The Messy Middle: Career Identity & Direction
Space to Grow x SFUXD Presents: The Messy Middle.
This is a guided convo series for creative professionals navigating the in-between, that space where you’ve outgrown what was, but aren’t quite sure what’s next.
Through open, honest dialogue in a small group, you’ll see you’re not the only one wrestling with uncertainty, self-doubt, or big questions about your work and life.
Led by Tina Yip, founder & coach at Space to Grow, in each session, a group of creatives will come together to get real about a specific topic, exchange thoughts, and learn from each other.
Topic for this month: Career identity & direction
Exploring questions like:
"Who do I even want to be at work anymore?"
“Who am I outside of my work?”
“What do I actually want to be known for?”
"What does success mean to me these days?"
“If I’m not happy rn, how do I figure out what’s next?”
Who is this for:
Mid-career creative professionals (brand, design, marketing, content, strategy, product) who feel “successful on paper” and are navigating the sticky in-between, outgrowing what was and unsure what’s next. You want clarity on identity, direction, and what meaningful work/life looks like now.
You’re ~8–20 years into a creative/marketing/design/strategy career and feeling restless or misaligned.
You’re multi-hyphenate/curious, juggling roles or considering a pivot, side project, or new path.
You’re asking bigger questions about who you are at work (and outside of it) and what you want to be known for.
You want a small, facilitated space to say the quiet parts out loud, hear how others are navigating it, and leave with language + next steps.
You value candid conversation over performative networking.
Who this is NOT for:
You want tactical job-hunt tips
You’re not open to reflection or peer dialogue
You’re seeking a “one right path” answer vs. exploring possibilities
Limited seats available to keep a cozy vibe 😌
Suggested donation is to help cover the cost of the venue 💓