
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 of the Union, I’m reflecting on what’s in and what’...
2 Jul 202529min

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 living at home post-grad and building a business, to t...
25 Jun 202528min

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 cosmetic procedure. These investments weren’t just...
18 Jun 202529min

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 living, personal style, and Christina’s signature ...
11 Jun 202554min

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...
4 Jun 202542min

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 ...
28 Mai 202543min

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 int...
21 Mai 202534min

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 experienc...
14 Mai 202536min



















