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Second Chapter CareersHow to Break into Hi-TechShev Shatzman always thought that to find your mission, you need to work in non-profit...until she discovered otherwise. In this candid discussion, Shev shares the real roadmap she drew that lead from nonprofit to hi-tech — the steps, the mindset shifts, and the surprising discovery that purpose doesn’t disappear in the for-profit world. It just shows up differently. Shev talks about balancing motherhood and her hi-tech job, how she overcame impostor syndrome, and how she invested in herself to find her footing in a new industry (spoiler alert: she...
2025-12-0241 min
Second Chapter CareersNo Plan, No Problem - Tara Horn's Pivot From OT to BusinessTara Horn never set out to be an entrepreneur. She started as an occupational therapist, then stumbled into biotech, marketing, and finally into building her own company helping teams master monday.com.What started as a series of “I have no idea what I’m doing” moments became a masterclass in figuring things out. Tara taught herself everything: design, marketing, sales, leadership, and now she teaches others how to build better systems and smarter businesses at her company, Simpleday.In this episode, Tara shares how saying yes before you’re ready can change your entire career...
2025-11-1845 min
Second Chapter CareersIt’s Never Too Late: Debbie Kodish on Changing Careers and Changing Lives (After Age 50)Debbie Kodish's career path (and her entire life) took unexpected turns when went to Israel for a year and decided to stay forever.As a certified CPA, she began her career both in the US and in Israel working in finance. Along the way, she pivoted to become the Executive Director of MEOR, a non-profit that provides campus kiruv and outreach services across America. Debbie ultimately found her way back to her beloved world of finance, reinventing herself once again as a wealth manager at age...50+.In this powerful...
2025-11-0450 min
Second Chapter CareersFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Reinventing Yourself After 40 | Michal Kaye's Professional JourneyIn this conversation, Michal Kaye shares her inspiring journey from being an event planner to becoming a business mindset coach. She discusses her accidental entry into event planning, the challenges she faced while transitioning to Israel, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths. Michal emphasizes the significance of language in adapting to a new culture and the thriving event planning industry in Israel. She also delves into her pivot to business coaching during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of boundaries and the need for continuous growth and adaptation not just in life, but in your career as it relates...
2025-10-2159 min
Second Chapter CareersWhen a Summer Job Changes Your LifeSummer jobs aren't just great for the resume - they're great for learning about what you love (and don't love) in any career. In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Simon Gerstler shares how a summer job literally changed the trajectory of his career and set him on the path to a career he's loved for over 20 years.In this episode you'll learn about listening to your inner voice, trying new things, what character traits make a great salesperson, who should consider a career in sales (and why), and so so much more.
2025-08-1343 min
Second Chapter CareersMy personal career (r) revolutionFor nearly 20 years, I built a successful career in marketing and sales.I worked across interesting industries. I delivered results. I grew.But at a certain point, I realized something was off.I wanted to help people in a more direct, lasting way.I wanted to help people create the 'aha' moment I never had, to help them go from “I have no idea what I’m doing” to “I know exactly what I want—and how to get there.”So I became a certified career coach.In this epis...
2025-07-2911 min
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/claritycall
2025-06-1739 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 minSecond 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 Moskowitz
2025-02-1101 min