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What does it take to become a confident leader, build a successful career, and create a business you're passionate about?

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with engineering leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, and mentor Sairan Aqrawi to discuss how women can build confidence, find their voice, and create meaningful careers without waiting for permission.

Although Sairan built an impressive career in engineering and construction leadership, she believes every professional has the opportunity to create a fulfilling second act by combining their expertise with their passions.

Together, Shannon and Sairan discuss why women often wait until midlife to pursue their dreams, how to start a business while still working full-time, and why your side business should become your "side haven," not another source of stress.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to develop leadership confidence as a woman
• Why clarity, action, and consistency are the three pillars of success
• The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration
• How to build a business while keeping your full-time job
• Why your current career can fund your future dreams
• How women can create a successful second act without starting over
• Leadership advice for women in engineering, technology, and every industry

Whether you're considering a career change, exploring entrepreneurship, or looking for the confidence to take the next step toward your goals, this conversation will leave you inspired to create the career and life you truly want.

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Have you ever wondered if it's too late to change careers, start a business, or even write a book? Think again.

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with entrepreneur and author Kay Paschal, whose career journey proves that your best chapter may still be ahead.

After spending 18 years in the corporate world, Kay made an unexpected career transition by opening a preschool with her husband, despite having no experience in education or business ownership. Together they built a thriving family business that served their community for 25 years before successfully selling it just before retirement.

But Kay's second act didn't stop there.

In retirement, she discovered a new passion for writing and became the author of Insert Giggle Giggle, a parenting book inspired by decades of experience helping families. Today, she's a speaker, podcast host, and author, proving that reinvention doesn't have an expiration date.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to successfully transition from a corporate career into entrepreneurship
• What it's really like to build and sell a family business
• Why it's never too late to write a book or pursue a lifelong dream
• The realities of self-publishing and marketing a book
• How retirement can become the beginning of your next career
• Why every career experience prepares you for your next opportunity
• Advice for women considering a career change or starting a business later in life

Whether you're considering a career transition, dreaming about entrepreneurship, or wondering what your own second act could look like, Kay's story will inspire you to believe that reinvention is always possible.

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What if the key to a successful career transition isn't starting over, but connecting the dots of everything you've already done?

In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with purpose-driven leader, career strategist, and Senior Alumni Engagement Manager at Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Siena Dean, to talk about finding purpose, building confidence, and creating a career that truly aligns with who you are.

Siena shares how she intentionally designed her career around helping others, why it's never too late to pivot, and how self-reflection can help women create meaningful second act careers. Together, Shannon and Siena discuss career reinvention, confidence, childhood influences, purpose-driven work, and the importance of living life on your own terms.

If you're considering a career change, navigating a midlife career transition, or wondering whether you're on the right path, this conversation will encourage you to trust yourself and start building a life that feels aligned.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to discover your purpose and create a meaningful career
• Why it's never too late to make a career transition
• How to connect the dots between your past experiences and future goals
• The importance of self-reflection and quiet time
• How confidence is built from personal power, not perfection
• Why women often struggle to define success on their own terms
• How to identify what truly brings you joy
• Why your second act career doesn't have to make sense to everyone else
• Advice for women considering entrepreneurship or career reinvention
• How to begin creating a life you're proud of

Whether you're leaving corporate, exploring second act career ideas, or searching for more purpose and work-life balance, this episode will remind you that your story is still being written.

🔗 Get the full show notes here!

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