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Bernadette Joy

Craving financial independence? Bernadette Joy was $300,000 in debt including student loans and mortgages and paid it all off in a few short years. She is now a financial guru, self-made millionaire, and founder of Crush Your Money Goals. Bernadette followed her FIllipino family’s advice and got a secure job in HR, that she ultimately […]

Money Goals! From Debt to Teaching Financial Freedom with Bernadette Joy | Ep #34

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Coming out later in life is one hell of a second act! It’s National Coming Out Day, and Anne-Marie Zanzal, a married mother of four who came out as a lesbian at the age of 52 is my guest today. Anne-Marie was worked various office jobs while raising her kids, and in her 40s she […]

Coming Out Later in Life As A Lesbian With Anne-Marie Zanzal | #33

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Host, Shannon Russell

Hi, my friend Shannon here with a short solo episode for you. My guest earlier this week on the podcast was burnout coach, Ash Burnside. Our conversation in Episode 31 of the podcast was really all about listening to our inner voices on the daily. And it really sunk in for me. I have been reflecting on […]

My Burnout Moment That Changed It All | #32

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Ash Burnside

Burnout is real! Burnout Coach Ash Burnside talks about the warning signs  | Ep #31 Are you struggling to balance everything life is throwing your way? Burnout Coach Ash Burnside of Healthing Hustle Co is here to discuss the signs of burnout that we should all be aware of. Ash shares her own personal story […]

Burnout is real! Burnout Coach Ash Burnside talks about the warning signs | Ep #31

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Stephanie McLaughlin

Turning 40 with Forty Drinks and Stephanie McLaughlin | Ep #30

Turning 40 with Forty Drinks and Stephanie McLaughlin Stephanie McLaughlin chose to celebrate her 40th birthday having 40 drinks with 40 friends. She documented the project and now she hosts The Forty Drinks Podcast.  Stephanie is here to discuss her second act leaving a toxic workplace to start her own marketing firm. We also discuss […]

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SUCCESS STORIES

Is It Wise To Go Into Business
With A Friend?

How to Show Up On Social
with Lūssi Skin's Michelle Novello | Ep #56

ADVICE

Brainstorming Career Options
with Teacher Jackie Canterna
| Ep #61

Career Clarity (5 Part Series)

How to Start A Business With Less Overhead Costs

Encore Careers At Any Age

How To Take Strategic Career Breaks | #117

Do You Need A Career Breakthrough? | Ep #118

Career Change- From Medicine To Life Organization | #116

Welcome to the
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We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
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Stephanie McLaughlin

Turning 40 with Forty Drinks and Stephanie McLaughlin Stephanie McLaughlin chose to celebrate her 40th birthday having 40 drinks with 40 friends. She documented the project and now she hosts The Forty Drinks Podcast.  Stephanie is here to discuss her second act leaving a toxic workplace to start her own marketing firm. We also discuss […]

Turning 40 with Forty Drinks and Stephanie McLaughlin | Ep #30

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Fiona Valentine

How a Teacher Who Loved Art Became a  Business Coach for Artists We’ve all heard of the starving artist, but what if you can create art and make money? Fiona Valentine began her career as a teacher, but painting was always her passion. After struggling to find a way to make a living as an […]

How a Teacher Who Loved Art Became a Business Coach for Artists with Fiona Valentine| Ep #29

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What's Your Why?

Thinking About A Career Change? Know Your Why First! | Ep #28 There is so much to consider when thinking  about a career change, so where should  you begin? Start with your why. Why do you want to make a change? Why now? Are the reasons you’re thinking of the right reasons? By diving deep […]

Thinking About A Career Change? Know Your Why First! | Ep #28

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Ann Mehl

From Head Hunter to Executive Coach with Ann Mehl | Ep #27

From Head Hunter to Executive Coach with Ann Mehl | Ep #27 Ann Mehl is an Executive Coach. She coaches, speaks and writes about how to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of work. Ann’s background as an executive recruiter in the ‘90s led her quite naturally to “coaching” people in career transition. Since launching her […]

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SUCCESS STORIES

Is It Wise To Go Into Business
With A Friend?

How to Show Up On Social
with Lūssi Skin's Michelle Novello | Ep #56

ADVICE

Brainstorming Career Options
with Teacher Jackie Canterna
| Ep #61

Career Clarity (5 Part Series)

How to Start A Business With Less Overhead Costs

Encore Careers At Any Age

How To Take Strategic Career Breaks | #117

Do You Need A Career Breakthrough? | Ep #118

Career Change- From Medicine To Life Organization | #116

Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how to make your next big power move! Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career changes, trends in the workplace and in mom hood, and even Podcast show notes full of good stuff. 
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Ann Mehl

From Head Hunter to Executive Coach with Ann Mehl | Ep #27 Ann Mehl is an Executive Coach. She coaches, speaks and writes about how to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of work. Ann’s background as an executive recruiter in the ‘90s led her quite naturally to “coaching” people in career transition. Since launching her […]

From Head Hunter to Executive Coach with Ann Mehl | Ep #27

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Welcome to the
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3 Takeaways From Podcast Movement | Ep #26 I feel like we went on a trip together this past week my friend! I attended Podcast Movement in Dallas and I have takeaways from all that I learned that I just had to share. These are my 3 takeaways on taking care of yourself, taking advantage […]

3 Takeways From Podcast Movement | Ep #26

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