Afraid of being bored during retirement? It's a common problem...but there is a solution: find something you love to do, and turn it into a business.

After over 25 years as a music and pre-school teacher, Jill Rosalimsky did just that, finding joy in building a resin empire, complete with workshops, an active social media presence, and selling her creations in local stores and fairs.

In this episode, Jill outlines how she started a business (unexpectedly!) in her retirement years. How she finds joy in her new hobby and business, and how she is embracing the learning curve of it all.

She shares the challenges of divorce, moving, starting a master's at 48 and her surprise when her new degree didn't lead to the job she imagined for herself.

Jill shares how she teaches herself about resin art, running a business, and mastering social media, while most people her age are out playing mah jongg.

If you're afraid of retirement, it's time to reframe, get inspired, and find your next chapter. Need help? Let's talk - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall

Check out Jill's gorgeous art on Tiktok and Instagram @ThejillstaceycollectionFollow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jill.smulevitz

Sonya Weigle never planned on marriage or motherhood. Until she chose both. What followed wasn’t balance. It was burnout, hard decisions, and a brutal challenge to everything she envisioned for herself and her career.

In this episode, Sonya breaks down what it really looks like to raise kids while building a serious career, why stepping back can be a power move, and how intentional decisions reshaped her path and led her to find joy in every chapter of her career.

Sonya started off in corporate consulting, found a surprise love in biotech, she now coaches female biotech CEOs to claim space in rooms that weren’t specifically designed for them.

This conversation brings a mature and enlightening perspective to embracing things you never expected, exploring new opportunities with curiosity, and never being afraid to pause or start again.

Learn more about The Catalytic Collective here - https://thecatalyticcollective.com/

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Rachel Himelstein worked as a teacher and mashgicha (supervisor) at a girls' seminary for 20 years, providing spiritual teachings and emotional guidance for thousands of young women.

In this episode, Rachel talks about the joys and challenges of working in a seminary, why she decided to leave at the top of her game, and start ALL OVER as an art therapist, earning a master's degree in her 50s and starting an entirely new career from the bottom up.

Hear about what it REALLY means to invest your life into teaching others, what it's like to pursue your passion, and how it's NEVER too late to follow your dreams.

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In this episode, Annette Mashi shares her unique career journey, starting from her early experiences in her father's hardware store to her education in computer science and architecture. She discusses how she noticed something was 'missing' in her life, went back to school, and found her passion in architecture and creative outlets.

Annette shares stories about her move to Israel, her decision to ask for help as needed, and howshe eventually landed in a 17 year career at Intel. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, networking, and self-promotion in building a successful career, and encourages listeners to embrace their passions, seek help, and not be afraid to take risks in their professional lives. She also shares valuable tips for networking (especially in person!) that you don't want to miss.

Connect with Annette here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettemashi/

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Sarah Gochberg left Wall Street to pursue passion projects and care for her family before building a career in a field that isn't just new for her - it's new for EVERYONE.

As an AI consultant, Sarah drew on her vast business experience and strategic mind to build a business in a new industry that is often viewed with skepticism and questions.

In this episode, Sarah talks about:

• how to balance family with an ambitious, demanding career

• why being an early adopter can really pay off
• how faith is an important driver both in business and in life

This is a story about living intentionally and choosing work that aligns with your values and passions, even when the path isn’t easy or obvious.

If you haven't found a job description that fits you like a glove (yet), Sarah shows us how you can create your own with confidence and success.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1euoZmNNhttb67jLGo9rIXxjScRtqKSiv/view?usp=drivesdkReady to find a career that makes you excited to wake up every day? Schedule a free career clarity call- https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall

Lianne Forman walked away from a career as a lawyer to launch critical drug prevention programming and family support groups for families of drug addicts within the Jewish community.

In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Lianne candidly discusses her family's struggle with her daughter's addiction, why she felt the need to launch a non-profit to address these sensitive issues, and how she used her legal acumen to grow her organization beyond anything she ever thought possible.

For more information about Lianne's important work, contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jewishccsa.org
Phone: 718-686-3154

If you need help pivoting in your career, schedule a free career discovery call: https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall

Shev Shatzman always thought that to find your mission, you need to work in non-profit...until she discovered otherwise.

In this candid discussion, Shev shares the real roadmap she drew that lead from nonprofit to hi-tech — the steps, the mindset shifts, and the surprising discovery that purpose doesn’t disappear in the for-profit world. It just shows up differently.

Shev talks about balancing motherhood and her hi-tech job, how she overcame impostor syndrome, and how she invested in herself to find her footing in a new industry (spoiler alert: she made several decisions that made a real difference).

Want to join the hi-tech world? Don't miss this episode.

Tara Horn never set out to be an entrepreneur. She started as an occupational therapist, then stumbled into biotech, marketing, and finally into building her own company helping teams master monday.com.

What started as a series of “I have no idea what I’m doing” moments became a masterclass in figuring things out. Tara taught herself everything: design, marketing, sales, leadership, and now she teaches others how to build better systems and smarter businesses at her company, Simpleday.

In this episode, Tara shares how saying yes before you’re ready can change your entire career, why perfection kills progress, and how curiosity and courage can take you further than any plan ever could.

If you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to do this?” , don't miss out on Tara's wisdom and experience.

Learn more about Tara's business at simpledaysolutions.com.

Check out Tara's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@mastering-monday

Are you considering your own career pivot but don't know what/when/where/how? Let's talk it out in a free career discovery session - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall

Debbie Kodish's career path (and her entire life) took unexpected turns when went to Israel for a year and decided to stay forever.

As a certified CPA, she began her career both in the US and in Israel working in finance. Along the way, she pivoted to become the Executive Director of MEOR, a non-profit that provides campus kiruv and outreach services across America. Debbie ultimately found her way back to her beloved world of finance, reinventing herself once again as a wealth manager at age...50+.

In this powerful episode, Debbie talks about her career pivots, raising children while building a business, and being a religious woman in an industry dominated by men. She gets candid about building skills, doing what you love, and making every hour count so that if you want to, you really can have it all.

I'm Sari, a certified career coach that helps people change careers with confidence and helps every client find a career that fits them like a glove. Are you considering a career change or looking for the perfect first career? Let's talk.

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In this conversation, Michal Kaye shares her inspiring journey from being an event planner to becoming a business mindset coach. She discusses her accidental entry into event planning, the challenges she faced while transitioning to Israel, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths. Michal emphasizes the significance of language in adapting to a new culture and the thriving event planning industry in Israel. She also delves into her pivot to business coaching during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of boundaries and the need for continuous growth and adaptation not just in life, but in your career as it relates to your life.

Are you ready to explore the pivot or change you've been dreaming about? Let's talk it out in a free discovery call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall?month=2025-10