The Simply Jamilah Podcast
by Jamilah
Adulting while existing as a Black, American woman in the 21st century is not an easy task, and the best way Jamilah deals with it is by talking into a microphone. With random tangents, anecdotes, and grammatically questionable sentences, join Jamilah every Thursday as she talks about anything and everything that pops into her mind while accomplishing the day-to-day task of being a woman in this confusing, evolving, scary lifetime. Welcome to The Simply Jamilah Podcast.
Episodes
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163: simply... an AI school
I understand being overworked in education and needing some assistance, but the reliance on artificial intelligence is simply getting out of hand and is actively killing us. Stop telling me to "just ask Chat." I would rather think for myself, not lose my creativity, and do everything I can to do…
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162: simply... acknowledging racial disparities
Mind you, the coworker that said we are all the same recently told me she thought my natural hair (an afro) was a wig. As much as I think, overall, my new place of employment is a lot better for me and my career, there are a couple of things that need to be addressed/vented about. link to all the...
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161: simply... a serial job hopper
I've spent most of my 20s working multiple jobs at a time, to financially survive and figure out my career. It's okay to not know but... I am a serial job hopper. a link to all the things: simplyjamilah.com/linkinbio
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160: simply... a Q3 reading wrap up
For the transition from summer to fall, I diversified my taste just a little bit and read a bit more than my usual romance genre. I also managed to consume more audiobooks. A link to all the things: simplyjamilah.com/linkinbio
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159: simply... a Dasher
If you drive for Doordash, this is for you. If it takes forever for your Doordash order to get picked by a dasher to be picked up, this is for you. If you can never find your Doordash order after it's been delivered, this is for you. a link to all the things: simplyjamilah.com/linkinbio
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158: simply... YouTube
I'm on the platform to vibe and document my life, not to be bombarded with "get rich quick" videos every time I'm ready to upload. Thank you for pointing out my inadequacies, YouTube. my 2026 daily vlogs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZK1WR3GBOaVu8-8JzfXnLvkv0TX_6hBs&si=3lUouxi4bN3GOjIX a...
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157: simply... a D1 dating hater
I've reached the point in my 20s where I want to put in effort towards having romantic relationship. Unfortunately, I think I hate it. Also, can you believe he had the audacity? So I Spent One Month on Hinge... https://simplyjamilah.com/2026/08/03/so-i-spent-one-month-on-hinge/ A link to all the...
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156: simply... unserious
People often tell me I'm funny because of the way I say things. However, most of the time, I'm not trying to be funny, especially when I'm upset. If I'm feeling negative emotions, what in my tone of voice tells you I want to lollygag? a link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah
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155: simply... side hustles
Without wearing myself down and sacrificing my sanity, there is one thing (or many things) I accredit for the positive leave my financial situation made between last summer and this summer: side hustles. Jay Are Designs: https://www.jayaredesigns.com/ One link to all the things:...
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154: simply... space
Not the NASA kind of space. The kind of space that needs to be taken from people in order to preserve one's mental health, which was under attack in July. Link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah
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153: simply... romanticizing life
A conversation with my 98-year-old great-grandmother about living in the present inspired this episode. These are the little ways I make sure each day doesn't feel so boring and worthless. To my great-grandmother, thank you <3 A link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah
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152: simply... LHS
While enduring the current literacy crisis and people begging authors to use simpler words, as I look back on my academic experience in high school, I am beyond grateful. Class of 2017 was prime time. a link to all the things: lnk.bio/simplyjamilah
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151: simply... a Q2 reading wrap up
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
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150: simply... book adaptations
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
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149: simply... 27 dresses (& lessons)
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...
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148: simply... don't piss me off
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
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147: simply... executive disfunction
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
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146: simply... a wish
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
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145: simply... a joyous occasion
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
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144: simply... an obsession
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
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143: simply... far
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
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142: simply... a Q1 book wrap up
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
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141: simply... a surprise!
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
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140: simply... uncontrollable
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
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139: simply... Black joy
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
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138: simply... holiday transitions
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
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137: simply... ins & outs for 2026
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
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136: simply... wrapped
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
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135: simply... The Betrayal List
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
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134: simply... falling back
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...
