Couples Connect - With Akida and Latisha Gray

This episode, we talk about the long process it took to finally get out house sold and all the funny stories that came with it. What's next? Join us as we talk all about it.

This episode, we took a topic request from one of our listener's. We discuss our thoughts on remaining faithful if your spouse gets locked up for 5 or more years. Is it expected that you would step out? We have some different views so this should be interesting lol

This episode, we talk about the different resources that help keep in tune with our marriage. Listen as we talk about the books, podcasts, websites, and people who have been instrumental in our success.

What do you do when your a workaholic and it starts to affect the dynamics of your marriage? Listen in on how we tackle work/life balance.

Has your parenting style changed from when you were younger till now? Some things we learned along the way helped us realize what wasn't worth stressing over. Actually, a lot of things lol. How have you changed or stayed the same?

Many times, Couples experience ups and downs together. But what happens when only one of you experiences a rough time. How does the other spouse react? Do you step in and help or stand back and watch. Listen as we discuss some different views.

In this episode we discuss "Is it important to connect with other couples?" Should Tuesday Taco night's with your married friends be essential? It was an interesting conversation because we both have different opinions on the topic. One of us is very indifferent about it, while the other sees the value. What are your thoughts on the topic?

Do you and your spouse check-in? This episode we talk about the importance of having periodical check-ins with your significant other so you can be in tune with their personal lives. Life gets ahead of us sometimes, so much so that we don't know what our spouses are dealing with, struggling with, or even excited about? Akida and I fall into this same trap at times and could definitely use more check-in time. Come and join the conversation!!!

Social media has become such a huge platform for people to tell their story, but do you feel the pressure to live up to certain expectations? Don't fall into the trap!

If you bring home the bacon do you automatically decide how it's cooked? Or is it a group effort. On this podcast we talk about our flow and our challenges with budgeting when there is only one income. Should the person who is making most of the money have the final say on how it's spent? The struggle is real.

We started the top of the year making some tough decisions that required a lot of faith. Tisha leaving her job to pursue her passion and making the decision to sell out house. We prayed, planned, and were so sure that everything would happen the way we saw it. Or not... This episode we give an update on where we are in our faith walk and how we've been making it through this season. Follow us on IG: learn2gethergrow2gether

In marriage, we are always compromising bout something. Whether it is what we eat for dinner or whether the air stays on all night. We've learned that it is better to compromise from a win win perspective instead of someone just bowing out. Check out this quick episode from our early morning drive to work as we discuss the topic.

We talk about the baggage that we've brought from past relationships and how we have to learn to unpack them. Are you carrying baggage you still have to unpack?

Hey Ya'll!! On today's episode we discuss our social media break. We decided it was time for us to take a break from the IG and FB. It was much needed. Listen to hear what we discovered, why we took the break and what advice we give for anyone feeling like they are a slave to the GRAM.

Women Empowerment is definitely on the rise. Many women are looking to pursue entrepreneurship and their professional careers. But even in the midst of all the girl power we still need our men to support us. We discuss how we support each other and tips for women who may be in an unsupportive relationship.

A video went viral with a young man proposing to his girlfriend in front of a lot of people and she said No! We talk about this and other proposals that might go right or wrong. Can you come back from a No?

How do you deal with marital conflict? We did a marriage devotional called "12 days of lasting love" and here is our feedback on the topic of Conflict in your marriage. Is it a bad thing? Can you work through Conflict? Check it out!

We did a 12 day devotional about marriage and really liked it! Here's what we learned about one of the topics "Combining you Calling"

As a couple recording a podcast can be challenging. Especially when we are not feeling each other...lol This episode is full of laughs as we challenge ourselves to actually record a podcast in the midst of a heated discussion.

