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How to Quit Your Job and Start A Business – A Sneak Peek into the New Limited Podcast Series | Ep #161 In episode 161 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell introduces the upcoming launch of her brand new limited series podcast, How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business. This exciting 20-episode series […]

Meet someone who is helping veterans start over. In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Cheryl Cross, an expert in military to civilian career transitions and author of Civilian Mission: The Three-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers. Cheryl shares her journey from a professional broadcaster to a […]

Ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell interviews Raquel Bruno, a former MTV Networks executive who took the leap to start her own entertainment company, Drive Entertainment Group. Raquel shares her inspiring journey from the fast-paced world of Viacom to becoming […]

Discover actionable tips on how to save money, get out of debt, and build a profitable online business. In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into financial empowerment with Sara Conklin, the founder of Frozen Pennies. Sara shares her inspiring journey from being an English major and preschool […]

It’s time to brainstorm a business perfect for your second act. In this special episode, we’re sharing a live Q&A session from our recent Business Brainstorm Bootcamp. You’ll hear real-time interactions and questions from women just like you, who are thinking about leaving their corporate jobs to start their own businesses. Shannon offers valuable insights […]

Ready to escape the corporate grind and start a business that offers you flexibility and fulfillment? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into an incredible second act success story with guest Jessica Stephens. Jessica, a former high-powered corporate marketer, shares her transformative journey from the demanding […]

Discover the top 5 business ideas women are pursuing today, from consulting services to e-commerce, freelance writing, health coaching, and event planning. Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! In this episode, host Shannon Russell dives into the surge of women-owned businesses in 2024. Shannon also addresses the common […]

Side hustle ideas that are proven successful. Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini-Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! In this episode, host Shannon Russell dives into the crucial topic of transitioning your side hustle into a full-time business. Discover why nearly 40% of U.S. adults have side hustles and how you can leverage this […]

So many ideas, but here is how to decide which business to start. Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini-Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! This is the second episode in this four-part series. In today’s episode, host Shannon Russell dives into one of the most exciting yet challenging questions aspiring entrepreneurs face: “How […]