Second Shot

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Heath Oakes is a millennial mogul whose Ignorance on Fire led him to fail his way to success. Jenny Anchondo is an Emmy-award winning journalist whose sharp eye and biting wit have led to her storied career in television. Together, they tackle today’s headlines — in way only an odd couple with a dash of perfect opposite can. The headlines are a jumping off point and this duo takes it from there, to give the audience a “Second Shot” and pull a life lesson from the news of the day. The goal is inspiration, motivation and up-leveling your life. So kick back, relax, and join the conversation. This is Second Shot, with your hosts, Heath Oakes and Jenny Anchondo.

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After SIX years -- this is our Final episode! 264-- Join us on "No Gifts, Please"

Oct 03 2023 20 mins

We have had an incredible run on Second Shot! Thank you for pouring so much love into this show. The connections we have made with our audience have touched our lives permanently. It is not lost on us how you supported the show, supported the show's sponsors and spread the word about what we were doing. With hundreds of thousands of downloads and a run time of more than six years,

Ep. 263: Traumatic Brain Injury chat with Jenny's mama

May 15 2023 26 mins

In a first of its kind interview, Jenny interviews her mom to find out how she healed from a traumatic brain injury more than 40 years ago when Jeanette Anchondo was pregnant with Jenny. In a logging accident when she was three months pregnant, Jeanette suffered a fractured skull, a broken shoulder, broken ribs, a ruptured spleen, nerve damage and, most impactful, a traumatic brain

Ep. 263: Moving to the USA, arranged marriages & fighting hunger w/ Raj & Anna Asava

Nov 04 2022 38 mins

Raj and Anna Asava are the founders of HungerMitao, which is a grassroots volunteer movement to mobilize the Indian American community in support of their local food banks. In this episode -- yes -- we talk about their efforts to fight hunger. But we also talk about coming to the U.S. from India, the practice of arranged marriages, moving up the corporate ladder and more! There are

Ep. 262: She canned ranch water & created a second career

Oct 27 2022 26 mins

What do you do when you want a product but can't find it? You make it yourself! Amelia Lettieri said she needed a canned ranch water so she made it happen! Despite having never done this before, she did the hard work and created what we all know today as Ranch2o Spirits. In this episode, she gets real about the challenges of entrepreneurship, what she wishes she would have known ah

Ep. 261: The Chosen/ 1883's Jordan Ross

Aug 26 2022 28 mins

Fort Worth-based actor Jordan Walker Ross sits down to talk about how he learned to overcome his limp, cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis to land roles in 1883 and The Chosen. That limp had a negative impact on his acting career for a long time – having casting directors and agents tell him to “lose the limp” and even being replaced from the project because it was too distra

Ep. 260: Teaching kids about finances. Credit card debt to becoming a financial PRO!

Jun 30 2022 28 mins

Teaching toddlers the basics of money-making and money-saving? Vince Shorb, the founder and CEO of the National Financial Educators Council says not only is it possible... it is imperative. If you haven’t started yet, no worries. He’ll get you on the bandwagon. It’s not something our kids will necessarily learn about in school, so a lot of that education is up to us. Vince fe

Ep. 259: Mark Wahlberg talks movies, entrepreneurship & family

Jun 02 2022 14 mins

Many know Mark Wahlberg as an award winning actor but this chat was about much more. He delves into his life as an entrepreneur, faith, how family changed him and his new movie, Father Stu. To learn more about Mark's new movie, visit https://www.fatherstumovie.com/ To connect with the Second Shot team, visit facebook.com/group/secondshot To follow on IG visit instagram.com/secondsh

Ep. 258: Memorial Day with Navy Seal Veteran, Stephen Holley

May 26 2022 33 mins

North Texas Navy Seal Veteran, Stephen Holley is also the President and CEO of the nonprofit Carry The Load, which teaches Americans about the sacrifices made by members of the military, veterans, first responders and their families. He grew up in Dallas and eventually went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 2000. He went on to serve as a Navy Seal for five year

Ep. 257: A plant based creamer empire that started on Kickstarter

May 09 2022 31 mins

Nutpods began as a Kickstarter campaign but the plant based creamers blew up from there. They're now available in more than 15,000 stores nationwide. The Nutpods brand is also the number one dairy-free creamer on Amazon. Here’s the real kick, it all started with a mother who wanted to take a second shot at her career: Madeline Haydon. She was pregnant and looking for a healthy no

Ep. 256: Heath Oakes joins NFC Life - the hand delivered note that changed it all

May 05 2022 37 mins

Several years ago, Heath delivered a hand written note to Sandra Irvin, inquiring about NFC Life. He was denied several times. He was told no over and over. Today, he joins Sandy at NFC Life as CEO. This is the story of how it finally happened.