Consumerism Culture

from ANTPOD · host Anjali and Twinkle

Hi guys! Welcome to Ash & Tonic, our cute and cozy podcast!It's Anjali and Twinkle! Serving you banter, laughter and a lil bit of wisdom 😛 Ads, algorithms, influencers, and impulse buys 😵‍💫We unpack how consumer culture, social media, and smart marketing constantly sell us a lifestyle. From targeted ads to aesthetic branding, this is a light, relatable conversation about being influenced, overconsumption, and why everything online feels like a soft launch for a purchase.Comment down below and let us know what you wanna see next !!00:00 Introduction00:20 What is Consumerism?02:00 Our experience with Consumerism06:25 Is Consumerism just Shopping?08:25 A for Apple13:20 Do you shop from Instagram ads?14:00 Influencers & consumerism15:50 Our experience with Insta buys17:10 Why are beauty products targetted towards Women?20:45 Brands play on our insecurities23:00 How much (buying) is too much (buying)?24:05 When riches wear rags25:00 Our insecurities & consumerism27:50 What void are people filling by consuming?33:00 Our salon experience38:25 Anjali's hair care routine38:55 Last order anxiety40:48 The real consumerism Game!

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