Sunday Mar 23, 2025

How to Pivot into Your Second Act with Confidence — featuring Shannon Russell

In this empowering episode of The Mindful Living with Sana, we sit down with Shannon Russell — career transition coach, business strategist, and founder of Second Act Success — to talk about how to recognize when your career no longer aligns with your life, and how to mindfully pivot into your next chapter. From walking away from a 16-year TV production career to becoming a multi-passionate entrepreneur and author, Shannon shares practical tools on identifying your transferable skills, crafting an exit strategy, and overcoming fear and guilt when choosing yourself.

About the Guest:
Shannon Russell is the CEO of Second Act Success, a certified career coach, podcast host, and soon-to-be author of At Your Second Act. After spending 16 successful years in television production, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to gain more flexibility and purpose. Now, she helps women design meaningful second acts using their existing skills and passions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trust the signs that it's time to pivot — burnout isn’t always loud.
  • Your past experiences carry valuable transferable skills — make a list and reflect.
  • Guilt is common, especially for women — but choosing joy isn’t selfish.
  • Creating an exit strategy (financial, mental, emotional) can make your transition smoother.
  • You don’t have to announce your plan early — get confident first, then communicate mindfully.


Connect with Shannon Russell:
Visit startyoursecondact.com for free resources, book updates, and podcast episodes.

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