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133: simply... the dead peace lily
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
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132: simply... the service industry
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
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131: simply... questions for my [ex] friends
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
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130: simply... death by bridge
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
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129: simply... AWOL
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.
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128: simply... a psychic reading
I caved and clicked on a Facebook add to find out when I'll get married. This is where it took me.
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127: simply... take care
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.
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126: simply... inauthentic? unauthentic? whatever
What do GoFundMe, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, racism, and FLO have in common? This episode. Warning: there is a mention of suicide.
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125: simply... a 7 brew lover
It's been a long time. It's been a rough time. It's been a trying time. But we're done. Hello again. A better description format is currently being workshopped. Please hold.
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124: simply... a snow day
A better description format is currently being workshopped. Please hold. This week has not gone the way I expected, outside of Washington DC. I spend the first half talking all about it and the second half talking about all the things I should be doing on a snow day.
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123: simply... the year of "work"
Funnily enough, I'm too lazy to write a description. Yes, this is all about how I want to spend the year working on some things, but right now, I just want to go to sleep. Maybe it will start tomorrow?
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122: simply... the last episode
We've made it to the end of 2024. This is a quick explanation regarding the state of life I'm in as I end the year. I also recap some of the firsts I experienced in 2024--some mundane, some monumental. links mentioned: Vlogmas 2024:...
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121: simply... Spotify Wrapped 2024
Headphone users be warned: this is my very loud reaction to my 2024 [highly anticipated] Spotify Wrapped. links mentioned: Email subscription: simplyjamilah.substack.com blog & socials: Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com Instagram:allsimplyjay ||...
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120: simply... pessimistic vs. realistic
Earlier this week, I woke up and chose pettiness, and this episode has it ALL with a few life updates thrown in there. At the end of the day, though, I just needed to rant. links mentioned: Email subscription: simplyjamilah.substack.com blog & socials: Blog: Simply Jamilah ||...
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119: simply... a new mom
I thought everything would stay the same with adopting a puppy. I was totally wrong. This is my new child, Clover. links mentioned: Chicken Shop Date: https://youtu.be/eFS5vxYlfY8?si=_CDeys8C47d7cajw Email subscription: https://substack.com/@simplyjamilah/notes blog & socials: Blog: Simply…
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118: simply... exhausted
It's been a minute since I've talked into the mic, and let's just say... it's been exhausting. links mentioned: Chicken Shop Date: https://youtu.be/eFS5vxYlfY8?si=_CDeys8C47d7cajw Email subscription: https://substack.com/@simplyjamilah/notes blog & socials: Blog: Simply Jamilah ||...
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117: simply... a corn addiction
Future employers, this is just my testimony... and it has nothing to do with a vegetable. links mentioned: blog & socials: Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/ TikTok: juhmeeluhh ||...
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116: simply... overhyped books
The romance book girlies are about to be mad at me for this one, but that's okay. links mentioned: 24 hour readathon: https://youtu.be/4X7g5vV6IB0?si=ORMNA_q0zKpwVnCH books i've read so far, in 4 words: https://youtu.be/vFKe-Q7QC-M?si=UR9ifV_ehowFsBZQ Twisted Games TikTok:...
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115: simply... freelancing
Welp. I've entered the freelancing realm, and I've already been screwed over. Let's talk about it... and figure out if The Bear is actually a comedy. links mentioned: blog & socials: Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com Instagram:allsimplyjay ||...
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114: simply... college advice
After a semi-lengthy recap of some of the U.S. gold medal wins, I share things I wish knew before going to college, such as a pandemic being on its way. links mentioned: a chat w/ Kristen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AVZlAcqd0Lb reflection: 75 hard style challenge:...
About this show
Adulting while existing as a Black, American woman in the 21st century is not an easy task, and the best way Jamilah deals with it is by talking into a microphone. With random tangents, anecdotes, and grammatically questionable sentences, join Jamilah every Thursday as she talks about anything and everything that pops into her mind while accomplishing the day-to-day task of being a woman in this confusing, evolving, scary lifetime. Welcome to The Simply Jamilah Podcast.
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