

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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Dec 13, 2023 • 46min
37. 2024 Financial Goals + Resolutions: Setting Goals You Can Stick To
In this episode, Michela shares strategies for setting financial goals, how to build them into your plan, and how to set financial resolutions and intentions for the new year. At the end of the episode, she also shares examples of financial goals and some of the goals + intentions you are working towards! (submitted on IG)
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www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard
Be Your Own Boss: https://break-your-budget-online-coaching1.teachable.com/p/be-your-own-boss-template
Own Your Career Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template
4-Week Financial Plan: https://breakyourbudget.com/4-week-financial-plan
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Dec 6, 2023 • 42min
36. Ask Michela: The 50/30/20 Rule, Dating when Your Life is on Social Media, Tips for Living in a HCOL + More
On this weeks episode, Michela answers listener questions, including:
1. Do I still follow the 50/30/20 rule in spite of my lifestyle changes and spending?
2. What was the most important finance class I took in college?
3. Is a 401k worth it if your employer doesn’t match?
4. What are my personal/business goals for 2024?
5. What factors should I consider when choosing my first apartment?
6. Tips for saving in a HCOL?
7. Do I find it hard to date since my finances and life are so public?
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard
Be Your Own Boss: https://break-your-budget-online-coaching1.teachable.com/p/be-your-own-boss-template
Own Your Career Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template
4-Week Financial Plan: https://breakyourbudget.com/4-week-financial-plan
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Nov 29, 2023 • 27min
35. 3 Tips to Prepare for Year-End Performance Conversations
On this episode, Michela shares 3 tips to prepare for your year-end performance conversation. If you are seeking a raise or promotion, or just want to feel more confident, these tips will help you go into the conversation prepared.
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard
Be Your Own Boss: https://break-your-budget-online-coaching1.teachable.com/p/be-your-own-boss-template
Own Your Career Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template
4-Week Financial Plan: https://breakyourbudget.com/4-week-financial-plan
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Nov 22, 2023 • 47min
34. Financial Shifts I've Made from My Early to Late Twenties
In this episode, Michela shares 3 ways she has shifted her approach to personal finance throughout her twenties. From taking a really restrictive approach to her money and career to completely transforming how she spends, saves, and works, this episodes goes deep into how you can re-shape the way you think about money as you move through the defining years of your twenties and beyond.
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Nov 15, 2023 • 41min
33. A Financial Plan WILL Change Your Life + 4 Steps to Get Started
In this episode Michela breaks down the benefits of having a financial plan and the 4 step framework you can follow to create one before 2024. Plus, she shares WHY spending the time ahead of the new year to do this is so important. She also provides an update on the new features you can expect within the Personal Finance Dashboard 5.0.
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 9min
32. 3Navigating a Competitive Job Market, Gen Z in the Workplace, Networking Tips for Introverts + More with Eddiana Rosen!
In this episode Michela sat down with Eddiana Rosen of @careersinreview! Eddiana is an Employee Relations Specialist with 10 years of experience and she shares her guidance on navigating the competitive job market, standing out during the application process, how to update your resume for success, communicating with recruiters, using LinkedIn during the job search process and so much more! This is an amazing episode if you are feeling stuck at work, thinking about finding a new job, or just looking for a refresh in your career.
Find Eddiana:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/careersinreview/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddianarosen/
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Nov 1, 2023 • 49min
31. Financial Routines to Build Long-Term Wealth
This week Michela shares a life update and then deep dives on financial routines. The benefits of a financial routine plus how to work through a weekly money routine and a monthly money routine. If you struggle to budget, to stick to a budget, or with overspending, then you'll benefit A LOT from a financial routine!
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Oct 25, 2023 • 41min
30. How to Create LIFE-WORK Balance
On this episode Michela shares some of the most important lessons she has learned in her career, from not equating your identity with your job to setting boundaries at work. She also shares three important boundaries you can implement to create LIFE-WORK balance and get the most out of your free time!
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Oct 11, 2023 • 21min
29. How to Handle the Holiday Season of Spending: 3 Tips to Prep & Plan Your Finances
This week Michela shares 3 tactical tips to prepare for the season of spending in November and December. If you're feeling overwhelmed about giving gifts and being able to afford the holidays this year, you'll walk away from this episode with tactical strategies to feel more confident going into the holidays!
ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd
GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book
RAKUTEN: www.rakuten.com/r/MICHEL156676?eeid=28187
ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311
LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Breakyourbudget
DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7
Increase Your Income Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3JXjUt9
Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/3Jg2N5l
High-Yield Savings Account Guide: https://bit.ly/409p62A
Subscribe to my Newsletter, Common Cents: https://bit.ly/3maI0H0
TEMPLATES & RESOURCES:
Personal Finance Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zC9k5b
Be Your Own Boss: https://bit.ly/3ckG9ef
Own Your Career Template: https://bit.ly/3ba0X7K
4-Week Financial Plan: https://bit.ly/3H3jT5t
DON'T DEPEND ON DADDY: https://anchor.fm/breakyourbudget

Oct 4, 2023 • 58min
28. Staying True to Yourself at Work, Taking a Gap Year, & Starting a 6-Figure Freelance Business with Grace Lemire!
This week Michela sat down with Grace Lemire to talk all things navigating your career post-grad and starting a full-time freelancing business! Grace shares her journey from thinking she wanted to pursue a career in law, to pivoting into freelance work and staying true to herself and what she truly wants out of life and work. If you’re feeling lost in your career or are looking to start a freelancing business, you’re going to want to give this a listen!
FIND GRACE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace_lemiree/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grace_lemire
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracelemire/


