Double Life

68. The Corporate Things We Actually Miss as Creators


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We left the corporate world to live the dream — full creative freedom, our own hours, being our own boss.

But no one talks about what gets lost in that process.In this episode, we unpack the surprising parts of corporate life we genuinely miss as self-employed creators — from the emotional safety net of structure, to the everyday feedback loops that helped us stay grounded.

We talk about the mental and emotional shifts that happen when you go from career girl to creator, and how we’re now trying to rebuild that sense of support and stability without sacrificing our freedom.

If you’ve ever felt unmotivated, emotionally scattered, or quietly nostalgic for your old office job — this one’s for you.

00:00 Introduction

2:18 Why We Really Left Corporate

6:40 The Unexpected Things We Miss About 9-5 Life

10:55 The Stability of Structure (and How We Took It for Granted)

16:13 Coworker Banter, Shared Goals & Instant Feedback

21:45 Rebuilding Emotional Support Systems as Creators

27:02 Freedom Is Great, But You Still Need Boundaries

31:50 Finding a New Rhythm in Your Creator Era


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Double LifeBy Devamsha Gunput and Farah Raja