The Inner Circle

Real people. Real career paths. Real conversations.

The Inner Circle is part of your membership inside Compass, and includes a growing library of interviews, live conversations with industry guests, and career stories from people who have actually built careers in creative industries.

Hear how they got started, what they learned, what they wish they knew earlier, and what different roles, companies, and paths really look like from the inside.

Join live Guide Sessions where professionals answer real questions from the community.

JOIN COMPASS TO BECOME PART OF THE INNER CIRCLE

Built on Paying It Forward

Paying it forward is at the heart of who I am and how I work. I've built my career making introductions, opening doors, and connecting people who need help with people who can help. I've seen what can happen when someone has the right conversation at the right time, clarity, confidence, momentum, sometimes an entirely new sense of possibility.

“If you work in advertising and aren’t talking to Sam, you’re missing out. She’s like an ad world Yoda. Over the years, Sam has been a sounding board, a trusted advisor, a source of sharp insight, and someone I’ve leaned on for honest advice when I’ve needed it most. She just gets it—the industry, the people, the nuance. Whether you’re job hunting, navigating a tricky professional moment, or just need a smart take on something, Sam is your career’s secret weapon.”

Steve Fogel Group Executive Creative Director HighDive

Become a Compass Member

what's included

Guide Library

Recorded interviews and career stories by Guides. Learn about career paths.

Live Guide Sessions

Attend real-time Q&A session with professionals. Ask your questions

Workshops

Sharpen your questions and your story before any real conversation

The add-on: a private 1:1 Guide Session — for direct feedback, interview prep, portfolio guidance, or help thinking through your next move. Booked directly with the Guide.

Meet Meg Douglass

Meet Steve Fogel

Meet the Guides

These are trusted professionals from my own network, people who have built careers, led teams, hired talent, navigated pivots, and learned lessons that can help you explore your own path.

Inside the Inner Circle, you can learn from their recorded conversations, join select group discussions, and book private Guide Sessions when you want more personalized support.