Best Bernadette Joy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 374: From $300K in Debt to $1 Million in Investments w/ Bernadette Joy Cruz Maulion 55:58

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Bernadette Joy Cruz Maulion is a first-gen Filipina-American joins the Journey To Launch podcast to share how she paid off $300,000 of debt in three years and invested her first $1 million in her 30s. Today, Bernadette works only 20 hours a week in order to focus her financial freedom on joy: K-Pop, yoga, karaoke and spoiling her nieces and nephews…

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Career Changes and Tips To Crush Your Money Goals with Bernadette Joy (Replay) | Ep #139 47:26

11d ago47:26

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Send us a Text Message. Career Changes and Tips To Crush Your Money Goals with Bernadette Joy (Replay) | Ep #139 Meet Bernadette Joy, financial health activist and founder of Crush Your Money Goals. Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell sits down with Bernadette to talk about how she went from a career in Human Resources to working in finance, fash…

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Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Mom - Meet Stacy Ross | Ep #143 38:46

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Send us a Text Message. Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Mom - Meet Stacy Ross | Ep #143 Join host Shannon Russell in this poignant episode of the Second Act Success Podcast as she sits down with author Stacy Ross to delve into her deeply personal memoir, "Searching For Slippers." Stacy, a former marketing professional turned writer, opens up ab…

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Episode 373: Overcoming Poverty, Divorce, and Achieving FIRE with an Over $1 Million Portfolio w/ Jackie Cummings Koski 48:02

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This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, we have Jackie Cummings Koski, author of the award winning book “Money Letters 2 my Daughter” and her new book, “F.I.R.E. for Dummies”. Jackie overcame poverty, divorce and single motherhood and despite having a late start and making less than six figures, she reached Financial Independence and Retire Ear…

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Bold Moves at 60: Michele Folan's Career Pivot and Health Coaching Mission | Ep #142 35:51

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Send us a Text Message. Bold Moves at 60: Michele Folan's Career Pivot and Health Coaching Mission | Ep #142 In this inspiring episode of "Second Act Success," host Shannon Russell sits down with Michele Folan to discuss her remarkable journey of transitioning careers at the age of 60. Michele shares her story of leaving behind a 26-year career in …

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Pure Barre Owner Reflects On Her Career Shift From Working in the NYC Jewelry District (Replay) | Ep #141 36:44

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Send us a Text Message. Pure Barre Owner Reflects On Her Career Shift From Working in the NYC Jewelry District (Replay) | Ep #141 Meet Megan Goldschein who shifted from a career in the Jewelry Industry in New York City to opening two Pure Barre studios in the suburbs. Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell chats with Megan about her career transitio…

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From Acting to Wedding Planning with Hannah Campbell Anderson (Replay) | Ep #140 42:12

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Send us a Text Message. From Acting to Wedding Planning with Hannah Campbell Anderson (Replay) | Ep #140 Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell interviews Hannah Campbell Anderson, who began her career in Hollywood as an actress. She worked in Los Angeles until one day she found a love for weddings and took a leap to build her own wedding planning b…

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Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138 30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Leaving a NYC Fashion Career to Launch a Lactation Consultant Business with Alicea Sabella (Replay) | Ep #138 Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell shares the second act success story of Alicea Sabela on Episode #138 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Alicea left a career working for some of Fashion's biggest brands i…

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Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137 1:13:53

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Send us a Text Message. Mouseketeer Jennifer McGill On Her Music Career After The Mickey Mouse Club (Replay) | Ep #137 Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell interviews The Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill about her time on the iconic Disney television show, and how her music career has evolved over the years. Jennifer now has a thriving career i…

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Episode 372: Financial Autonomy, Safeguarding Assets in Toxic Relationships & Ethical Considerations for Achieving FI w/ Jannese Torres 46:05

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Jannese Torres, Latina money educator, and author of the new book Financially Lit, joins us on the Journey to Launch Podcast to talk to us about her success in entrepreneurship and reaching her financial independence goals. Jannese highlights the significance of financial autonomy and safeguarding assets in unhealthy relationships. She shares with …

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Author Carola Lovering On How Career Changes Led To Getting Published (Replay) | Ep #136 35:25

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Send us a Text Message. Author Carola Lovering On How Career Changes Led To Getting Published (Replay from the Vault) | Ep #136 Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Carola Lovering is the ever popular author of well-known books like Tell Me Lies, Can't Look Away, Too Good To Be True, and her latest release Bye, Baby. Carola speaks t…

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A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay) | Ep #135 34:14

