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

Fear and Self Doubt holding you back? Let’s be honest for a second. Have you ever had an idea for a business, a career change, or a new direction in your life… and then immediately shut it down because of one thought? “What will people think?” If so, you are not alone. In fact, this […]

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 […]

Learn Before You Leap If you have ever read Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield or followed her work, you know that one piece of advice she shares to aspiring entrepreneurs is to pick a quit date and put it on the calendar. For some women, that bold move is exactly the push they need […]

Don’t Feel Guilty Chasing a Career Change When Your Husband Is Unhappy. If you’ve ever thought, “How can I change my career when my husband hates his job?,” you are not alone. For many women, especially those considering a career change, starting a business, or stepping into a second act, guilt becomes the biggest obstacle […]

Many women dismiss their side business as “just a little thing.” We often think of these part-time businesses as a hobby, a side gig, or something that doesn’t really count. But if you’re navigating a career transition, especially a midlife or mid-career transition, that side business might be doing far more for you than you […]

If your business feels quiet right now, you’re not doing anything wrong. Slow seasons happen to every entrepreneur, especially women in midlife building a second act career, starting a business alongside a job, or navigating a career transition into entrepreneurship. Momentum doesn’t always come from big launches or viral posts. Most of the time, it’s […]

When a Job Opportunity Arises When You Least Expect It  If you’re in the middle of a career transition and you are getting ready to start your new business, what would you do if you got an unexpected job offer? You’ve done the planning. You’ve made the decision. You might have even given notice at […]

How to Pivot Without Guilt: Building a Second Act Career That Fits Your Life What happens when you build a successful business, pour years of creativity and energy into it, and then realize you’re ready for something new? For many women, this moment comes with guilt, fear, and a lot of second-guessing. In this episode […]

From Corporate Job to Creative Calling.  If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change careers, start a business, or create a second act that actually fits your life, Sabine Kvenberg’s story will resonate deeply. In episode #235 of the Second Act Success Podcast, I sat down with Sabine to talk about career transition, […]