Cashmeer Sayyid reveals how losing her parents shaped her

Digital content creator and entrepreneur Cashmeer Sayyid has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing that losing her parents at a young age was the most defining experience that accelerated her maturity faster than most of her peers.

Speaking during a Q&A session with President Law on Monday, August 4, 2025, Cashmeer said the loss of her parents burdened her with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings, forcing her to become the pillar of her family long before she was ready.

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“The experience that has changed my life is losing my parents. It made me work so hard because I had to take care of my siblings. I feel like when I lost them, I stopped being a softie and worrying about myself. I had to toughen up and put in the effort in life.”

She explained that the pain of bereavement stripped away her innocence and forced her into survival mode, saying she no longer had the luxury to be carefree.

According to her, from the moment her parents passed on, she felt a deep inner shift that made her more intentional, disciplined and emotionally guarded.

Cashmeer’s take on love

The interactive conversation quickly turned to matters of love, relationships and generational culture, where Cashmeer offered her raw and honest views without hesitation.

When asked whether she believes it is better to be in a relationship or remain single, she responded that it ultimately depends on the quality of the relationship itself. 

She stated that being in a fulfilling, supportive partnership is beautiful, but if the relationship is toxic or draining, then choosing to be single is a healthier option.

“If you are enjoying your person, I feel like it is better to be in a relationship. But if the relationship does not work for you, then you would rather just be single,” she said.

On the subject of modern dating, she countered the widespread notion that dating in today’s world is harder than it used to be. 

Cashmere argued that, contrary to popular belief, younger generations are actually clearer and more intentional about what they want from romantic relationships.

“No, it is not hard. I feel like we, the modern generation, are straightforward with what we want, so it is not hard,” she said confidently.

When probed about what most women in this generation seek in relationships, she gave a direct and heartfelt response. 

“Loyalty”, she said, describing it as the foundation upon which trust and lasting connection are built.

She went on to clarify that for her, money is not the main consideration when choosing a partner. 

While financial stability is important, she emphasised that what matters most is having someone loyal by your side, someone with whom you can grow and build a life, even from humble beginnings.

“Not really. Because you can hustle with your person. The most important thing to me is loyalty,” she said when asked if money was a key factor.

Disturbing trend

In one of her most striking observations, Cashmeer criticised what she perceives as a disturbing trend among Gen Z youth, placing more value on leisure and lifestyle than on hard work and career growth.

She disclosed that as someone who runs her own business, she has worked closely with young people and has witnessed a widespread aversion to effort and discipline, particularly among young women.

“What the modern generation has normalised that does not sit right with me is having fun more than working. I have a business, and I work with most Gen Zs, and the majority do not like to work. They do not like getting tired, especially the ladies. You find the ladies just keep saying, ‘Oh, I cannot do that; it is too much for me.’ They prioritise having fun more than working,” she said.