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Second Act Success Podcast: Career Change, Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship Advice for Women

Shannon Russell

Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love.Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and exit strategy expert, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence.✨ What You’ll Learn:- How to quit your 9-5 job and start a business that lights you up- Strategies for career change at 40+ and designing your second act-

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36:15

Starting a Business as Healing: Medical Professional...

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2025/07/14

Is starting a business part of your healing journey? For Suzy Wraines, it absolutely was. In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Suzy shares her inspiring story of how she went from a military medic and veterinary technician to a trauma-informed business coach for medical professionals.Host Shannon Russell talks with Suzy about the emotional toll of transitioning out of healthcare, how unresolved trauma can resurface in entrepreneurship, and why your nervous system plays

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5 Things To Do Before Starting a Business | #201

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2025/07/07

Thinking about quitting your 9-5 and launching a business? Before you hand in your resignation letter, this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast is your essential pre-launch checklist. Host Shannon Russell, a career transition coach and former television producer, walks you through the 5 things every woman should do before starting a business.In this powerful episode, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Get clear on your why and purpose ✅ Validate your business idea and target audience ✅ Prepare your

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29:21

200th Episode Special: Your Biggest Career Change &...

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2025/06/30

🎉 It’s the 200th episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, and we’re celebrating with a special Q&A edition! Host and business coach, Shannon Russell, is answering your most pressing questions about how to quit your job, start a business, and reinvent yourself at any age.In this milestone episode, Shannon covers: ✔️ How to know when it’s the right time to quit your 9-5 ✔️ What to do if you have a business idea but aren’t sure it’s good enough ✔️ How to figure out your next step if you

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29:51

Thriving After 50: Lynnis Woods-Mullins on Health,...

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2025/06/23

In this empowering episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell speaks with holistic living expert, life coach, and wellness advocate Lynnis Woods-Mullins. After a successful career in corporate HR, Lynnis took a life-changing leap at age 51—leaving her job due to anxiety and burnout to reclaim her health and purpose. What started as a sabbatical turned into a thriving second act in holistic health and midlife coaching.Lynnis shares how she built her online business from

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38:24

From China to CEO: How Sunny Sun Built a Business and...

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2025/06/16

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Sunny Sun, a first-generation immigrant from China turned entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Sunny shares her remarkable journey from moving to the United States for college to leaving a fast-paced corporate finance career as an accountant in Manhattan to start her own STEM-based education business with Snapology in New Jersey.Sunny opens up about cultural transitions, embracing motherhood,

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18:18

Pivoting as a Creative: How to Turn Your Talent Into...

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2025/06/09

Feeling stuck in your creative career? Whether you're a producer, designer, editor, writer, artist, or performer—this episode is your roadmap to turning your creative skills into a successful business. Host Shannon Russell, a former TV producer turned business coach, shares how she transitioned out of the entertainment industry and built a thriving second act as an entrepreneur.In this episode, Shannon breaks down the realities of burnout, layoffs, and instability that many creatives are facing

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32:37

Gym Owner to Franchise Founder: How Devan Gonzalez...

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2025/06/02

What does it take to turn a passion for fitness into a thriving business—and then franchise it successfully across the country? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Devan Gonzalez, fitness entrepreneur and co-founder of Strive 11 Fitness, to explore how he turned his love of coaching into a six-figure in-person training business and later launched a successful gym franchise.Devan shares how mindset shaped every step of his journey—from being a

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35:47

Art of Online Teaching: How Shannon Boyer Transformed...

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2025/05/27

Have you ever wondered if your professional experience could be turned into a thriving business? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with curriculum and course creation expert Shannon Boyer to explore how she transitioned from a career in college education to launching a business that empowers entrepreneurs to teach what they know—successfully and effectively.Shannon Boyer shares how her second act began during a maternity leave, why impactful

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14:51

Reignite Your Childhood Dreams: Why It’s Never Too...

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2025/05/19

Are you feeling stuck in your career or craving more creativity and fulfillment in your life? In this inspiring solo episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell encourages you to rediscover the dreams you once held and explore how to bring them into your present life. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, dreaming of launching a business, or simply want to feel more alive in your day-to-day, this episode is your reminder that it’s never too late to start

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26:58

How One ADHD Diagnosis Sparked a New Career Helping...

