073 | Jamila Souffrant tells us about college internships, buying real estate right out of college, a few failed business ventures, and her decision to pursue FI, starting by saving $85,000 in the first year. We talk to Jamila about: How Jamila and her husband saved $85,000 in 2016 As the child of an immigrant single-mother, how did Jamila’s childhood experiences impact her college and early professional career? Jamila shares what wealth means to her now Failing Forward: the idea that progress is made, even if when things don’t see to have worked out ...and more at https://ChooseFI.com/073   ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community!  ? If you want to support us, here are some easy ways:   1) Leave an iTunes review: http://www.choosefi.com/itunes   2) Use our page to sign up for travel credit cards   Note: We may receive a commission if you are approved for cards on this page   3) Most importantly, find your friends, coworkers, and family members who may be open to this message and tell them about the podcast! (Episode 21 is a great starting place)   As Jonathan would say, "The FIRE is spreading my friends!"