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What if the key to a successful career transition isn't starting over, but connecting the dots of everything you've already done?

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with purpose-driven leader, career strategist, and Senior Alumni Engagement Manager at Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Siena Dean, to talk about finding purpose, building confidence, and creating a career that truly aligns with who you are.

Siena shares how she intentionally designed her career around helping others, why it's never too late to pivot, and how self-reflection can help women create meaningful second act careers. Together, Shannon and Siena discuss career reinvention, confidence, childhood influences, purpose-driven work, and the importance of living life on your own terms.

If you're considering a career change, navigating a midlife career transition, or wondering whether you're on the right path, this conversation will encourage you to trust yourself and start building a life that feels aligned.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to discover your purpose and create a meaningful career
• Why it's never too late to make a career transition
• How to connect the dots between your past experiences and future goals
• The importance of self-reflection and quiet time
• How confidence is built from personal power, not perfection
• Why women often struggle to define success on their own terms
• How to identify what truly brings you joy
• Why your second act career doesn't have to make sense to everyone else
• Advice for women considering entrepreneurship or career reinvention
• How to begin creating a life you're proud of

Whether you're leaving corporate, exploring second act career ideas, or searching for more purpose and work-life balance, this episode will remind you that your story is still being written.

🔗 Get the full show notes here!

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What if the real reason you want to start a business isn't about money?

What if it's about freedom?

In this heartfelt solo episode #259 of the Second Act Success Podcast, host and business coach Shannon Russell shares the deeper reason so many women pursue entrepreneurship. Not just for financial independence, but for the freedom to be present for their children, aging parents, and themselves.

After leaving her television career, Shannon discovered that building her own businesses gave her something even more valuable than income: flexibility, purpose, and the ability to show up for the people she loves most.

Whether you're experiencing burnout, dreaming about a career change, or wondering if starting a business could create a more fulfilling life, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to choose between ambition and family.

You deserve both.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why freedom is one of the biggest reasons women start businesses
• How entrepreneurship can support your family and personal priorities
• Why you don't need to quit your job to start a business
• Small steps you can take toward your second act
• How to overcome the fear of starting over
• Why building a business doesn't have to be all-or-nothing
• How to create a career that aligns with your values and lifestyle
• Why giving yourself permission to dream may be the hardest step of all

If you've been thinking, "There has to be more than this," this episode is for you.

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What if the career skills you've spent decades building could become the foundation for a completely different and more meaningful second act?

In this inspiring episode #258 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Rebecca Bloom, former workplace and benefits attorney, women's health advocate, author, and storytelling coach, to discuss how personal challenges can lead to a powerful career transition and a life filled with purpose.

After Rebecca's mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer, she found herself navigating the complex healthcare system as an advocate for her family. What began as a deeply personal experience eventually evolved into a new career helping women across the country advocate for themselves during health challenges.

Today, Rebecca is the author of When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need and has spent more than 27 years supporting women facing breast and ovarian cancer through her work with Bay Area Cancer Connections.

In this conversation, Rebecca shares how she transitioned from corporate law to women's health advocacy, why storytelling became such an important part of her work, and how women can uncover the skills, passions, and experiences that lead to a meaningful second act career.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How Rebecca transitioned from attorney to women's health advocate
• Supporting a loved one through breast cancer and becoming an advocate
• The importance of women's health during midlife and beyond
• Why storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing and connection
• Finding purpose after a successful corporate career
• How to identify transferable skills for a second act career
• Creating a meaningful legacy through service and impact
• Building community and support during life's biggest challenges
• Advice for women considering a career transition or reinvention
• How to design a second act that aligns with your values and purpose

Whether you're considering a career change, exploring second act career ideas, or searching for more meaningful work, this episode will inspire you to rethink what's possible and embrace the next chapter of your life.

🔗 Get the full show notes here!

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