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Why Your “Side Gig” Is Legit. How a Side Business Can Lead to Your Second Act Career

Many women dismiss their side business as “just a little thing.” We often think of these part-time businesses as a hobby, a side gig, or something that doesn’t really count. But if you’re navigating a career transition, especially a midlife or mid-career transition, that side business might be doing far more for you than you […]

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Why Your “Side Gig” Is Legit. How a Side Business Can Lead to Your Second Act Career with Cheryl Fisher and Shannon Russell| #239

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She Was Given 3 Days to Live… Now Jess West Teaches Others How to Thrive. Imagine waking up in a hospital bed, being told you have three days to live and that you’ll never work, live independently, or finish school again. For Jess West, that devastating moment became the turning point that changed everything. In […]

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How to switch from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset

How to switch from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset When you’ve spent years climbing the corporate ladder, the idea of stepping out on your own to start a business can feel exciting, yet terrifying. The stability of a steady paycheck, clear expectations, and defined roles gets replaced by taking a leap of faith, self-discipline, […]

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Crafting Your Career Vision: Focus on Your Goal To Build A Business

Crafting an Effective Career Vision: Setting Goals for Success Having a clear career vision and setting goals for success is crucial in today’s society. Without a defined direction of where you want your career or business to go, it’s easy to feel lost and unmotivated. By crafting an effective vision for your future and setting […]

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Employee to Entrepreneur: The Mindset Shift for Building Your Dream Business | Ep 172

Transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to running your own business is more than a career change—it’s a complete mindset shift. In this special episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell shares insights from her limited series podcast, How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business. Learn how to embrace risk, develop a growth […]

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How to Shift from Employee to Entrepreneur: Mindset Strategies for Success

How to Shift from Employee to Entrepreneur: Mindset Strategies for Success Transitioning from being an employee to being an entrepreneur isn’t just about changing what you do. It’s about changing how you think. Yes. You’ve been working in the workforce for many years. Yes. You have skills. Yes. You have management experience. Yes. You know […]

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Food Stamps To 6 Figures – Fix Your Money Mindset with Dr. Amanda “The Money Healer” | #85

Food Stamps To 6 Figures – Fix Your Money Mindset with Dr. Amanda “The Money Healer” | #85 How is your money mindset? Are you confident that you are manifesting the money that you deserve in your career or in your business? Dr. Amanda Barrientiez “The Money Healer” is an expert in money mindset and […]

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