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In this empowering episode of Gen X Remix, I sit down with career transition coach, author, and fellow bold midlife woman Shannon Russell—and this one’s a soul sister special! 🙌
Shannon shares her inspiring journey from working in fast-paced television production in NYC and LA to building a life and business that aligns with her values as a mom, coach, and entrepreneur. Together, we dig into how identity shifts in midlife, the fears and guilt that come with leaving behind a high-status role, and why building your second act is absolutely worth it.
We’re breaking down what it really looks like to leave behind a job that no longer fits, navigate identity shifts, and create a career with meaning, flexibility, and purpose in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
If you’ve been thinking, “Is it too late?”—friend, this episode is your sign that it’s NOT. 💥
Shannon’s leap from TV producer to second act entrepreneur
The signs it’s time to make a change—and why we often ignore them
What happens when your identity is tied to your job title
Why Gen X women aren’t behind—they’re actually perfectly positioned to pivot
How to start building your second act before you leave your day job
Shannon’s favorite client success story (this one will melt your heart)
The truth about "going back to corporate" in midlife—and why building a runway matters
What it’s really like to say no to Taylor Swift 🤯
Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach, Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. A former TV producer turned entrepreneur, she helps women pivot from unfulfilling 9-5 jobs to purpose-driven second acts that light them up.
Her motto? Produce your best life. 🎬✨
Learn more at secondactsuccess.co
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