Jamila creates a space that’s not just about money, but about mindset, purpose, and building a life you truly want. Whether I’m walking, driving, or folding laundry, I always come away feeling more educated about the emotional side of finances. This podcast has become a go-to for me. I especially enjoy the great guests she includes.

I’ve been looking for a great podcast about money and finance and here it is! Jamila breaks down complicated topics and asks her guests great questions that help every listener learn about the guest’s money journey but also our own. Want to think deeply about how your upbringing affects your money habits today? Want to understand the ins and outs of investing towards FIRE goals? This is THE money podcast for women, for anyone who wants to learn, think and grow.

I bought the book recently & listened to the first chapter. I’m excited to finish reading it and listening to your shows!

OMG ! I love what I just heard! I’m going to apply it ! First I absolutely have to get your book! After listening to the first chapter you gave us ( Thank you ) it is the motivation and inspiration that I need and I look forward in the success I’m going to gain from the information. Second, thank you thank you. I’m truly grateful I turn to your podcast it was truly a pleasure listening to it. Lastly, I can’t wait for the next episode ☺️

Was recently introduced to this podcast and since then have binged on most of the content. So many great guests and life changing information. I’ve been learning so much about personal finance including investing, saving and paying down debt. Jamilla always asks great questions and introduces her Journeyers to knew ways of thinking. I now look forward to each week’s podcast.

Like Jamila, I’ve moved from pursuing FIRE into using the tools behind it to craft a life I love & can sustain for a long time. But as someone who’s been listening since 2018, I come to this podcast for more than that. Journey to Launch has become a kind of touchpoint of humanity, a place where people from all tracks of life—including a fair amount of former teachers, which I am!—come to share their stories with a remarkable human who is both a great interviewer and gifted at drawing out unique truths and at encapsulating principles and ideas that are sometimes hard to state clearly—but she does! She’s a teacher herself in so many ways, and I’m embarrassed that it took me this long to write a review. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your transparency, honesty and for holding space and showing the way for so many of us who never had that example. You are loved, and what you provide here (& in your book!) are invaluable.

It’s been a few months since I listened to to a JTL episode, it never disappoints. It. doesn’t matter who Jamila is interviewing, be it an NFL player who redefines what wealth is for a professional athlete by investing in his future instead of showing out, or a mom who started a business with $5 to get her family out of almost-poverty. It does not matter what the topic is, she is the best interviewer in all media, hands down! Jamila knows how to let her guests speak, knows the exact questions to ask, and asks the best follow up questions. In a world where Everyone has a podcast and Everyone is interviewing people and talking over them and not asking the right questions… I find myself yelling out loud for a question that never seems to be asked. In contrast, Jamila gets the raw truth from her guests, the nitty gritty, and these answers help other people who are listening who may be at the same place. Regardless of where you are in life financially, this podcast has something for everyone in the finance spectrum, from broke to those building generational wealth. And it’s not just finance, there are life nuggets in every episode. Move over Oprah, Jamila, imo, is a much better interviewer. She is. I said it first ;).

I started listening to Jamila around November 2023 when I was trying to get started in listening to podcasts rather than listening to music during my shifts. I found the show looking for something in finance as I am an accountant and wanted something I felt would also teach me. I heard Jamila talking about her new book that was coming out early December 2023 and tbh I was thinking “is this another one of those…” hearing a lot of other podcasters on my main homepage talking up their recent books. But then I kept listening and learning about Jamila’s view of FI and I HAD to get it ! As a black female in finance, I’m so glad to have found Jamila to be relatable & inspiring. Especially her 6 year goal because I was just turning 25 setting a 5 year goal. I did slow down on podcasts for a few weeks, still reading my book, but I’ve been listening to the more recent new episodes and was just feeling so inspired by hearing everyone’s stories & Jamila saying how far she’s come, & referencing old episodes - so last week I decided to go allll the way back to see where Jamila started to give myself more confidence IT IS POSSIBLE. I can see my mindset has changed a lot in the last 6 months, not only from listening to Jamila but also executive some of the things I’ve learned. Thank you for bringing us on your Journey Jamila !!!

Gave information to invest without being scare.

I’m new here and diving into the archives, guided by your book. OMG — thank you. What a tremendous wealth of resources you’ve given the world.

Finding this podcast and listening weekly has me genuinely and consistently confident that I don’t have to just accept generational poverty!

This podcast is real world and has helped changed my mindset regarding finances

Found Jamila and the Journey to Launch podcast at the end of 2023 and have been consuming so much of her content. I feel so inspired by the stories that Jamila shares. As someone with a history of being bad at finances and often impulse spending to get a dopamine hit for my ADHD, Jamila’s focus on changing your mindset around money has had a huge impact on how I view my own journey. I appreciate so much of what she does and just wish I had found her sooner!

