Second Chapter Careers

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Second Chapter Careers is a podcast about bold career changes and the people who make them. Each episode features inspiring stories from individuals who left one path behind to pursue work they love. Whether driven by burnout, life changes, or the search for meaning, their journeys prove that it’s never too late to start your next chapter.

30 de jun.

Starting over in life and in your career - Lessons learned the hard way

Lani Bell was an English Lit major who went to law school in pursuit of a 'real' career. She loved the schooling, but the career was never really quite right. In an unexpected (and fortuitious!) turn of events, Lani was offered to do an ad campaign, which ultimately turned into a joyful (but bumpy) marketing career. In this episode, Lani talks about starting over, not just in her career, but in her life. She discusses: - how law never scratched her creative itch - moving to Israel in the middle of COVID - getting divorced and parenting full time while trying to build a career - starting her own marketing firm, and struggling in the post-October 7 economic downturn - taking a job as a barista as she figured out her next move - working full time while parenting full time, and how she makes it work Lani's story is a testament to the power of positivity and the beauty of resilience in the most difficult of circumstances. Find Lani on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanibellmedia/
15 de jun.

From Judge to Tour Guide

David Parry has never been afraid of taking risks. In his mid-30s, as a young lawyer with his own firm, he moved across Australia with 4 young children to accept a job as a judge in a newly formed tribunal. After leaving the tribunal, David served as a judge until reaching the minimum retirement age, when he left his dream job to move to Israel. But moving across the world in your mid-50s poses all sorts of challenges, including difficulties in converting licenses, language issues, and other issues. And so, David chose a new path, and a new, rigorous education - he qualified as a licensed tour guide. Get inspired by David's grit and his uncompromising pursuit of his personal and professional dreams. Learn about what it takes to be a judge - and to be a tour guide, and what skills David was able to transfer from his old path to his new one. Get to know David - https://www.tourwiseisrael.comReady to forge your own new path? Set a free career discovery call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
2 de jun.

Non Profit Ops and a Fitness Empire: How Marla Rottenstreich Finds Joy in Work

Marla Rottenstreich spends her days deep in the world of non-profit operations and marketing. But she finds her greatest joy in the mornings and evenings, when she runs a fitness company for women, helping them develop health, strength, and community in her wide range of exercise classes (she teaches 9 classes every week!). In this amazing story, Marla shares how she draws energy from building, how she uses her ADHD as a superpower to keep things moving, and how building a business is challenging, even when you have an awesome idea. Marla's energy is electric, her passion is apparent, and her path is truly inspiring. PS - sorry the visual format is a bit different, due to technical difficulties we had to record in a different system. Looking for THAT THING that will bring your own professional joy? I can help! Schedule a free clarity call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
19 de mai.

Straddling Two Careers, the Myth of the Hi-Tech Salary, and More

How much can physical therapists REALLY make? Is it possible to balance two careers at once? HOW? Are hi-tech workers the only ones who make real money in Israel? In this thoughtful and meaningful conversation, Aharon Blatman answers these questions (and more!) while explaining how he got into the world of physical therapy, how he found his calling in the world of financial advising, and how he straddles two worlds, balances a family, and finds joy and meaning in everything he does. Need help navigating your own second career passion? Set a free clarity call: https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
5 de mai.

From Hard Days to Happy Ones - Ahuva Shore's Journey From Social Work to Event Planning

Ahuva Shore didn’t choose social work out of passion—it was simply the most practical option at the time. Even while earning her degree, she knew it wasn’t where she wanted to stay, but she didn’t yet have a clear alternative. Her career didn’t follow a straight line. She worked as a social worker, moved into hi-tech, returned to social work, and then pivoted back again—each step building new skills and perspective. Along the way, she developed a side hustle that eventually brought everything together, combining her passion with the business skills she picked up throughout her journey. In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, we cover: The value of having a degree—and a safety netHow to use your job to build skills for something biggerWhy paying attention to what excites you matters more than you thinkWhat it really takes to become an event planner and entrepreneurLooking for clarity in your own career path?Book a free call: https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
23 de fev.

Retirement? What's That?

Afraid of being bored during retirement? It's a common problem...but there is a solution: find something you love to do, and turn it into a business. After over 25 years as a music and pre-school teacher, Jill Rosalimsky did just that, finding joy in building a resin empire, complete with workshops, an active social media presence, and selling her creations in local stores and fairs. In this episode, Jill outlines how she started a business (unexpectedly!) in her retirement years. How she finds joy in her new hobby and business, and how she is embracing the learning curve of it all. She shares the challenges of divorce, moving, starting a master's at 48 and her surprise when her new degree didn't lead to the job she imagined for herself. Jill shares how she teaches herself about resin art, running a business, and mastering social media, while most people her age are out playing mah jongg. If you're afraid of retirement, it's time to reframe, get inspired, and find your next chapter. Need help? Let's talk - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall Check out Jill's gorgeous art on Tiktok and Instagram @ThejillstaceycollectionFollow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jill.smulevitz
9 de fev.

Built to Build - How to build a life and career intentionally, even if it's not what you expected

Sonya Weigle never planned on marriage or motherhood. Until she chose both. What followed wasn’t balance. It was burnout, hard decisions, and a brutal challenge to everything she envisioned for herself and her career. In this episode, Sonya breaks down what it really looks like to raise kids while building a serious career, why stepping back can be a power move, and how intentional decisions reshaped her path and led her to find joy in every chapter of her career. Sonya started off in corporate consulting, found a surprise love in biotech, she now coaches female biotech CEOs to claim space in rooms that weren’t specifically designed for them. This conversation brings a mature and enlightening perspective to embracing things you never expected, exploring new opportunities with curiosity, and never being afraid to pause or start again. Learn more about The Catalytic Collective here - https://thecatalyticcollective.com/ Explore your own career with intentionality by booking a free career discovery call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
26 de jan.

Leaving Your Career at the Top of Your Game...and Starting Over After 50

Rachel Himelstein worked as a teacher and mashgicha (supervisor) at a girls' seminary for 20 years, providing spiritual teachings and emotional guidance for thousands of young women. In this episode, Rachel talks about the joys and challenges of working in a seminary, why she decided to leave at the top of her game, and start ALL OVER as an art therapist, earning a master's degree in her 50s and starting an entirely new career from the bottom up. Hear about what it REALLY means to invest your life into teaching others, what it's like to pursue your passion, and how it's NEVER too late to follow your dreams. Ready fo find your own professional passion? Schedule a free career discovery call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall

Second Chapter Careers is a podcast about bold career changes and the people who make them. Each episode features inspiring stories from individuals who left one path behind to pursue work they love. Whether driven by burnout, life changes, or the search for meaning, their journeys prove that it’s never too late to start your next chapter.

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sariholtz
Anos de atividade

2025 - 2026
Episódios

28
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