gentlemen, we can rebuild you.

We’re a community of Gen-X creatives building what’s next—on our own terms.

IS YOUR star BURNING OUT?

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

Did a junior creative call you “Rumplestiltskin”? 

HELL, NO!

Powerful cohorts. Creative brotherhood. Real results. Molting Men gives Gen-X creatives the clarity, confidence, and kickstart to turn experience into income.

coming up

  • OPERATION MMINDSHIFT

    Reinvent Yourself, Man

    An 8-week guided reboot for Gen-X creatives ready to shed burnout, rediscover their edge, and launch a second act that’s personal, purposeful—and profitable. Presented by Molting Men + Geezer Creative.

    When: Starts May 7 + May 8
    Where: Zoom

    LEARN MORE

  • THE TREEFORT REOPENS SOON!

    MM Membership

    Be part of our exclusive space for DUDES like you: Gen-X, creative pro, and ready to burn away the bullshit and grab midlife by the balls. HELL YEAH!

    GET ON THE WAITLIST

  • 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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  • WEBINAR WITH GEEZER CREATIVE

    Crank up your comeback.

    Join us for a free, hands-on preview of Operation MMindShift—the Gen-X career reboot built for creatives, by creatives who’ve lived the burnout and built their second act.

    When: Friday, April 25
    Where: Zoom

    SOLD OUT

  • NEW! MMOLTMIXER INCUBATOR

    “Open Mic” Your Hustle

    Join a small, driven crew of Molting Men alumni and guest MoltMasters to turn your idea into a testable pilot. Work side-by-side with seasoned creatives to refine your concept, build a clear roadmap, and take bold first steps toward making it real.

    When: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays
    Where: Zoom

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  • PROJECT MMAVEN

    Webinar

    Hosted by Geezer's Karen McKinley + John Kieselhorst + MM’s founder.

    We’re inviting a select group of Gen-X creatives to help co-create a new pilot program: an evolution of our MMindShift framework, designed specifically for women navigating mid-career change.

    When: Friday, May 2
    Where: Zoom

    REGISTER

WHAT DUDES SAY ABOUT MM

  • “It opened my mind to career options I hadn’t considered.”

    Joel "The Machine" Ehly
    Before: Recovering Designer
    After: Exploring side hustles



  • “Pivoting is hard. Molting Men gave me a framework and small group support to finally get moving.”

    Guy “The Phoenix” Ragnetti
    Before:     Creative Director / Writer
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle + New projects

  • “Direction, structure and accountability to move forward with a pilot strategy.”

    “PiSPOCKo”
    Before:     Creative Team Lead
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle + New Career Options

  • “A confidence booster and a second wind to continue in the creative world.”

    "El Cyclepath"
    Before: Graphic Art Director / Sr. Graphic Designer
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle

  • “I went from burned out and scared to burned out but happy.”

    Vince “Wild Stallion” Ninmoor
    Before:     FreelancePresentation Design
    After: DIY Merch Store + Increasing Rates

  • “Gave me permission to realize I’m not a failure if I don’t work in an agency.”

    Brian “SawzAll” Nally
    Before:     Sr. Graphic Designer
    After: Exploring a Side Hustle

  • “Helps you uncover your unique strengths and path forward in your career.”

    Brian "The Rage" Hankins
    Before    : Art Director + Sr. Designer
    After: Land Surveyor


  • "A way to break down and solidify your greater purpose.”

    “Yellow Melvin”
    Before:     3D Designer
    After: Exploring a Side Hustle



  • “Many men have lost their way. MM helps resume our journeys in a rich and impactful way.”

    “Wazi Woo”
    Before    : Artist, Co-Founder of the Museum Of Neon Art (MONA)
    After: Still molting

MEET A FEW MM ALUMS

Meet some of the dudes who’ve completed a cohort and scored their own 2-D MM action figure!

  • DUTCH BRO - THE ORIGINAL PEACEMAKER

  • EL CYCLEPATH - THIS BADASS CAN BUILD ANYTHING!

  • THE PHOENIX - THE INDOMITABLE SHOWMAN

  • THE RAGE - POLYMATH OF FIRE

  • SAWZALL - THE HUMAN TOOLBOX

  • WILD STALLION - THE RINGMASTER

  • WAZI WOO - THE STORYTELLER

  • YELLOW MELVIN - FIRESTARTER OF IDEAS

ARE WE A CULT OF LIZARD PEOPLE?

Book a free 15-minute Zoom call with us to ask questions, kick the tires, and see if our growing community of Gen-X creative dudes is right for you.

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