GrindFace & The Therapist

Dimitrius and Saniyyah give a sneak peek of how their lives collided. They discuss how they discovered each other and they share with the viewers a few stories on how their love blossomed.

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Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Many times we take things personal and make it a reflection of ourselves. On this episode Dimitrius and Saniyyah discuss compassion versus taking things personal, and inner insecurities that prevents us from taking things personal. 

Dimitrius - www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah - www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Dimitrius and Saniyyah discuss the ways people use titles for a sense of validation to feed their insecurities 

Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Dimitrius and Saniyyah discuss relationship roles and how they have evolved over time. The conversation was sparked by a video in which a man was upset because he couldn't understand why women wouldn't want to come home and cook and clean after a long day at work. Dimitrius and Saniyyah agree that in today's society, both partners should contribute to the household chores and that traditional gender roles no longer apply. They talk about playing to each other's strengths and weaknesses, such as Saniyyah being more organized and Dimitrius being better at planning. They also touch on the importance of working as a team and not dividing finances in a relationship, as it can lead to problems. Overall, they believe that communication and understanding each other's needs is key to a successful partnership.

Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Dimitrius and Saniyyah discuss giving people access to oneself is explored. The discussion begins with the idea that some may view an individual as bougie for distancing themselves from negative people or energy. The importance of using discretion when giving access is emphasized, as it may be for a moment or a lifetime. It is noted that some people are for a season while others are for a lifetime, and that people must grow together if they want to continue having access to each other. The idea that some people do not want to change is acknowledged. Finally, the discussion focuses on the importance of having commonalities and moving away from dangerous individuals or situations as one grows and changes as an adult.

Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Dimitrius & Saniyyah discuss the concept of "getting it out the mud," which refers to starting from humble beginnings and working hard to achieve success. They begin by talking about how talents can be spotted at an early age and how the process of developing these talents can begin before one even realizes it. They share personal stories about how they discovered their own talents, such as a love for writing and computer graphics. They also discuss the importance of having a strong work ethic and how programs like summer jobs and community initiatives can provide the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed. Finally, they explore the idea of branding and marketing one's talents, and how they initially had no idea that their talents could be turned into a successful career.

Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo

Dimitrius & Saniyyah, who have been married for over 20 years. In this episode, they share their opinions on life struggles, life lessons, and their journey towards success. Dimitrius and Saniyyah begin by discussing their background as teenage parents, catching the bus with groceries and their child. They talk about the struggles they faced and the lessons they learned along the way. Dimitrius shares a story about needing a co-signer for a vehicle and how he never asked for help, but that experience taught him to work harder to make things happen. Saniyyah adds that even when she wanted to ask her parents for help, Dimitrius would get mad and insist on walking or taking the bus, teaching her the importance of not depending on anyone outside their four walls.

They discuss how their mindset of "going to get it myself" is something that's lacking in today's generation, with many people expecting a handout without putting in the effort. Dimitrius and Saniyyah's story of success and perseverance is an inspiration to many. They talk about how they met at a young age, how they became teenage parents, and how that experience was the driving force for Saniyyah to change her life around and become the best mother she could be. They touch on the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, including the obstacles introduced by the pregnancy in their relationship.

Overall, this episode is an honest and candid discussion on how to deal with success and the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving one's goals. Tune in to this episode for more insights and inspiration from Dimitrius and Saniyyah's journey towards success.

Dimitrius: www.instagram.com/iamgrindface

Saniyyah: www.instagram.com/saniyyahmayo