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

Shannon Russell

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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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Divorce Can Lead To Starting Over In Your Life And Career With ExExperts T.H. Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum | Ep #51

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

01/17/23 • 41 min

Jessica and T.H.’s lives ran in parallel for many years. They got married together, had children together....and got divorced together. After discovering their husbands were cheating on them, and starting the divorce process at the same time, they realized that there really wasn’t a great non-partisan resource out there to dig into the nitty-gritty of divorce. Jessica and T.H. left behind their careers in marketing and television and launched the exExperts - a resource center, community, support group and gathering space for people to help each other through one of the most arduous experiences in their lives. Plus, the Divorce Etc Podcast too. They share their story, struggles, and the joys of creating a business that builds you back up again with your best friend. The best part is they turned pain into passion in the form of exExperts that helps others on the journey of tackling divorce head on. Listen in on Shannon’s conversation with T.H. and Jessica as they spill their secrets on all things divorce on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE

https://secondactsuccess.co/51
CONNECT with Jessica and T.H. of the exExperts:

Website – www.exexperts.com
Newsletter - www.exexperts.com
Facebook - exEXPERTS | Facebook
Tiktok - Exexperts (@exexperts) | TikTok
Instagram - exEXPERTS (@exexperts) • Instagram photos and videos
YouTube - exEXPERTS - YouTube
Podcast - Divorce Etc Podcast
Circles Online Group Support - https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id1540905564?mt=8
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Speak Up and Use Your Voice To Inspire Others with Ms. V The Storyteller | Ep #58

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

02/13/23 • 32 min

Life started out hard for Valeria Elliott. At 6 years old, she decided it would be easier to not speak, than deal with constant conflict at home and at school. Valeria chose to lose her voice - which lasted 17 years. After years of being teased and bullied, Valeria rediscovered her voice in God. She became a cosmetologist and then a teacher. However, God still had more plans for her, and he wanted her to use her voice to inspire others through storytelling. Valeria became Ms. V The Storyteller as she followed her mission, and she has been telling stories and inspiring others to use their voice and speak up ever since. Valeria now hosts the Ms. V the Storyteller Podcast, has a published book, and works to inspire others to never stay silent. Listen to Valeria Elliott's story of finding her voice and coaching others to speak up for themselves in Episode $58 of the Second Act Success Podcast with host Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
https://secondactsuccess.co/58

CONNECT with Valeria Elliott:
Website – Ms V The Storyteller - Storyteller/ Speaker/ Podcaster, Classes/ Book

Facebook - Msv Storyteller | Facebook

Instagram - @vibrantval2

Twitter - (@v_storyteller)

Book - Living In The Key of Joy: Stories and inspiration to make your heart dance and your spirit sparkle

Podcast - Ms. V The Storyteller Podcast

YouTube - Ms. V The Storyteller

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Tips To Build A Business You Love with Business Coach and Photographer Krista Campbell | Ep #77

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

05/08/23 • 34 min

Have you dreamt of building a business? Are you ready to take your side hustle full time? Do you have a small business you want to grow? Shannon sits down with Business Coach Krista Campbell to talk strategies to turn your idea into a business built for you. Krista is a coach and mentor for creative business owners. Take a listen as Krista shares tips and advice on leaving a corporate career and how to turn a small business into a worthwhile career. It’s all on Episode #77 of the Second Act Success Podcast.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://secondactsuccess.co/77

CONNECT with Krista Campbell

Website - https://heykristamarie.com/

Podcast - She Calls Her Shots Podcast

Work with Krista - https://heykristamarie.com/services

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SHOW BREAKDOWN:

0:00:00 - Intro

00:02:10 - Krista Campbell’s first act

00:04:09 - Working full time, while building her photography business

00:05:27 - Relocating while growing a business

00:06:46- Realizing she wanted to quit her corporate job to grow her side business fulltime

00:09:08 - Changing business ideas as you grow

00:11:49 - What does a business coach do?

00:14:26 - Reasons a career coach can help

00:14:44 - How to start a business

00:19:34 - Research what you want to do, but don’t research too much that you slow the process of building the business.

00:24:00 - Fear of telling people you are starting a business

00:25:17 - Using strategy to help you grow the business based on what is important to you.

00:28:07 - Do you suggest having a coach or accountability partner when growing your business?

00:30:37 - Podcasts and Krista’s podcast She Calls Her Shots

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Professional Fundraiser Turned Revenue Coach with Jan Ditchield | #87

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

06/19/23 • 34 min

Ready to get real about how to grow your business? Meet professional fundraiser turned revenue coach and business educator Jan Ditchfield. Jan Ditchfield is on a mission to help real-world business owners and subject matter experts make more money online without losing their money or their minds in the process. Jan sits down with Shannon to discuss her second act success journey and how she managed to pivot to a new career on her own terms.

Jan is also the straight-talking host of the No BS Business School podcast. She decided to follow her dream of being her own boss after a 20-year career as an award-winning fundraising pro. Even with a toddler hanging around under her desk, she managed to build a 6-figure business during the pandemic lockdowns.

Nowadays, Jan shares her knowledge with other experts to help them scale the online side of their business in a way that's tailored to their unique needs, instead of just following generic trends or advice using the power of relationship marketing. Dive into the full interview with Jan Ditchfield to learn how you can implement Jan's tips to grow your business too. It's all on Episode #87 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES

https://secondactsuccess.co/87
Connect with Jan Ditchfield:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1547495264

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janditchfield.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janditchfield.co

Web: https://www.janditchfield.co/
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From Passion to Profit: Choosing the Perfect Business for Your Second Act | Ep#153

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

07/18/24 • 19 min

Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini-Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! This is the second episode in this four-part series. In today's episode, host Shannon Russell dives into one of the most exciting yet challenging questions aspiring entrepreneurs face: "How do I decide what type of business to start?"

