Best Secondact Podcasts (2024)

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47. Quit My Corporate Job To Travel the World For Work 42:49

4h ago42:49

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22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. always work from home. But what about quitting to start a company and travel while doing it? Nadia Mitchem did exactly that, leaving her position at St. Jude to start a company, get on the road, and travel the world. She's sharing tips and more on how she did it, and you can, too. Here's her…

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Sam McKinlay Made an Abrupt Break From PR… and Became a Real Estate Rookie of the Year 26:49

3h ago26:49

26:49

Sam McKinlay experienced something a lot of people can relate to in work and in life: she spent almost 25 years married… in her case, to a career that was exciting, fulfilling and rewarding. But over time she and the career she once loved grew apart from one another. They fell out of love and split up. Sam faced plenty of adversity over the years: …

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Age is a Disease. Tips to Refute the Stereotypes Next Time You're Faced with AgeISM 25:58

1d ago25:58

25:58

Your age is a disease. You're 49, and in a few months, it's your birthday. What immediately came to mind? Fear of turning 50. That's what the world says about us, too. Because you're turning 50, you're shunned from working, living, being, and doing what YOU want. You're invisible. It's AGEISM! Your age is a superpower, and your spending authority i…

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Paid Boards. How to Get on a Paid Boards 46:36

8d ago46:36

46:36

Now more than ever, corporate boards are looking for qualified female candidates; by that, we mean paid boardships. It can be a boon to your household income, too! Michele Ashby with ACE Consulting is sharing the 'how-tos.' She's an expert at boards, teaching women everything they need to know to serve on corporate boards. Some have made a living f…

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SPEAKING. 5 Tips to Get Paid Speaking 1:03:05

9d ago1:03:05

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Are you tired of not earning anything when you speak? You can generate revenue by speaking and giving keynotes at conferences, and it's a great way to share your expertise to help others, build your reputation, and earn money. Public speaking coach and expert Mari Geaseair shares her five tips to help you get started: Have something to say Don't le…

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Job Seeking at 40+. 5 Things to Stop Doing 38:26

9d ago38:26

38:26

Let Chelle Johnson, a talent acquisition expert and founder of Career Connectors, give you tips on what NOT to DO and do when looking for your next job. If you're over 45, finding a job, let alone getting an interview, can be incredibly daunting. The age bias that can arise if you don't follow her tips. Don't stop using AI for resumes. It's part of…

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A Dream Deferred: Publishing A First Novel At 47 23:35

25d ago23:35

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Dann McDorman always dreamed of writing and publishing a novel. After graduating from Columbia University, he spent a decade pursuing that dream with little impact. "Not only was I never published, I never heard back from a single publisher. I had zero success." As he hit his 30s, he found his way to a career in broadcast journalism initially worki…

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PYTHON HUNTRESS! Amy Siewe Left Real Estate to Hunt Pythons in the Everglades 26:51

1M ago26:51

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Amy Siewe is the quintessential embodiment of how passion drives a second act. She left a safe and lucrative career as a real estate broker to hunt pythons in the Everglades. She proudly shares that she’s 5’ 4”, 120 lbs., and captures pythons as big as 180 lbs. by physically jumping on them and wrestling them into submission. This is what pure pass…

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Ozempic, Mounjara and Menopause. Winning the Weightloss War 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

Menopause—what's the deal? Why don't we talk about it enough, and why don't our doctors tell us what we need to know? After all, there are over 80 symptoms of menopause, yet we mostly hear about hot flashes but who knew brain fog, sleepless nights and weigh gain were some of them? Board-certified adult nurse practitioner, Kimberly Cunningham with t…

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AI Hacks for Small Business Growth 48:31

2M ago48:31

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AI. Using it not? Well, you should. It can shave precious time, leaving you space to be the CEO of your company and focus on business development, sales, and revenue. Angela Green Urbaczewski, a Fractional CMO | Revenue Optimization, AI & Marketing Automation Expert with RevOppAI who says productivity can increase by 10-30%. She shares tips on usin…

