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

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but weren’t sure where to start? In this episode of The Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell takes you behind the scenes of her journey to becoming an author! She shares how she went from dreaming about writing to officially publishing her book, Start Your Second Act: […]

Never say no to an opportunity that presents itself to you. In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell interviews Cindy Bertram, a former graphic artist turned television producer and writer who has crafted content for HGTV, Dr. Phil, and TV Guide Network. Cindy shares her fascinating career pivot story, from graphic artist to […]

From Doctor To Author With Dr. Debra Blaine | Ep #71 It seems like becoming a doctor is a dream of so many children, and their parents. For Dr. Debra Blaine, she became disheartened with the healthcare industry and needed a change. After over 30 years as a doctor, Debra turned to writing as a […]

Have you ever done the freelance thing? Bouncing from job to job to pay the bills? Liz Alterman began her career as a freelance writer working in corporate america on topics like finance, energy, and manufacturing. Not exactly topics that lit her up. After being unemployed one too many times, she began using her words […]

Nurse turned Founder of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating with Seattle Sutton | Episode #18 Seattle Sutton is 90 years-old and a powerhouse in the health and business world! Seattle began her career as a registered nurse and even taught nursing for many years. When she was 53, Seattle decided to help her patients eat healthier […]

A Path to Becoming an Author with Carola Lovering | Episode #17 The incredible author Carola Lovering is our guest on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast. She is the admired author of Tell Me Lies, which is being made into a TV series for Hulu by Emma Roberts’ production company. She has […]

Hollywood is every actor’s dream! Today’s guest worked as an actress and producer in Los Angeles before opening her own Wedding Planning Business called Day of Gal. Hannah Campbell-Anderson is our guest on this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast. Listen in as she explains how acting, and even waiting tables in Hollywood, prepared […]

Meet Beth Tancredi Chunn, a writer and expert in product management, marketing and content strategy who transitioned into a role as Editor-in-Chief at a Political startup. After 25 years of working for various industries, writing her own book, and starting her own business, Beth felt the ups and downs of climbing the ranks as a […]