Second Act Stories
By Andy Levine
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Episodes: 164
Description
Welcome to Second Act Stories, a podcast focused on life and career change. In each episode, we bring you the story of a courageous individual who has made a decisive career pivot and is pursuing a more rewarding life in a second act.
The stories are in their own words and the words of friends and family that helped them find a new path. Each episode examines the “before” and “after” phases of a life or career relaunch and offers lessons learned.
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No Joke: Last Comic Standing Winner Alonzo Bodden Used to Be an Aircraft Mechanic
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Minnesota Vikings Legend Fran Tarkenton Scores a Touchdown in the Tech World
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Toy Story: When A Hobby Becomes A Second Act
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Dan Spitz and The Persistence of Time: Thrash Metal Pioneer Turned Watchmaking Legend
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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TEDx to Triumph: Henry Rock Inspires A New Class of Entrepreneurs
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Bartender to Bestselling Author: The Man Behind "The Gray Man"
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Sam McKinlay Made an Abrupt Break From PR… and Became a Real Estate Rookie of the Year
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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A Dream Deferred: Publishing A First Novel At 47
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May 16, 2024 |
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PYTHON HUNTRESS! Amy Siewe Left Real Estate to Hunt Pythons in the Everglades
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May 06, 2024 |
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🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 Four Reasons To Vote For Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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A Stray Bullet Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son...In Grief, She Formed Strong Azz Mothers
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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The Case of Rachel Humphrey: Trial Attorney Turned Women’s Leadership Champion
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Retired Banker Helps Others Avoid "Retirement Shock"
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Stuckey’s Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family’s Iconic Roadside Brand
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Best of 2023 Audience Pick: Brian "Q" Quinn's Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Best of 2023: Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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Best of 2023: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old, YouTube Star
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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Act II: Dynamic CEO Pens New Role As Playwright
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Empowering Moms: She Left Corporate Real Estate to Launch A Breast Pumping Startup
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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School's Out, Laughs Are In: Retired Teacher Patty Forehand Becomes a Standup Comic
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Lawyer to Clown to Children’s Musician: Robert’s Unusual Journey
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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On Patrol: Deputy Royce James Trades Financial Service for Public Service
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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"I Work With My Hands Everyday"...Ex-KPMG Consultant Finds Bliss Crafting Custom Furniture
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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'From the Vault' How Noa Shaw, an Overweight Drug Dealer, Became a SoulCycle Instructor
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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'From the Vault' Cathy & the Crankshafts: Social Worker Learns To Fix Cars For Working Poor
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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From GE Engineer to Bladesmith: Jonathan Bahlatzis' Epic Exit Strategy
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Alt Rock Icon Finds New Gig Teaching Music To Toddlers
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Ed Calderon’s After Party: Empowering Others with Lessons from the Cartel Wars
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May 23, 2023 |
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Meet A "Salvage Angel"...Hair Stylist Cuts A New Path In Restoration
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May 01, 2023 |
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Everything Rick Beato: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old YouTube Star
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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Grateful Ted: A Second Act In Psychedelic Rock Poster Art
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Brian “Q” Quinn’s Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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The Michael Strahan Interview: How an NFL Legend Became a Giant in Entertainment
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Leap of Faith: Greg & Pam Ayers Quit Their Jobs To Answer God's Call
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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How To ROAR Into Your Second Act: 21 Minutes with Michael Clinton
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Best of 2022: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Coda: A Doobie Brother Focuses on Counter Terrorism
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Elementary School Custodian Tylan Bailey Finds a Perfect Second Act as a Teacher
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Hats Off To Deborah: At 60, She Became A Milliner
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Adam Carolla: The Carpenter Who Built a Legendary Comedy Career
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Animal Rescue Is Dr. Peter Rork's Second Act
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Veda Semarne’s Leap from the Classroom to “The Office”
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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After the White House: A Speechwriter Finds Joy Teaching
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Day With M Night Shyamalan Inspires A Second Act In Filmmaking
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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The Wolf of Late Night: Paul Mecurio’s Journey from Wall Street to Comedy
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Recipe for Success: A Red Truck, Amazing Pies & Barack Obama
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Coda: A Doobie Brother Focuses on Counter Terrorism
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Ready For A Career Transition? 26 Minutes With Coach John Tarnoff
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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A Second Act Creates the World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Goodbye Hedge Fund...Hello Sourdough Bread
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May 13, 2022 |
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Heavy Metal Lawyer: Black Sabbath Bassist Dave “The Beast” Spitz, Esq.
