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

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your corporate job to follow your creative passion? In this episode of Second Act Success, Shannon Russell sits down with Francesca Montillo, founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. Francesca shares her incredible journey from a stable career in healthcare management to building a thriving business centered around Italian food, […]

Are you thinking about pivoting into tech or launching your own business later in life? In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell sits down with Kerry Ann King, CEO of Eluminate Labs, to discuss her inspiring journey from multiple career transitions to becoming a tech founder in her 50s.   Listen on Apple | Spotify […]

What if getting let go from your corporate job was actually the best thing that ever happened to you?  That’s exactly what happened to Kristen Lettini, host of the Build Your Own Fairytale Podcast, who turned a career setback into the ultimate opportunity to build a thriving business.  In this episode #183 of Second Act Success, Kristen shares how […]

Have you ever dreamed about volunteering full time and building your own global nonprofit? On Episode #168 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career/business coach Shannon Russell interviews Alicia Demetropolis, global nonprofit founder of the Global Humanity Initiative and author of the book Drowning in Now: A Search for God and Humanity at the […]

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 […]

Before you quit, create your exit plan. Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast! I’m your host, Shannon Russell, and this is the first in a four-part Business Brainstorm Mini-Series. Are you ready to quit your nine-to-five job and start your own business? If you’re feeling stuck in your current role and dreaming of […]