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Career Change Without Starting Over: How to Turn Your Corporate Experience Into Your Second Act If you’re thinking about a career change after spending 10, 20, or even 30 years building your career, one thought may keep creeping in…Do I really want to start all over again? Here’s the good news. You don’t have to. […]

How to Overcome Business Roadblocks and Stay Motivated as an Entrepreneur Starting a business is exciting. It’s empowering. It’s the beginning of your second act. And then… something goes wrong. A launch flops. A client says no. Your marketing isn’t working. Or you just wake up one day feeling completely stuck. If you’re in that […]

A Real Second Act Success Story Have you ever thought about writing a book… but immediately told yourself, “I don’t have time”? You’re not alone. Many women I work with have creative dreams sitting on the back burner. Writing a book. Starting a business. Launching something of their own. But between work, family, and everything […]

From Layoff to CEO: How to Turn Job Loss Into a Second Act Career A layoff can feel like the end of the road. However, for many women, it’s actually the beginning of something better. If you are navigating a career transition or thinking about starting a business after a layoff, this is your reminder […]

Ready to trade burnout for a life that actually fits? In this empowering episode, Shannon Russell talks with Dani Cee, a former Chief Marketing Officer who walked away from a 20-year corporate career to launch the Happy Life Agenda and work as an empowerment consultant. Dani shares the moment she knew the 9–5 was costing […]

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 […]

Ready to learn more about the powers of LinkedIn and how content marketing can change your journey to second act success? Join Shannon and her talented guest Annette Richmond for Episode #151 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Annette is a seasoned content marketing strategist who shares her unique journey from writing for magazines […]

Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Mom – Meet Stacy Ross | Ep #143 Join host Shannon Russell in this poignant episode of the Second Act Success Podcast as she sits down with author Stacy Ross to delve into her deeply personal memoir, “Searching For Slippers.” Stacy, a former marketing professional turned writer, opens up about […]

High Tech Marketing to Nutrition Coaching During Divorce with Suzy Wood | Ep #109 Listen in as Shannon sits down with Suzy Wood, a former high tech marketing executive who uncovered her second act career while going through a divorce. Suzy went back to school to study intuitive nutrition and discovered that prioritizing health during […]