Don't Depend On Daddy

Michela Allocca

Learn how to run your life without chaos. Don’t Depend on Daddy blends wellness, routines, and real-life systems to help you feel more grounded, organized, and independent. The conversations are practical and honest, focused on habits that stick, structure that supports your energy, and learning how to take care of yourself without chaos or burnout. The goal is to build independence through small, intentional choices - and create a life that you actually enjoy living. New episodes every Wednesday <3

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Jun 4, 2025 · 42 min
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 business, but social media can become a toxic place. Michela shares how she is breaking her phone addiction to stop habitually scrolling, work through a dopamine detox, and create sustainable boundaries with social media. She covers why she is doing this, the negative impacts social media has on the brain, and the tactical tips she has been taking to implement. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4;25 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: 💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MichelaAllocca/
May 28, 2025 · 43 min
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 her business while traveling full-time, after being fired from her first corporate job after 90 days. In this episode, Lucy shares her tips for getting started with a service business, landing your first client, selling high-ticket offers, and how she sells on social media without being an influencer. It’s a GREAT listen if you’re someone who wants to start your own business! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 6:09 FIND LUCY: Website: https://www.mywritehandwoman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywritehandwoman/ 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: 💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
May 21, 2025 · 34 min
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 navigated this period of her life and fostered both an intentional space as well as intentional activities that she does by herself. If you are feeling down about living alone, or want to live alone but are scared to do it, this episode is for you! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4:51 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: 💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
May 14, 2025 · 36 min
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, especially if you live in a place that experiences 4 distinct seasons. In this episode, Michela is sharing some rules for approaching your seasonal wardrobe, financial guidelines to incorporate for spending on your seasonal wardrobe, and her thoughts (more of them lol) on buying clothes and actually wearing them! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 8:17💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateFREE DOWNLOADS:💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kitAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
May 7, 2025 · 48 min
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 primarily on her Etsy business, where she has scaled her shops selling print on demand and digital on demand products. We cover how to get started on Etsy, the Etsy algorithm, if the space is overcrowded (it’s not), and so much more! If you are wanting to start a side hustle but the idea of creating content doesn’t appeal to you - you’ll LOVE THIS!About Kate: Kate is a former teacher turned tech recruiter turned full-time entrepreneur. She helps creative people build diverse income streams that don’t feel like work - from selling print on demand products and digital wall art on Etsy to monetizing content online. Her mission is to make self employment feel approachable and achievable, especially for young women who’ve been told a 9 to 5 is the only viable path.TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 6:05FIND KATE: Website: https://www.katerobbllc.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katerobbllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerobbllc/RESOURCES:💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateFREE DOWNLOADS:💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kitAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Apr 30, 2025 · 27 min
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 to seize the day and take control of your time. She is sharing the psychology behind why routines make you happier, elements of successful morning, work, and night routines, and how she is incorporating some changes into her daily routines to feel better. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 2:03 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: 💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Apr 23, 2025 · 28 min
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 style (although there are a few style items) and transcend into how you operate, from hobbies to cooking to navigating friendships as an adult. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 3:24 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: 💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Apr 16, 2025 · 32 min
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 can help improve digestion to clear skin, the impact going off birth control had on her skin, and her current skincare routine. DISCLAIMER: Michela is not a doctor and this is not medical advice. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 3:22 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Apr 9, 2025 · 25 min
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 ritualizing her morning coffee, implementing a daily content hour, using a written to-do list, going on a long walk, and taking the extra 10 minutes at night for self–care. It truly is the little things that make it possible to find joy in the mundane parts of everyday life! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 3:00 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Apr 2, 2025 · 42 min
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 beginning of 2025 and gets honest about what is and isn’t working. Plus, she shares the things she bought in Q1 and what her spending plans are in Q2! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 5:15 💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template 💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template FREE DOWNLOADS: ✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist ✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
Mar 26, 2025 · 39 min
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 of 2025, Michela can confirm that condensing your planning cycle into 12 week sprints vs. annual targets really DOES make a different. Learn about why annual planning doesn’t work, the 5 disciplines of execution (vision, planning, process control, measurement, time use), and how to implement these strategies for Q2 (the next 12 week spring). This strategy can be applied to ANY area of your life, so if you’re ready to take control of your goals, you need to listen! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4:54 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa
