Second Breaks | A Career Podcast for Experienced Professionals

Second Breaks is a show about thriving at work and in life — no matter if it's our second, third, or fourth act! Produced with Generation X and Mid-Lifers in mind, Lou Blaser brings in guests and explores topics that help us reimagine ourselves, create longevity in our careers, and stay relevant in a changing world.

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Lou approaches her interviews from multiple perspectives and with such infectious curiosity. I come away feeling excited after each episode.

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Creating a Location-Independent Career | Amy Scott

What exactly is a location-independent career, how to set it up, and how to figure out if this one’s for you

Continuous Pivots in Business | Lisa Woods

A business that does not pivot is at risk of becoming irrelevant or losing its position in the marketplace.

Leveraging Your Strengths as You Pivot | Gregg Eiler

Instructional Designer Gregg Eiler is in the midst of an exciting career move. He shares how he’s made the decision to use his strengths and passion for course building as the jumping-off point for a new career.

Stop Holding Yourself Back | Kathy Bourque

Kathy Bourque, a leadership development coach, talks about the mindset traps that hold us back from stepping into the roles and embracing the influence that we want.

How to Manage (and Enjoy) Two Careers | Lisa Akers

What if you don’t want to change careers? What if you want to explore and play in a new interest and build a second career alongside the first one? Lisa Akers, Spaceship Builder and Master Herbalist, explains how she did it, how she’s managing two careers, and actually enjoy her work and life (!) in the process.

Money Conversations | Jacquette Timmons

Jacquette Timmons, CEO of Sterling Investment Management, discusses the art of talking about money. We cover why money conversations are awkward, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get support from family and loved ones on your career move that may have financial implications.