Second Act Success Career Podcast: Career Transitions, Entrepreneurship, and Business Startup Advice for Women

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Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, your go-to resource for career inspiration and advice on how to navigate career transitions as you enter entrepreneurship and launch a business of your own. Hosted by Shannon Russell, a former television producer turned entrepreneur and career transition coach, this podcast is designed to guide you through the journey of making a career change as you pursue your "second act" in life.

🌟 Are you considering a career change?
🤔 Have you been dreaming of becoming your own boss?
🚀 Looking for career and business advice on how to pivot to find your purpose?
🤔 Ready to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?
🌟 Is it time to go from employee to entrepreneur?
🚀Are you ready to quit your 9-5 job in corporate to create a new chapter?
🤔 Need personal development tips and career inspiration to make the most of your work, business, and life?

You're in the right place! Join Shannon and industry experts as they share valuable advice, insights, and motivational stories of career change success. Discover practical tips on how to make your dream job or business a reality, as you embark on your own "second act" career.

🎙️ In each weekly episode, Shannon and her guests discuss their successful career pivots, providing actionable strategies for finding fulfillment in your professional life. Whether you're aiming for a complete career overhaul or want to start a life as an entrepreneur, this podcast will equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to thrive.

Ready to build a life of abundance and find a second act that truly fulfills you?
Tune in to the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Let Shannon help you produce your best life, and unlock the secrets to second act success in your career journey.

🔗 For more inspiration and resources, visit https://secondactsuccess.co/podcast.

Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards career fulfillment and success!
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When Stressful Jobs Lead To Unhealthy Lifestyles | Ep #103

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10/10/23 • 32 min

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Is your job stressing you out? Has work taken over your life, while your health has been pushed aside? Sometimes we get so busy climbing the corporate ladder or growing our business, that we develop unhealthy habits. In this episode, Shannon sits down with former Reuters journalist Katherine Baldwin, as she opens up about her decision to leave her high profile role reporting on news around the world. Katherine found herself single, without children, and suffering from an eating disorder. She decided to prioritze her health and happiness. Katherine wrote the book How To Fall In Love and now works as a midlife mentor and relationship coach. She discusses her journey from working in the media to becoming an author and helping others on Episode #103 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.
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Website - katherinebaldwin.com
Book - How To Fall In Love
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katherine.baldwin/
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Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Mom - Meet Stacy Ross | Ep #143

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05/14/24 • 38 min

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Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Mom - Meet Stacy Ross | Ep #143
Join host Shannon Russell in this poignant episode of the Second Act Success Podcast as she sits down with author Stacy Ross to delve into her deeply personal memoir, "Searching For Slippers."

Stacy, a former marketing professional turned writer, opens up about her journey from corporate life to the challenging yet rewarding path of motherhood. She candidly shares her experiences raising a child with borderline personality disorder, shedding light on the emotional rollercoaster, the struggles, and the moments of resilience that define her story.

Stacy discusses the unexpected pivot in her career during the pandemic, which led her to finally pursue her long-held dream of writing her memoir. She shares insights into her collaboration with her publisher and the transformative process of turning her raw experiences into a compelling narrative.
Stacy reflects on the themes of acceptance, resilience, and finding lightness in the midst of darkness. The title of her memoir, "Searching For Slippers," serves as a poignant metaphor for the elusive quest for peace and normalcy in the face of life's challenges.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of parenthood, mental illness, or embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Join us as we celebrate Stacy's courage, vulnerability, and the power of storytelling to inspire hope and healing.
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Let’s Talk Career Transition with Corporate Career Coach Gina Riley! | #37

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11/08/22 • 36 min

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Gina Riley was a successful HR professional when she decided to take 15 years off to raise her family. Then, after surviving breast cancer, Gina faced a turning point that was the catalyst to her started a second act. She took her years of expertise in human resources and her own experience in career transition to begin a new chapter as a career transition coach, executive search consultant, and interview skills trainer. Gina now applies her expertise working with leaders and executives with her Career VelocityTM System. She holds a master’s degree in Whole Systems Design and is a certified YouMap® coach. I go in-depth with Gina during this discussion to talk about how when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade. Gina has faced every obstacle with force and she is phenomenal. Gina shares her advice and guidance as an authority in career transition on the Second Act Success Podcast.

Riley frequently writes and speaks on careers-related topics. You can find links to her popular series about networking called “How Your Next Executive Role Finds You“ and a free resource she created to help people start a career transition plan here: www.GinaRileyConsulting.com - click the green button

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Website: GinaRileyConsulting.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/

Free Resource: www.GinaRileyConsulting.com - click the green button
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From Family Trauma To A Life Of Triumph And Adventure with Kerry Holzschuh | Ep #16

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07/14/22 • 34 min

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Kerry Holzschuch has lived many acts throughout her life. Her story is one of trauma to triumph. Burnout and exhaustion after the birth of her first daughter, coupled with chronic health conditions, and a series of traumatic events led Kerry down a path of seeking answers and deep soul searching. Through the ups and downs, Kerry has been resilient and has always following her path to find joy in even the darkest of situations. Kerry’s careers are too many to count, but she was a teacher, a health food saleswoman, and even a woofer, just to name a few. Kerry now owns her own business Soul Purpose Wellness, where she hosts wellness retreats for women to connect people with their inner selves and with nature. Listen to the full episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with Kerry Holzschuh now!