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Send us a Text Message. A Mental Health Counselor's Journey To Helping Others with Jaime Hanley (Replay from the Vault) | Ep #135 Enjoy this Replay from the Second Act Success Vault! Host and Career Coach Shannon Russell sits down for a conversation with Jaime Hanley, who transitioned from a career in marketing to opening her own yoga studio to lan…

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Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134 22:44

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Send us a Text Message. 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Leap Towards Your Career Goal With Confidence (Podcast Workshop Series Day 5) | Ep #134 In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #134, Shannon goes …

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Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133 23:33

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Send us a Text Message. 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Create a Contingency Plan Before Your Change Careers (Podcast Workshop Series Day 4) | Ep #133 In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #133, Shanno…

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Find Confidence In Your Career Decision Through Education (Podcast Workshop Series Day 3) | Ep #132 28:20

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Send us a Text Message. 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Step #3 Skills and Education- Finding Confidence In Your Decision When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 3) | Ep #132 In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless …

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Episode 371: Following Your Passions & Navigating Airbnb Success by Building Unique Homes w/ Whitney Hansen 49:55

12d ago49:55

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After paying off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, paying only $472 for her MBA, and buying her first home at 19, Whitney Hansen discovered her love for teaching others how to get better with their money. She travels frequently, teaches college students about personal finance as an Adjunct Professor, and tests side hustles for fun. Whitney’s most recen…

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Financial Planning & Building Your Safety Net When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 2) | Ep #131 25:14

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Send us a Text Message. 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Step #2 Financial Planning & Building Your Safety Net When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 2) | Ep #131 It's Day 2 of this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series all about how the 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40. In Episode #131, host and ca…

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5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40 - Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130 28:36

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Send us a Text Message. 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over 40! Step #1 Understanding Fears and Assessing Risks When It Comes To A Career Change (Podcast Workshop Series Day 1) | Ep #130 In this 5 episode Podcast Workshop Series, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell walks you through 5 Ways To Make A Fearless Career Change Over…

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Episode 370: Paying Off $102K of Student Loans & Buying a House in NYC on a Teacher’s Salary w/ Melissa Jean-Baptiste 50:10

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Melissa Jean-Baptiste, financial educator and author of "So This Is Why I'm Broke” is a first-generation Haitian American and former NYC high school teacher. Melissa joins us this week to recount her journey of paying off $102,000 in student loans and buying her first home, all on a teacher's salary. As the founder of Millennial In Debt, she create…

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From Classroom to Business: How One Teacher Turned Her Teaching Passion into a Thriving Education Venture For Children | Ep#129 33:52

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Send us a Text Message. Listen in to hear the second act success story of a teacher's inspiring journey from educator to successful entrepreneur with her venture, Raising Sunshine. Host and Career Transition Coach Shannon Russell, interviews Erin Haney about her shift from teaching in public schools to launching her own business focused on providin…

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Episode 369: Setting Financial Boundaries with Family & Maintaining Healthy Relationships w/ Gigi Gonzalez 48:39

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Back on the podcast this week is Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of Cultura & Cash. Gigi discusses how to set financial boundaries with family as a first generation immigrant using her Quiero y Puedo framework which stands for "I want, I can'' in Spanish, by first asking yourself…

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Planning A Career Transition While Working Your Day Job | Episode #128 15:51

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Send us a Text Message. Embarking on a new career journey while still tied to your current job? Tune in to Episode #128 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell, where you will learn strategies on how to look for a new career option, while you work your 9-5. Join Shannon, a seasoned television producer turned business owner and…

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Episode 368: Save Money, Reduce Food Waste & Eat Healthier w/ Carleigh Bodrug 45:39

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Carleigh Bodrug is the CEO and Founder of PlantYou, a New York Times Bestselling cookbook author and self-taught plant-based chef. Carleigh founded PlantYou in 2016 after the World Health Organization announced that red and processed meat were now considered Group 1 and Group 2 Carcinogens which was especially shocking as Carleigh grew up on a “mea…

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: From Hospitality to Mompreneurship with Kate Santangelo | Ep #127 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode #127 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, join host Shannon Russell as she sits down with Kate Santangelo, founder of the Monmouth Moms, a thriving online resource platform for busy parents in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Discover how Kate transitioned from a background in hospitality and sales to become a su…

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Episode 367: Strategies for Financial Security During Income Insecurity & Going Back To The Basics 30:59

