In this conversation, Michal Kaye shares her inspiring journey from being an event planner to becoming a business mindset coach. She discusses her accidental entry into event planning, the challenges she faced while transitioning to Israel, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths. Michal emphasizes the significance of language in adapting to a new culture and the thriving event planning industry in Israel. She also delves into her pivot to business coaching during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of boundaries and the need for continuous growth and adaptation not just in life, but in your career as it relates to your life.
Are you ready to explore the pivot or change you've been dreaming about? Let's talk it out in a free discovery call - https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall?month=2025-10
Summer jobs aren't just great for the resume - they're great for learning about what you love (and don't love) in any career. In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Simon Gerstler shares how a summer job literally changed the trajectory of his career and set him on the path to a career he's loved for over 20 years.
In this episode you'll learn about listening to your inner voice, trying new things, what character traits make a great salesperson, who should consider a career in sales (and why), and so so much more.
Learn more about Simon and his sales training at https://pipe.global
For nearly 20 years, I built a successful career in marketing and sales.
I worked across interesting industries. I delivered results. I grew.
But at a certain point, I realized something was off.
I wanted to help people in a more direct, lasting way.
I wanted to help people create the 'aha' moment I never had, to help them go from “I have no idea what I’m doing” to “I know exactly what I want—and how to get there.”
So I became a certified career coach.
In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, I’m not interviewing anyone. I’m telling my own story.
Former corporate recruiter turned creator, Julian Placino shares how he left HR to build a brand, and a business, by rethinking how people get hired, and by always being guided by his faith. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating modern careers, personal branding, or the leap from employee to entrepreneur.
Need help navigating your own career change? Schedule a free career clarity call.
https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
Check out Julian's work:
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino (podcast) - https://open.spotify.com/show/29iFxi4Ro1OkCDnHxiLSYl?si=8dcac26f8f594d9f
Ultimate Coding Championship -https://headstorm.com/ultimate-coding-championship/
Hilary Faverman didn’t plan on starting over at 50—but life had other ideas.
After starting her career in HR and then starting her own corporate marketing company, Hilary was a businesswoman through and through. Until AI crushed her business, October 7th hit, and she began to question every professional principle she'd built her career on.
Hilary lost her business to AI - but what she found was life changing: meaning, purpose, and the desire to make a real difference, not just pay the bills.
If you're looking for your next big thing, learn from Hilary about embracing change, finding meaning, and making things work in the hardest of times.
Want to get clarity about your own career path? Schedule a free clarity call - I'm here to help!
https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
After a devastating accident ended his chiropractic career, Daniel Eisenberg spent five years rebuilding his life. Today, he works as an international money changer—an unlikely but deeply aligned second chapter. In this episode, Daniel talks about physical pain, emotional loss, rediscovering his purpose, and how his passion for helping others never left—he just found a new way to do it.
Are you looking for clarity, meaning, or just something more for your own career? Let's talk!
https://calendly.com/sarimholtz/claritycall
In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, I’m joined by Rebecca Sigala—a creative entrepreneur who pivoted her boudoir photography business into a successful coach helping women find new paths to body positivity and self love.
We talk about how she built a career that challenged conventional norms, faced criticism, and still came out thriving—and how she’s helped thousands of women feel confident and at home in their own bodies.
From forgoing a traditional path to building a mission-driven business, Rebecca’s story is fierce, honest, and unforgettable.
What do you do when the career you worked so hard for… just doesn’t feel right?
Rabbi Anthony Manning was on the classic path to success—Oxford-educated, thriving at top law firms in London, everything looking great on the outside. But inside? He was craving more time for family, and a deeper sense of meaning.
In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Rabbi Manning shares:
- Why he left law at the peak of his career
- How he redefined “success” through Jewish learning and values
- His journey from solicitor to spiritual leader and educator
If you’ve ever felt like you were living someone else’s version of success—or wondered what it means to live with purpose—you’ll love this conversation.
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In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, I’m joined by Tamara Gestetner, who opens up about her deeply personal journey from finishing an undergrad degree she knew wasn't right to finding fulfillment as a marriage counselor, then ultimately burning out from the tension. Tamara candidly shares the story of how her unexpected pregnancy derailed the second career she THOUGHT she'd have and how career coaching and a long self-discovery process eventually led her to her second chapter career as a life and career coach.
You’ll hear how Tamara navigated:
The emotional toll of leaving a career that once felt like a calling
The uncertainty of career exploration in midlife
The joy and alignment she found on the other side
If you’re stuck, uncertain, or just ready for something more aligned—this conversation is for you.
Is your daughter struggling in a degree she's not enjoying? Or maybe she's not sure how to choose a degree or a career she'll love?
Join me on May 11 at 11am EST for a FREE webinar - The Career Conversation: Supportin Your Daughter After Seminary
Register here - https://bit.ly/post-seminary-webinar
At what point do you stop chasing a career that looks good on paper and start pursuing something that truly fulfills you?
Evan Rosenblum spent nearly two decades in corporate marketing, working with major brands like Pepsi, Johnson & Johnson, and Volkswagen—only to realize he wanted something entirely different.
In this episode, Evan shares his journey of self discovery and how he made his way to the world of real estate. He discusses the path he took towards choosing a new career, the challenges of learning and licensing to become a realtor, the lessons he learned about risk-taking, reinvention, and financial independence, and how he ultimately built a career that aligns with his values.
To learn more about real estate investing: https://www.biggerpockets.com/
To learn more about Evan's VA company - https://www.youneedava.biz/
After nearly two decades in the nonprofit sector, Miriam Gottlieb found herself at a crossroads—navigating a career change, a divorce, and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, all at once. What started as a creative escape slowly transformed into a thriving business, as she discovered a passion for mosaics and turned it into a full-time endeavor.
In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Miriam shares her journey of reinvention, the challenges of building a business from the ground up in a foreign language, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, creativity, and embracing the unknown.
This episode is for anyone looking for proof that starting over is possible—and that leaning into your creativity can lead to something incredible.
No degree...no problem! In this episode of Second Chapter Careers, Miri Hess explains how (and why) she went from dental hygienist to a successful career in high-tech sales, without a college degree.
Miri gets candid about the retraining process, the challenges and rewards of a life in sales, and why she's happier than ever with her career, her salary, and her work-life balance.
Want to learn more about the class Miri took? Check it out here: https://www.salesclass.co/
After 20 years at Intel, Yechiel Greenblum made the brave decision to leave behind his high-paying tech career for the challenges (and less lucrative) world of high school education. In this first episode of Second Chapter Careers, Yechiel opens up about going back to school while work, balancing two jobs (and a family) at once, and why, despite the challenges, he's found joy in teaching. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to walk away from stability to chase something meaningful, this episode is a must-listen.
The Second Chapter Careers podcast is the place to learn from - and get inspired by - regular people who have made brave, bold career moves, to find happiness in their jobs and their lives.
Intro music by Micah Moskowitz
