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Starting Over At Any Age In Your Career | Ep #111 Age is just a number. Despite what some people may think, you CAN start over in your career at any age! Maria Schenker joins host Shannon Russell on Episode #111 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how she began discovering her true self and the […]

100 Episodes of Second Act Success! Career Advice, Job-Change Stories, & Inspiration | Ep 100 It’s our 100th Episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast! Today host, Shannon Russell, walks us through the past 100 episodes of career change motivation. She also goes into why she launched this podcast and how she wishes she had had this […]

Use Your Expertise To Start A Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal | Ep #99 If you ever daydream about quitting your job, then this is the episode for you! You will learn how to turn your experience into a consulting business.  I am joined by Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach. Amy rose […]

How A Dancer Turned Her Creativity Into A Career In Photography With Shannel Resto | Ep #98 Shannel Resto began her career as a professional dancer in New York City, but she had always had a love for photography as well. Shannel launched SJR Photography as a “side hustle” taking photos around the city, while […]

Dentist Dr. Jessica Metcalfe Pivoted To Find Her Purpose Inspiring Woman To Quiet Their Inner Critic | Ep #97 If you have ever felt burnout, imposter syndrome, fear of change, and/or workplace anxiety, then this is an episode you will want to bookmark and listen to over and over again!  What happens when you check […]

Non-Food Franchising Is At An All Time High With Franchise Expert Jon Ostenson | Ep #96 Have you ever considered buying into a franchise? Have you dreamed of owning your own business, but you think you are not ready or just don’t have enough experience to be successful? I have national franchise broker Jon Ostenson […]

From Idea To Startup, Meet Female Founder Jordan Scott | #95 Jordan Scott is a decision-making entrepreneur and the female founder and CEO of Cobble, an app designed to help people make better, faster decisions together. On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Jordan shares how she trusted her gut to leave the […]

Grow Your Service-Based Business with Hannah McCormick | #94 If you are a service-based business owner or wanting to become one you’re in the right place! On this Episode #94 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, we will hear from social media and email marketing expert Hannah McCormick. Hannah is also half of the […]

40 Years In Nursing Led To A Business In Integrative Health Coaching For Donna Cetroni | #93 Who says retirement is for everyone? Meet Donna Cetroni- RN, BSN, MA, AHN-BC, NBC-HWC, who has many letters behind her name after over 40 years in nursing and now as a integrative health nurse coach. Donna joins Shannon […]