In this debut episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, host Jeff Ornstein introduces the podcast’s mission: to celebrate remarkable individuals who are stepping into new projects and roles that could define their legacy. Drawing on over four decades of experience as a global hotel designer - working with brands like Hilton, Marriott, Kempinski, and IHG, as well as private clients including royal families and world leaders - Jeff shares how his journey into acting parallels his design career.

From creating immersive hotel experiences to embodying characters on screen, Jeff explores the intersection of talent, vision, and opportunity. This episode lays the foundation for Next Act, highlighting the power of ambition, curiosity, and resilience, and why the best is always yet to come for those who pursue it.