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

What if you could start a profitable podcast and personal brand before you ever quit your 9–5? In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success podcast, Shannon Russell talks with Francesca (Fran) Stone, founder of 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod—a podcast and consulting platform that helps mom content creators launch personal brands and grow with purpose.   Listen on Apple […]

How Multiple Job Layoffs Led To A New Career Opportunity | Ep #102 If you have ever been laid off from a job, this episode is for you!  Sonja Keeve was laid off from 3 different  jobs throughout her career in the finance and mortgage worlds.  After the last time, she wondered what should she […]

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 […]

How A Parent Volunteer Turned Her Experience Into A Marketing Business | #89 We learn skills in so many different ways, and we take these skills with us throughout the course of our career. Kathy Colaiacovo began her career in banking before deciding to take time off to raise her three children. She was an […]

Get Curious About Your Future With Sales Director Turned Podcaster Meredith For Real | #88 If you have been curious about what the future lies for you in your career or in life, then you must meet Meredith Hackwith Edwards!  Meredith has lived many lives including sign language interpreter, business coach, model, sales person, actor  […]

No BS Business Tips From Revenue Coach Jan Ditchield | #87 Ready to get real about how to grow your business? Meet professional fundraiser turned revenue coach and business educator Jan Ditchfield. Jan Ditchfield is on a mission to help real-world business owners and subject matter experts make more money online without losing their money […]

MTV Talent Executive Turned Media Advisor with Vinnie Potestivo | #86 Vinnie Potestivo started off in the casting department at MTV in New York City, and he went on to be a talent executive at the network working with the biggest names in music to develop their personal brands through original content. I am talking […]

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 […]

Beverly Hills Lawyer Finds 52 Weeks of Hope For Her Second Act- Lauren Abrams | #84 Successful Beverly Hills lawyer, Lauren Abrams, joins Shannon on the Second Act Success Career Podcast to share the inspiration behind her second act launching 52 Weeks of Hope. Lauren is the founding member and managing partner of the Law Offices of […]