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Second Act Success Podcast: Business Coaching, Career Transitions, & Entrepreneurship Advice for WomenAuthor: Shannon Russell
Welcome to the Second Act Success Career 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 exit strategy expert, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence. What Youll Learn:- How to quit your 9-5 job and start a business that lights you up- Strategies for career change at 40 and designing your second act- Business planning, marketing, and personal branding tips for women- How to validate your business idea and find your ideal clients- How to use your career experience in your role as a female entrepreneur- Success stories from women whove turned their side hustles into thriving businessesWhether youre planning an exit strategy, exploring midlife career pivots, or ready to become your own boss, youll find actionable steps, real-life inspiration, and expert guidance here.Is this podcast for you?- Are you dreaming of quitting your corporate job to start your own business?- Do you want advice on marketing a business, designing your personal brand, and build entrepreneurial strategies?- Are you ready to overcome fear and turn your skills and experience from the corporate world into your second act business?- Do you crave a flexible lifestyle that allows you to focus on your passions and your family?- Ready to become your own boss and build a business you love?- Is it time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?If so, youre in the right place! New episodes every week subscribe now to start building your second act business and designing a life you love! For more inspiration and resources, visit https://secondactsuccess.co. Read Shannon's book Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life at https://startyoursecondact.com.Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards career fulfillment and success in Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Fear of Success: Why You’re Scared of Achieving Your Dream Business | #244
Episode 244
Monday, 2 March, 2026
👉 Start Your Second Act Strategy Call with Shannon here.Have you ever been more afraid of your dream coming true than of it failing?Fear of failure is real, but what about the fear of success?In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, dives into one of the most overlooked blocks in entrepreneurship and career transitions: the fear of actually succeeding.If you’ve been procrastinating launching your business, stalling on finishing your website, or quietly holding back from fully going all in, this episode is for you.Inside, we unpack:What fear of success really is and why it shows up during a career transitionWhy achieving your dream business can feel scarier than failingThe hidden identity shift that happens when you become your own bossHow fear of change keeps women stuck in corporate rolesPractical ways to reframe fear and step into your second act with confidenceFor women navigating a midlife career transition, leaving a 9 to 5 job, or starting a business after years in corporate, this conversation will help you understand why you may be subconsciously holding yourself back.Success is not an ending. It is the beginning of your next chapter.If you’re ready to move past fear and build a business aligned with your life, this episode will help you step into the next version of you.🔗 Get the full show notes here!Subscribe now for actionable insights on how to shift your mindset, take control of your career, and build a thriving business.-------- Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Download Free Resources ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok More resources & discounts: Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links)
