Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Debra Blaine

From Doctor To Author With Dr. Debra Blaine | Ep #71 It seems like becoming a doctor is a dream of so many children, and their parents. For Dr. Debra Blaine, she became disheartened with the healthcare industry and needed a change. After over 30 years as a doctor, Debra turned to writing as a […]

From Doctor To Author With Dr. Debra Blaine | Ep #71

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Tyler Foley

The Power of Public Speaking | Ep # 70 Have you ever taken the stage or stood up to give a presentation at work and froze? We’ve all been there! Professional performer and the author of The Power To Speak Naked, Tyler Foley joins Shannon on Episode #70 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how to […]

The Power of Public Speaking | Ep # 70

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Mary Henderson

Use Your Career Skillsets And Teach Others with Mary Henderson | Ep. #69 Do you consider your career skillsets as currency? Well, you should! Your skillsets are your currency in life, so why not turn this experience into a profession teaching others what you know? Shannon sits down Mary Henderson, transformational leader and online business […]

Use Your Career Skillsets And Teach Others with Mary Henderson | Ep. #69

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Career Shift Strategy Session with Educator, Jackie Canterna

Brainstorming Career Ideas (Career Shift Strategy Session with Educator Jackie Canterna) | #61 Have you thought about your next career move? It is never too early to start building your exit plan or to begin brainstorming another career idea you may be interested in, so listen up! On this Career Shift Strategy Session of the […]

Brainstorming Career Ideas (Career Shift Strategy Session with Educator Jackie Canterna) | #61

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Jane Kilian lives in South Africa and has been a personal trainer for over 14 years. Jane began to notice that her clients at the gym were extremely hard on themselves. She had always fostered self-love and affirmations during workouts, but she knew she had to do more. It was then that she built her […]

Personal Trainer to Self Love Guru with Jane Kilian | Ep #49

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

In her 20’s, Karin Freeland traded in her dreams of being an actress for life working in corporate America. After years of living paycheck-to-paycheck as a starving artist, the luxury of working in sales for telecom and pharmaceutical industries drew her in.  After realizing that her creative soul was being stifled and facing toxic situations […]

Actress turned Author of The Ins and Outs of My Vagina Karin Freeland | Ep #44

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

The holidays are here and the stress of wrapping up the year and prepping for the next can be overwhelming. On this mini-episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell shares her tips for slowing down and being present this holiday. Her “December List” advice is key in helping stay focused and organized […]

How To Be Present This Holiday | #43

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

Sylvia Worsham was at the top of her career, winning awards with a giant pharmaceutical company. She realized the accolades and money weren’t enough when she faced a severe life-threatening health problem. During her hospitalization, Sylvia experienced an eye-opening, soul-lifting moment. She went on to build her relationship with God, eventually becoming a Turning Points […]

Scary Life Moment Propels Sylvia Worsham from Pharma to Spiritual Awakening | Ep #42

Podcast

read more

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
Get reading girl!

Browse The latest posts:

Read on for some inspiration on this beautiful day

I’m Host and Career Coach,  Shannon Russell. With all the corporate layoffs taking place right now,  this is a special episode all about preparing now for the unexpected in your career.  If you have a steady job, then you are in a great place to prepare for your future now. No matter what type of […]

Prepare Your Career For The Unexpected | #41

Podcast

read more