Mar 19, 2025 · 39 min
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 DDOD, Michela is sharing how you can SPRING CLEAN your life and find new motivation as the winter comes to an end. She covers personal finances, your professional life, personal goals, a wardrobe cleanout, digital decluttering, and cleaning out your physical space. If you are ready to head into the new season with a FRESH START then you’ll love this episode. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 5:21 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard ✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa
Mar 12, 2025 · 29 min
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 2025, because we are having a healthy and happy and hot spring! From letting go of a scaredy cat mentality to adding color into her wardrobe, this episode unveils a more personal side to Michela and you’re going to love it. If you have an In or Out for spring, be sure to leave a comment! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 3:15 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dontdependondaddy/⁠
Mar 5, 2025 · 37 min
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 things that you can implement throughout your day when you need to boost your mood or spark a little joy. This is especially helpful if you are experiencing the winter blues, or just overall want to feel better without reaching for your phone. You’ll learn about what a dopamine menu is, and some examples from MIchela’s (current) dopamine menu! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 3:11 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dontdependondaddy/⁠
Feb 26, 2025 · 58 min
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 women who are developing more disciplined and purposeful spending habits. Paige and Michela discuss how social media influences your spending habits, the 3 Ds of shopping (distance, desire, decision), spending guilt, FOMO, emotional shopping and escapism, how to create friction, aspirational lifestyles, and so much more. If you are ready to take your spending power BACK, this episode is for you!! FIND PAIGE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcoming_overspending/ Podcast: https://overcomingoverspending.com/podcast TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4:18 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Break Your Budget Links: 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dontdependondaddy/⁠
Feb 19, 2025 · 47 min
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 having time for a personal life! “Doing it all” is impossible, but getting things DONE is a result of having strong systems in place. Michela follows a variety of frameworks and routines to ensure that everything to run the business as well as ensure she stays sane gets accomplished each week. She also shares popular time management tips that she DOESN’T follow (aka time blocking) and how you can balance a 9-5 with content creation (if you want) and all the stuff that comes along with being a successful person! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4:32 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Break Your Budget Links: 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dontdependondaddy/⁠
Feb 12, 2025 · 43 min
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 of many self-reflective episodes to come that cover important topics for your 20s. In this episode specifically, Michela shares some tough love around owning your choices and your life, learning how to find happiness at work, and being intentional about changing your life! If you have lessons for 20-somethings, leave them in the comments or send me a DM! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 6:22 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Break Your Budget Links: 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dontdependondaddy/
Feb 5, 2025 · 49 min
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 SUPER proud of what you accomplished in your 20s, and this episode breaks down the stand-out actions she has taken across 5 pillars of life: personal finance, career, appearance, health/wellness, and personal relationships. Plus, a few life lessons learned along the way. If you are ready to uplevel any of these areas - no matter what your age - you will enjoy this episode! TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 4:01 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Break Your Budget Links: 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget
Jan 29, 2025 · 44 min
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 the perfect time to slow down and use this extra space to REBRAND your life and actually implement the intentions you set at the top of the year. So if you are hoping to avoid the winter blues and enter the spring and summer seasons feeling REFRESHED and like the best version of yourself, then you’ll love this episode. TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 5:55 💸 NEW Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Break Your Budget Links: 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession 💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget
Jan 22, 2025 · 35 min
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 out the synthetic clothing in my closet. Natural materials wear better, they look better, they last longer, and are an overall better ROI on your clothing spend. However, it can feel like a daunting task to navigate shopping for natural materials in a world where everything is made of plastic. In this episode, Michela shares why natural materials are better, what materials to look for, where to focus your purchases on, and her favorite brands. Everything is linked on LTK! Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget 💸 Free Personal Finance Starter Kit Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/personal-finance-starter-kit TIME STAMPS: Episode Starts at 2:45 Break Your Budget Links: 💸 The Ultimate Financial Reset Masterclass: https://breakyourbudget.com/year-end-masterclass 💸 Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard 📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book 👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template ✅ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter, Common Cents: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/common-cents 💸 Free Financial Plan Checklist + Crash Course: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/financial-plan-checklist 💸 Free How to Navigate a Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/recession All Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget