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Don't Depend On Daddy
Don’t Depend on Daddy is an unfiltered space to learn and discuss how to build independence and OWN your life. From personal finance and career topics, to healthy habits, routines, and hobbies, the goal of Don't Depend on Daddy is to empower you to build financial, professional, and personal indepen...
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131: Aha Moments, How I Define "Enough," My Thoughts on Kids, Career Uncertainty & More: Q+A Episode
In this Q&A episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, I’m answering all of your biggest questions about money, career, dating, and lifestyle. These are real q...

130. How I Avoided Lifestyle Creep & Built Wealth in My 20s: My Timeline of Building my Life
In this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, I’m breaking down the lifestyle upgrades I made throughout my 20s — and how I avoided lifestyle creep while...

129. The Detailed Daily Routines That Changed My Life (Morning, Evening, Fitness & Travel)
Welcome back to Don’t Depend on Daddy! In this episode, I’m sharing my full routine roundup — from how I start my mornings, wind down at night, stay c...

128. Why Your 20s Are for Testing & Your 30s Are for Building
Welcome back to Don’t Depend on Daddy! Today’s episode is all about the biggest differences between your twenties and your thirties. As someone who ju...

127. Fall State of the Union: What's In & Out For Me This Fall
Welcome back to Don’t Depend on Daddy! In this episode, I’m sharing my Fall 2025 Ins & Outs—from routines and money habits to cozy lifestyle swaps. Th...

126. How to Travel More, for Less: Credit Card Points, Saver Fares, Positioning Flights & More!
Want to learn how to fly around the world without draining your bank account? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Benny—my go-to travel expert—...

125. Your Job Doesn’t Have to Be Your Passion (5 Career Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner)
In this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, I’m sharing the biggest career lessons I learned in my 20s—the hard truths, mistakes, and mindset shifts tha...

124. Entering My Prime: Building Confidence, Career & Lifestyle in My 30s
I just turned 30, and in this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy I’m sharing how I’m elevating my life, money, career, and personal routines in this new...

123. The Low-Effort Style Habits to Look & Feel More Put Together (on a budget)
In this episode, I’m breaking down simple, low-effort ways to look and feel more put together—without spending hours getting ready or blowing your bud...

122. Tiny 5-Minute Habits That Make Me Feel Put Together & Upgrade my Life
In this episode,I’m breaking down the tiny 5-minute habits that are making a huge difference in my daily life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in an all-or-...

121. Building a 7-Figure Content Business: My Strategy and Best Tips to Start Creating Content
The first 500 people to click my link or scan this QR code will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/breakyourbud...

120. Everything I Am Obsessed With Right Now: Chic Style, Glowy Skin & Good Reads
In this episode I'm taking a fun and personal turn and sharing all of my monthly favorites—from skincare and fashion to books, podcasts, and content c...

119. When $100K Doesn’t Feel Like Enough and Work Feels Wrong: Answering Your Money & Career Questions
In this Q+A episode, I’m answering your most-asked personal finance and career questions—covering everything from how I manage my money now that I’m s...

118. My Mid-Year Life Reset: Fitness, Routines, Career & Decluttering
I just turned 30, and in this episode I’m walking you through my mid-year life reset. From shifting my workouts and eating more protein, to simplifyin...

117. 30 Non-Cliche Lessons I've Learned by 30 🤍
I’m sharing the unfiltered, sometimes uncomfortable but deeply important lessons I’ve learned by 30—from relationships and self-worth to money, bounda...

116. 5 Habits Helping Me Feel My Best This Summer: Summer 2025 State of the Union
Welcome back to Don’t Depend on Daddy, the podcast empowering young professionals to build independent, intentional lives. In this Summer 2025 State o...

115. 5 Smart Financial Moves I Made in My 20s (That Built My Net Worth to $1M+)
In this episode, Michela is breaking down the top 5 financial decisions that helped her cross the $1M net worth threshold before turning 30. From livi...

114. The 5 Best Purchases I Made in My Twenties (That Actually Changed My Life)
In this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, Michela shares the five best purchases she made throughout her twenties—ranging from a $20 book to a $9,000...

113. Building a Minimalist-Ish Wardrobe and Finding Your Style with Christina Mychas
In this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, Michela is joined by Christina Mychas—pharmacist turned YouTuber and stylist—to talk all things intentional...

