Journey To Launch

By: Jamila Souffrant
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • Jamila Souffrant is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), host of the Journey To Launch podcast and author of "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness". The Journey To Launch podcast explores all aspects of reaching Financial Freedom; from increasing income, paying off debt, investing, saving & learning how to retire early and wealthy. The book, "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness," shows you how to skyrocket your savings, blast through debt and ultimately accelerate your unique and truly epic journey to financial freedom and independence. The audiobook, which is narrated by Jamila, and the eBook are available in the Apple store. As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave listeners also known as Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Her mission is to teach, inspire and help others reach Financial Freedom and Financial Independence.
    Journey To Launch
    Show more Show less
Economics Personal Finance
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Episode 425- Looking Back On My Early Retirement Dream- My Vision Then vs My Reality Now

    Episode 425- Looking Back On My Early Retirement Dream- My Vision Then vs My Reality Now
    May 7 2025
    In this solo episode, I’m revisiting a blog post I wrote eight years ago—one where I boldly declared that I wanted to retire by 40. You’ll hear me read the post out loud and reflect on what actually came true, what’s changed since then, and the parts I didn’t expect. If you've ever thought about what your life could look like beyond the 9–5 or you're just starting to dream about a different path, remember that it’s okay for your definition of success to evolve—and that you’re never too late to start. In This Episode, I Share: The blog post I wrote when I first dreamed of retiring early and what I actually made happen—like quitting my job and turning Journey to Launch into a businessHow my view of retirement has shifted and what I didn’t expect emotionally and mentally about entrepreneurshipWhy I’ve become more flexible with money and life goals over timeHow I used my FIRE Calculator to model my exit strategy—before I felt “fully ready” Other Links Mentioned in episode: Read my early retirement goals blog post here: journeytolaunch.com/blog/my-early-retirement-goalsGet the FIRE Calc Tool and join us for the next LIVE class here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
    Show more Show less
    30 mins
  • Episode 424: Listener Q&A - Overcoming Investing Fears, Dealing w/ Inconsistent Income, Can You Coast to FI? + More

    Episode 424: Listener Q&A - Overcoming Investing Fears, Dealing w/ Inconsistent Income, Can You Coast to FI? + More
    Apr 30 2025
    In this solo Q&A episode, I answer your top questions around investing, financial independence, and managing money through the ups and downs of real life. From overcoming investing fears to navigating inconsistent income, I share personal insights and strategies that have helped me make progress on the path to financial freedom. You'll hear my thoughts on balancing debt payoff with investing, how to approach FIRE with an average income, and why mindset plays a bigger role than many realize. In this episode, I share: How you can start investing even when it feels overwhelming & one money habit that changed everything Thoughts on Coast FI and Barista FI for parents or part-time workers plus is FIRE in high-cost cities like NYC or LA possible? Ways to calculate your FIRE number even when your future feels uncertain, and how to factor pensions and Social Security into your long-term plan.How to rewire limiting money beliefs from your upbringing and how to stay motivated when your progress feels slow Other Links Mentioned in episode: Get the FIRE Calc Tool For Yourself Here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • Episode 423- Sisterhood, Entrepreneurship & Giving Yourself Grace: An Updated Convo w/ My Sisters Imani & Shaina

    Episode 423- Sisterhood, Entrepreneurship & Giving Yourself Grace: An Updated Convo w/ My Sisters Imani & Shaina
    Apr 23 2025
    In this special crossover episode, originally recorded for the Brown Ambition Podcast, Mandy Woodruff-Santos sits down with me and my sisters—Shaina McGregor and Imani Manning—for an honest conversation about our individual and shared journeys. We dive deep into our unique paths in entrepreneurship, wellness, and culinary arts. From Jamaica to New York and everywhere in between, this episode explores family dynamics, building dreams, overcoming self-doubt, redefining success on your own terms and so much more! In this episode, we share: How sisterhood shaped our paths in entrepreneurship, wellness, and culinary artsShayna’s pivot from dance to wellness coaching and social workImani’s journey as a chef—feeding kids gourmet meals while growing her catering bizReal talk on money, mindset, imposter syndrome, and giving yourself grace along the way Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out the Brown Ambition Podcast here.Get the FIRE Calc Tool For Yourself Here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 6 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro805_stickypopup

Featured Article: 10 "Finfluencers" You Should Know


There’s no shortage of personal finance advice through social media these days. "Finfluencers," or personal finance influencers, are taking over our feeds. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most popular and trusted names in personal finance on Audible, along with their podcasts and audiobooks. While most of these finfluencers are millennials, their listens offer advice for everyone, regardless of your age, income level, or financial acumen. Whether you're struggling to stick to a budget or seeking to make your first million, here are the top influential figures in personal finance worth a listen.

Featured Article 10 Finfluencers You Should Know

What listeners say about Journey To Launch

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Arlissa Bostick

Great episode

Wonderful. Filled with nuggets. My first time listening but I'll be back. Thanks for your sacrifice.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!