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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 […]

10 Profitable Businesses You Can Start From Home (Even While Working a 9-5) Have you ever scrolled on Instagram or TikTok watching women who claim to be making six figures in their pajamas at home? Yep, have all shaken our head at these ladies shouting “Yeah, right” into the phone. Wondering if there are profitable […]

Have you ever wondered if your professional experience could be turned into a thriving business? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with curriculum and course creation expert Shannon Boyer to explore how she transitioned from a career in college education to launching a business that empowers […]

Discover actionable tips on how to save money, get out of debt, and build a profitable online business. In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into financial empowerment with Sara Conklin, the founder of Frozen Pennies. Sara shares her inspiring journey from being an English major and preschool […]

It’s time to brainstorm a business perfect for your second act. In this special episode, we’re sharing a live Q&A session from our recent Business Brainstorm Bootcamp. You’ll hear real-time interactions and questions from women just like you, who are thinking about leaving their corporate jobs to start their own businesses. Shannon offers valuable insights […]

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 […]