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Business Tips, Career Advice, and Inspiration on Starting Over

What if retirement didn’t have to wait until later in life? There’s a trend happening where you can take a break now, reset your life, and come back stronger with a clear plan for your future. It’s called “mini retirement.” Would you consider one? Mini retirements are quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for […]

From Layoff to CEO: How to Turn Job Loss Into a Second Act Career A layoff can feel like the end of the road. However, for many women, it’s actually the beginning of something better. If you are navigating a career transition or thinking about starting a business after a layoff, this is your reminder […]

How Mentorship Through Big Brothers Big Sisters Changes Lives When we talk about second acts on the Second Act Success Podcast, we usually talk about adults. Women who are leaving corporate careers. Professionals who are starting businesses. People who are reinventing themselves in midlife. But what if a second act could begin much earlier? What […]

First things first, research your business idea.  As someone who has opened several businesses over the years, I can admit that starting a business can feel exciting, empowering, and overwhelming all at once. When a new idea pops into your head, it’s easy to jump straight into creating a website, designing a logo, or launching […]

Your Past Experience Isn’t Wasted. It’s About How You Use What You’ve Done to Create a Second Act Career That Fits Your Life Now That Matters. Have you ever caught yourself thinking about what would happen if you made a career change? Do you fear if a change means everything you’ve done up to this […]

I Missed My Son’s First Birthday. The Moment That Started My Second Act Career. There is a story I have never forgotten. It’s the story of the day I missed my son’s first birthday. At the time, I was a television producer. I had built a 16-year career in the entertainment industry. I was producing […]

If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who feels restless, stuck, or unfulfilled in your career, you are not alone. The term for this is a midlife career transition, and it’s becoming one of the most powerful movements among professional women today. Why? Because many are realizing that what they chose as […]

Fear of Success: The Hidden Reason You’re Not Launching Your Dream Business Have you ever been more afraid of your dream coming true than of it failing? Sounds strange at first, but then the reality sinks in. We’re used to talking about fear of failure. Fear of losing money, looking foolish, or the fear of […]

Insider Career Change Advice from a Former Recruiter If you’re navigating a career change, re-entering the workforce, or facing a job search after layoffs, you’ve probably asked yourself: Why am I not getting interviews? You update your resume. You carefully fill out applications. You click submit. And then… nothing. The truth is, today’s hiring process […]