Since you were hesitant to work with the DailyMail, I wanted you to know I bought the book part way through reading your article. To assuage my own embarrassment at reading DailyMail, my excuse is that I got hooked on the celebrity section as a teen. Anyway, this piece came at the exact moment I needed it as I was just starting to look at my financial situation to figure out where I could be saving money. I also started listening to the podcast which is amazing in itself. You have an authentic personality that isn’t preachy or fake. It gives me optimism that this isn’t an impossible journey. Thank you for making FI seem possible and within my control.

I got it the book and listening to your podcast. I’m a Jamaican immigrant living in the states. Someone on social media referred your book and I got it. I’m inspired by your story and want to reach FIRE soon. Thank you!! :)

You keep me excited about starting this journey of reaching my financial goals. I love that you tie in how important it is that consider our mindsets around money when we feel cornered by debt. I appreciate the show so much!

Great show, I’m learning a lot! Thank you Jamila for sharing your journey and so much great information and resources!

This show is just a lot of toxic positivity and gas lighting with advice that can’t isn’t realistically applicable.

Jamila! I love your podcast! It’s so relatable and really has helped me push past my own fears of starting my personal finance content. You ask the best questions to your guest and I love how you get people to open up to talk about what their journey looked like from beginning to present. Thank you for the inspiration! 🙏🏽

Jamila Souffrant!! Your show is an inspiration for me to start my podcast! You speak to women and so many others within finance that needed your voice. Increasing the knowledge of the people to launch our financial journey is gods work. Keep going! Anthony Weaver About That Wallet Podcast

Clear, honest, and straight to the point. This podcast is gold!

Jamila - your podcast is BY FAR one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve been listening now for a couple years and it has really helped me, but the most recent episode with Rich Jones stands out. As a black man that works in corporate America who has a past that includes different family traumas, I felt seen listening to Rich talk about his journey and how he navigated it. The connection between mental health and how an individual navigates finances is not obvious, so I appreciate the time it took to produce this podcast and am so thankful for the vulnerability of the guest. Thank you!

I really like this podcast and the relatable way she helps me feel empowered to take a hold of my financial journey, especially launching my own business. Her podcast on August 2, 2023 really spoke directly to me about living my life to the fullest! I have gained so much from these podcasts! Keep the shows coming!

I have been listening for years but the rewind episode with Saundra Davis was so inspiring.That episode felt like home 🥹 . Thank you so much Jamila !

Dipping in again to update, and reconfirm how much I LOVE this podcast! I’ve gotten so much value out of so many of these episodes! Thank you, Jamila 🙏 You have literally changed my life, for the better. Brilliant content, brilliantly packaged and communicated, by this brilliant host! Thank you so much #jamilasouffrant and #journeytolaunch

Journey to Launch with Jamila Souffrant is one of my 3 fav podcasts, been listening to every week for a year or so. The other two are (Motley Fool Rule Breaker Investing podcast with David Gardner) and (Rich Dad Radio podcast with Robert Kiyosaki) these are complimentary and Jamila the host of Journey to launch Podcast hits hard in the areas of insightfulness, useful advice for workers, investors, entrepreneurs, humans, Also Journey and Jamila have had a knack for getting good guests and immediately asking the guests good relevant questions. If these sound interesting to you then I recommend you to listen to Journey To Launch podcast!!

Jamila, I want to start by saying thank you. I've been listening to your podcast since the beginning and it has been inspiring and motivational to witness your growth. It has also helped me so much on my financial journey and pushed me to take chances and make big strides toward becoming financially independent. Today's episode with Myra and Abby hit home for me as I'm in the early stages of dating/looking for a life partner. I’m learning the need to be honest and open about how important financial stability is to me without driving the person away or expecting them to approach money exactly the way I do. It’s such an interesting dance and this episode gave me a new perspective.

I’ve been listening to Journey to Launch for years. The best financial podcast out there. A must listen

Love love this podcast. Especially the episode with Abby Strober and Myra Davisson. I’ve recommended to friends and family.

This a very good episode. I loved Jill’s voice . She is very truthful, this is me every day! I listen to all of your episodes! Keep it up

I have been a listener of the “Journey To Launch” podcast for about 2 years and I will say it has been amazing to hear all the information about financial freedom. I love and share this show with friends all the time. It’s great that there is lessons, experiences, and experts in every show!

I’m so happy I found your podcast! You have really encouraged me to keep pursuing F.I.R.E. I created a side hustle that I’m so excited about and that I’m hoping will get me get to finance freedom sooner. I also work a full-time job and work a side gig as well. I listen to your podcast daily to stay motivated. Thank you.

I love that each episode showcases a different version of financial literacy and financial independence. Every conversation is interesting and engaging, and Jamila does a wonderful job curating guests with diverse backgrounds, approaches, and opinions. This podcast has been a great primer and jumping off point for learning more about a variety of topics. Highly recommended.

