February 7, 2023

In a world where fresh starts are often romanticized but rarely explored, my guest today takes us behind the scenes of his own transformative journey.

I’m truly excited to welcome Howard Epstein, a lifelong resident of Omaha, Nebraska, who recently retired as the Executive Director of The Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Now, he’s embracing a new role as an adjunct professor at Creighton University School of Law, teaching a class in nonprofit organizations. 

With a background that spans family businesses, a 17-year stint in private law practice, and extensive involvement in Omaha’s charitable and philanthropic community, Howard has a wealth of experiences to share. 

In this episode, we dive into Howard’s fascinating journey—one that navigates through several career shifts. From his days in accounting to managing a fruit and vegetable business, exploring biology, and practicing law, it’s a story of adaptation and growth.

We discussed:

• How a casual client comment prompted Howard to begin a new career at age 61
  
• Why Howard decided to leave his nonprofit career behind in the last year
  
• What the first morning felt like after waking up to a new life chapter
  
• The biggest lesson Howard’s learned in this past year of retirement
  
• What discussions he had with his wife in the decision leading up to retirement
  
• The number one piece of advice he would give to folks considering to retire