The Multi-Hyphenate Dilemma: Finding Work That Fits When You're More Than One Thing

We love stories about the pivot. We almost never hear the story that comes before it.

You know the point: where you got what you wanted, but it no longer feels like it fits. The Multi-Hyphenate Dilemma meets you there--in the questioning.

We're taught that success comes from picking a lane, becoming known for something specific, and gathering evidence before making a move. But for women with range, more experience often creates more possibilities--and more questions. What do I actually want? Which idea is worth pursuing? How do I know this will work out?

You might say Kim Wensel is a "messy middle" expert. Over two decades, she collected titles, skills, and opportunities that worked--until they didn't. Like many highly capable women, she kept believing her breadth of knowledge and experience would eventually add up to one clear direction. Spoiler alert: It didn't.

Part memoir and part exploration of modern work, The Multi-Hyphenate Dilemma offers an encouraging new perspective on the in-between years. Through her own career that never followed a straight line, Kim invites you to acknowledge what you've outgrown, move forward without having every answer, be more selective about what deserves your time and energy, and trust yourself more than the public opinion on your life.

Author: Kim Wensel
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Flat Weave Books
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9798997528706