Moving Beyond the Middle
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to identity development, mentorship, and purpose-driven growth for women and girls.
Our Mission
Empowering Women and Girls Through Mentorship
Moving Beyond the Middle is a mentorship-centered organization focused on identity development, personal growth, and purpose-driven leadership for women and girls at key life stages. We provide structured mentorship and identity-centered development that equips participants to move from survival and stagnation into clarity, confidence, and purpose-driven impact.
Our approach emphasizes identity development before performance, creating sustainable pathways for transformation and long-term growth.
Identity
Clarity in who you are
Growth
Development at every stage
Impact
Purpose-driven leadership
The Challenge
The Problem We Address
Not Failing, But Stagnating
Many women and girls are functioning, capable, and engaged, yet disconnected from identity clarity, direction, and long-term growth.
The Hidden Gap
This gap often leads to burnout, insecurity, disengagement, and unrealized potential — a middle space where progress stalls.
Beyond Survival
We help participants move beyond mere survival mode into intentional growth, clarity, and purpose-driven action.
"They are not failing — they are stagnating. Functioning, yet disconnected from clarity and growth."
Our Approach
Moving Beyond the Middle operates through a mentorship ecosystem model that prioritizes holistic development and sustainable transformation.
Identity Development First
We emphasize identity development before performance, ensuring authentic growth from the inside out.
Healing-Informed Frameworks
Our growth frameworks acknowledge past experiences and create space for healing alongside development.
Community-Based Mentorship
We build supportive communities where mentorship happens naturally and relationships drive transformation.
Scalable Program Design
Our programs are designed for replication and growth, enabling sustainable impact across communities.
Program Pathways
"In Between Me" Girls Mentorship
Identity and Purpose Development
Our girls mentorship program focuses on identity and purpose development for adolescent girls during their formative years. We create safe spaces for exploration, growth, and authentic self-discovery.
Through structured mentorship relationships, girls develop the foundation they need to navigate life's transitions with confidence and clarity.
Confidence-Building
Developing self-assurance through identity exploration and affirmation
Emotional Awareness
Understanding and processing emotions in healthy, constructive ways
Values-Based Decision-Making
Learning to make choices aligned with personal values and long-term goals
Program Pathways
Women's Development Pathways
Our women's development pathways provide comprehensive support for women navigating identity transitions, leadership development, healing, and purpose alignment across all life stages.
Identity Transitions
Navigating career changes, life stages, and personal transformations with clarity and support.
Leadership Development
Building leadership capacity rooted in authentic identity and purpose-driven vision.
Healing and Purpose Alignment
Creating space for healing while discovering and pursuing meaningful purpose.
Women's pathways are designed to meet participants where they are, providing customized support for their unique journey toward clarity, confidence, and impact.
Ecosystem Vision
1
Moving Beyond the Middle
The foundational brand and mission anchor — defining the why and the heart of our work.
2
The Cultivated Place
The next-phase platform designed to house, scale, and operationalize mentorship, identity development, and leadership pathways.
3
Sustainable Growth
This structure enables sustainable growth, replication, and long-term impact across communities.
"Moving Beyond the Middle defines the mission. The Cultivated Place builds the infrastructure."
By separating mission from infrastructure, we create a model that can grow, adapt, and serve more women and girls while maintaining the core values and vision that drive our work.
Leadership
Founded by Bridget S. Adams
Bridget S. Adams is a mentor, counselor, and identity development practitioner with extensive experience in mentorship programming, faith-based leadership, and community development.
Her work is rooted in the belief that identity clarity is the foundation for sustainable growth and meaningful impact. Through years of walking alongside women and girls in their development journeys, Bridget has created frameworks that honor both healing and growth, creating space for authentic transformation.
Her vision for Moving Beyond the Middle emerged from witnessing countless women and girls stuck in the middle — not failing, but not thriving either — and recognizing the need for structured, identity-centered mentorship.
Mentorship Programming
Faith-Based Leadership
Community Development
The Journey from Stagnation to Impact
Stagnation
Functioning but disconnected from clarity, direction, and growth
Identity Development
Discovering who you are through structured mentorship and healing-informed frameworks
Clarity and Confidence
Moving beyond survival into intentional growth and self-assurance
Purpose-Driven Impact
Leading with authenticity and creating meaningful change in your sphere of influence
This journey is not linear, but progressive. Each stage builds on the last, creating sustainable transformation that lasts beyond a single program or season.
Ready to Move Beyond the Middle?
Whether you're a young woman seeking clarity during formative years or navigating identity transitions in adulthood, Moving Beyond the Middle offers structured pathways for growth, healing, and purpose discovery.
The Cultivated Place provides the platform and infrastructure to support your journey with mentorship, community, and resources designed for sustainable transformation.
Mission
Moving Beyond the Middle defines our purpose
Pathways
Girls and women's development programs
Impact
Sustainable transformation across generations