So we did it! We asked the dreadful question of each other...lol. Akida was first up and had lots to say about Latisha's cooking and cleaning. If you missed her episode on Tisha Talks Topics called "My ugly truths about cooking and cleaning" you should go check it out. Latisha was able to talk about Akida's joking personality...lol. All in all there are things we would love to change about everyone, but some of these things make them who they are. We may laugh and joke about our differences but we realize that our differences pull new things out both us that if we were not together we would never explore. That's the beauty of relationships. They challenge us and they build us all at the same time. Link to Tisha Talks Topics Podcast https://anchor.fm/tisha-talks/episodes/My-ugly-truths--I-hate-cooking-and-cleaning-e43ffb?fbclid=IwAR1rU9iI_0eLFfVGL5iZT-J1-3GRumHhBH6CKRsb32_naZEq-u00fuoD78s

Everyone always says that you have to keep the romance alive in your marriage. And they are right! During this episode we discuss our most romantic moments. You would be surprised how easy it is to create romance. Sometimes it's as simple as surprising your mate with something they were not expecting. The most important thing is that you remain intentional and vested in creating moments with your spouse. Share with us your most romantic moments. We'd love to hear how you keep the spark alive! Follow us on IG at learn2gethergrow2gether

Some things we try so hard to hold on to, when it's not doing anything but just taking up space. Space in your marriage, your home, your mind, and even your heart. Since we have begun the downsizing processes of selling our home, we've had to get rid of a lot of stuff. It has caused us to take some self inventory of our own lives. Are there things that you need to let go of? What space in your life is being occupied by stuff you need to get rid of? Some times letting go is the very thing you need to do to in order to move forward.

Yes we are downsizing... We discuss a new chapter in our lives and how we're making big changes to fit a new season!

Get a closer look into our family! I interview my 8 year old about siblings, girlfriends, and life through his eyes. This was a fun one!

Welcome to this episode!!! Latisha takes over the podcast to discuss a topic that has been challenging for her as a wife....submission. It almost felt like a dirty word. lol She shares how she came to understand its importance and why it was and sometimes still is so difficult for her. She shares stories from a book she read "Liberated through Submission" by P.B. Wilson that was instrumental in her journey.

We talk about some of the business ideas we started since we've been married and discuss the ups. downs, what worked, and and what didn't!

Working together and living together can be challenging. Good communication is really important. On today's podcast we discuss how good communication helps us manage both our business relationships and personal relationships.

We invest in so much these days that we often forget to invest in ourselves, our marriage, and I our family. Before you can build your business you must have a strong foundation to build it on.

Should you be thinking about creating wealth for your family? Is it even possible? Let's talk about it.

Sex is a major part of marriage but can get lost in life's distractions. Join us as we talk about Why it's important, why you should make time for it and how we balance it with a busy life.

Should you compare your marriage/family to others? When is taking advice outside your relationship too much? Find out how we had to draw the line.

This episode we talk about divine opportunities and how building genuine relationships and walking in purpose can open doors!

Join us as we talk about the thanksgiving disaster, honeymoon gone wrong, and other funny memories from our marriage journey so far!

Join us as we talk about our challenges, our adjustments and the upside to this decision. We always say to each other that the race is not given to the swift, but to the one that endures.

When your spouse leaves their 9 to 5 to pursue their passion.

Hear our thoughts on the controversial documentary "Surviving R. Kelly"

We all have individual goals, but our spouse may not always be onboard. What do you do? This episode we talk about how we were able to get on the same page and support each other through it. 

We discuss our individual goals and how we can help each other reach them

Listen to what Akida's hobbies are and what he does when he's not home with the family.

What happens when the husband is away? Listen to Tisha's takeover to find out what's on her mind.

Do you find yourself spending way too much money on gifts during the holidays? We did! Listen to how we made changes to fit our family without losing the holiday spirit.

Families can go through some tough times in life. Experiencing ups, downs highs and lows. Can you get through them and still be ok? Listen as we are transparent about some of the struggles we've experienced and how we dealt with them.

This week we explore the benefits and challenges of being married entrepreneurs. Listen to how we try to manage work, family, and relationship while pursuing our passion.

Have you ever felt like the one you fell in love is not the same person years, months, or even weeks later? Listen in on how we work to embrace change and turn an unexpected situation into something positive.

What to do when fighting fare, sometimes isnt fare at all.

Join us as we talk about the realities of conflict in relationships and how you can use it as an opportunity to grow.

This is our story of how the odds were against us when we wanted a child together. It was us against the world and we were not taking no for answer.

Laugh with us as we discuss the good and not so good moments of parenting on our blended family.

Join us as we discuss starting a blended family. The unexpected challenges we encountered along the way and how we dealt with them.

Setting boundaries within a relationship