Moms don’t have to torch their careers to start a new one. In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Russel of Second Act Success to map a practical, low-drama pivot: research first, plan a 6–9 month runway, and build confidence (and income) as you go. We dig into market research you can do from your phone, using LinkedIn to open doors, the realities of monetizing without sponsors, and why self-publishing a nonfiction book can accelerate your brand. If you’ve been waiting for “someday,” this is your step-by-step to make it today.

Guest + resources: https://secondactsuccess.co/

What you’ll learn

• How to plan a 6–9 month pivot without blowing up home life
• The fastest market research moves on TikTok/IG/LinkedIn
• Turning a podcast into a service business (no sponsors needed)
• Marketing that actually moves books, clients, and speaking gigs
• When to self-publish vs. chase traditional publishing

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