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Paralegal to Podcasting Pro: How Fran Stone Built “9 to 5 Mom with a Pod” While Raising a Toddler | #227

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 […]

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Paralegal to Podcasting Pro: How Fran Stone Built “9 to 5 Mom with a Pod” While Raising a Toddler | #227

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If you’re a mom who feels like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, I see you! Join the Second Act Success Podcast host Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, sits down with former teacher turned stay-at-home mom and community builder Michelle DeKeyser, founder of Mama Genius and the Mama […]

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From A Side Hustle Job To A Full-Time Photography Business With Photographer Christina Greenberg | #92

From A Side Hustle Job To A Full-Time Photography Business With Photographer Christina Greenberg | #92 Have you ever dreamed of taking your hobby and turning into a profitable business? How about turning your side hustle into a full-time career? On Episode #92 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, New Jersey photographer Christina Greenberg joins Shannon, as […]

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Wedding Singer to Audiobook Narrator with Sheri Saginor| Ep #45

Sheri Saginor’s career has taken a lot of unexpected turns over the last few decades. She spent her 20s as a musician, singing in a wedding band, living the gig life. After looking for a more steady paycheck, Sheri set her eyes on high tech sales. She spent a year in an admin position before […]

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

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 […]

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