Welcome back to The Corporate Burnouts, the podcast that helps you navigate the messy, stressful, and often hilarious realities of corporate life while finding smarter ways to thrive outside of it. In this episode, Mandy and Mandy dive deep into the world of side hustles, corporate burnout, and financial freedom,nexploring whether pursuing a side gig is a survival strategy, a passion project, or the key to escaping the 9–5 grind.
From MLMs and social selling to DoorDash, Instacart, Etsy shops, affiliate marketing, and even TikTok Shop, they unpack the opportunities and challenges of earning extra income while still managing demanding corporate jobs. You’ll hear personal stories about balancing full-time careers with secret late-night hustles, the stigma of being “too salesy” on social media, and the real risks companies pose when they demand you shut down your passion project.
The Mandys also share insights on:
Why corporate America frowns on side hustles—and why that needs to change.
The difference between hustles that supplement your paycheck and those that can become a full-time exit strategy.
How side hustles can either fuel burnout or actually protect you from it by giving you a creative outlet.
Why financial security and freedom are worth breaking through the stigma.
This episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and practical advice for anyone stuck between corporate demands and entrepreneurial dreams.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to juggle a career, a family, and a side hustle without losing your mind, this conversation will leave you encouraged, challenged, and ready to rethink what’s possible.
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