the podcast series, so grab it now and get started!
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In episode 161 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell introduces the upcoming launch of her brand new limited series podcast, How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business. This exciting 20-episode series is designed to guide women step-by-step from employee to entrepreneur. Shannon shares the inspiration behind creating this series and gives listeners a sneak peek into some of the key topics covered, including developing a business plan, market research, and identifying your customer avatar.
As summer wraps up and routines begin to fall back into place, Shannon offers a timely resource for those ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Along with the podcast, she’s designed a free workbook to help listeners take actionable steps toward launching their own business.
Tune in to learn more about how this new series can serve as a valuable tool in your entrepreneurial journey and how to get early access to all 20 episodes upon their release on September 9th.
Listen in for insights, inspiration, and the tools you need to make your second act a success!
Get on the list for the new series at https://secondactsuccess.co/listen and you'll receive a free Starting A Successful Business workbook too!
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In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Cheryl Cross, an expert in military to civilian career transitions and author of Civilian Mission: The Three-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers. Cheryl shares her journey from a professional broadcaster to a workforce development councilwoman in Hawaii, and how she’s helping military veterans navigate the complexities of transitioning to civilian life. Discover actionable strategies for career change, the importance of starting your transition early, and how to leverage your military skills in the civilian job market. Whether you're a veteran or someone supporting a veteran through their career shift, this episode is packed with insights to help you achieve a successful second act. Tune in to learn how to master your military to civilian career transition and start your new chapter with confidence.
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Website/Podcast - https://www.xchangepodcast.com/
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Ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell interviews Raquel Bruno, a former MTV Networks executive who took the leap to start her own entertainment company, Drive Entertainment Group. Raquel shares her inspiring journey from the fast-paced world of Viacom to becoming a successful entrepreneur, executive producer, and DJ on Twitch. Learn how she balanced motherhood, built a thriving career in talent production, and found true joy in her second act. Tune in to Episode #159 for actionable insights on quitting your 9-to-5 and starting a business that lights you up!
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In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into financial empowerment with Sara Conklin, the founder of Frozen Pennies. Sara shares her inspiring journey from being an English major and preschool teacher to becoming a financial coach and YouTube content creator.
Discover actionable tips on how to save money, get out of debt, and build a profitable online business. Sara’s expertise in frugal living, combined with her practical approach to money management, will help you take control of your finances and prepare for a successful career change.
Tune in to learn how to make smarter financial decisions, monetize your passion, and create a sustainable income stream, all while enjoying the freedom of entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this episode packed with valuable insights for women in midlife looking to achieve financial independence and career success.
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Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast with your host, Shannon Russell. In this special episode, we're sharing a live Q&A session from our recent Business Brainstorm Bootcamp. You'll hear real-time interactions and questions from women just like you, who are thinking about leaving their corporate jobs to start their own businesses. Shannon offers valuable insights and practical advice on various topics, including setting up an LLC, defining your ideal customers, managing startup costs, and prioritizing multiple business ideas. If you're ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with the answers and encouragement you need to get started.
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Whether you're just starting to dream about your future business or ready to take action, this episode is filled with practical steps to help you along your journey. Don't miss out on this informative and inspiring Q&A session!
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Ready to escape the corporate grind and start a business that offers you flexibility and fulfillment? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into an incredible second act success story with guest Jessica Stephens. Jessica, a former high-powered corporate marketer, shares her transformative journey from the demanding world of advertising to becoming a thriving social marketer and online entrepreneur.
Jessica reveals the pivotal moments that made her reconsider her career path, including her desire for more time with her pilot husband and the realization that her high-stress job was taking a toll on her health and happiness. Discover how Jessica turned a side hustle into a full-time business in just two years, leveraging her skills and passion to build a flexible, mobile career that aligns with her personal goals.
Tune in to hear about Jessica’s unique insights on transitioning from a corporate job to running a successful online business, the importance of having a strong "why," and practical tips for anyone looking to make a similar leap. If you're ready to be inspired and learn how to create your best life through entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen!
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