Love this podcast! I’ve been listening for a couple years and was surprised I still haven’t left a review. Many if not all of the episodes provide so much information that can be applied to many aspects of my life. I find them very inspirational, practical, and informative. I learn so much through these episodes.

This is the one podcast I’ve heard all episodes of. As a podcaster myself, I rarely have time to listen to others but I LOVE Journey to Launch.

Jamila asks the real questions. The questions that you really want to know. I think there’s a lot of podcasts that walk through the numbers and tactics (and this one does too!), but Journey to Launch weave the personal stories into that so well. You can resonate with the guests’ paths and see your own unfolding.

I was researching the FIRE movement and saw a criticism of it is that it can be homegenous and bro-ey. An answer to that issue was Journey to Launch. It’s great. She asks the right questions, makes it easy to jump right in, and has great guests and topics. Check out her free jump start guide.

This show is one of the most educational shows I’ve listened to in the realm of personal finance. There are so many shows that tell you how to save, invest, 401k, and that’s it. Jamila teaches about important things like generational wealth, work life balance, family finance, and so much more with her guests that I wouldn’t have known about if not for this show.

Came across the interview with Sam @ Financial Samurai - loved it thanks! Great dialogue. I’ve followed Sam for a long time and have always appreciated how he keeps it real with everything finance and also has a great sense of humor. Buy This Not That is the best personal finance book I’ve read by far and I rarely praise pf books. It’s truly a solid book to reference over and over again. Thanks for hosting!

I just discovered this podcast and can’t stop binging! I love hearing the various perspectives from the guests about their unique journey. The interviews are thought-provoking and uplifting. Jamila asks very insightful questions. I love how everyone gets into specific numbers to paint a clearer picture of FI!

It’s great to listen to a diversity of voices in the money podcast space. I also like how Jamila also shares her own journey to launch and grow updates. It’s great to see her do so well since starting the podcast in 2017. Consistency pays off! As a creative and parent, it’s not easy to juggle both. - Sam

I find this podcast to be a nice mix of practical advice, hearing from experts, and elevating the voices of women and people of color in a space where they are under-represented. Jamila is also a refreshing voice in the FIRE/personal finance space, because she doesn’t preach crazy frugality or all of the same old, same old. She lives notoriously expensive New York City, and not in the middle of nowhere, so I find her a more realistic and relatable voice. She is down-to-earth and translates information well. Great addition to the finance podcast universe!

Great mix of understanding someone else’s journey and providing actionable advice. I’ve already learned so much that I’ve been able to implement on my own journey!

I been listening to Journey to Launch since 2019 and it’s been very helpful in my financial journey. Everytime, I start feeling unmotivated in my financial journey to come back to some of my favorite episodes and it always helps me motivate me to keep going.

I wish I was in the same mindset in my 20’s that I am now in my 30’s. Along with this podcast being around back when. However, since the past month of me starting to listen to Journey to Launch podcast I have never been more motivated, and encouraged to not give up and start where I am vs not starting at all. This podcast is awesome and just a great resource to all.

I really wish this podcast was around when I was in high school. I been feeling like a lot of the people at my school failed up- the system failed up and I feel like I’m now having to pick up the pieces of dreams they shattered. I used to think I’ll be nothing but a housewife so I married young and now I’m divorced and trying to figure out everything money for me and the kids. This podcast is nothing but inspiration and keeps me pushing whenever I feel down. I’m so happy everyone who in a sense has made it- is able to pick themselves up and tell their story. Can’t wait to be that person one day. 🙏🏾 Thank you for letting us learn and hear stories that tell us it’s not too late. ☺️

Hi Jamila, I just want to drop by and say I love your podcast. I have been a journeyer for about 2 years . It has helped me with such a wealth of knowledge and inspired me to take control of my finances. I love the most recent episode of a actual journeyer story, it was really helpful to me as a parent and reassuring that the best way to your pour into our children is through the free things love and support. This is not always talked about but I’m glad I heard it here . Thanks for continuing to grow your podcast !!!!

This podcast has really helped me along my financial journey. It has instilled confidence and a given me a new level of understanding around wealth. I grew up in a family that never talked about money and so I’ve had to learn about it on my own and Jamilla has been a huge asset in this regard.

She helps and not judge! Her gift inspires and not belittles!! Thanks so much !!! Can’t wait for more of your podcast

276 Networking It’s my first time listening to this podcast and OMG I just want to say Thank you!!!!! I currently do a lot of networking it was a challenge at first getting out of my comfort zone.Special after COVID we all basically became introverts. Listen to this particularly episode is exactly what I need to hear. I recently found my purpose. And well sometimes it gets difficult because I feel like my 9-5 interferes with it. I am an accountant for a small industrial company & I love fashion. I currently started getting involved with helping other designers backstage in fashion show’s and doing that makes me feel like I’m home.♥️