Ask Paula: Can I Make Money With My Passion?

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 7:55 p.m.

#423: We\u2019ve heard the warnings about following your passion.\xa0\nPeople ask if you can *actually* make money doing what you love. They frame the question \u201cpassion or profit?\u201d as though these are in opposition.\xa0\xa0\nThe majority \u2013 who have never tried \u2013 decry, \u201cwhat if you fail?\u201d\nNobody asks the more important question: what if you succeed?\nAre you still going to love your passion when you rely on it to pay the bills?\nWe grapple with that question in today\u2019s episode, which is devoted to side hustles and starting a business. We use questions from two of our listeners as a jumping-off point to discuss the realities of going into business for yourself, doing what you love.\xa0\nWe share examples from our own lives as professional podcasters, as well as from the lives of friends who are full-time photographers, musicians, writers and other creative entrepreneurs.\nEnjoy!\nP.S. Got a question? Leave it here\nFor more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode423\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices