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Second Act Success: Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women

Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women and Author of Start Your Second Act

Welcome to the Second Act Success 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 entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence.Listen and Learn:- How to quit your job and start a business that lights you up- Strategies for career change after 40 and designing your second act- Business planning,

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11:07

You Don’t Want Your Boss’s Job… So Why Are You Still...

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2026/02/23

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.If you don’t want your boss’s job… why are you still climbing the ladder?This episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with business coach Shannon Russell is your wake-up call.So many high-achieving women are working long hours, chasing promotions, and saying yes to more responsibility. Yet when they look at the next level, they realize something uncomfortable.They don’t actually want it.This episode challenges the traditional corporate

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11:29

Why I Don't Believe in Picking a Quit Date to Start a...

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2026/02/19

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.If you have ever read Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield, you know she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pick a quit date and put it on the calendar. For many women, that bold move is exactly what helps them finally take action.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell shares a different approach. One rooted in preparation, confidence, and financial stability.Shannon explains why she does not believe in circling a

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14:08

Your Husband Hates His Job - How to Change Careers...

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2026/02/16

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.Do you feel guilty about wanting to change your career when your partner is unhappy in their job, but refuses to make a move? You’re not alone, and this episode is your permission slip to move forward anyway.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach and author Shannon Russell tackles one of the most common emotional roadblocks women face when considering a career pivot or starting a business: guilt tied to a partner’s

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31:45

Why Your “Side Gig” Is Legit. How a Side Business Can...

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2026/02/12

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.Don’t let anyone tell you that your side gig isn’t legitimate.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, career transition coach and business coach for women Shannon Russell sits down with Cheryl Fischer, a former corporate professional turned math and economics teacher who reinvented herself again as a mindset coach and podcast host.Cheryl shares her powerful second act career story. From working in

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11:21

3 Simple Ways to Create Movement in Your Business to...

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2026/02/09

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.If your business feels quiet, slow, or stuck right now, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach for women Shannon Russell shares 3 simple, practical ways to create momentum in your business. Especially during seasons when motivation is low, sales feel inconsistent, or you’re craving proof that what you’re building is working.Whether you’re starting a business,

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14:41

A Job Offer After You Quit? How to Navigate Career...

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2026/02/05

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.What do you do when you’re ready to launch your business and suddenly a job offer lands in your lap?You’ve done the work. You’ve given notice. You’re building a business. And then… an opportunity shows up that makes you question everything.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, career transition coach and business coach for women Shannon Russell breaks down a situation many women face during a career

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37:38

Stop Feeling Guilty About Pivoting. How to Close a...

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2026/02/02

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.What happens when you build a successful business, then realize it’s time to close that chapter?In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Sharon Calle, founder of Luminosa Creative, to talk about the emotional side of business pivots, career change, and giving yourself permission to move on without guilt.Sharon shares her “squiggly” creative journey. From studying

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36:31

How to Leave a 9–5 and Follow Your Passion: Insurance...

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2026/01/26

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.What happens when you’re sitting at a “safe” job with benefits, but your soul is screaming, this isn’t it?In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Sabine Kvenberg, who went from working in the insurance industry in Germany to becoming a professional actress, and then making a bold move to the United States to co-found a performing arts school with her

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24:36

Design a Business That Fits Your Life. (Not the Other...

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2026/01/22

Too many women leave corporate jobs or start businesses for freedom, only to recreate the same burnout in a different form.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach and former TV producer Shannon Russell shares how to design a business that truly fits your life. Not one you have to squeeze your life into.If you’re starting a business, scaling an existing one, or feeling overwhelmed by hustle culture, this episode will help you flip the script and build a life-first business

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26:28

Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Find Happiness Before...

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2026/01/19

What if the reason you feel unfulfilled isn’t your job, your relationship, or your circumstances?In this powerful re-released episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with happiness mentor Karyn Seitz, founder of the Happy Wife School, for a deep conversation about why so many women feel empty and dissatisfied even after “doing everything right.”Karyn works with women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who have successful lives on paper but still feel like something is missing

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16:33

Whose Advice Are You Listening To? Protect Your...

