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

Too many women leave corporate jobs or start businesses for freedom, only to recreate the same burnout in a different form. What if the reason you feel unfulfilled isn’t your job, your relationship, or your circumstances? If you’re starting a business, scaling an existing one, or feeling overwhelmed by hustle culture, this episode will help […]

A guide for women ready to launch their second act this year. There’s something magical about the start of a new year — the feeling of a fresh chapter, blank pages, and possibility. But if you’re a woman with a business idea tugging at your heart, the beginning of a new year can be more […]

You can absolutely build a successful business on your own… but you’ll grow faster and stronger when you work alongside other supportive women. Trust me, as a mom and a business coach, I know firsthand how lonely entrepreneurship can be when you’re trying to grow a business from your kitchen table, pitching clients during your […]

Have you ever considered opening a franchise business? If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, but still want the structure, branding, and support of an established business…owning a franchise might be the perfect second act for you. As a former franchisee, I think of a franchise as a “business in a box.” When […]

If she can do it, you can do it – check out these real stories of start up success. Many of us have dreamed of leaving our jobs to pursue something that truly lights us up. All around the world, women are walking away from careers that no longer serve them to build businesses that […]

Your Step-by-Step Action Plan to Leave Your Job and Launch a Business. So, you’ve been daydreaming about telling your boss “Thanks, but I’m done here,” and trading your 9-5 for something far more exciting like being your own boss. You’re probably craving flexibility, freedom, and fulfillment like we all do, but let’s be real…you also […]

Have you ever wondered if your business idea is really worth pursuing?  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and author of Start Your Second Act, breaks down exactly why validating your business idea is one of the most important steps you can take before launching. Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon […]

One of the biggest questions every aspiring entrepreneur faces is about choosing a business idea: “What kind of business should I start?”  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, helps you answer the question about choosing a business idea with clarity […]

How Marie Forleo’s Lessons Helped Me Leave a Toxic Job and Start My Second Act Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Have you ever sat in your car during a lunch break, crying because of a toxic 9–5 job? That was me. I had left a television career, taken a corporate role […]