We are thrilled to kick off our interviews here on The Second Act Show with our longtime friend, colleague, mentor, and second-act sage Rich Eisenberg. Rich has just stepped into his "unretirement," a term first popularized by our colleague Chris Farrell in his eponymous book.

Listen to how Rich is redefining what he's doing as a freelancer, coping with being master of his own schedule, and focusing on the stories and themes that matter most to him.

One key for all of us to remember at this stage of our careers is the crucial importance of finding a professional niche. We should use all of the knowledge and experience we have accumulated over the years, but synthesize it into a specific solution or set of solutions that are useful and in demand.