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Have you ever been more afraid of your dream coming true than of it failing?

Fear of failure is real, but what about the fear of success?

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, dives into one of the most overlooked blocks in entrepreneurship and career transitions: the fear of actually succeeding.

If you’ve been procrastinating launching your business, stalling on finishing your website, or quietly holding back from fully going all in, this episode is for you.

Inside, we unpack:

• What fear of success really is and why it shows up during a career transition
• Why achieving your dream business can feel scarier than failing
• The hidden identity shift that happens when you become your own boss
• How fear of change keeps women stuck in corporate roles
• Practical ways to reframe fear and step into your second act with confidence

For women navigating a midlife career transition, leaving a 9 to 5 job, or starting a business after years in corporate, this conversation will help you understand why you may be subconsciously holding yourself back.

Success is not an ending. It is the beginning of your next chapter.

If you’re ready to move past fear and build a business aligned with your life, this episode will help you step into the next version of you.

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