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In this week’s solo episode, I'm sharing how I am currently in a relaxed phase with my finances and business, focusing on having a balanced life and not stressing to maximize income for now. I give you tips for feeling financially secure during slower income periods and will guide you on how to reach this relaxed phase as well. In this episode you’…

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Prioritizing Your Goals: Finding Clarity Amidst Life's Chaos | Ep #126 19:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this empowering episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell delves into the crucial importance of prioritizing goals amidst the whirlwind of life's responsibilities. Drawing from her own journey of career transition and personal growth, Shannon shares insightful strategies for women seeking to n…

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Episode 366: How To Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks and Adversity w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox 42:45

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In this episode, we chat with personal finance expert and author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, who discusses how to overcome financial setbacks and adversity. She outlines 10 common challenges people face that negatively impact them financially & emotionally, which she calls the "dreaded Ds". Lynnette provides us with some key strategies for bouncing bac…

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Finding Courage in Midlife: A Nurse's Transition to an Aromatherapy Business with Kim Benoy | Ep #125 26:15

2M ago26:15

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Send us a Text Message. Finding Courage in Midlife: A Nurse's Transition to an Aromatherapy Business | Ep #125 In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Kim Benoy, a former nurse turned certified aromatherapist and entrepreneur. Kim shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a nursing care…

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Episode 365: Become a Profitable & Successful Investor with Mabel Nunez 55:12

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Mabel Nunez is the founder & Chief Education Officer at Girl$ on The Money - a stock market investing education company targeted toward individuals who are underrepresented in the investing world. Mabel grew up in the South Bronx as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, with limited resources & a strong emphasis on education from her father. Sh…

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Q&A Part 2: Empowering Answers to Career Transition Questions | Ep#124 19:02

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Send us a Text Message. This is Q&A Episode #2 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Join Shannon Russell in this insightful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast as she delves into the diverse array of questions posed during her recent Breakthrough Bootcamp. From tackling imposter syndrome to finding balance amidst a busy schedule, …

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Episode 364: Empowering Kids for Financial Success with Maya Corbic 53:24

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Maya Corbic is a first-generation immigrant, CPA, author of the kids’ book "From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for a Young Investor", and founder of the Wealthy Kids Investment Club. From challenging beginnings in shelters and government housing, Maya draws from her experience of overcoming financial challenges & simplifies money matter…

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Q&A Part 1: Questions and Answers About Changing Careers | Ep #123 29:20

2M ago29:20

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Send us a Text Message. Join Host and Career Transition Coach, Shannon Russell, on a transformative journey of career clarity in this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Shannon answers questions from women inside her recent Breakthrough Bootcamp group, as she offers advice on personal and professional growth while giving practical st…

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Episode 363: The Real Benefit of Pursuing Financial Independence + Other Key Insights From My Book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom" 22:25

3M ago22:25

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In this solo episode, I share the five key insights from my book, “𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐁𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.” I talk about varying definitions of Financial Freedom, how to stay motivated on your financial journey, Five Journey Stages of Financial Independence, and more! In this episode you’ll learn a…

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From Blueprints to Branding: A Journey of Reinvention with Sofia Inacio | Ep #122 37:34

3M ago37:34

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Send us a Text Message. From Blueprints to Branding: A Journey of Reinvention with Sofia Inacio | Ep #122 Join host Shannon Russell in this insightful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast as she engages with Sofia Inacio, a dynamic entrepreneur, about her transformative journey from architecture to entrepreneurship. Dive deep into Sofia…

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Episode 362: From Corporate America to Coast FI + Van Life With Jessica From The Fioneers 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Jessica, co-author of award-winning blog The Fioneers, speaker, and lifestyle design coach, joins the Journey To Launch podcast for a second time to discuss how her and her partner transitioned from corporate America to van-life entrepreneurs. We chat about unconventional paths and balanced approaches to Financial Independence, tips to reach FI, na…

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Mindfulness for Career Success: Balancing Being and Doing | Ep #121 16:13

3M ago16:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell explores the vital role of mindfulness in achieving career success amidst life's hustle and bustle. By prioritizing self-care, gratitude, and reconnecting with hobbies, Shannon reveals how listeners can find balance between productivity…

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Episode 361: How Teachers Can Reach Financial Independence & Build Wealth With Rose Mendonca 55:37

3M ago55:37

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Rose Mendonca, educator and financial enthusiast joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about her mission: helping all educators create wealth and the retirement of their dreams. Rose is a serial entrepreneur and founded Teacher Talks Money when she realized educators need more guidance, support, and literacy surrounding their finances and ret…

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