Adelle Onyango explains how dating coaches are making money from women’s insecurities
By Paulette Mboga, August 11, 2026Media personality Adelle Onyango has raised concerns about men who make money from women’s insecurities.
She said some men have built careers around telling women how they should look, behave, and live. Adelle explained that women need to question ideas that make them feel they are not enough.
“Misogynists are earning money from your insecurities. Male femininity coaches, male dating coaches who only “coach” women. Male content creators whose only content is reacting to women exercising their freedom,” Adelle Onyango said on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Adelle said women are often targeted by different forms of content that focus on how they should present themselves. She pointed to male femininity coaches and male dating coaches who mainly direct their advice at women. She also mentioned male content creators whose content focuses on women exercising their freedom.
The media personality said women should be careful about the messages they receive from such content. She explained that some of these messages can affect how women view themselves and their choices. According to Adelle, women can benefit from questioning ideas that have been presented to them as the expected way to behave.
Unlearning ideas about women
Adelle said unlearning patriarchal ideas about women is important in more than one way. She explained that changing these beliefs can help women think differently about themselves and the decisions they make. She also connected the process to how women spend their money and the services they choose to pay for.
“Unlearning what patriarchy told you a woman should be is important not only for your overall wellbeing but also for your pocket,” Adelle Onyango said.
Her remarks focused on the financial side of content that targets women’s insecurities. Adelle said women should look at how such messages can influence their choices and spending. She also stressed the importance of understanding where these ideas come from before accepting them as normal.
Adelle has consistently positioned herself as pro-women and has spoken in support of women on different issues. She has also created a platform where women can share their experiences and learn from one another. Her podcast, For Mannerless Woman, features women from different career paths and gives them space to discuss their experiences and share tips.
Through the podcast, Adelle interviews women from different backgrounds and career fields. The conversations cover their work and experiences while also allowing them to share useful tips. Her work with the platform reflects her focus on creating space for women to speak about their lives and careers.