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May 05, 2022 |
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Life After The NFL: Arrelious Benn's Java Journey
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Why Leah Gorham Scrubbed Out of Nursing to Drive a Truck
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Dumping Oil & Gas Careers To Make A Better Dumpling
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Actress Turned CEO: Anna Vocino’s Path to Eat Happy
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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An Unlikely Mayor: A Retired Lawyer Enters Public Service
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Tech Entrepreneur Brews a Plan to Reform Street Gangs
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Presto Chango: An Industrial Salesman’s Magical Transition
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Best of 2021: A Suicide, A Mother's Grief And A Second Act
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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From Paycheck To Purpose: A Conversation With Author Ken Coleman
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Told "Boys Don't Knit" At 7, Russell Opens A Yarn Shop At 51
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Scott Weiss Traded Executive Pay For Purpose
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Exit Stage Right: An Actress Shifts To Fashion
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Not Your Average Joe: Math Teacher Trades Angles For Arias
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Second Act Masterclass: 6 Key Takeaways From 100 Episodes
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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A Perfectly-Blended Second Act: Cop & Reporter Start A Winery
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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An Unusual Road To Celebrity Trainer
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Nasim's Second Act: This Overnight Success Took 7 Years
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Ballerina To Barrister: Melody's Surprising Second Act
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Next Move, Best Move...22 Minutes With Author Kimberly Cummings
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Striking The Right Note: Cindy Returns To Music
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May 22, 2021 |
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He Built A Global Company...Then He Rebuilt His Alma Mater
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May 01, 2021 |
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Pain Turns To Purpose: A Suicide, A Mother's Grief & A Second Act
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Dave’s Gambit: A New Life Teaching Chess To Youth
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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How An Overweight, Drug Dealer Became A SoulCycle Instructor
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Marianne The Vaccine Hunter: New Gig For Lifelong, Springsteen Fan
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Puppy Love: Tara & Jess Leave Big Pharma To Form DIG Labs
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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He Advised Major Companies...Now He Works With Aspiring Athletes
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Single Mother & 16-Year-Old Daughter Launch "One Hot Cookie"
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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Best Of 2020: Fraidy Reiss' Unorthodox Second Act Story
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Jan 02, 2021 |
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A Navy Veteran Launches A Winery (And Yes, It's In Cleveland)!
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Goodbye Executive Recruiting... Hello Furniture Making
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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A Magazine Writer Finds New Life As A Funeral Director
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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Leaving Advertising Sales To Become A Hypnotist
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Sweet Story: Like A Nurse & Pilot In A Candy Store
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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She Escaped A Forced Marriage & Now Helps Others Do The Same
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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Lifequakes & Life Transitions: 27 Minutes With Author Bruce Feiler
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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After A 50-Year Hiatus, A Return To The Courtroom
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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A Revolutionary Change: How A Financial Planner Became Benjamin Franklin
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Aug 30, 2020 |
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Out of Africa: An Executive Recruiter Launches "American Rhino" Clothing
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Conversation With A Contact Tracer: A Look At America's Fastest Growing Job
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Everybody Loves A Second Act ... 24 Minutes With Actress Patricia Heaton
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Humor Me: A Speech Pathologist Finds A New Voice
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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With Socks, Snacks & Shampoo, Kevin Forms The Blessing Bag Brigade
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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At 75, Marty Herman Writes The First Of 5 Mystery Novels
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Legally Blonde Redux: From Lawyer To Burlesque Dancer
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May 22, 2020 |
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Two Friends Ditch The Corporate Job Search; Launch “Second Act Women”
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May 10, 2020 |
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Mary Lost Her Father At 14: Today She Helps Kids Overcome Grief
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Life After COVID-19...Is It Time For My Second Act?
