The Simply Jamilah Podcast

Thoughts and feelings about all the books I read during April, May, and June 2026. Yes, I'm still upset about the Ali Hazelwood book adaptation. link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah link to storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/simplyjamilah

Through the food stuck in my teeth while battling major exhaustion, I let out all my thoughts regarding the first thing I see every time I open Instagram: book adaptations. one link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

To commemorate another year around the sun, I took inspiration from a little film called 27 Dresses. While showing the 27 dresses I own (well, 21 with the help of 6 from a friend), I share the 27 lessons I learned this past year (since June 17, 2025).the hub for all things Jamilah:https://lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

If there's one thing I hate, it's half-truths and lying. Turns out, that's the core of joining the military. I would rather be stuck on the side of the road again if it means not being blatantly lied to. all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

Thanks to Berry Street, I've been seeing a dietician for ten months now. Well, since there's about to be a big shift, I figured I'd share what I've learned thus far... from memory.the hub for all things Jamilah:https://lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

When recounting the joyous mundaneness my life has become, all I heard this past weekend was "I wish I could move away." Well, you can. link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

This was almost an episode dedicated to The Devil Wears Prada 2, but then my brain was triggered by some words that forced me to think about where I emotionally am in life. the hub for all things Jamilah:https://lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

Low key... I'm not sure if anything I said makes sense. In short: I wish people were less obsessed with making social media content for money and had more fun with it. Link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

So it's been a month... yikes. Let's dive into all the travels, triumphs, and work B.S. the month of April had in store. One link to all the things: https://lnk.bio/simplyjamilah

Fortunately, I've the pleasure of starting the year with some great books, so I had to share them. A link with all the things:https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

Throwing surprise birthday parties is not for the week; I have truly been humbled, but I'm also happy I could give people joy. My only intentional trip to Tennessee is now done. A link to all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

My favorite thing about podcasting is figuring out myself, my thoughts, the reasonings behind my reactions. To quote that one pop singer, "I can't be tamed," and during this episode, I figure out why. Link to all the things:https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

I knew I wanted to start the new season of the pod with introducing its transition into becoming a video podcast, but I was ill prepared for all that entailed. For now, we just have a little catch up, yap session. Links to all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

As I was streaming tinsel around my misshapen tree, I realized it's time for me to transition from the girl who relied on her family during the holiday season to the woman who wants to make her own traditions. All the things linked here: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

It felt like I lived seven lives in 2025, and I'm hoping these ins & outs will prevent a repeat in the new year. All the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

This is using analytical data to reflect on and summarize the nightmare that was 2025. Yes, there is a Kevin Langue and Maxton Hall soapbox moment. all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

Apparently, once upon a time, this was a trend. I was in the midst of crashing out a couple of weeks ago when my friend told me to write a Betrayal List, and of course I had to share. the hub for the links: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

The term "falling back" is often used by Americans to refer to turning our clocks back an hour in November when Daylight Savings Time ends. I take the term and go a little bit further with it... after sharing about my experience trying to fly during the 10% FAA regulated cuts. The hub for all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

I am true believer that there are certain symbols and moments in our surroundings that show us our future. Right now, I'm lost, and the peace lily was my symbol. All the links: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

My time working as a server in a fine-ish dining restaurant has come to an end, and I fight a congested nose to spill all the details on why I quit, lessons I've learned, and what the heck was wrong with that place. Link to everything: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

If you used to be considered a friend and are somehow reading this description, I've been thinking about you a lot lately and had a few questions. The place with all the links: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

This past weekend, I went on my first book retreat, and besides fearing for my life, I had a really great time. For links to all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah

The Wedding Weekend we've been waiting for has finally happened. This is my take on the entire experience, with a little extra no one asked for.

I caved and clicked on a Facebook add to find out when I'll get married. This is where it took me.

Take care of everyone you love who didn't vote for bigotry as we fight the fascists. That's not what this episode is about, but I wanted to share the sentiment. This episode is actually just about the next steps in my life to bounce back from letting myself gooooo.