Building a Second Act: Career Transitions and New Beginnings with Shannon Russell

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone chats with Shannon Russell, a former television producer who shares her journey from living her dream job in the bustling cities of New York and Los Angeles to starting a new career closer to home. Shannon discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood, the decision to leave the industry, and her success in launching a new business and career-coaching service.Shannon Russell is a Career Transition/Business Coach, Author of the book 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. After spending 16 years as a TV Producer, Shannon pivoted to open her own business and her coaching practice. Shannon supports women who are unhappy in their 9-5, pivot to a "second act" building a business they love. Shannon provides exit strategy guidance and helps her clients transition from employee to entrepreneur.Main Topics Covered:Shannon's background in television production and her dream job.The challenges and realities of balancing a demanding career with being a mom.The factors that influenced Shannon's decision to leave her job.Transitioning from the entertainment industry to starting her first business.The establishment ofSecond Act Successto help others make career transitions.Shannon's upcoming book and career coaching services.Quote from the Episode: ""I'm not giving it up. I am choosing to now experience my children and figure out what else I can do. We get one life." –Shannon RussellTimestamps:00:00:05 – Introduction and welcome. 00:01:02 – Shannon discusses her personal life and hobbies. 00:02:08 – Shannon's early passion for the arts and decision to become a producer. 00:03:41 – Insight into Shannon's dream job and her experience as a television producer. 00:05:35 – The highs and lows of working in television production. 00:08:30 – The impact of motherhood on Shannon's career choices. 00:12:34 – Shannon discusses the logistics of balancing work and family. 00:19:32 – Realizing the need for a career change and discussing with family. 00:22:43 – Transitioning out of the entertainment industry. 00:23:32 – Shannon's franchise business and the path to founding Second Act Success. 00:24:26 – How to connect with Shannon and info about her upcoming book. 00:25:30 – Fun rapid-fire questions with Shannon.For more information about Shannon Russell and her career coaching services, visit her website Second Act Success and check out her upcoming book Start Your Second Act. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Imperfect Adulting https:www.imperfectadutling.com email community to get direct links to resources mentioned on the show!