Second Act Success: How Shannon Russell Reinvented Her Career and Reclaimed Her Purpose
In this inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, we welcome our Podmatch guest Shannon Russell, host of Second Act Success and a shining example of what it looks like to boldly reinvent your life. Shannon radiates positivity, ambition, and courage as she shares her journey of leaving a successful 16-year career in television to pursue a new passion: helping others create meaningful second acts of their own.
Shannon opens up about the pivotal shift that pushed her to walk away from a job that no longer fulfilled her and build a business that aligns with her values, purpose, and personal “why.” She believes that loving your life and loving your work is possible, and she’s on a mission to show people how to get there without waiting for permission.
We explore how focusing on your why makes living out of your own expectations easier and frees you from the pressure of what others expect. Shannon talks about how family and friends initially reacted to her career change, and how confidence, clarity, and staying grounded in her values helped her move forward anyway.
Shannon also shares the trial-and-error of finding the right path. Not everything she tried felt aligned at first, but instead of getting discouraged, she kept experimenting. She reminds us that sometimes the stress we feel in our new endeavors can be a healthy stress, which is a sign of growth, alignment, and possibility.
Her story illustrates how transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Like a puzzle, you build your second act piece by piece, trusting the process and celebrating small steps. Shannon is still building her business, but she knows she’s exactly where she’s meant to be.
This episode is a powerful invitation as we head into the new year: It’s not too late to start living the life you want. Shannon’s journey shows that change is possible at any stage, and that your next chapter can be your most fulfilling one.
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Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:10 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 3:56 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:40 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 18:33 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 27:48 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 29:46 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 34:02 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 39:26 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 40:52 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 42:13 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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