In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker chats with Shannon Russell, former TV producer turned successful entrepreneur and career coach. Shannon shares her journey from the high-paced entertainment industry to establishing her own franchise and coaching business, Second Act Success Coaching. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning careers, especially for those seeking more purpose and freedom. Shannon offers practical advice on how to navigate career changes, emphasizing the importance of financial planning, leveraging existing skills, and overcoming perfectionism. She also highlights inspiring stories from her coaching clients and shares the personal meaning she's found in her second act career. This episode is a must-listen for anyone contemplating a significant career shift or looking to find greater fulfillment in their professional lives.

00:00 Intro Clip

00:39 Meet Shannon Russell: From TV Producer to Entrepreneur

02:31 The Tipping Point: Transitioning Careers

03:20 Starting a Franchise Business

04:39 Skills Transfer from Entertainment to Entrepreneurship

05:43 Challenges in Entrepreneurship

06:55 Launching a Coaching Business

08:04 Women and Career Transitions

10:27 Tips for Career Transition

15:22 Balancing Finances and Planning Your Exit

19:54 Identifying Transferable Skills

21:45 Reflections and Final Thoughts

25:36 Conclusion

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About Shannon Russell:

Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach, an Exit Strategy Expert, and the CEO of Second Act Success® Coaching. Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer before she decided to stop producing shows for others and start "producing" her own life. Shannon pivoted her career from the entertainment industry to entrepreneurship, and she now empowers women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-driven businesses that allow them to live their best lives in their "second act." Shannon is the author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life , and she hosts the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

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