65. The Hard Truth About Making Money on Your Own

Leaving the security of a 9-5 paycheque changes your entire relationship with money—trust us, we’ve been there. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real shifts in money mindset that happen when you go from a structured salary to unpredictable income streams. We get honest about how our personal and business finances evolved, why investing got harder (or easier?), and how we’re managing our money now as entrepreneurs. Whether you’re self-employed, thinking about quitting your job, or just trying to be smarter with money, this conversation is packed with insights. Plus, we talk about charging your worth, navigating financial fears, and why tracking your spending might be the one habit that changes everything.00:00 Introduction04:15 Separating Business Money vs. Personal Finances10:42 The Shock of Leaving a 9-5 & Losing a Salary18:30 The Biggest Money Mistakes We Made After Quitting24:55 Investing Strategies: What’s Working & What’s Not31:40 Charging Your Worth & Getting Paid What You Deserve38:12 The Importance of Tracking Your Money (And Why We Stopped)45:50 Why Budgeting Looks Different as an Entrepreneur51:30 Final Thoughts – What We’d Do DifferentlyDon't forget to give us a rating and send us your dilemmas at:💌 thedoublelifepodcast@gmail.comHosts:⁠@farahrajax⁠⁠@devamsha⁠

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Welcome to an honest and realistic look at living a layered life, where your hosts Devamsha and Farah peel back the curtain on living with multiple identities, tackling entrepreneurship, and embracing self-discovery. Devamsha and Farah are full-time entrepreneurs building brands and businesses after similar careers at big corporates. They're also content creators, sharing the ins and outs of money and lifestyle. Every episode is a fresh take on the hustle of life, work, and introspection, perfect for big dreamers and action takers—every Monday at 7:00AM BST. thedoublelifepodcast@gmail.com