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We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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As the founder of Second Act Success, I help women in unresolved careers pivot toward a second act, so they can produce a balanced life of abundance. By working with clients, we map out a plan to get them from where they are to where they want to be. If you are wondering what my […]

Successful Business Built By Colored Bricks

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Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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

Podcast

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Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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

Podcast

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Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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

Podcast

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Welcome to the
Second Act Success Blog

We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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

Podcast

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Welcome to the
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Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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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Welcome to the
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We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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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We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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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

Podcast

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Welcome to the
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We are all about sharing insights and ideas on how you can get from where you are to where you want to be!
Be sure to bookmark our blog to catch the latest articles on career change success stories, tips on how to start a business, and more inspiration on how to find your second act!
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Liz Martinez-Nelson

Casting Director Turned Brand and Website Designer with Liz Martinez-Nelson | #25 Hollywood Casting Director Liz Martinez-Nelson started a family and chose to be a stay at home mom to her daughters. When it came time to return to the workforce, Liz opted to leave the grind of television to find a more flexible option […]

Casting Director Turned Brand and Website Designer with Liz Martinez-Nelson | #25

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