
This week on Dare to Talk, Whitney and Liz are joined by marketing and brand consultant Teeyana, who opens up about her faith, building longevity in the industry, and why she doesn’t believe in feeling guilty for speaking her truth. The girls dive deep into trends, social media burnout, celibacy, black representation on reality TV, and what it really means to evolve in your 20s.Follow the hosts:0:00 - Teeyana’s viral honesty & being guilt-free 2:10 - The girls talk autumn vibes and “cold & dry” season 3:15 - Social media burnout & overstimulation 5:00 - The new ‘healthy’ trend vs actual wellbeing 6:05 - Confession: Do you ever feel guilty about your past? 8:25 - “I don’t feel guilty for telling the truth” 10:50 - Can honesty go too far? 13:00 - The pettiest things done out of jealousy or revenge 15:20 - Break-up stories & double standards for women 17:35 - The importance of emotional intelligence 20:10 - Tyler Perry talk & wild TV cliffhangers 22:15 - The black woman stereotype & self-hate discussion 23:05 - Introducing Teeyana — brand strategist & marketing lead 25:45 - The YouTube grind & long-form content comeback 27:30 - Finding peace and evolving in your late 20s 29:00 - Faith, celibacy & walking in purpose 30:55 - The truth about reality TV production 32:40 - Representation in UK media & the shift to digital 35:00 - How Teeyana helps creators build longevity 36:50 - Why black creators deserve more ownership 38:40 - Product placement, brand building & authenticity 40:30 - “Pretty pictures are great — but who’s behind Liz?” 41:45 - Finding purpose, self-worth & emotional growth 43:00 - Confession: Secret obsessions and guilty pleasures 45:00 - Why motherhood shouldn’t define you 48:00 - Life in your 20s & learning to slow down 50:15 - Hobbies, bucket lists & enjoying life again 52:00 - Love Is Blind, reality TV & UK entertainment 53:10 - How creators can stay relevant long-term Whitney!https://www.instagram.com/whitbrownsx/Follow Liz!https://www.instagram.com/lizbrowns/Watch the pod on YouTube!https://youtube.com/@WhitneyAdebayo?si=JknIBGfvMn1MusMrCredits:Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb