Inspired by Vic Styles, this is a mini complain session about the men I've recently encountered in my life. Through a series of anecdotes, I ask several questions I need answers to. As I'll say several times, this is not me attacking or stereotyping all men; the same questions could be asked for women. Topics include: adjusting their junk mid-conversation, feeling intense emotions, and the appeal of toxic relationships (we deep dive here).

0:00- Intro

RECS & REGRETS

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Welcome to my rant

Let's get super personal, blunt, and opinionated. So you can get to know me a little bit better, I decided to answer 15 random questions asked by 3 cool individuals in my life. Topics range from: how I want to die, my meaning of friendship, privilege as an American, what I look for in a guy, and simply being Black (including Black vs. African American).

0:00- Intro

RECS & REGRETS (music edition)

Poll of the Week: When it comes to romantic relationships, which comes first: Looks or Personality (vote on the @simplyjamilahofficial Instagram account)

Let's listen to me constantly put my foot in my mouth

This is something I've been wanting to talk about for a while, and the time has FINALLY come! I dive into all the things about being a virgin and how I handle my intense sex drive/sexual tension without having a partner. Topics include: the hymen, my first orgasm, what it means to lose your virginity, masturbation & sinning as a Christian, benefits of sex (slash masturbation), and resources for relieving that built up sexual tension (including short sex toy reviews).

In the midst of the sex talk, there's also a microscopic announcement that is nowhere near a big deal.

RECS & REGRETS

Poll of the Week: Dating Apps- Yay or Nay (vote on the @simplyjamilahofficial Instagram account)

Stream Planet Her by Doja Cat for all your sexual feminine needs (definitely not spons) <3

Now that I've graduated from years of busting my butt for an education, my school stress has turned into financial stress; plus, it doesn't help that my brain does a good job of convincing me that I'm poor. In this episode, I talk all about survival tactics to keep up with the bills, working three jobs, and trying to find time for my passions in the midst of the chaos. Of course, all of this happens after I spend a couple of minutes obsessing over Epidemic Sound (not spons), which I learned all about from Kaiti Yoo.

RECS & REGRETS

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As I've mentioned several times in the past, I studied interior architecture in college, and as I've mentioned before, I did not have a great time. Since I've graduated from college now, I figured it was about time to talk about what really went wrong with our program, and Miranda was the perfect person to contribute to the conversation. She is the best thing to come out of my crap four years in the program, and we shared the same feelings about what we were taught.

I'm sure you're wondering why we didn't transfer. I don't know about her, but for me, none of the classes in my program would transfer. Since I was relying heavily on federal financial aid to help and only had four years to get it right, I stuck it out.

But boyyyyy was it hard.

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Movie: 2 Hearts

TV Special: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion

Song: "Lost Cause" by Billie Eilish

Insta Account: @thenotoriouskia

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Remember when I abruptly ended season two and said I would be back July 3rd?

Well, I guess I lied because here we are three months later, AND I AM BACK! I couldn't wait any longer; talking into a mic again felt so incredible. In this super brief announcement episode, I catch you up on how my life is different from the panicky episode I recorded on March 10th.

I hope you're ready for another season of Simply Jamilah.

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Recently, I am constantly physically exhausted and battling my deteriorating mental health. Therefore, we are saying goodbye for a few months. After a major venting session about my retail job where I discuss how tired I am of people valuing money over other people and hiring unqualified people out of desperation, I announce that season 2 is coming to an end, and season 3 will be in your ear on July 3, 2021.  I hope the next few months treat you well, and I can't wait to get back to our therapy sessions (well, my therapy sessions that you listen to).

Do you ever have those days where everything you say floods your brain, and you're filled with regret/guilt/anxiety? Because same, and that's been happening to me more and more recently. I've been constantly overthinking every word to come out of my mouth and fearing any potential conflict to stem from it. 

To remember who I am, who I'm becoming, and where I am on this journey of self-acceptance, I decided to discuss four tips that I've used over the years to learn to hold nothing back and show the world who I truly am. This is an episode of encouragement that we (you and I) need to accept ourselves and fearlessly do/say whatever we want. Get ready for a bit of redundancy, a few anecdotes, and a deeper look into my personal life.

Also, I have to ask: What is the best Step Up movie?

First and foremost, Black history goes beyond the 28 (sometimes 29) days of February, which is something I will always and forever repeat like I did in this episode. I wanted to end Black History Month by sharing a few Black game changers from six different categories (music, film industry, podcasts, content creators, bloggers/fashion icons, & businesses) who you definitely need to know. Honestly, this is pretty much me hyping people up and giving them an ounce of the recognition they one thousand percent deserve.

In the beginning of the episode, I mention my Freedom Fighters playlist, which is a collaborative playlist dedicated to songs that speak on the fight for equality and true freedom and the fight against racial injustice. Check it out on my Spotify: itsmilahh

After sharing an anecdote about Valentine's Day 2021, I provide an update about everything that is happening in my life: living on my own, feeling extremely anxious recently, talking myself out of having intense feelings for a boy, getting a second tattoo, calling out of work despite an attendance warning, and more.

This episode was recorded incredibly early in the week, during a time when Tennessee was experiencing below freezing weather and disastrous icy roads. Anything that happened after February 15th is not talked about in this episode. All that is to say go show Texas some love and donate to support and help those who are without weather because of the winter storm. <3