From Corporate Burnout to Creative Freedom — How I am Building a Career on My Terms

The Breaking Point No One Talks About

I used to wake up to the sound of my email notifications — before my alarm. Corporate me thought success was climbing the ladder faster, staying later, doing more. Mom me? She just wanted to remember if she packed the right snacks and didn’t send her kid to school in pajama pants again. (Okay, it happened once.)

Eventually, my “high-achieving” career became a slow-burn meltdown. The meetings, the politics, the “just one more project” nights. I was exhausted, unfulfilled, and done letting someone else own my time.

The Pivot: Why Digital Marketing Saved Me

When I stumbled into the world of digital marketing, it wasn’t just a career change — it was a mindset shift. Suddenly, I could:

• Use my creativity again (instead of corporate buzzwords).

• Work when I wanted, not when I was told.

• Build something for me, not someone else’s quarterly report.

I started small — learning about SEO, social media, and affiliate marketing. (Pro tip: if you’re not already on Amazon’s affiliate program, get on it. It’s a simple entry point that teaches you how online income actually works.)

Signed Sarcasticlly,

Courtney, BossBabe