112. How I’m Breaking Up With Social Media and Taking My Life BACK!!
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing her journey of breaking up with social media as a creator. Content creation is an integral aspect of her b...

111. Building a Service-Based Business Without Being an Influencer ft. Lucy Bedewi
On this episode of DDOD, Michela sits down with Lucy Bedewi, the owner of MyWriteHandWoman. Lucy is a verbal and messaging strategist and she built he...

110. Living Alone Without Feeling Lonely | How to Build Confidence by Doing Things Alone
On this episode of DDOD, Michela shares a 2 year reflection on living alone. At first, living alone was scary, but Michela shares how she has navigate...

109. Building a Sustainable and Seasonal Wardrobe | How I Buy Clothes for 4 Seasons on a Budget
On this episode of DDOD, Michela shares how she is approaching upgrading her wardrobe with the seasons in mind. Having a well-rounded wardrobe is HARD...

108. How to Make Money Online Without Being an Influencer ft. Kate Robb
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is joined by the lovely Kate Robb, a digital entrepreneur with EIGHT streams of income! We focus this conversation pr...

107. How to Reclaim Your Routines! Why Routines Make You Happier and Set You Free
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing how she is reclaiming her routines this spring and summer. As we move into the warmer months, it is time t...

106. Things I Find Incredibly ~Chic~
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is hopping on the TikTok trend and sharing some things she finds incredibly chic. These go beyond just your personal...

105. How I Cleared my Hormonal Acne | High Fiber Diet, Birth Control, and Topical Routine
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing how she cleared her hormonal acne in her 20s. She discusses how following a high fiber, whole foods diet c...

104. 5 Microhabits That Have Improved My Quality of Life
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing 5 small habits she has incorporated into her routine that have made her life better. The habits include ri...

103. My Underconsumption Journey: Q1 Low Buy Update + Q2 Spending Plans!
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing her 3 month low-buy & underconsumption update. She reflects on her consumption rules she set at the beginn...

102. The 12 Week Year: How to Accomplish More in 12 Weeks than Most People Do in a Year
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing the key lessons from the 12 Week Year. After successfully implementing this method for the first 12 weeks...

101. Life Audit: Your 2025 Spring Cleaning Checklist to Get Your Sh*t Together
AUDIO NOTE!!! I've been told the audio is only coming out on the left for some. I don't know what happened!! I am sorry !!!!!
On this episode of...

100. Spring 2025 State of the Union: What’s In & Out for Hot Girl Spring
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is back with another State of the Union episode! This time, she is focusing specifically on ins and outs for spring 2...

99. How to Build Your Dopamine Menu | Habits to Feel Better and Stop Doom Scrolling
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is discusses the concept of a Dopamine Menu! This was a trend from 2024 that covers all the little habits and special...

98. Overcoming Overspending | How to Stop Impulse Shopping and Self-Sabotaging with Paige Pritchard
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is joined by Paige Pritchard, founder of Overcoming Overspending which is an online community of tens of thousands of...

97. Systems to Improve Your Time Management and be More Productive | How I Balance Everything in Business and Life
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing how she manages her time to balance building and scaling a business with health and wellness and also havi...

96. 10 Life Lessons That Will Change the Way You Think (from an almost 30 yr old)
On this episode of DDOD, Michela is sharing 10 lessons she learned throughout her 20s. In honor of 2025 being the year she turns 30, this is part one...

95. How I Became Successful in my 20s | Habits, Systems, Routines Across 5 Key Pillars of Life
On this episode of DDOD, Michela shares habits/routines/systems that have helped her be successful in her 20s. The goal is to enter your 30s feeling S...

94. How to Rebrand Your Life in Q1 and Embrace Winter | Avoiding Winter Blues
On this episode of DDOD, Michela shares 5 tips on how to start embracing winter and romanticizing this slower period of the year. The winter season is...

93. Your Guide to Material Composition and Creating a Wardrobe of Natural Fibers
This year, my goal is to shop more intentionally. A major theme of this is to begin purchasing clothing made of natural materials, and slowly phase ou...

92. My Consumption Rules in 2025 to BUY LESS (and of course, buy better)
My spending theme in 2025 is to buy and consume LESS. The process of moving was so jarring to me, and it made me realize how much *stuff* I have.. And...