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2026/01/15

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.Whose advice have you been listening to lately? If you’re planning a career change, starting a second act, or trying to quit your 9 to 5 to start a business, the wrong advice can quietly derail you before you even get momentum.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach and bestselling author Shannon Russell shares a simple rule to help you filter advice with confidence: only take advice

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42:55

Rebuilding After Betrayal: Vanessa Cardenas on...

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2026/01/12

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.What do you do when your life shatters on a park bench in Central Park?In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Vanessa Cardenas, a C-suite healthcare executive, relationship reset expert, and founder of Understanding Ear, to talk about how one devastating betrayal became the catalyst for her second act.After her husband of over two decades said the words,

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20:23

Start Your Business by March 31: A 90-Day Q1...

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2026/01/05

*Book a free strategy call with Shannon here.https://secondactsuccess.co/230Ready to finally start a business in 2026 instead of just talking about it? In this first episode of the year, business coach and host Shannon Russell walks you through a simple, realistic 90-day Q1 plan to launch your business by March 31, 2026. If you’ve been sitting on a business idea, dreaming about quitting your 9–5, or wanting to add a new offer to your existing business, this pep-talk-meets-strategy session is your

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40:42

Fuel Your CEO Brain: Nutrition Tips for Women...

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2025/12/29

*Book a free strategy call with Shannon here.Ready to start (or scale) your business, but want to do it without running on caffeine and chaos? In this episode 229 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with registered dietitian Lindsay Martens to talk about how to fuel your CEO brain, create sustainable healthy habits, and protect your energy while you build your second act.Lindsay shares why your brain needs consistent fuel (hello, focus and creativity), how to stop the

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31:56

Hallmark Christmas Movie Obsessed? Meet Film Critic...

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2025/12/22

It’s holiday season and we are talking Hallmark Christmas movies on the Second Act Success Podcast. We are officially fan-girling because film critic and host of the Hallmarkies Podcast Rachel Wagner joins us to talk about hosting this popular podcast with Hallmark and movies at its core. Rachel shares how a love of movie criticism led her to start creating online reviews, launch a podcast, and eventually build a thriving platform that’s now deep into its 9th holiday season (with thousands of

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31:54

Paralegal to Podcasting Pro: How Fran Stone Built “9...

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2025/12/15

*Book a free strategy call with Shannon here.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.Fran shares how her winding career path—from talent agent to paralegal—gave her the business, sales, and

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Second Act Authors: 9 Books That Prove It’s Never Too...

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2025/12/08

In this special episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach, author, and host Shannon Russell celebrates an incredible wave of second act authors who published books in 2025—right alongside her own book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life.Shannon spotlights powerful new releases from friends and former guests including Lisa Morton (Aligned at Home), Heike Yates (Pursue Your Spark), Gregory Andrus (A Walk Along the Jersey Shore),

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28:16

Stay-at-Home Mom Turned Community Leader: Michelle...

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2025/12/01

If you’re a mom who feels like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast is for you.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 Genius Hub.Michelle shares her honest journey from teaching to being a stay-at-home mom to searching for community with other women, and creating her own Mama

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17:39

Gratitude, Growth & New Beginnings: Reflecting on...

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2025/11/24

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and mom of two, reflects on the incredible milestones, personal growth, and business breakthroughs that made 2025 a transformational year.From publishing her book Start Your Second Act, to speaking on stages across the country, to running global LEGO® Serious Play® workshops, to celebrating precious family moments…Shannon shares the moments she’s most grateful for and the lessons

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30:25

She Quit Her CMO Job to Build a Happier Life: Dani...

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2025/11/17

Ready to trade burnout for a life that actually fits? In this empowering episode, Shannon Russell talks with Dani Cee, a former Chief Marketing Officer who walked away from a 20-year corporate career to launch the Happy Life Agenda and work as an empowerment consultant. Dani shares the moment she knew the 9–5 was costing her everything, how journaling, faith, and clarity guided her exit, and the simple pillars she now uses to help women design a happier second-act career. If you’re a working mom

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