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Starting Over At Any Age In Your Career | Ep #111 Age is just a number. Despite what some people may think, you CAN start over in your career at any age! Maria Schenker joins host Shannon Russell on Episode #111 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss how she began discovering her true self and the […]

Divorce Led Amanda Kate To A New Career In Kinesiology | #91 If you have been through divorce or any trauma in your life, than get cozy and get ready for some inspiration from Shannon’s interview with Amanda Kate on Episode #91 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Amanda Kate went through a terrible divorce and came […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]