Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, your go-to resource for empowering people navigating career transitions. Hosted by Shannon Russell, a former television producer turned entrepreneur and career transition coach, this podcast is designed to guide and inspire you through the journey of seeking a new career, starting a business, or pursuing your creative passions.???? Are you considering a career change????? Not sure how to switch jobs and find fulfillment in life????? Looking for career advice on how to achieve work-life balance or turn your side hustle into a full-time business?????Need personal development tips and career inspiration to make the most of your work, business, and life?You're in the right place! Join Shannon and industry experts as they share valuable advice, insights, and motivational stories. Discover practical tips on how to make your dream job a reality and embark on your own second act career.????️ In each episode, Shannon and her guests discuss their successful career pivots, providing actionable strategies for finding fulfillment in your professional life...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 23 hours 34 minutes
episode 13: From Finance To Fashion Designer with Farrell O’Rourke | Ep #13
Finance to Fashion with Farrell O’Rourke | Ep #13
Farrell O’Rourke went from finance to fashion, as the founder of Farrell & Co. This mom of three began her career working in analytics at a financial firm. She then got her MBA and began working in the marketing world. Farrell decided to leave it all behind to follow her heart and find something that would fill her up...
episode 12: Pure Barre Studio Owner Megan Goldschein On How She Pivoted From Jewelry To Fitness | Ep #12
From the Jewelry Industry to the Fitness World, Megan Goldschein shares her success story with us on this episode of Second Act Success! Megan began her career in New York City’s Jewelry District on the wholesale and logistics side of the industry. She struggled finding her way as a new mom once she returned to her company, and took a barre class after work to relieve some stress. She was hooked! Megan then decided to open her own Pure Barre Studio in the suburbs...
episode 11: Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Being A Child Star And Now Teaches Kids As A Vocal Coach | Ep #11
Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer to Vocal Coach with Jennifer McGill | Ep #11
The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill opens up about pivoting from life as a Mouseketeer, to being a solo artist, and now loving her career as a vocal coach…all on the Second Act Success Podcast! Listen in as Jennifer talks about her life as a child star on Disney Channel and her famous Mickey Mouse Club cast members like Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Joey Fatone, etc...
episode 10: Big Tech Exec Turned Founder of Foodom with Reneta Jenik | Ep #10
Big Tech to Founder of Foodom with Reneta Jenik
Reneta Jenik built a successful career in big tech working for companies like Intel and Sandisk before the entrepreneur bug bit her and she set out to build her own startup. Reneta is now the founder of Foodom, where she pairs families with personal chefs to bring healthier eating and a greener world. Reneta’s mission is to give families more together time, fresher meal options, and less food waste...
episode 9: Homeless To Artist-Author-Activist with Gregory Andrus | Ep 9
From life as a homeless alcoholic to finding God and becoming an activist, artist, author, and public speaker, meet Gregory Andrus. Gregory is the founder and photographer of the Portraits of the Jersey Shore Facebook page and community. His difficult past as a child and young adult led him to lead a life of service giving a voice to the voiceless by taking photographs of people around the New Jersey beaches and sharing their stories...
episode 8: Ariel Belgrave of Gym Hooky on Making Her Side Hustle a Business | Ep #8
From a corporate career in Investment Banking on Wall Street and HR at Facebook to launching the wellness brand Gym Hooky, our guest Ariel Belgrave is a powerful woman entrepreneur with words of wisdom to share. On this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Ariel explains how she turned “pain into purpose” as she grew her side hustle from a blog about skipping the gym into the mega popular wellness empire Gym Hooky...
episode 7: Actress Turned Wedding Coordinator with Hannah Campbell-Anderson | Ep #7
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. 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 her for the role of running her own business and making every bride and groom’s wedding day perfect...
episode 6: Enjoy Everyday Moments As You Search for Career Success | Ep #6
Host Shannon Russell shares why taking time for yourself and enjoying special everyday moments is crucial while on the path towards a new chapter in life. Listen in on a fresh point of view on how to step back and appreciate life as you are making strides towards success. www.secondactsuccess.co/episode6
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episode 5: Staff Writer Turned Editor-in-Chief with Beth Tancredi Chunn | Ep #5
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 female in the business world. Now, Beth has a role where she is in charge, she knows her worth, and she can make a difference in her company on her own terms...
episode 4: Female Engineer Turned Skills Into A STEM Snapology Business with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4
Engineer to STEM Business Owner with Kayla Opperman | Ep #4
Today’s guest is Kayla Opperman. Kayla is an electrical engineer who transitioned to opening her own small business in Colorado. She was one of a few girls in the Engineering Department at University of Colorado at Boulder, and went on to work for six years as an electrical engineer. Kayla then decided that she wanted to be home with her family more and give back to her community...