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Second Act Success: Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women

Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women and Author of Start Your Second Act
Entrepreneurship
Career Change
Career Transition
Personal Development
Work-Life Balance
Business Coaching
Women Empowerment
Second Act Success
Mental Health
Market Research
Leadership Coaching
Teaching
Women In Business
Happiness
Podcasting
Human Resources
Mindset Coaching
Productivity
Career Transitions
Women Entrepreneurs

Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed to help ambitious women like you who are ready to change careers, start a business, and create a fulfilled life you deserve.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach for women, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity, confidence, and a strategic action... more

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Latest Episodes

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Have you ever stopped yourself from starting a business or changing careers because you were worried about what people would think? You are not alone.

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Are you a stay-at-home mom thinking about going back to work, starting a business, or navigating a career transition?

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In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell dives into the growing trend of mini retirements and why more wom... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Jones
Mom of five who became a financial advisor and runs her own practice
Tandem Financial (RAA)
Episode: Stay-at-Home Mom to Financial Advisor: How to Start a Business and Reinvent Your Career | #251
Kelly Schuknecht
Founder of 2 Mile High Marketing, expert in marketing and thought leadership
2 Mile High Marketing
Episode: She Got Laid Off… Then Built Her Dream Business Instead | #249
Kayla Sweet
Transformational life coach, consultant, author, and podcast host
Internally Guided Leadership Consulting
Episode: Why Your Past Experience Is Never Wasted with Transformational Coach Kayla Sweet | #246
Sindy Thomas
Independent career strategist and former recruiter
Episode: Recruiter turned Career Strategist: Insider Secrets to Getting Hired in Today’s AI Job Market | #243
Cheryl Fischer
Mindset coach and former corporate professional
Episode: Why Your “Side Gig” Is Legit. How a Side Business Can Lead to Your Second Act Career | #239
Sharon Calle
Founder of Luminosa Creative, and a creative entrepreneur with a background in teaching and web design
Luminosa Creative
Episode: Stop Feeling Guilty About Pivoting. How to Close a Business and Start Your Second Act with Sharon Calle | #236
Sabine Kvenberg
Professional actress and business owner, founder of a performing arts school, and author
Episode: How to Leave a 9–5 and Follow Your Passion: Insurance to Actress to Business Owner | #235
Karyn Seitz
Happiness mentor and expert on personal fulfillment
Episode: Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Find Happiness Before Your Next Step (Encore) | #233
Vanessa Cardenas
C-suite executive in healthcare and founder of Understanding Ear, specializing in betrayal recovery
Episode: Rebuilding After Betrayal: Vanessa Cardenas on Healing & Creating a Second Act | #231

Host

Shannon Russell
Host who guides episodes with coaching, storytelling, and strategic questions; focuses on helping women transition from employee to entrepreneur.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Zero fluff- all actionable advice!

    Love how she peels away the hype and gives true actionable tips and advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doodlemom20
    United States3 months ago
  • Midlife advice

    Shannon’s stories and advice are so beneficial for all of us in midlife when so many changes are hitting at once. I love hearing everyone’s stories and finding the wisdom in each one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPF2
    United States3 months ago
  • For all who want more

    This podcast gives so many examples from individuals who changed careers and pursue their passion. Very inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKVA94
    United States3 months ago
  • Every women considering a career pivot needs to hear this!

    I can’t recommend this podcast enough to any women who wants to launch themselves into entrepreneurship or start a new career path! Shannon is a fantastic host and knows all the right questions to ask her guests to create a rich episode filled with value! She also shares such wholesome advice to allow listeners to begin immediately taking action towards their new direction ⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessicalmwest
    Canada7 months ago
  • Fran

    This is the podcast to listen to! I always look forward to the next episode because there is so much value here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fst323
    United States9 months ago

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Actionable tips and no fluff; practical guidance shines through.
Midlife pivots are made approachable and inspiring by the host.
Diverse guest perspectives provide useful, real-world strategies for starting or growing a business.

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Stop Feeling Guilty About Pivoting. How to Close a Business and Start Your Second Act with Sharon Calle | #236
Q: Can you give us a quick breakdown of what SEO is and why it's important for our businesses?
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, involves setting up your website correctly so that it is user-friendly and ranks well on Google, impacting how clients find your business.
Stop Feeling Guilty About Pivoting. How to Close a Business and Start Your Second Act with Sharon Calle | #236
Q: How did you feel in that scenario where you knew you didn't want to do it anymore compared to how you felt when you were teaching in that toxic environment?
It was bittersweet; I knew I had taken my business as far as I wanted and needed a new challenge and direction.
Why Your “Side Gig” Is Legit. How a Side Business Can Lead to Your Second Act Career | #239
Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about leaving their corporate career?
My advice is to try things alongside what you're doing. Pursue your side gig as it can grow into something significant without the pressure of immediate income loss.
How to Leave a 9–5 and Follow Your Passion: Insurance to Actress to Business Owner | #235
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's thinking about starting that second act and starting over?
Listen to your intuition and your heart first. Don't make irrational decisions and find someone who can assist you along the way.
Rebuilding After Betrayal: Vanessa Cardenas on Healing & Creating a Second Act | #231
Q: What advice would you give to listeners who are struggling with their inner critic?
Recognize your inner critic for who she is and remind yourself of your accomplishments to combat her negativity.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show's core focus is helping ambitious women leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship, career pivots after 40, and second acts that align with personal values and family life. Episodes combine host-led coaching with interviews from women who've built businesses, reimagined careers, and leveraged existing experience into leadership, marketing, and personal-branding strategies. Listeners can expect practical steps for validating ideas, planning transitions, managing fear, and creating flexible, purpose-driven careers, often accompanied by real-world success stories and actionable templates. A standout is the consistent emphasis on actionable planning, mindset shifts, and a supportive, female-forward community that encourages e... more

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