🎉 It’s the 200th episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, and we’re celebrating with a special Q&A edition! Host and business coach, Shannon Russell, is answering your most pressing questions about how to quit your job, start a business, and reinvent yourself at any age.
In this milestone episode, Shannon covers:
 ✔️ How to know when it’s the right time to quit your 9-5
 ✔️ What to do if you have a business idea but aren’t sure it’s good enough
 ✔️ How to figure out your next step if you feel lost or stuck
 ✔️ Planning your exit strategy while keeping your paycheck
 ✔️ Overcoming fear of judgment when leaving a traditional career
 ✔️ Starting over at any age—even in your 50s or beyond
Whether you're planning your second act or unsure what’s next, this episode offers empowering insights, practical advice, and real-world strategies to help you take that leap—with confidence.
📚 Plus, Shannon shares how to get started with the YouMap® assessment and where to grab her new book, Start Your Second Act.
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