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Second Chapter CareersFrom corporate recruiter to content creator: How faith drives Julian Placino's career decisions.Former corporate recruiter turned creator, Julian Placino shares how he left HR to build a brand, and a business, by rethinking how people get hired, and by always being guided by his faith. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating modern careers, personal branding, or the leap from employee to entrepreneur.Need help navigating your own career change? Schedule a free career clarity call.https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycallCheck out Julian's work:The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino (podcast...2025-07-1535 min
Second Chapter CareersShe Lost Her Job to AI...and Found HerselfHilary Faverman didn’t plan on starting over at 50—but life had other ideas.After starting her career in HR and then starting her own corporate marketing company, Hilary was a businesswoman through and through. Until AI crushed her business, October 7th hit, and she began to question every professional principle she'd built her career on.Hilary lost her business to AI - but what she found was life changing: meaning, purpose, and the desire to make a real difference, not just pay the bills.If...2025-07-0142 min
Second Chapter CareersWhat a Near-Death Experience Taught Me About Work, Purpose, and ReinventionAfter a devastating accident ended his chiropractic career, Daniel Eisenberg spent five years rebuilding his life. Today, he works as an international money changer—an unlikely but deeply aligned second chapter. In this episode, Daniel talks about physical pain, emotional loss, rediscovering his purpose, and how his passion for helping others never left—he just found a new way to do it.Are you looking for clarity, meaning, or just something more for your own career? Let's talk! https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall2025-06-1739 min
Second Chapter CareersBoudoir and Body Empowerment in a Religious Neighborhood - Rebecca Sigala's Surprising Career SuccessIn this episode of Second Chapter Careers, I’m joined by Rebecca Sigala—a creative entrepreneur who pivoted her boudoir photography business into a successful coach helping women find new paths to body positivity and self love.We talk about how she built a career that challenged conventional norms, faced criticism, and still came out thriving—and how she’s helped thousands of women feel confident and at home in their own bodies.From forgoing a traditional path to building a mission-driven business, Rebecca’s story is fierce, honest, and unforgettable.2025-06-0447 min
Second Chapter CareersFrom Oxford to Jerusalem: Why Rabbi Anthony Manning Left a Successful Law Career to Teach TorahWhat do you do when the career you worked so hard for… just doesn’t feel right?Rabbi Anthony Manning was on the classic path to success—Oxford-educated, thriving at top law firms in London, everything looking great on the outside. But inside? He was craving more time for family, and a deeper sense of meaning.In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Rabbi Manning shares:- Why he left law at the peak of his career- How he redefined “success” through Jewish learning and values- His journey from solic...2025-05-201h 03
Second Chapter CareersFrom the Wrong Degree to the Right Career: Tamara Gestetner's Search for Career SatisfactionIn this episode of Second Chapter Careers, I’m joined by Tamara Gestetner, who opens up about her deeply personal journey from finishing an undergrad degree she knew wasn't right to finding fulfillment as a marriage counselor, then ultimately burning out from the tension. Tamara candidly shares the story of how her unexpected pregnancy derailed the second career she THOUGHT she'd have and how career coaching and a long self-discovery process eventually led her to her second chapter career as a life and career coach.You’ll hear how Tamara navigated:The emotional toll of leaving a care...2025-05-0639 min
Second Chapter CareersQuitting Corporate: Evan Rosenblum's Journey from Corporate Marketing to Real EstateAt what point do you stop chasing a career that looks good on paper and start pursuing something that truly fulfills you? Evan Rosenblum spent nearly two decades in corporate marketing, working with major brands like Pepsi, Johnson & Johnson, and Volkswagen—only to realize he wanted something entirely different. In this episode, Evan shares his journey of self discovery and how he made his way to the world of real estate. He discusses the path he took towards choosing a new career, the challenges of learning and licensing to become a realtor, the lessons he le...2025-04-2247 min
Second Chapter CareersFrom non-profit professional to mosaics workshops: How Miriam Gottlieb pieces it togetherAfter nearly two decades in the nonprofit sector, Miriam Gottlieb found herself at a crossroads—navigating a career change, a divorce, and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, all at once. What started as a creative escape slowly transformed into a thriving business, as she discovered a passion for mosaics and turned it into a full-time endeavor. In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Miriam shares her journey of reinvention, the challenges of building a business from the ground up in a foreign language, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, creativity, and embr...2025-04-0150 min
Second Chapter CareersFrom Dental Hygienist to High-Tech Sales | Miri Hess | Second Chapter CareersNo degree...no problem! In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Miri Hess explains how (and why) she went from dental hygienist to a successful career in high-tech sales, without a college degree. Miri gets candid about the retraining process, the challenges and rewards of a life in sales, and why she's happier than ever with her career, her salary, and her work-life balance.Want to learn more about the class Miri took? Check it out here: https://www.salesclass.co/2025-03-1843 min
Second Chapter CareersFrom algorithms to algebra - Yechiel Greenblum's journey from Intel to classroom teacherAfter 20 years at Intel, Yechiel Greenblum made the brave decision to leave behind his high-paying tech career for the challenges (and less lucrative) world of high school education. In this first episode of Second Chapter Careers, Yechiel opens up about going back to school while work, balancing two jobs (and a family) at once, and why, despite the challenges, he's found joy in teaching. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to walk away from stability to chase something meaningful, this episode is a must-listen.2025-03-0356 minSecond Chapter CareersWelcome to Second Chapter CareersThe Second Chapter Careers podcast is the place to learn from - and get inspired by - regular people who have made brave, bold career moves, to find happiness in their jobs and their lives.Intro music by Micah Moskowitz2025-02-1101 min