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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Telephone Repairman Follows His Dream: Designing Women's Shoes
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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At 63, He Joined The Peace Corps And Moved To Moldova
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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California Dreaming: A 3,000 Mile Journey Starts One Family's Second Act
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Mar 01, 2020 |
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After 25 Years, An NBA Referee Finds A New Calling
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Feb 16, 2020 |
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An Extra Cheesy Second Act: Paulie Follows A Love Affair With Pizza
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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“I Want To Learn How To Weld”…Becoming An Artist at 48
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Jan 18, 2020 |
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Best Of 2019 Episode: Goodbye Accounting...Hello Acting
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Jan 03, 2020 |
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Life's A Beach For Phil and Arthur: Two Lawyers Start AP Yoga
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Dec 22, 2019 |
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At 65, Descendant Of Georgetown Slaves Finds Second Act On Campus
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Dec 08, 2019 |
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Of All The Gin Joints In Washington: Retired Lawyer & Son-In-Law Launch Distillery
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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Prescription for Change: From Pharmacist To Flight Attendant
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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Ready For A Career Pivot? Expert Interview With Marc Miller
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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A Passage To India: Her Second Act Started With A Trip
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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A Dream Deferred: How A Banquet Waitress Became A Doctor At 45
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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At 70, Jim Found A New Passion: Helping Others Get Fit
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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Encore! Encore! Leaving Wall Street For The Non-Profit Sector
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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Ready to Start A Business After 50? Expert Advice from Kerry Hannon
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Goodbye Accounting...Hello Acting: Meet Ancestry’s “Lederhosen Guy”
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Jul 29, 2019 |
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A Reluctant-Preneur: Laid Off at 51, Jane Launches Grownup Travels
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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Pittsburgh’s Next Act: A Region Prepares For The Next 75 Years
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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THEN: Homeless, Addicted & Convicted...NOW: Time’s “100 Most Influential People”
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Jun 08, 2019 |
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Never Too Old To Rock N' Roll: Meet Tom "The Suit" Forst
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May 29, 2019 |
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The Proximity Principle: Ken Coleman’s Formula for Second Act Success
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May 13, 2019 |
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A Midlife Shake-up: Stay-At-Home Mom Pursues A Year Of Public Service
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May 08, 2019 |
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No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town: A Christmas Project Sparks A Second Act
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Apr 24, 2019 |
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Ready To Live Forever? Surprising Advice From Marc Freedman
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Apr 10, 2019 |
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A Culinary Instructor's Second Act Brings Fine Dining To A Soup Kitchen
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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Finding New Life As A Hospice Chaplain
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Mar 23, 2019 |
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The Making Of A Modern Elder: Chip Conley Joins The Millennials At Airbnb
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Mar 09, 2019 |
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Facing The Music: A DJ Side Hustle Turns Into A Full-Time Gig
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Mar 02, 2019 |
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Can A City Have A Second Act? Welcome to Irving, Texas
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Feb 15, 2019 |
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A Neighbor's Dying Wish Launches A Second Act
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Feb 10, 2019 |
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A Cop Leaves The Force for Corporate America
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Jan 26, 2019 |
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Lizzie Leaves Tech And Starts "The Humble Retreat"
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Jan 17, 2019 |
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Can One Woman Fix Foster Care? Meet Judy Cockerton
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Jan 08, 2019 |
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An Injury Ended His NFL Career: So He Became An Opera Singer
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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Tennis Anyone? Leaving Boeing To Become A High School Coach
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Changing His Tune: Dr. Arnie Rosen Is Now A Band Grandpa
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Dec 02, 2018 |
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The Man Who Sends College Students To Prison: Jim Farrin's Second Act
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Nov 18, 2018 |
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Don't Retire, REWIRE! 24 Minutes with Author Jeri Sedlar
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Nov 04, 2018 |
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Telephone Repairman Follows A Life-Long Dream: Designing Women's Shoes
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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Cathy & the Crankshafts: Social Worker Learns To Fix Cars For Working Poor
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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Identifying Your Ideal Second Act: Nancy Collamer and the 25 Questions
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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She Started "Beat Cancer Boot Camp" (This Pity Party Is Over)
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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A Gambler Gets A Second Chance: The Fall And Rise Of Terence Gerchberg
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Aug 26, 2018 |
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Buddy's Unusual Path: Radio Disc Jockey to Economic Developer
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Aug 11, 2018 |
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"Mama, I'm Gay" Fuels A Second Act
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Jul 29, 2018 |
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What Is "Post Traumatic Growth?" Interview with "Jolt" Author Mark Miller
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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Fired at 64...An Entrepreneur at 66
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Jul 01, 2018 |
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Exiting the Courtroom: A Trial Lawyer Finds Nature Photography
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Jun 20, 2018 |
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Not Just For Kicks: NFL Place Kicker Returns For Diploma 33 Years Later
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Honey, I Just Bought A Liquor License: Sharon Starts A Wine Store
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May 20, 2018 |
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Goodbye GE...Hello JC: Father James Martin's Second Act
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May 07, 2018 |
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Acting Is Her Second Act: A Public Relations Star Finds A New Role
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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James and the Perfect Burger: Redemption With A Side of Fries
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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The Last Laugh: 81-Year Old Man Tries His Hand At Stand-Up Comedy
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Ready for Some Expert Advice? 23 Minutes with Marci Alboher
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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Getting Benchwarmers in the Game: Retired Engineer Keeps a Promise
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Mar 27, 2018 |
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From "Late Night with Conan" to Rikers Island
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Goodbye Journalism…Hello Baked Goods
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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An Investment Banker Goes Back to School
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Feb 01, 2018 |
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Second Life Bikes is Her Second Act
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Jan 21, 2018 |
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From Big Law to Methodist Minister
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Jan 14, 2018 |
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A Doctor's Passion Takes Him to Uganda
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Jan 07, 2018 |
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A Second Act That's Clean and Sober
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Jan 01, 2018 |