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Business Tips, Career Advice, and Inspiration on Starting Over

How Marie Forleo’s Lessons Helped Me Leave a Toxic Job and Start My Second Act Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Have you ever sat in your car during a lunch break, crying because of a toxic 9–5 job? That was me. I had left a television career, taken a corporate role […]

Best Business Coach for Women in New Jersey and New York City: Meet the Expert Helping Women Leave Corporate and Start a Business Are you a woman in the New Jersey or New York City area dreaming of leaving your 9-5 job to start a business of your own? Whether you’re ready to turn start […]

Courtney helps women transform their lives through health, wellness, and mindset, proving that taking care of your body can impact every area of life. In this inspiring episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Courtney Gray, a former CEO of a glass and jewelry business turned certified body and life coach. […]

Overcoming the Sunday Scaries Before Your Work Week | Ep #119 Discover actionable strategies for conquering the dreaded “Sunday Scaries” with Shannon Russell on Episode #119 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. As a seasoned television producer turned career coach, Shannon provides invaluable insights into understanding and overcoming Sunday anxiety. From creating a relaxing Sunday routine to […]

Do You Need A Career Breakthrough? Get Clear On Your Career Goals | Ep #118 If you are ready for a career breakthrough, listen in as Career Transition Coach and Host, Shannon Russell, walks through ways to get clear on your career goals. Shannon discusses a situation with a coaching client and how it led […]

Strategic Career Breaks: Boost Your Second Act Success with Practical Tips | Ep #117 In Episode #117 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell explores the concept of career breaks and the impact they can have on one’s professional journey.  Shannon delves into the nuances of taking a temporary pause in your career, discussing the […]

From Medicine to Life Organization: Listen to Angie Hyche’s Inspiring Career Journey | Ep. 116 Embark on a journey of reinvention with career coach Shannon Russell as she sits down with the dynamic Angie Hyche on this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast. Tune in to discover Angie’s incredible career transition from the world of science and […]

Mapping Your Success: Achieving Your Goals in 2024 | Ep #115 On Episode #115 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell guides listeners through a practical and empowering approach to goal-setting for 2024. You’ll learn why ditching traditional resolutions in favor of realistic and achievable goals, is a sure fire plan to […]

A Journey from Setbacks to Success | Ep #113 A Journey from Setbacks to Success | Ep #113 Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom in life or your career? Sometimes this is the wake up call you need in order to get up and start moving in the right direction.  On Episode […]