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

How Podcast Guesting Grows Your Business with Sara Lohse | #83 If you want to increase your expert authority in your current career field, to help you as you change careers, or to grow your business or brand, this episode will be huge. On this Episode #83 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, I am a podcast […]

Get Back On That Horse with Heather Wallace | #82 So often we think the dreams we have as little kids can not possibly become reality when we are adults, right? Well, my guest on Episode 82 is about to prove us wrong! Heather Wallace began riding horses at a very young age, but after suffering from […]

This DIYer Turned A Hobby Into A Business – Meet Mel Did It Herself! | #81 Are you a DIY enthusiast hoping to turn your hobby into a profit? Meet Melissa Commandant, better known as Mel Did It Herself. Mel began her career in social work working in homeless shelters in her community serving others. […]

Your Career Is Not Your Identity! | Ep #80 Reminder our careers do not define us. If someone asks you to describe yourself and you lead with your job title, then this episode is for you. We are so much more than our careers! In this episode, host and career coach Shannon Russell explains why […]

Reality TV Producer Turned Mental Health Therapist with Melody Murray | Ep #79 Meet Melody Murray, a former Reality Television Producer and Director who decided to leave the entertainment industry to pursue a degree in mental health. Melody joins Shannon Russell on Episode #79 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss this drastic career transition.  Melody […]

From Earning 33 Cents To Building a SAS Company with Nosheen Khan | Ep #78 This is a Second Act Success Story you must listen to my friend! Meet Nosheen Khan. Nosheen worked as a senior loan processor and office manager before facing health issues that made her unable to go to work. She was […]

Build A Business You Love | Ep #77 Have you dreamt of building a business? Are you ready to take your side hustle full time? Do you have a small business you want to grow? Shannon sits down with Busienss Coach Krista Campbell to talk strategies to turn your idea into a business built for […]

​​Turn Something Personal Into Profit | Ep #76 Have you thought about turning something personal into profit? Rebecca Linney ran a business with her husband full time, yet after having her son she made an interesting pivot. Rebecca noticed that her son was not sleeping in his own bed and it was quite a struggle […]

​​How to Quit A Job Without Burning A Bridge | Ep #75 Trying to leave a job, no matter what the circumstances, can be an emotional decision. You may be ready for a career change, but you don’t want to to disappoint your coworkers or your family/friends. Your office may be a toxic workplace where […]