#154: 9 Underrated Habits To End Brainrot & Finally Enter Your Smart Girl Era

#155: Makeup Basics Every Girl Needs To Know 💄 Makeup for beginners

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by makeup — a thousand tutorials, ten thousand products, everyone telling you something different — this is the only makeup guide you'll ever need.You do NOT need a lot of products, and you do NOT need twenty steps. You just need to understand the basics. In this video I'm breaking down everything I wish someone had told me earlier — how to prep your skin, what to actually buy vs what to skip, how to match your shade, colour correct, add dimension, and make it all last — so you can stop wasting money and start looking like you, just a little more polished.Save this one. It's the only makeup basics podcast video you'll need to come back to. 💛⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro00:47 – Skin Prep 02:45 – Using Good Tools05:54 – Understanding Formulations 08:20 – The Coverage Spectrum 15:43 – Undertones & Oxidation 18:28 – Colour Correction 23:29 – Adding Dimension 29:00 – Blending 32:03 – Defining The Eyes37:05 – Adding Colour To Your Lips39:57 – The Correct Order To Apply Everything42:48 – Stop Using Expired Products🛍️ PRODUCTS MENTIONED- D'you moisturiser- ISDIN fotoprotector sunscreen- Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - D'you lip balm - PAC Foundation Blending Brush 265- MARS Concealer Brush - Swiss Beauty Powder Brush - MARS 4-in-1 travel brush- Insight Cosmetics Beauty Blender - C2P Pro Ultra HD Makeup Brush Cleaner Liquid- L'Oreal Infallible 24H Skin Tint - ISDIN fotoprotector tinted sunscreen - Smashbox Halo bb-cream - NARS Light Reflecting Foundation (shade - Lanai)- Maybelline Super stay liquid foundation - Bobbi Brown Corrector (shade - Peach)- LA Girl HD Pro Conceal (Orange corrector)- Insight Cosmetics Pro Concealer Palette - Kay Beauty HD Translucent Loose Powder (White)- Swiss Beauty Ultra Blush Palette - PAC Spotlight Contour & Bronzer - LA Girl Contour Envy Contour Wand - Swiss Beauty Pearl Illuminator Skin Highlighter - Benefit Precisely My Brow Wax - Kay Beauty Eyeshadow Palette - Kay Beauty Metallic Eyeshadow Stick Pencil - L'Oreal Infallible Eye Liner Kajal (Brown)- Lakme 9-5 Eyeconic Liquid Eyeliner - MARS eyeliner pen - Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara - Fae Beauty Re-define Lip Liner - Benetint Lip & Cheek Tint (Rose)- M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour - Dance with Me - Chambor Extreme Wear Transferproof Lip Liner - Penelope********************✨Subscribe to the most positive newsletter on the internet: ⁠https://adete.substack.com/ [⁠https://adete.substack.com/]

#154: 9 Underrated Habits To End Brainrot & Finally Enter Your Smart Girl Era

We've started confusing consuming information with actually being smart. We read every Substack, watch every explainer, save a thousand posts we'll never open again — and somehow end up foggier, more scattered, and more forgetful than ever. That's brainrot. And no amount of it will ever make you sharp. So this is 9 principles to end the brainrot and become genuinely, dangerously smart — not the kind of smart that wins a quiz, but the kind that thinks clearly, sees through the noise, and stays three steps ahead of the room. Grab a notebook and actually take notes. Let's get into it. ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Why consuming more isn't making you smarter01:20 – Over-consumption into insight03:22 – Real-world exposure06:46 – Contrarian views09:08 – Rebuild your attention11:11 – Learn how incentives work13:57 – Develop taste16:44 – Systems, not self-blame18:42 – Second order Thinking20:27 – Strong opinions, loosely heldIf this one hit, do me a favour — like the podcast video so it reaches more women who need it, and tell me in the comments which principle you're starting with this week. I read every single one. Rate and follow this page for more on becoming hotter, smarter, and richer. Your smart girl era starts here.

