Jamila

I think everyone should read this.

And while it seems daunting, right, with the number of pages, once you get going, it just moves, Catherine.

You can't put it down or then you, like you said, Oprah, you want to put it down because you're almost scared what's going to happen next.

Yes, yes, yes.

That's a delight.

So I hope everyone picks it up and gives it a read.

I did.

There's a character that has to leave her job because of men, right?

And men taking opportunities.

And juxtaposing that with what the ladies in the C-Club had to do, right?

I think it absolutely gives you that confidence in knowing, listen, everyone should read the story and take away from, do what you have to do.

And women have been doing it for years.

And it's a reminder of how important it is to walk with conviction as women to keep moving forward.

It was a warm, bright April day in 2022. A patchwork of scrubland and suburban housing sprawled out beneath the plain as it began its final descent into Dallas. Inside, Jamila, a woman in her early 30s, crammed to see out the window. She had never been to Texas before.

It was a warm, bright April day in 2022. A patchwork of scrubland and suburban housing sprawled out beneath the plain as it began its final descent into Dallas. Inside, Jamila, a woman in her early 30s, crammed to see out the window. She had never been to Texas before.

By the way, Jamila asked not to use her last name, and her words are spoken by an actor. Up to now, she had been living in Boston, teaching yoga. But after she split up with her partner, money had gotten tight.

By the way, Jamila asked not to use her last name, and her words are spoken by an actor. Up to now, she had been living in Boston, teaching yoga. But after she split up with her partner, money had gotten tight.

That was when she'd seen Kat's livestream on Instagram. Usually, Kat's posts were all about her glamorous life, living the American dream. But this one was different. She was looking for help. She wanted people to go live with her in Texas. To Jamila, it felt like a lifeline. As soon as the wheels touched down, Jamila turned on her cell. A new message popped up.

That was when she'd seen Kat's livestream on Instagram. Usually, Kat's posts were all about her glamorous life, living the American dream. But this one was different. She was looking for help. She wanted people to go live with her in Texas. To Jamila, it felt like a lifeline. As soon as the wheels touched down, Jamila turned on her cell. A new message popped up.

Flair, as in a burst of light.