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Validate Your Business Idea: Research, Test, and Launch With Confidence | #218

Have you ever wondered if your business idea is really worth pursuing?  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and author of Start Your Second Act, breaks down exactly why validating your business idea is one of the most important steps you can take before launching. Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon […]

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One of the biggest questions every aspiring entrepreneur faces is about choosing a business idea: “What kind of business should I start?”  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, helps you answer the question about choosing a business idea with clarity […]

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Marie Forleo’s Lessons That Changed My Life: How “Everything is Figureoutable” Inspired My Second Act| #215

How Marie Forleo’s Lessons Helped Me Leave a Toxic Job and Start My Second Act Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Have you ever sat in your car during a lunch break, crying because of a toxic 9–5 job? That was me. I had left a television career, taken a corporate role […]

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90-Day Sprint: How to Get Your Business Idea Ready to Launch in 2026 | #214

  Are you ready to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and finally start building the business you’ve been dreaming about? With just 90 days left in the year, now is the moment to give yourself a focused sprint that sets you up for success in 2026. In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host […]

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Second Act Success Podcast Episode 214 - 90-Day Sprint: How to Get Your Business Idea Ready to Launch in 2026 - Image of woman running towards her goal. Host, Shannon Russell.