2025 San Diego Comic Con Panel

By Day and By Night: Tips for Managing Your Day Job and Passion Projects

Saturday July 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pmPDT | Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Balancing a full-time job while chasing your creative dreams isn't easy—and let's be real, no one has completely figured it out. But you're not alone! Jordan Dené Ellis (Jordandené, Adobe), Tara Theoharis (Wizards of the Coast, The Geeky Hostess), Rose Del Vecchio (FanMail, Adobe), Tyler Pate (Nickelodeon, freelance), Matt Cox (Puffs, playwright), and Jordan Clark (writer/podcaster) make up a panel of creators who are living the double life. They share real talk, hard-earned lessons, and their best strategies for juggling careers, passion projects, and everything in between. You'll walk away with practical tips and fresh inspiration to keep building your dream without burning out.