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 questions submitted through my Instagram stories, and I’m giving you my honest, unfiltered answers.

✨ Inside this episode:

👉🏻 The aha moment that changed my career & money mindset

👉🏻 How I define “enough” and why chasing numbers doesn’t work

👉🏻 Navigating finances & dating as a high-earning woman

👉🏻 Career advice if you’re 21 and don’t know what you want yet

👉🏻 My evolving perspective on being childfree

👉🏻 Why a prenup is non-negotiable for me

👉🏻 My exercise routine & fitness mindset

👉🏻 Why I moved to Chicago and how I’m liking it so far

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Housekeeping (PFD, Budget Template, FI Planner)

05:00 – What was your “aha” moment that made you do better for yourself?

10:00 – How do you know when you have “enough”?

15:00 – How do you balance financial responsibility with dating?

19:00 – How did you know what you wanted to do with your career?

24:00 – How much do finances play a role in staying childfree (or not)?

29:00 – What are your thoughts on prenups?

31:00 – What’s your current exercise routine & how do you stay slim?

34:00 – Tips for getting into an exercise routine

35:00 – Why did you end up in Chicago?

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