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

Surviving a traumatic brain injury, gave Michal Morrison a second chance at life.  In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon sits down with Michal Morrison—an archeologist-turned-entrepreneur—who transformed personal adversity into a groundbreaking second act. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, Michal left behind her world-traveling career in archaeology to launch her […]

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your 9-5, hitting the road, and building a business on your own terms?  In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with executive coach and change management consultant Julie Noonan to explore her bold leap from corporate America to full-time RV […]

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but weren’t sure where to start? In this episode of The Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell takes you behind the scenes of her journey to becoming an author! She shares how she went from dreaming about writing to officially publishing her book, Start Your Second Act: […]

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your corporate job to follow your creative passion? In this episode of Second Act Success, Shannon Russell sits down with Francesca Montillo, founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. Francesca shares her incredible journey from a stable career in healthcare management to building a thriving business centered around Italian food, […]

Are you thinking about pivoting into tech or launching your own business later in life? In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell sits down with Kerry Ann King, CEO of Eluminate Labs, to discuss her inspiring journey from multiple career transitions to becoming a tech founder in her 50s.   Listen on Apple | Spotify […]

5 Profitable Business Ideas for Teachers: Side Hustles & Full-Time Careers After Leaving the Classroom Teaching is one of the oldest professions, and many would argue an equally admirable one. However, teachers continue to make less than other similarly educated professionals year after year according to a report by the Economic Policy Institute. These statistics […]

What if getting let go from your corporate job was actually the best thing that ever happened to you?  That’s exactly what happened to Kristen Lettini, host of the Build Your Own Fairytale Podcast, who turned a career setback into the ultimate opportunity to build a thriving business.  In this episode #183 of Second Act Success, Kristen shares how […]

Have you been wondering if you have what it takes to start a business with your skills and experience? In this special episode of Second Act Success Episode #182, host Shannon Russell shares a replay of her popular Business Brainstorm Masterclass. You’ll learn how to plan your exit strategy, discover the right business idea for you, and […]

Are you ready to leave your 9-to-5 and start a business that’s perfectly aligned with who you are?  In this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career transition/business coach, Shannon Russell dives into the power of the YouMap assessment—a personalized career tool that helps you gain clarity and discover your strengths, values, […]