"Sweet dreams are made of this"

Your Second Act Starts Here. 

If you're a woman over 50 running a solo business or looking to start one , you're in the right place. I'm a small business specialist, marketing lecturer and experienced career coach.

I'm here to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that are unique to GenX businesswomen living in a Millennial/Gen Z world. - with tools, support, community and mindset. And keeping it simple!

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"Sweet dreams are made of this" 

Your Second Act Starts Here. 

If you're a woman over 50 running a solo business or looking to start one , you're in the right place. I'm Leigh Raymond, a small business specialist, marketing lecturer and experienced career coach, as well as self-proclaimed GenXpert.

I founded Second Act Society (SAS) to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that are unique to GenX businesswomen living in a Millennial/Gen Z world. - with tools, support, community and mindset. And keeping it simple! 

SECOND ACT SOCIETY SITE

 

"Y'all ready for this?"

Special launch pricing on my new self-paced short course is now live.

Let's get you prepped

6-module self paced short course to help you get ready mentally, practically and confidently. 

Launch Pricing now on !

 

"Everybody wants to rule the world"

Freebies to fuel your Second Act success

100 small business ideas for women over 50
Free Workbook

If you're looking for small business ideas, this workbook will help you work through over 100 different options. Rank them and identify the relevant skills you already have - designed as a way to get clarity and confidence.

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Private Facebook Group

Connect with women exactly like you. Free resources, training, Q&A's and support to help you start and run your business. Experienced coaches and small business specialists are inside waiting for you in this FREE group.

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Small Business Toolbox

When you're running a small business you're going to be pressed for time, money or both. Here's a guide to some of the tools you will need to get started and to run your business - all vetted, tested and getting our tick of approval. 

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The place for GenX women starting & growing small business.

Let's face it - things are very different for us. We've lived through hard knocks and amazing experiences. We've raised our kids (who probably don't need us as much...boohoo). We remember what it was like before the internet (interoffice memo anyone?) and now we're trying to navigate social media options which grow daily. But we're also experienced, smart, driven, and not ready to consider "Shady Pines" just yet.

More and more women of our generation are starting & growing small businesses, and taking charge of our financial future. Because sadly, women of our generation are the most financially disadvantaged demographic. I created "Second Act Society" to support our unique journey with tools, resources, courses and a membership where we can keep things simple and grow with confidence.

Whether it's a side hustle, main thing or something "just for you", this is the place to start. 

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"Time after time" 

 Proving it's never too late

I'm living proof that it's never too late to start a business, and that you can change your Iife no matter your age. I started my current business in my late 40's, leaving behind a stressful corporate career during which time I counselled hundreds of women at this stage of life on career changes. 

The common denominator amongst them was a feeling of being "past it", resulting in a total lack of confidence. With women of our generation being the most financially vulnerable demographic, I believe wholeheartedly that running your own business is a way to reclaim your dreams and become financially free. And to create something to be proud of. 

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"True colours"

Real Women Shining Through

"The success or failure of a project can have much to do with confidence and Leigh’s point of difference is her ability to address our mind-set. Firstly she will give you the confidence to believe your goal is possible and then she will show you how you are going to achieve it. Leigh has devised strategies for two different businesses of mine – one was a start up and the other was an existing successful business that had lost focus and direction. If you are looking for a wholistic support for any stage of your small business – you will not find better than Leigh."

"Leigh is a go-to person if you're launching your own business. Great advice and her own lived experience. As a marketing professional and former headhunter she combines her skills and experience to encourage new direction"

 

"Girls just wanna have fun"

Check out my blog

Financial resilience in our 50s: The power of entrepreneurship

May 21, 2023

Why are 50+ women the new "entrepreneurial superpower"?

Nov 23, 2021

The Gen X Factor

Oct 25, 2023

"let's stay together" 

 

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