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The Second Shift

The Second Shift

By: E.N.Howie
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 Your job may be over — but your purpose isn’t. Whether you retired, got laid off, or are still serving in state, local, or federal government… this podcast is your place to reset, rediscover, and rebuild. Hosted by motivational speaker and transformation coach E.N. Howie, The Second Shift brings real conversations, empowering insight, and bold strategies for navigating life after service. You gave everything to the job — but what about you? This is where identity meets impact, and faith meets forward movement. 🎧 What to Expect: Honest stories from former and current gov pros Mindset shifts, legacy talk, and clarity work Faith-forward episodes to inspire your next chapter Weekly wisdom to help you live, lead, and launch again This isn’t retirement — it’s realignment. This isn’t the end — it’s your Second Shift. ➡️ New episodes bi-weekly ➡️ Follow @thesecondshiftpodcast + @enhowie ➡️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more2025
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  • Shutdown Strategy — Rebuilding in the Midst of Uncertainty | The Second Shift with E.N. Howie

    Shutdown Strategy — Rebuilding in the Midst of Uncertainty | The Second Shift with E.N. Howie
    Oct 15 2025

    When the federal government shuts down, it doesn’t just stop operations — it shakes systems, schedules, and sometimes even our sense of purpose. But a pause in policy doesn’t have to mean a pause in progress.

    In this reflective and practical solo episode of The Second Shift, motivational speaker and leadership voice E.N. Howie challenges listeners to rebuild, not retreat. With a blend of faith, focus, and strategy, Howie introduces his 3-Step Post-Shutdown Reset Framework — Review, Reset, and Reposition — designed to help you transform uncertainty into opportunity.

    If you’ve found yourself asking, “What now?” this episode reminds you that stillness can be sacred, and purpose doesn’t disappear when paychecks do.

    💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The Cost of Pause: What shutdowns reveal about our habits, priorities, and peace.

    • How to Review, Reset & Reposition: A framework to rebuild structure and confidence after disruption.

    • A Personal Story from E.N. Howie: Finding clarity and purpose in a season of forced stillness.

    • The 7-Day Post-Shutdown Challenge: Simple daily actions to rebuild faith, focus, and finances.

    🔁 Episode Highlights:

    “The shutdown might’ve paused the system, but it didn’t pause your purpose.”

    “Stillness isn’t the absence of progress — sometimes stillness is progress.”

    “Don’t wait for the system to move; move yourself.”

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    Join the #TheSecondShiftChallenge — 7 days of intentional growth through Review, Reset, and Reposition.
    📩 Download your free Reset Checklist at www.enhowie.net/thesecondshift
    💬 Share your progress and tag @enhowie on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    🎧 Listen now to rediscover rhythm, reclaim focus, and rebuild your life — not just for what’s next, but for who you’re becoming.
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