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What are your children learning from the way you approach work, stress, ambition, and dreams?

In this heartfelt episode #256 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell shares a deeply personal story about attending her son’s school presentation and realizing just how much our children are watching us as we navigate our careers, businesses, and second acts.

From career transitions and entrepreneurship to motherhood and personal fulfillment, this episode explores how the choices we make as adults shape what our children believe is possible for their own lives.

If you are a woman considering a career change, thinking about starting a business, or navigating a midlife career transition, this conversation will remind you that your journey is about more than just you. Your children are learning from the way you show up every day.

In this episode, Shannon discusses:

• Why children learn more from what we do than what we say
• The impact of burnout, stress, and fulfillment on family life
• Leaving a dream career to create a more present life as a mom
• How entrepreneurship and second acts model courage for our kids
• Why it’s okay to reinvent yourself later in life
• The importance of showing children that change is possible
• How career transitions can inspire the next generation

This episode is an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, work-life balance, and creating a life aligned with your values.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your kids notice your sacrifices, your stress, or your dreams, this episode is for you.

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What does a successful career transition really look like?

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Betty Galvan, a former teacher turned female entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and coworking space owner, to talk about her inspiring journey from education to entrepreneurship.

Betty shares how she went from teaching middle school to launching a blog during the early days of digital marketing, which eventually evolved into a successful small business helping companies grow through social media. Today, she runs a digital marketing agency and owns two coworking spaces in New Jersey.

If you're a midlife woman considering a career change, dreaming about starting a business, or looking for real-life second act career ideas, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Betty navigated her career transition from teaching to entrepreneurship
• Turning a passion project into a profitable small business
• The early days of blogging and digital marketing
• How to evolve your business as industries change
• Building a digital marketing agency from the ground up
• Taking risks and acquiring a coworking business
• The power of community for women in business
• How to make time for your next chapter, even when life feels busy

Betty’s story is proof that your second act career doesn’t have to be perfectly planned. It evolves as you do.

If you’ve been wondering how to start a business, pivot careers, or step into entrepreneurship, this episode will show you what’s possible.

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Building a business is exciting, but it’s not always easy.

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell dives into one of the most important topics for entrepreneurs and women starting a business. How to handle roadblocks, setbacks, and challenges without losing momentum.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business, frustrated by a failed launch, or unsure how to move forward after something didn’t go as planned, this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth. Every entrepreneur faces obstacles. The difference is how you respond to them.

Shannon shares practical mindset shifts and actionable strategies to help you reframe challenges, build resilience, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.

As discussed in this episode, roadblocks can include financial struggles, marketing failures, team issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed and stuck

You’ll learn how to move from reaction to action so you can keep building your business with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome business roadblocks and stay motivated
• Why setbacks are a normal part of entrepreneurship
• How to reframe failure as feedback and growth
• Simple mindset shifts to help you move forward faster
• How to identify lessons in challenges and pivot effectively
• Actionable steps to get unstuck and regain momentum

Whether you’re in the early stages of starting a business or navigating a career transition into entrepreneurship, this episode will help you stay grounded, focused, and moving forward.

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