From TV Producer to Business Coach: Shannon Russell's Journey

From TV Producer to Business Coach: Shannon Russell's Journey

Author: Marcylle Combs May 28, 2025 Duration: 30:01

Shannon Russell, a certified Career Transition/BusinessCoach, Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.
Her mission in creating Second Act Success® is to support YOU as you "produce" your best life. If I can do it, YOU can do it! If you are ready to launch a "second act," ditch the 9-5, and build a business you love? Get in touch with Shannon!

In this episode, Shannon Russell shares her journey from a television producer to a successful business and career coach. She discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career, the advantages of franchising versus starting an independent business, and the importance of empowering women in their career transitions. Shannon emphasizes the significance of relationships in business growth, the differences between coaching and consulting, and the need for self-reflection before making significant career changes. She also touches on the entrepreneurial mindset, overcoming fears, and the value of mentorship.Shannon's Recommendations:

Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch aBusiness, and Create Your Best Life (MAY 2025)

Get in Touch with Shannon:

Second Act SuccessCareer / Business Coaching for Women

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Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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