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2025/05/13

After 19 years in education and an ADHD diagnosis, Cindy Baker made a bold pivot—leaving the classroom to launch her own business as a productivity coach for entrepreneurs. In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Cindy to discuss her career evolution, her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, and how she turned her challenges into a business that helps others.Cindy retired early from teaching career to venture into coaching to help other

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19:42

Publication Day! My Book Start Your Second Act Is Out...

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2025/05/07

It’s publication day for my new book! In this special episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell celebrates the release of her new book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. Shannon reads pages from Chapter 2 of her book, diving into what a “second act” truly means and how women can embrace the powerful pivot from feeling stuck in a job to starting something that lights them up. This heartfelt reading is a sneak peak

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I Said No to Taylor Swift: A Career Shift That...

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2025/04/29

Have you ever faced a life-changing crossroads where you had to choose between your career and your heart? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell shares a deeply personal story about the day she said no to interviewing Taylor Swift — and why that pivotal decision changed the course of her career and life.From working as a television producer for major networks to choosing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Shannon reflects on the moment she realized her dream

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31:09

Homeschooling to Style Coaching: How Monika Nielsen...

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2025/04/21

In this inspiring episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell sits down with Monika Nielsen, founder of Style Closet Coach and the beloved “closet therapist” for women reinventing themselves in midlife. After homeschooling her three children for 22 years, Monika launched a business helping women declutter their closets and rediscover their style. She shares how she turned a personal moment of self-discovery into a purpose-driven second act that empowers other women to feel confident in their

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18:38

Don’t Live by Default—Create the Career You Deserve |...

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2025/04/14

Are you waking up every day feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or just "going through the motions" in your job? In this empowering episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, career transition and business coach Shannon Russell shares a powerful message about what it really means to live by default—and how to break free from it. If you’ve been dreaming about starting a business, changing careers, or simply building a life that aligns with your values, this episode is your wake-up

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Archaeologist turned Skincare CEO: Michal Morrison...

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2025/03/31

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon sits down with Michal Morrison—an archeologist-turned-entrepreneur—who transformed personal adversity into a groundbreaking second act. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, Michal left behind her world-traveling career in archaeology to launch her own science-backed skincare company using cutting-edge stem cell technology.Discover how Michal’s passion for history, her resilience through health setbacks, and her mission

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Leaving Corporate, Living Free: How Julie Noonan Took...

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2025/03/24

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your 9-5, hitting the road, and building a business on your own terms? In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with executive coach and change management consultant Julie Noonan to explore her bold leap from corporate America to full-time RV living.After a successful career leading transformation at Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms like Ernst & Young, Julie traded in her corner office for life

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How I Wrote My First Book: Behind-the-Scenes of...

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2025/03/18

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: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life.Shannon opens up about the writing and publishing process, including: ✅ How she chose her book topic and

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26:43

From The Office to Italy: How Francesca Montillo...

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2025/03/11

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your corporate job to follow your creative passion? In this episode of Second Act Success, Shannon Russell sits down with Francesca Montillo, founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. Francesca shares her incredible journey from a stable career in healthcare management to building a thriving business centered around Italian food, wine, and travel.Born in Italy and raised in Boston, Francesca always had a love for Italian culture and cuisine. But it wasn’t until

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33:08

Breaking Barriers in Tech: Kerry Ann King's Journey...

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2025/02/24

Are you thinking about pivoting into tech or launching your own business later in life? In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell sits down with Kerry Ann King, CEO of Eluminate Labs, to discuss her inspiring journey from multiple career transitions to becoming a tech founder in her 50s.Kerry Ann shares how she navigated layoffs, career shifts, and the challenges of being a woman in tech, ultimately building a software company focused on inclusivity and human well-being. She also

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25:54

From Corporate Layoff to Business Success: How...

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2025/02/17

What if getting let go from your corporate job was actually the best thing that ever happened to you? That’s exactly what happened to Kristen Lettini, host of the Build Your Own Fairytale Podcast, who turned a career setback into the ultimate opportunity to build a thriving business. In this episode #183 of Second Act Success, Kristen shares how she transitioned from a stable corporate job in marketing and communications to entrepreneurship, helping solopreneurs streamline their businesses with

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