163 episodes

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 independence, regardless of the life stage you are in. *This is not a strictly personal finance podcast.*

Host Michela Allocca is an ex-financial analyst-turned-entrepreneur, author, and digital creator behind the leading financial platform, Break Your Budget.

Don't Depend On Daddy Michela Allocca - Break Your Budget

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    • 4.7 • 142 Ratings

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 independence, regardless of the life stage you are in. *This is not a strictly personal finance podcast.*

Host Michela Allocca is an ex-financial analyst-turned-entrepreneur, author, and digital creator behind the leading financial platform, Break Your Budget.

    Personal Q+A: Dating, Travel Plans, Books, Spending/Splurging, & More!

    Personal Q+A: Dating, Travel Plans, Books, Spending/Splurging, & More!

    This week Michela is answering your personal questions! She shares an update on how dating is going, future travel plans and a big trip for 2025, how she organizes future purchases, her "menu" for emotional shopping, books she is reading, combining finances and more!



    OWN YOUR CAREER:

    https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book

    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg

    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

    All Other Resources: www.breakyourbudget.com/links

    • 33 min
    Catch Up + A Few Favorites: East Coast Recap, My Thoughts on SF & More!

    Catch Up + A Few Favorites: East Coast Recap, My Thoughts on SF & More!

    On this episode of DDOD, Michela does a formal life catch up from her last few weeks of travel. Between her time in NYC, on Cape Cod, and in SF - she shares a ton of new life updates and perspectives!



    OWN YOUR CAREER: https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book

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    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg

    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

    All Other Resources: www.breakyourbudget.com/links

    • 32 min
    5 Unconventional Money & Career Lessons I've Learned in my 20s

    5 Unconventional Money & Career Lessons I've Learned in my 20s

    OWN YOUR CAREER:

    https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book



    Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week:

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    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg



    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard



    All Other Resources: www.breakyourbudget.com/links



    On this episode of DDOD, Michela shares 5 new money and career lessons she has learned in her 20s! From going against the grain, learning how to enjoy your money, to really OWNING your decisions throughout your life, this episode is an eye-opener. If you’re feeling lost and want to take your professional and financial power back, this is for you.

    • 24 min
    Freakout to Freelance: My Career Transformation in my 20's

    Freakout to Freelance: My Career Transformation in my 20's

    OWN YOUR CAREER:

    https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book



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    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg



    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard



    All Other Resources: www.breakyourbudget.com/links



    On this SPECIAL episode of DDOD, Michela is reading Chapter 1 of OWN YOUR CAREER, which is now *OFFICIALLY* available for purchase! You’ll hear her 4 most important career lessons she learned in her 20s along with her career story, from navigating corporate post-grad, to finding a corporate job she didn’t hate, and starting Break Your Budget and turning it into a 7-figure business. If you’re ready to take your professional power back, this is for you!

    • 25 min
    Why Taking a Pay Cut Was the Best Career Decision I've Ever Made

    Why Taking a Pay Cut Was the Best Career Decision I've Ever Made

    OWN YOUR CAREER:

    https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book



    Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week:

    https://forms.gle/X4i4Q11rxqaNhX9y8



    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg



    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard



    All Other Resources: www.breakyourbudget.com/links



    On this episode of DDOD, Michela tells the story of taking a pay cut. She recounts the decision-making process when switching industries and evaluating different job opportunities to navigate a career change. She also shares some untold stories that she has not talked about anywhere else!

    • 32 min
    The Blueprint to Build a Powerful Personal Brand

    The Blueprint to Build a Powerful Personal Brand

    OWN YOUR CAREER: https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-book



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    Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week:

    https://forms.gle/X4i4Q11rxqaNhX9y8



    FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg



    Personal Finance Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard



    All Other Resources:

    www.breakyourbudget.com/links



    On this episode of DDOD, Michela discusses the importance of personal branding and how to create and leverage a personal brand to make more money. If you are interested in learning more about social media, increasing your income, and are seeking a strategy and tips to get started, this is for you!

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
142 Ratings

142 Ratings

Jajabdbshshaiaab ,

So relatable!

I find Michela and her content to be so relatable and helpful! I am also in my mid-late 20’s, living alone for the first time, and starting to find ways to invest my money in myself - so I love how she touches on all these topics. Gives me inspiration to try new things and be intentional about my spending!

Tory4444444444 ,

Real advice and

I love the delivery of this podcast. It feels like the host is just telling her story and what has worked for her. I can take her perspective and experiences and easily adapt that to my own lifestyle. She doesn’t pretend to be an expert in all areas or say that her way is the only way. I enjoy listening to her authenticity and the range of topics that she covers!

maggieb1212 ,

5 stars

I love listening and feel like this is the perfect motivation pick-me-up during the week! This is coming from a fan and not a hater but if you want the mean comments to stop, I feel like you’ll need to stop addressing the haters at the beginning of podcasts! I feel like it’s drawing more attention and since when do haters listen to directions? They’re going to continue to write mean comments regardless of it you tell them to stop so might as well ignore them. Block out the haters and keep up the great work!

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