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

Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women, Consultant, and Author of Start Your Second Act
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Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence.

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- How to quit your job and start a business ... more

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Latest Episodes

Too many women leave corporate jobs or start businesses for freedom, only to recreate the same burnout in a different form.

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach and former TV producer Shannon Russell shares how to design... more

What if the reason you feel unfulfilled isn’t your job, your relationship, or your circumstances?

In this powerful re-released episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with happiness mentor Karyn Seitz, founder of the Hap... more

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.

Whose advice have you been listening to lately? If you’re planning a career change, starting a second act, or trying to quit your 9 to 5 to start a business, t... more

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.

What do you do when your life shatters on a park bench in Central Park?

In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits ... more

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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
Lindsay Martens
Registered Dietitian helping women optimize their health
Lindsay Martens Nutrition
Episode: Fuel Your CEO Brain: Nutrition Tips for Women Entrepreneurs with Dietitian Lindsay Martens | #229
Rachel Wagner
Film critic and host of the Hallmarkies Podcast
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Episode: Hallmark Christmas Movie Obsessed? Meet Film Critic Rachel Wagner | #228
Lisa Morton
Interior designer and author of Aligned at Home
Episode: Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Rewrite Your Story | #226
Heike Yates
Wellness and Pilates instructor, author of Pursue Your Spark
Episode: Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Rewrite Your Story | #226
Gregory Andrus
Author of A Walk Along the Jersey Shore, captures human stories through photography
Episode: Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Rewrite Your Story | #226
Sara Conklin
Finance expert, author of Fundamentally Frugal
Episode: Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Rewrite Your Story | #226
Gina Riley
Career transition coach, author of Qualified Isn't Enough
Episode: Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Rewrite Your Story | #226

Host

Shannon Russell
Host of the Second Act Success Podcast, she is a business coach, author, and entrepreneur focusing on helping women transition from employee to entrepreneur.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • 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
    Canada3 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 States6 months ago
  • Shannon is the real deal

    Shannon’s mission to help others find that 2nd Act is powerful! I love the mission behind this podcast and she is an excellent host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Z Wentz
    United States6 months ago
  • Total gem for women ready to pivot and pursue something more meaningful.

    Shannon is a business coach, author, and someone who’s walked the walk! This podcast is packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and real-world strategies for launching your next chapter with confidence.

    She makes the idea of switching careers or starting a business feel doable, not daunting. Whether you're dreaming of leaving your 9-to-5, turning your side hustle into something bigger, or just figuring out what’s next, this show is the perfect mix of motivation and actionable tips. A m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Des70
    United States7 months ago
  • This podcast is raising the bar

    I absolutely love this podcast! Shannon always has such useful advices for us, and her guests are next level. I’m blown away by the amazing life path they have had. I’ve received so many golden nuggets while binge listening to her episodes even though I started my first business several years ago. Shannon really understands how scary, and exciting it is to leave a career to become an entrepreneur. Having her support to change career and take the leap towards your dreams would be priceless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helene Hebert compagnie
    Canadaa year ago

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Many listeners appreciate the rich, value-added content and actionable advice offered, particularly highlighting the relatability of the host and her guests. The motivational aspect of the discussions resonates with a wide range of women looking to navigate career changes, and the podcast is often described as a valuable resource for empowerment and encouragement. Reviews express gratitude for the insightfulness and inspiration provided, helping individuals to take the leap into their 'second act' with more confidence. Overall, the podcast is seen as a must-listen for women seeking to reinvent themselves or embark on new professional journeys.

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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.
Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Find Happiness Before Your Next Step (Encore) | #233
Q: What do you suggest if someone is ready to jump ship, start a second act?
Karyn suggests slowing down to work on oneself and to reflect on personal motivations before making a leap into a new career or phase of life.
Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Find Happiness Before Your Next Step (Encore) | #233
Q: What exactly does a happiness mentor do day to day?
Karyn explains she works with people within a structured program, teaching concepts that help them connect with who they are and learn how to be happy.
Fuel Your CEO Brain: Nutrition Tips for Women Entrepreneurs with Dietitian Lindsay Martens | #229
Q: When you set out to start your private practice, you didn't feel like you looked the part. What helped push you through?
Reminding myself that how I looked had very little or nothing to do with the knowledge and information I had to share.
Fuel Your CEO Brain: Nutrition Tips for Women Entrepreneurs with Dietitian Lindsay Martens | #229
Q: What would you suggest they start when it comes to making sure they're also thinking about their health while they embark on this next act?
Think about how you're going to fuel your brain, which is doing all the heavy lifting when you're starting a new business.

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Content emphasizes supporting ambitious women who are looking to change careers, start their own businesses, and craft lives they truly love. With a distinctive focus on giving practical advice, the discussions include various aspects of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, especially targeting women over 40 contemplating significant shifts in their professional paths. Episodes highlight actionable strategies on business planning, personal branding, and validating business ideas, interspersed with inspiring success stories from women who have transformed their side hustles into thriving ventures. This approach likely positions the platform as a vital resource for those seeking empowerment in their career transitions and actionable s... more

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