What does it really take to build a fulfilling second act? And do we all need to start a business to feel alive creatively?

In this episode of Create For No Reason, Kate sits down with Shannon Russell, host of the Second Act Success podcast and author of Start Your Second Act, to talk about what it means to start over, pursue new dreams, and create a life with no regrets. Shannon shares her journey from television producer to business coach, how she helps women turn ideas into reality, and why not every passion needs to become a business. They explore what happens when your creative pursuits bring you joy instead of pressure, and how to find fulfillment no matter what season of life you’re in.

On this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why not everyone is meant to start a business (and that’s okay)
• How to know when it’s time for your own “second act”
• What it means to live a life with no regrets
• Shannon’s creative process for writing her book and producing her podcast
• Why finishing what you start matters more than starting everything
• The importance of creative friends who truly get it
• A 10-minute practice to reset your creativity and reconnect with yourself