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“I’ll Never Fire Myself.” Losing Her Job Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Her – Meet Betsy Pepine | #208 What happens when you get laid off, divorced, and find yourself at rock bottom all at once? For serial entrepreneur and real estate powerhouse Betsy Pepine, it sparked a second act that changed […]
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It’s publication day for my new book! In this special episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell celebrates the release of her new book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. Shannon reads pages from Chapter 2 of her book, diving into […]
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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but weren’t sure where to start? In this episode of The Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell takes you behind the scenes of her journey to becoming an author! She shares how she went from dreaming about writing to officially publishing her book, Start Your Second Act: […]
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Reflect on your past to help you plan your second act. In this reflective and inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell wraps up 2024 with a heartfelt message of gratitude and encouragement. Whether you’ve already started your second act, are exploring new career options, or are taking the leap into […]
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Never say no to an opportunity that presents itself to you. In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell interviews Cindy Bertram, a former graphic artist turned television producer and writer who has crafted content for HGTV, Dr. Phil, and TV Guide Network. Cindy shares her fascinating career pivot story, from graphic artist to […]
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Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Look for the signs, and go for it. In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Jessica Varian Carroll, founder and CEO of Organista Home. Jessica shares her incredible journey from becoming a mom at 19 and working […]
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Have you ever dreamed about volunteering full time and building your own global nonprofit? On Episode #168 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career/business coach Shannon Russell interviews Alicia Demetropolis, global nonprofit founder of the Global Humanity Initiative and author of the book Drowning in Now: A Search for God and Humanity at the […]
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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 […]
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From Medicine to Life Organization: Listen to Angie Hyche’s Inspiring Career Journey | Ep. 116 Embark on a journey of reinvention with career coach Shannon Russell as she sits down with the dynamic Angie Hyche on this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast. Tune in to discover Angie’s incredible career transition from the world of science and […]
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When Stressful Jobs Lead To Unhealthy Lifestyles | Ep #103 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 […]
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