How to Navigate 3 Big Life Transitions: Career Pivot, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery with Shannon Russell

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Are you thinking about making a big career change but wonder if it is too late? Maybe you are craving a second act, but fear is holding you back.

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, a former TV producer, podcast host, speaker, and author of Start Your Second Act, who decided to walk away from a 16-year career to build a life on her own terms. We talk about why the idea that you have to stick with one path forever is not true as she shares her honest story of a major career pivot, her journey through life after motherhood, and how she built a business that aligned with her new values. Shannon shows how personal reinvention is not only possible, it is necessary for true self-discovery.

You will hear what a second act looks like in real life and why it is never too late to start. Shannon and I talk about how to make a smart, strategic career change, why life transitions often create the biggest opportunities for growth, and how self-discovery shapes your next chapter. We also dive into what it feels like to build a business, Second Act Success Career Coaching , after a major career pivot and how to approach life after motherhood with more clarity and confidence.

Listen now and hear how real change can happen at any stage and why your next chapter might be even better than you imagine.

Here’s to your next chapter,

Nikki


🌐 Guest Info.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcareercoach/
Website: https://secondactsuccess.co/

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✅ About Round Two Podcast

Welcome to Round Two, a show highlighting those who stood at the edge of something new, took the leap, and began building lives with more meaning and purpose.

I’m Nikki Corbett, speaker, writer, traveler, and everyday woman who chose to start over. Round Two was born from my own journey of letting go, rebuilding, and finding purpose in a new chapter.

In this podcast, we'll talk about real moments of change. Big decisions. Brave pivots. Fresh starts. Whether you're thinking about a career shift, a personal reset, or just wondering what else is possible, you'll find something here.

So get ready to be inspired. It’s time for your Round Two.

Nikki

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