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

Betting on Paradise: How One Couple Left Corporate Careers, Moved to Costa Rica, and Built Their Dream Life | #210 Ever dreamed of quitting your 9–5, moving somewhere tropical, and starting fresh as your second act? 🌴  On this episode #210 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with HGTV’s Betting on Paradise stars, Steph Sitt and Luke […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

Midlife, Menopause & Momentum: How Jenny Waters Helps Women Thrive With Wellness | #206 Are you struggling with energy, brain fog, or feeling stuck in midlife? This episode is for you. In this powerful episode #206 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Jenny Waters, a former engineer who turned a family health […]

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 […]

How I Started My Business Postpartum (So I Didn’t Have to Go Back to a 9-5 Job) Hey there, mama. If you’re holding a baby in one arm and scrolling this blog post with the other, I see you. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to count down the days of maternity leave, […]