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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
Women In Business
Second Act Success
Mental Health
Market Research
Leadership Coaching
Teaching
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

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.

How do you know which business is the right one to start?

If you've been thinking about starting a business but feel overwhelmed by all the online advice, you're not alone. Every day there s... more

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.

What does it take to become a confident leader, build a successful career, and create a business you're passionate about?

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon... more

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👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.

Have you ever wondered if it's too late to change careers, start a business, or even write a book? Think again.

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell s... more

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👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.

What if the key to a successful career transition isn't starting over, but connecting the dots of everything you've already done?

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast,... more

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Recent Guests

Siena Dean
Senior Alumni Engagement Manager at Management Leadership for Tomorrow; purpose-driven leader in learning and development
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Episode: It's Never Too Late to Pivot: Finding Purpose and Creating a Career You Love with Siena Dean | #260
Rebecca Bloom
Former workplace and benefits attorney turned women's health advocate and author
Bay Area Cancer Connections; author of When Women Get Sick
Episode: Women’s Health Advocacy, Career Reinvention & Finding Your Purpose with Rebecca Bloom | #258
Patricia Sasser
Independent school leader who took a mini retirement for personal healing and career transition
Independent School Leadership (Boarding and Day School)
Episode: Mini Retirement in Midlife: How Taking a Career Pause Led to a Powerful New Beginning with Patricia Sasser | #257
Betty Galvan
Former middle school teacher turned blogger and digital marketing entrepreneur; owner of MFBS Digital Marketing and operator of The Coco co-working spaces
MFBS Digital Marketing; The Coco NJ
Episode: Midlife Career Transition: Building a Business and Community from Scratch with Betty Galvan | #255
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

Host

Shannon Russell
Host of the show, introducing guests and guiding the dialogue

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 92 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 States5 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 States5 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 States6 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
    Canada9 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 Statesa year ago

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The host maintains an energizing, encouraging pace that motivates action.
The show is seen as a trusted resource for practical career pivots.
Stories resonate with midlifers seeking meaningful, flexible work.
Listeners praise concrete, actionable tips they can implement quickly.
Guests are diverse, with high-quality insights and relatable stories.

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Midlife Career Transition: Building a Business and Community from Scratch with Betty Galvan | #255
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's listening and they've got ideas but things aren't working out the way they want and they need to pivot?
Dedicate time to your new passion, set aside focused work time, hold yourself accountable (or find an accountability partner), and start telling people about your plans to create momentum and visibility for your new venture.
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.

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A practical, action-oriented show focused on women looking to pivot careers, launch businesses, or design a flexible second act. Across episodes, listeners hear strategies for quitting corporate roles, validating business ideas, building personal brands, and turning side projects into sustainable ventures. Solo episodes offer mindset boosts and step-by-step guidance, while guest conversations share real-world pivots—from education and nonprofit leadership to marketing, publishing, and financial services—emphasizing intentional living, work–life integration, and community support. A standout throughline is turning experience into entrepreneurship, with actionable frameworks, templates, and resources you can start using immediately.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Siena Dean
2. Rebecca Bloom
3. Patricia Sasser
4. Betty Galvan
5. Lori Jones
6. Kelly Schuknecht
7. Kayla Sweet
8. Sindy Thomas

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