The Passion doesn’t pay episode | Menisms Ep. 122

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"Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life" is the ultimate career lie. In this episode, we discuss the moment a creative dream becomes a logistical nightmare and why monetising your hobbies can actually kill the joy that made them special in the first place. Enjoy. Timestamps 0:00 Intro Intro/Vibes 26:34 The difference between Hobby, Passion, and Business 28:05 Why social media forces us to monetise every single interest. 31:12 The Breaking Point: "I almost lost my mind"—How fashion became a burden 33:47 Post-COVID Reality: When survival instincts replace creative "ginger." 39:45 Accepting work you hate just to keep the lights on 42:00 Why going back to a "boring" career can actually save your passion 46:22 Can money actually make you hate what you once loved? 49:03 How "shadow-banning" and view-counts destroyed the joy of creating. We'd love to hear from you! Got questions, feedback or want to share your experiences? 👇🏾 https://forms.gle/5WkUNhx1fzPbubpy7 One-Click YouTube Subscribe (Just a Click!) https://www.youtube.com/@madeauxafrica?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Menisms on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/menismspod/ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@menismspodcast Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/menismspod Follow the guys: Isyomar: https://www.instagram.com/isyomar/ Murewa: https://x.com/olumurewa?t=OYgAtjTrJQLWUWG5YmyvLA&s=09 #podcast #lagos #dating