#153: Dear Indian Women, THIS is How You Start Investing

If you're a woman in your 20s or 30s who's wanted to start investing but has no clue where to begin — this is the only video you need. I went from completely broke at 26 to financially independent by 31, and learning how to invest is the single biggest thing that got me there. So in this beginner's guide, I'm breaking down exactly how I'd start investing from scratch if I had to do it all over again today — in the simplest way possible, with no jargon, no gatekeeping, and starting with as little as ₹500. Everything I wish someone had told me when I started.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:08 Step 1 — Your Money Foundation 07:13 Step 2 — Define Your Goals10:04 Step 3 — How To Actually Start Investing11:51 Step 4 — What To Invest In 17:43 Step 5 — How Much To Invest, And How Aggressively21:00 Step 6 — Automate & Simplify (SIPs explained)23:02 Step 7 — Don't Panic When The Market Drops25:06 My Personal Investing PhilosophyA quick, important note: I'm not a financial advisor, and this video isn't financial advice — it's simply what I've learned and what works for me personally. Always do your own research before making any money decisions.If this helped even a little, subscribe — this is the first in a money series I'm building for women who want to feel smarter, richer, and genuinely free with their money. And drop your questions below, I read them all.💌 LET'S BE FRIENDSInstagram → @adetedahiyaSubstack → https://adete.substack.com/🏅 My best guides to help TRANSFORM your life: 1. Become more attractive using Psychology: https://youtu.be/L1Q8NH--7Hw?si=ixvRHm2QcbVE5vFD2. Ultimate 60-day glow-up guide: https://youtu.be/E8GF4GxrV9c?si=WH1v4AXKac_gqLAN3. How to become a whole new person in 90 days: https://youtu.be/cobei65XCh8?si=wkgfQ_zjp3ltBs3s4. Simplest Guide to Becoming a high-value woman: https://youtu.be/lPzpVDzWhw4?si=uyruIoa09BPUOnY_

#152: 9 Glow Up Tips To Always Always Look Pretty and Elegant

In this podcast video, I'm breaking down 9 microhabits that make you look elegant and expensive — without spending more or trying too hard. From creating a signature and mastering visual weight, to colour pairings, fragrance, proportions, and how to actually handle trends, these are the small shifts that change how the world perceives you. And the best part? Barely any of it is about money.If you've ever looked at someone and thought, "she just looks expensive," — this is exactly how she does it.✨ Hit subscribe for more videos on becoming the hottest, most empowered, richest version of yourself.00:00 — Intro00:42 — Create a signature02:49 — Expand your references05:26 — Master your outfit density07:44 — Learn how to use texture09:27 — Learn colour pairings12:10 — Keep your skin exposure intentional13:50 — Match your fragrance to your visual identity15:08 — Learn your proportions17:19 — Fall for trends, but smartly#lookexpensive #elegance #quietluxury #personalstyle #femininity #selfimprovement********************✨ Subscribe to the most positive newsletter on the internet: https://adete.substack.com/ [https://adete.substack.com/]***********************

#151: 8 Hot Girl Beauty Secrets To Have Gorgeous Hair (Most Skip This)

Most of us waste a fortune on hair products and see zero results — because we're following random Instagram hacks instead of actually understanding what our hair needs to look healthy, shiny, and effortlessly good. So this is the only hair podcast video you actually need. The real science behind why your hair behaves the way it does, what to do, what's a scam, and the products that genuinely work — at every price point. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Get your notepads out.📌 CHAPTERS00:00 Intro + The Stop List02:07 1. Feed The Follicle03:33 2. Treat Your Scalp Like Skin05:29 3. The Right Method & Products12:39 4. Stop The Friction14:03 5. Using Heat On Your Hair16:45 6. How To Fix Frizz18:43 7. Protect From Sun & Pollution20:38 8. Salon Treatments🧴 MY EXACT ROUTINE (oily scalp + dry hair girlie)Pre-wash:Inde Wild Champi Oil (lengths only)The Ordinary Hair Growth Serum (scalp)Redken Acidic Bonding Treatment (twice a month)Shampoo:L'Oréal Hyaluron Moisture (first wash)Kérastase Bain Gloss Absolu (second wash)Kérastase Bain Divalent (clarifying, every 2 weeks)Conditioner:L'Oréal Hyaluron Moisture ConditionerKérastase Masque Hydra-Apaisant (weekly)Glossing: L'Oréal Elvive Glycolic GlossPost-shower:Moroccanoil Volumising MousseBBlunt Heat ProtectantLeave-ins (rotating):Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night SerumL'Oréal Extraordinary OilRedken Leave-In Conditioning TreatmentFinishing oil: L'Oréal Extraordinary Oil OR Kérastase Glow DropsSun protection: Hair Pure Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray (Tira)Sleep: Silk/satin pillowcase + loose low braid⚠️ Reminder from the podcast video: please don't start any supplements off a YouTube video. Get bloodwork done and consult a doctor first. 💭 Comment below: which of these were you getting completely wrong? I want to know.********************✨Subscribe to the most positive newsletter on the internet: ⁠https://adete.substack.com/ [https://adete.substack.com/]***********************