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6 Job Strategies Navigating the Job Search at 50+ 34:26

2M ago34:26

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Navigating the job search in our 40s, 50s, and beyond is tricky. We're often seen as 'out of date', expired, ready to retire, or better yet, lazy, unadaptable to change, and invisible after 50. Whether you've sent hundreds of resumes or you're just starting out, age may be a factor in your job search—but it doesn't have to hold you back. Take out y…

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Top Trends: Linkedin Dating, NYC Fashion Week and 40+ Models - A Must-Listen 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

We're talking about three hot topics today: #1 Thing we regret in life. The NY Fashion Week Designer featured ALL 40+ models she found off the streets and Dating. Should you find them on LinkedIn? It's the hottest new dating site. I may be the only single one on the panel, but it's bound to be a good discussion! Let's get this Podcast Party jumpin'…

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🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 Four Reasons To Vote For Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards 4:18

2M ago4:18

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Second Act Stories has officially defied the odds. We've been nominated for a Webby Award! But our category is stacked with stiff competition: Michelle Obama, Sarah Silverman, TED Audio, Lemonada, and Slate. We need your vote! We can win this with your help. Here’s how you vote: Go to vote.webbyawards.com Click the search button on the right-hand s…

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A Stray Bullet Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son...In Grief, She Formed Strong Azz Mothers 19:11

3M ago19:11

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Tiffani Evans' life changed completely on August 24, 2021. That's when her 8-year-old son PJ was killed in gang-related, gun violence in the Washington, DC region. Emerging from the dark days that followed his death, she helped form the "Strong Azz Mothers," a group of area women who lost children to gun violence. The organization focuses community…

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The Case of Rachel Humphrey: Trial Attorney Turned Women’s Leadership Champion 25:55

3M ago25:55

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Rachel Humphrey was a trial attorney who was certain she would spend her entire career in front of judges and juries and eventually retire in a courtroom. After relocating from Virginia to Atlanta with her husband, she took a job at a firm where she represented clients in the hospitality industry, and that sparked a passion she didn’t know she had.…

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5 Caregiving Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom's Stroke 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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Caregiving. There's so much we don't know, and 19% of Americans are caregiving today. I'm pretty sure many didn't realize the undertaking ahead, from the paperwork and legal docs needed to decide to find mom or dad a new home to patient advocacy. There's A LOT to know, and we talk about it, giving you 5 things to get in order now. When my brother c…

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Women 40+ Just starting that thing? Do it. 52:32

3M ago52:32

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Amy Cosper is with Bizee, and we're talking about and giving tips on "just starting" in all things (life, business, behaviors, etc.) and why it's so hard, but we can "start" anything we wish at any age. ➡️ Embracing transformations - you can, sister. ➡️ Recognizing opportunities - they are there! ➡️ Fear/fear of failure - who cares? ➡️ Storytelling…

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Big change happening. Women 40+, this is your space 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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Welcome to Second Act with Barbara Brooks. Today's the launch of something special, and it's been a long time coming. For years, I've wanted to launch a YouTube channel and Podcast specifically for us women in our midlife quest looking to celebrate this time in life, share ideas, talk about the good and sometimes that ick, but always leave inspired…

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Retired Banker Helps Others Avoid "Retirement Shock" 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

Mike Drak worked as a banker in Toronto for his entire professional career. When he was laid off at the age of 59, he received a sizeable severance from his employer. Telling his spouse "Contessa, we hit the lottery," he was initially ecstatic to be retired. But he quickly faced "Retirement Shock," a term that he coined to describe how tremendously…

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Stuckey’s Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family’s Iconic Roadside Brand 35:28

4M ago35:28

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Stuckey’s is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey’s grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey’s so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dot…

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Best of 2023 Audience Pick: Brian "Q" Quinn's Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man 31:39