If you're ready to leave your nine-to-five and embark on a journey to create a business that's perfectly aligned with your skills, passions, and lifestyle needs, this episode is for you. Shannon shares actionable steps to identify your ideal business idea, from self-assessment to market research, and highlights the importance of considering financial feasibility and lifestyle adjustments. Plus, she provides insights on how to validate your ideas and ensure they meet your non-negotiables.

Join us as we explore strategies to help you transition from your corporate job to a fulfilling entrepreneurial venture. Don't forget to sign up for Shannon's free Business Brainstorm Mini-Bootcamp happening July 30th through August 1st at secondactsuccess.co/brainstorm for more in-depth guidance and support.
Go back to Episode #152 to listen to the first episode in this mini-series all about planning your exit strategy. https://secondactsuccess.co/152
SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/153
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Ariel Belgrave of Gym Hooky on Making Her Side Hustle a Business | Ep #8

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

05/31/22 • 44 min

From a corporate career in Investment Banking on Wall Street and HR at Facebook to launching the wellness brand Gym Hooky, our guest Ariel Belgrave is a powerful woman entrepreneur with words of wisdom to share. On this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Ariel explains how she turned “pain into purpose” as she grew her side hustle from a blog about skipping the gym into the mega popular wellness empire Gym Hooky.
CONNECT with Ariel Belgrave:

Instagram - @gymhooky

Gym Hooky - www.gymhooky.com

Thailand Retreat - https://www.gymhooky.com/retreat/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave/SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://secondactsuccess.co/episode8

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Female Engineer Turned Skills Into A STEM Snapology Business with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4

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

05/10/22 • 25 min

Engineer to STEM Business Owner with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4

Today’s guest is Kayla Opperman. Kayla is an electrical engineer who transitioned to opening her own small business in Colorado. She was one of a few girls in the Engineering Department at University of Colorado at Boulder, and went on to work for six years as an electrical engineer. Kayla then decided that she wanted to be home with her family more and give back to her community. This is when she decided to pivot to a venture as a business owner. She opened a Snapology franchise and has grown to be one of the most successful owners within the franchise. She uses her skills as an engineer to now teach kids how to think like engineers through STEM education. Listen to Kayla Opperman’s Second Act Success story now!

Connect with Kayla Opperman at https://www.instagram.com/kayla.opperman/

Learn more about Kayla’s business at https://www.snapology.com/location/golden and https://www.instagram.com/@snapologyofgoldenlittleton

To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.

If you would like to share your story with our listeners or recommend a guest for the show, please email [email protected].

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Wedding Singer Turned Audiobook Narrator with Sheri Saginor| Ep #45

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

12/20/22 • 34 min

Sheri Saginor’s career has taken a lot of unexpected turns over the last few decades. She spent her 20s as a musician, singing in a wedding band, living the gig life. After looking for a more steady paycheck, Sheri set her eyes on high tech sales. She spent a year in an admin position before transitioning to an outside sales rep. After many years of success in her position, and a brief stint as a stay-at-home mother, Sheri decided to put her communication skills to work as a freelance speechwriter, writing everything from keynote addresses to Ted Talks to tribute speeches. When the pandemic put an end to public speaking, Sheri didn’t settle. She learned a new career as an audiobook narrator. Now Sheri has a successful business narrating and producing audio books in all genres and combining her love of performing with her desire to stay out of the spotlight.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
https://secondactsuccess.co/45

CONNECT with Sheri Saginor:

Website – www.sherisaginor.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sherisaginor

Latest Audio Books:

The Creative Lives of Animals, by Carol Gigliotti

Why Can't I Just Leave? A Guide to Waking Up and Walking Out of a Pathological Love Relationship, by Kristen Milstead

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From Foreign Service to Fitness: Heike Yates’ Inspiring Midlife Transformation | Ep #145

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

05/28/24 • 40 min

From Foreign Service to Fitness: Heike Yates’ Inspiring Midlife Transformation | Ep #145
In this captivating episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Heike Yates, a dynamic midlife fitness coach with over 35 years of experience. Heike shares her extraordinary journey from her early dreams in Germany to moving to the United States and building a successful career in the fitness industry. Discover how Heike transitioned from working for the Foreign Service in Washington, D.C., to becoming a personal trainer, bodybuilder, and the founder of her own fitness empire, Pursue Your Spark. Heike discusses the importance of health and fitness in midlife, her passion for helping others, and the challenges she overcame, including adapting to hearing loss in her fitness career. Tune in to Episode #145 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and pursuing your passion at any age. Whether you’re considering a career change or seeking motivation to improve your health, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.
SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/145
Connect with Heike Yates:
https://instagram.com/heikeyates/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates/
https://www.tiktok.com/@heikeyates
https://www.facebook.com/pursueyourspark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIeOesGLGAOD5RhI2KYjcA
Podcasts - https://heikeyates.com/featured-podcasts/
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From Family Trauma To A Life Of Triumph And Adventure with Kerry Holzschuh | Ep #16

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

07/14/22 • 34 min

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!

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://secondactsuccess.co/16

CONNECT with Kerry Holzschuh

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

Instagram - @kerry.soulpurposewellness

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WHAT’S YOUR SECOND ACT STORY?

SHARE THE INSPIRATION:

Share the podcast with friends to help spread the inspiration! secondactsuccess.co/podcast

LEARN MORE AND SUBSCRIBE:

To learn more about the show visit http://www.secondactsuccess.co, and please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.

LET’S CONNECT!

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