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Soul Purpose Wellness - https://www.soulpurposewellness.com/

Instagram - @kerry.soulpurposewellness

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How a Criminal Defense Attorney Left Law to Write Fiction with Reyna Marder Gentin | Ep #39

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11/22/22 • 39 min

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Reyna Marder Gentin served as a Criminal Defense Attorney in New York for 18 years before stepping back to reassess her life. It was then that Reyna discovered her passion for writing. She is now the author of three published novels and shares how she transitioned from a corporate career in law to writing fiction from the comfort of home on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast.

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Website - https://reynamardergentin.com/

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Are You Happy? Advice From Happiness Mentor Karyn Seitz | Ep #24

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08/23/22 • 27 min

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Happiness Mentor Karyn Seitz | Ep #24
Happiness is the one thing over 8 billion of us are searching for every day. Karyn Seitz is a Happiness Mentor and she is sharing her advice on all things happiness on the Second Act Success Podcast. If you are thinking about starting over in any aspect of your life, listen to this week’s episode to learn tips on what questions you should ask yourself before you leap into a second act of your own.

CONNECT with Karyn Seitz:

Website - ahappinesscourse.com

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Interior Design: Moving Corporate Stress To Holistic Harmony | Ep #146

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06/04/24 • 34 min

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In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Lisa Morton, a veteran in the interior design industry with a fascinating career journey. Lisa began her career designing opulent interiors for multimillion-dollar private jets, a dream job that ultimately led to severe anxiety and burnout. Lisa candidly shares how this challenging period inspired her to pivot towards a more holistic approach in interior design, focusing on wellness and Feng Shui.

Discover how Lisa's personal struggles with mental health and wellness guided her to create spaces that support and nurture. Learn practical tips for transforming your workspace and home to enhance your well-being and productivity. Whether you're looking for a career change or simply wanting to make your living environment more harmonious, Lisa’s insights into holistic interior design will inspire and empower you.
Lisa is the founder of Pure Living With Lisa Morton and host of the Feng Shui Living Podcast

Tune in to hear Lisa's incredible second act success story on Episode #146, from high-stress luxury jet design to creating serene, supportive spaces that promote health and happiness.
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Connect with Lisa Morton:
https://www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com/
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Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant and Podcast Manager with Janis Melillo | Ep #62

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03/02/23 • 27 min

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Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant with Janis Melillo | Ep #62
Janis Melillo spent over 30 years of her career in the legal world as a paralegal. She was used to multitasking, and the skills she learned after decades in law led her to launch a Virtual Assistant business handling projects for people all over the world virtually. Janis also hosts three podcasts, has co-authored 16 books, and does all of this while being an entrepreneur and calling her own shots while in her 60s. Listen to Janis open up about the ups and downs of life that have led her to where she is now in her career, as she speaks with Shannon Russell on Episode #62 of the Second Act Success Podcast.
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How a High School Guidance Counselor Pivoted for a Career as a Peak Performance Coach | Ep #60

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02/23/23 • 33 min

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Do you want to know how a high school guidance counselor became a peak performance coach? Meet Sara Vatore who has way too many credits to even list! Sara found herself pregnant her senior year of college, but was able to graduate and began her career as a preschool teacher. She worked her way through graduate school as a single mom of a little one. Sara received her Master’s Degree in Education and become a high school guidance counselor. She loved the work, but the stress and long hours, coupled with a little one at home, made her physically sick and mentally burned out. Sara searched for an answer to her health concerns and decided to go back to school for somatic experience training. This career change changed her life for the better, as she now coaches gymnasts, divers, figure skaters and other athletes to achieve peak performance. In addition, Sara works with performers, entrepreneurs, couples and others to overcome fears and blocks in their lives, by listening to their bodies and finding ways to relieve stress and pain. She owns her own practice, is an author of several books, and is the host of the Multidimensional Transmissions Podcast. Listen in as Sarah shares her career change journey on Episode #60 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.

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CONNECT with Sara Vatore:

Website – www.peakperformwithsara.com or www.saravatore.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/expandyourcapacity

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara.vatore/

Podcast: Multidimensional Transmissions. http://www.saravatore.com/multidimensional-transmissions-podcast

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5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40 - Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130

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04/22/24 • 28 min

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5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40!
Step #1 Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130
In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #130, Shannon discusses strategies you can use to help you understand your fears around making a career change and how to mitigate the risks. Take a listen to Episode #130 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to hear Part 1 of this 5 part Podcast Workshop Series.
Head to secondactsuccess.co/fearless to get your free workbook with resources to work while you listen to this Podcast Workshop Series.
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