From Documentary Filmmaker To Engineering Leader: Jackee Chang On Reinventing Identity

In this episode of Uncomfortable Pivots, host Madhuri Murlikrishnan speaks with Jackee Chang, an engineering leader at Adobe and Documentary Filmmaker who chose to embrace both careers.Jackee shares what it’s really like to face the fear of the unknown, navigate self-doubt, and move through the challenges that come with choosing an unconventional path. The conversation explores identity beyond job titles, learning to be comfortable with yourself, and making career pivots with clarity rather than impulse.This episode is an honest reflection for anyone questioning who they are without their designation, or wondering how to pivot careers in a way that feels intentional and grounded.If you’re standing at the edge of change and trying to make sense of your next move, this conversation will resonate deeply. 0:00 – Introduction 1:27 – Introducing Jackee Chang 3:45 – Dealing with the fear of stepping into the unknown 9:45 – Challenges in the journey 16:00 – Being comfortable with yourself 21:50 – How to strip yourself away from the titles 26:26 – The right way to pivot in your career 33:30 – The moment that stuck with me – Jackee Chang 40:50 – End of the podcast___Follow for more:IG: https://www.instagram.com/flutetheory?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flutetheory?_r=1&_t=ZP-91koiypxKznLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flutetheory/___✅ About Flute Theory.The Uncomfortable Pivots is a podcast about the moments that change us — the pauses, the doubts, and the decisions we make when staying comfortable no longer feels right.Hosted by Madhuri Murlikrishnan and inspired by her book The Prize in the Price of Getting Uncomfortable, this channel features honest conversations around career pivots, identity shifts, purpose, and personal reinvention. Each episode dives into real stories of people who chose growth over familiarity and clarity over comfort.If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or quietly feeling stuck in the middle, this space is for you. Subscribe for thoughtful, human conversations that help you move forward — even when the path feels uncertain.© Flute Theory