Second Act Success Blog:
Business Tips, Career Advice, and Inspiration on Starting Over

Never doubt a confidant woman. When a woman decides to start her own business, something shifts. She no longer waits for permission, validation, or the “right time.” She steps into her power, makes bold decisions, and discovers a new level of confidence that flows into every part of her life, from her career to her […]

When work, life, and balancing it all becomes a little too much. Have you ever felt like work is taking over your life? Maybe it feels like you’re holding it together on the outside, but slowly unraveling inside? That’s quiet cracking, the point where you’ve been juggling career, life, and responsibilities for so long that […]

Use Your Severance Package to Start a Business and Invest in Yourself | #211 Were you recently laid off and handed a severance check… but no clear plan for what’s next? Don’t just spend it—flip it. In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, business coach Shannon Russell shares how your severance package can become […]

Get creative and make money with your own business? Here’s how you can build an online shop on Etsy. Even if you have never shopped on Etsy, chances are you have heard of this global online marketplace. It’s an e-commerce company focused on handmade items, digital downloads, crafts, and anything you can think of that’s […]

Don’t Wait to Be Pushed Out: Build a Business on Your Terms and Take Back Control | #209 Are you waiting for a layoff, burnout, or bad boss to make the next move for you? Don’t wait to be pushed out, build a business on your terms and take back control. In this episode of the Second Act […]

Why Every Woman Starting a Business Needs a Coach and Accountability Partner Are you a woman thinking about starting your own business, but feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You’re not alone! Between work, kids, laundry, dinner, school drop-offs, and life, it’s easy to push your own goals to the bottom of the list. […]

Back to Business: How Moms Can Start a Business While the Kids Are in Class | #207 No distractions, no excuses! How you can start your business, while the kids are back to school.  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and business coach Shannon Russell shares actionable tips for moms and working women […]

10 Things to Do in Your First 6 Months of Business to Set Yourself Up for Success You’ve taken the leap. You’ve started your business (cue the confetti)! Whether you’ve just left your 9–5 to launch a business fulltime, or you launched your dream side hustle, the first six months are crucial. It’s important to […]

When I quit my job to start a business, I was lost and alone.  If only I had someone to help guide me toward where I was supposed to be. Unfortunately, life is a lot like television. We’ve all watched TV shows where season one looks nothing like the series finale. Am I right? Plot […]