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

Shannon Russell

shannon@secondactsuccess.co

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Booking Overview

This career-change and entrepreneurship podcast combines solo coaching episodes with interviews featuring women entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and leadership professionals who have built meaningful second acts. PR agencies could credibly pitch clients with firsthand reinvention stories, expertise in women’s leadership or entrepreneurship, successful business-building experience, or relevant books and speaking platforms; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 264

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 231 subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

shannon@secondactsuccess.co

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Host

Shannon Russell - Business coach for women, author of Start Your Second Act, and entrepreneur who helps women transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship and build fulfilling second-act businesses.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Women entrepreneurs, executive or leadership coaches, authors, speakers, and professionals with credible firsthand experience navigating career change or building a business.
Required Achievements:  
Built or sold a business, Authored a book, Held substantial leadership experience, Developed expertise in women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, or career transitions, Built a speaking, coaching, or mentoring platform

Recent Guest Discussions

Sairan Aqrawi - Women’s Leadership Confidence, Career Growth, Entrepreneurship While Employed, Work-life Integration, And Building A Second Act From Existing Career Experience.

Kay Paschal - Career Reinvention, Building And Selling A Family Business, Self-publishing, Entrepreneurship Later In Life, Retirement, And Pursuing A New Career Chapter.

Recent Topics

Career Change, Entrepreneurship, Women, Business Coaching, Personal Branding

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Second Act Success: Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women
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When to Hire Your First Employee: What to Outsource First to Grow Your Small Business | #264

July 27, 2026

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.Are you trying to do everything in your business yourself?One of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make is waiting too long to hire help. While wearing every hat might seem like the most affordable option, it can actually slow your business growth and lead to burnout.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach Shannon Russell shares how to know when it's time to hire your first employee, what tasks to outs...

How to Choose the Right Business to Start | #263

July 20, 2026

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.How do you know which business is the right one to start?If you've been thinking about starting a business but feel overwhelmed by all the online advice, you're not alone. Every day there seems to be a new business trend, side hustle, or entrepreneur claiming they made six figures overnight. But copying someone else's business isn't the path to building one you'll actually love.In this episode of the Second Act S...

From Engineer to Leadership Coach: Career Growth, Confidence, & Entrepreneurship with Sairan Aqrawi | #262

July 13, 2026

👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.What does it take to become a confident leader, build a successful career, and create a business you're passionate about?In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with engineering leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, and mentor Sairan Aqrawi to discuss how women can build confidence, find their voice, and create meaningful careers without waiting for permission.Although Sairan...

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