gentlemen, we can rebuild you.

We help seasoned creatives stay in the game. Tabasco sauce optional.

IS YOUR star BURNING OUT?

Do you see the writing on the dry-erase board?

Did a junior creative call you “Rumplestiltskin”?

HELL, NO!

With personalized coaching, regular online meetups, and a community of fellow creatives to drive your success, Molting Men is your command center for midlife reignition.

OUR STORY

“Pivoting into another line of creative work or starting your own business is hard. REAL hard. Molting Men provides a solid framework with relative and timely exercises in a welcoming small group format to get you there faster.”

Guy “The Phoenix” Ragnetti

Now: Creative Director / Writer
Molt Direction: Outdoor Expeditions
“It was a safe place where you could say, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do?’ without feeling judged. The accountability, the raw honesty, and the shared struggle—they made all the difference.”

Vince “Wild Stallion” Ninmoor

Now: Presentation Design + Onsite Event Support
Molt Direction: Presentation Design + DIY Merch Store
"If you're looking to break down and solidify your greater purpose, this cohort is for you.”

“Yellow Melvin”
Current: 3D Designer
Molt Direction: Toy Designer/Merch
“The cohort experience was a confidence booster and a second wind to continue in the creative world.”

"El Cyclepath"
Now: Designer + Occasional Luthier
Molt Direction: Luthier
“Molting Men offers a guided self-reflection process designed to help you uncover your unique strengths and path forward in your career.”

Brian "The Rage" Hankins

Now: Art Director + Senior Creative Designer
Molt Direction: Land Surveyor + Mentor
“This cohort was fun, interesting and packed with useful tools that are easily digestible and relatable. I feel better for having been on it.”

Brian “SawzAll” Nally

Now: Sr. Graphic Designer
Molt Direction: Odd Jobber + Freelancer
“Many men have lost their way in life yet their paths are clearly right before them. MM helps men resume our journeys on the path in a rich and impactful way.”

Richard John “Wazi Woo” Jenkins

Now: Artist, Co-Founder of the Museum Of Neon Art (MONA)
Molt Direction: Still molting :)
“You’ve got to ask yourself, ‘What am I best at? What makes me happy? What are the possibilities? If you can merge your superpowers with what you love to do, that’s what fulfills you.”

Steve Klinetobe
MoltMaster™

Past Self: Chief Creative Officer
Post-Molt: Creates “brand anthems” for impact-focused companies
“auGi has a rare talent of helping people discover the courage within themselves to face fear: Fear of failure. Fear of disappointment. Fear of being vulnerable.”

Jim Fairchild
MoltMaster™

Past Self: In-game entertainment maestro for the Denver Broncos
Post-Molt: Podcast Host
“We’ve heard that Joseph Campbell phrase, ‘Follow your bliss.’ In midlife, we need to redefine what it means–maybe choices we made earlier in life could give us wisdom on how to rethink it.”

Michael Ross
MoltMaster™

Past Self: Graphic Designer + Improv Instructor
Post-Molt: On the path to be a full-time therapist
“When you make a big leap, you need a strong community to support you.”

Stuart Paap
MoltMaster™

Past Self: Standup comedian > financial advisor
Post-Molt: Coaches life sciences professionals how to communicate with clarity

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Not sure if Molting Men is the right move—or if you’re ready to ditch that a-hole boss you’ve been tolerating for years? During our convo we’ll swap stories, clarify your biggest pain point, and see if we gel like Oscar Goldman and Colonel Steve Austin. No hard sell or wimpy power ballads—just a quick, real conversation to figure out if our 8-week cohort (or any of our coaching options) is a genuine fit. OWN IT!

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MOLTING MMONDAYS

First Monday each Month
Learn how seasoned creatives are turning career burnout into better, stronger, faster new chapters and positioning themselves for longterm success. Bring your appetite for change.
For: MM members and by invitation.

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OPERATION MMINDSHIFT: STAGE 1 (FEB-APR)

In Progress
Join a close-knit cohort of seasoned creatives on an 8-week journey to shed the old, uncover the path to a purposeful vocation, and monetize your superpowers.

When: 02/19/25-04/09/25
Where: 1x a week over Zoom for 8-weeks

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OPERATION MMINDSHIFT: STAGE 1 (APR-JUN)

Reinvent Yourself, Man
Join a close-knit cohort of seasoned creatives on an 8-week journey to shed the old, uncover the path to a purposeful vocation, and monetize your superpowers.

When: 04/17/25-06/5/25
Where: 1x a week over Zoom for 8-weeks

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OPERATION MMINDSHIFT: STAGE 2

“Open Mic” Your Venture
In Stage 1, you uncovered a side hustle or new vocation, but aren't sure how to bring it to life. In Stage 2, join your MM alums to design and launch a low-risk pilot that tests market viability, ROI, and determines if this new venture will truly supercharge your MMojo.

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MEET A FEW MM ALUMS

Meet some of the badass dudes who’ve completed a cohort or 1-to-1 coaching program and, as a reward for making the journey, scored their own 2-D MM action figure.