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Second Act Success Podcast: Career Change, Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship for Women Over 40
Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love.
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Second Act Success Podcast: Career Change, Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship for Women Over 40
Homeschooling to Style Coaching: How Monika Nielsen Became the Closet Therapist for Women in Midlife | #190
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In this inspiring episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell sits down with Monika Nielsen, founder of Style Closet Coach and the beloved “closet therapist” for women reinventing themselves in midlife. After homeschooling her three children for 22 years, Monika launched a business helping women declutter their closets and rediscover their style. She shares how she turned a personal moment of self-discovery into a purpose-driven second act that empowers other women to feel confident in their clothes—and in themselves.
Whether you're standing in front of a closet full of clothes that no longer reflect who you are, or you're preparing for a career pivot and want to show up authentically in your next chapter, Monika’s approach will inspire you to make space for the woman you’re becoming.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- Why your wardrobe may be holding you back from stepping confidently into your second act
- How to ditch the guilt and give yourself permission to evolve—both in style and in life
- Monika’s process for helping women align their wardrobe with their lifestyle and goals
- The power of donating clothes to support other women reentering the workforce
- Tips on identifying your “closet personality” and making mindful shopping choices
- Why starting over is not just possible—but powerful
🔗 https://secondactsuccess.co/190
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