5M ago31:39

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Surprise, Second Act Stories fans! We have one more “Best of 2023” episode to share with you. It's the episode you picked as your favorite of the year: our interview with Brian “Q” Quinn, who's best known as one of the four stars of the smash hit TV show "Impractical Jokers." Currently in its 10th season on truTV, Q and lifelong friends Sal Vulcano…

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Best of 2023: Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life 20:15

5M ago20:15

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Second Act Stories annual “Best of” episodes give us an opportunity to re-share remarkable stories, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’re selecting two “Best of 2023” episodes to share with you…

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Best of 2023: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old, YouTube Star 34:14

5M ago34:14

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Second Act Stories annual, “best of” episode gives us an opportunity to re-share a remarkable story, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’re selecting two “Best of 2023” episodes to share with yo…

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Act II: Dynamic CEO Pens New Role As Playwright 18:22

6M ago18:22

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Donald Loftus had a difficult upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio. His father left him and his two sisters at a young age. His mother worked at Sears and struggled to make ends meet. From grades 1-8, he was a C student. But in 9th grade, his world changed when a class trip brought him to New York City. His class saw four Broadway plays that weekend and i…

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Empowering Moms: She Left Corporate Real Estate to Launch A Breast Pumping Startup 17:10

7M ago17:10

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Patrice Meagher had a lucrative career in real estate. For 15 years, she worked in New York City as an Executive Vice President at CBRE, one of the world's largest, corporate real estate firms. But like other working parents, she struggled with the challenge of balancing her work life and raising a family of four children. A specific pain point in …

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School's Out, Laughs Are In: Retired Teacher Patty Forehand Becomes a Standup Comic 26:36

8M ago26:36

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The moment Patty Forehand opens her mouth, you know she’s from the deep south. And with that comes a certain set of preconceived notions. If she opens her mouth in front of a microphone on a comedy club stage, those notions are immediately blown away, and the results are hilarious. It’s funny once the F-bombs start flying and you realize she’s not …

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Lawyer to Clown to Children’s Musician: Robert’s Unusual Journey 22:56

9M ago22:56

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Robert Markowitz was a criminal defense attorney in Palo Alto, California. But the work caused him a great deal of stress and he started developing all sorts of physical ailments. So he quit and headed to Mexico to escape the job he hated. When he finally returned to the United States, he was 37-years-old, broke and living with his mother back in h…

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On Patrol: Deputy Royce James Trades Financial Service for Public Service 37:53

10M ago37:53

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After growing up in what he describes as the ghettos of Daytona Beach, Royce James spent a decade working as a financial advisor, ultimately reaching the elite level of working with high-net-worth individuals. In spite of that success, he was frustrated by the fact that very few of his clients followed his advice. He knew it was time for a career c…

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"I Work With My Hands Everyday"...Ex-KPMG Consultant Finds Bliss Crafting Custom Furniture 21:34

10M ago21:34

21:34

Sergio Raynal was at the top of his game. With a staff of 25+, he was responsible for KPMG’s real estate and hospitality consulting for Pacific Asia and the West Coast of the United States. Woodworking was always a hobby and a way to relieve stress from his high-pressure job. But it became a “side hustle” and eventually a full-time pursuit followin…

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'From the Vault' How Noa Shaw, an Overweight Drug Dealer, Became a SoulCycle Instructor 18:08

11M ago18:08

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We hope you enjoy this ‘From the Vault’ episode, which reintroduces one of our favorite guests: Noa Shaw. Noa Shaw has led a hard life. Drugs and alcohol took hold of him at an early age. And he has struggled as both a drug addict and drug dealer for most of his adult life. But eight years ago his life took a turn for the better when he wandered in…

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'From the Vault' Cathy & the Crankshafts: Social Worker Learns To Fix Cars For Working Poor 24:07

11M ago24:07

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We hope you enjoy this 'From the Vault' episode, which reintroduces one of our favorite early guests: Cathy Heying. While working as the Director of Social Justice at St. Stephen’s Church in Minneapolis, Cathy Heying observed a continuing problem among the working poor in the church’s neighborhood: A poor person’s car would break down and they woul…

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