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The Importance of Relationship Equity | Yara Shahidi

28 Nov 2024 · 0 min

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In this brief conversation, Yara Shahidi explains the concept of "relationship equity," a term she attributes to her father. She describes it as a mindset especially relevant for people in their twenties: the practice of reaching out to others not only when you need something, but also to genuinely check in on how they are doing. Shahidi emphasizes that the priority should be building authentic relationships rather than merely assembling networks or contacts. The discussion underscores the importance of mutual care, consistent communication, and viewing relationships as an end in themselves, not just a means to an end.

My papa has this great term. He uses relationship equity, which is one, just logistically, especially for us 20-year-olds, call between needing things, especially from the people around you. It's okay if you need things and you need to call people, but call between, see how they're doing.
Yeah.
Not when.
You need that calling.
Not just when, not, Hey, how are you, by the way?
Yes.
But more than just calling between needing things, I was raised on relationship equity, which is your, your The priority in this world is building relationships with the people around you. It's not building networks, it's not building contacts, it's building relationships.
I love that. That's been my whole life, it's been about relationships. That's kind of how I built everything.