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How to Choose the Right Business to Start

If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably noticed that everyone online seems to have the “perfect” business idea. One day it’s Etsy. The next it’s Amazon. Then digital products. Then YouTube. Then affiliate marketing. It’s enough to make anyone wonder: “Am I choosing the wrong business?” As a business coach for women […]

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From Engineer to Leadership Coach: Career Growth, Confidence, & Entrepreneurship

Have you ever looked around your workplace and thought, “I know I’m capable of more… but how do I get there?” Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a leader, starting a business, or navigating a career transition, one thing is certain: confidence doesn’t magically appear. It’s built through action. On this episode of the Second Act […]

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From Engineer to Leadership Coach: Career Growth, Confidence, & Entrepreneurship with Sairan Aqrawi | #262

Preschool Owner turned Author. How to Reinvent Your Career at Any Age

Career Transition After Corporate. How One Woman Built a Business, Wrote a Book, and Created Her Best Second Act If you’ve been dreaming about a career change, wondering whether you should start a business, or thinking about writing the book you’ve always wanted to create, this story will remind you that there is no expiration […]

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Preschool Owner turned Author. How to Reinvent Your Career at Any Age with Kay Paschal on the Second Act Success podcast with Shannon Russell | #261

It’s Never Too Late to Pivot: Finding Purpose and Creating a Career You Love

Career transition advice for women seeking purpose, confidence, and a meaningful second act career. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right career path, you’re not alone. Many women reach a point where they realize that the career they chose years ago no longer fits the life they want today. That feeling often sparks […]

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It's Never Too Late to Pivot: Finding Purpose and Creating a Career You Love with Siena Dean | #260 of the Second Act Success podcast

You Deserve Freedom: Why Starting a Business Gives Women More Time, Flexibility, and Purpose

There are countless reasons women decide to start businesses, flexibility is number one. There are many reasons women pursue a career change or begin exploring second act careers. Some are looking for more purpose. Others want creativity, flexibility, or financial independence. But for many women navigating a midlife career transition, the desire runs much deeper. […]

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You Deserve Freedom: Why Starting a Business Gives Women More Time, Flexibility, and Purpose - Episode #259 of Second Act Success Podcast

Women’s Health Advocacy, Career Reinvention & Finding Your Purpose

From Corporate Lawyer to Women’s Health Advocate: How Rebecca Bloom Created a Purpose-Driven Second Act Have you ever wondered if the skills you’ve spent decades developing could lead you somewhere completely unexpected? Many women considering a career change or midlife career transition believe they must start over from scratch. But often, the foundation for a […]

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Women’s Health Advocacy, Career Reinvention & Finding Your Purpose with Rebecca Bloom | #258

Mini Retirement in Midlife: How Taking a Career Pause Led to a Powerful New Beginning

Why Taking a Mini Retirement Could Be the Career Reset You Need in Midlife There comes a moment for many women during a career transition when the constant pushing, producing, caregiving, and performing simply becomes too much. Not because they are weak.Not because they are ungrateful.But because life changes us. In a recent episode of […]

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Mini Retirement in Midlife: How Taking a Career Pause Led to a Powerful New Beginning with Patricia Sasser

What Your Kids Learn From Watching You Chase Your Dreams

Your Children Learn When They Watch You Start Over There’s something powerful about realizing your children are watching you, not just when you’re cheering from the sidelines at their soccer game or helping with homework, but in the quiet moments too. They’re watching how you talk about work.How you handle stress.How you pursue your dreams.How […]

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Midlife Career Transition: Building a Business and Community from Scratch with Betty Galvan

From Teacher to Entrepreneur. How Betty Galvan Built a Successful Second Act Career If you’re considering a career change or dreaming about starting a business, Betty Galvan’s story is one you need to hear. Her journey from middle school teacher to female entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and coworking space owner is a powerful example of […]

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Feeling Stuck in Your Business? How to Turn Roadblocks Into Breakthroughs

How to Overcome Business Roadblocks and Stay Motivated as an Entrepreneur Starting a business is exciting. It’s empowering. It’s the beginning of your second act. And then… something goes wrong. A launch flops. A client says no. Your marketing isn’t working. Or you just wake up one day feeling completely stuck. If you’re in that […]

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Feeling Stuck in Your Business? How to Turn Roadblocks Into Breakthroughs | #254