Jamila Mayfield on Financial Inclusion, Venture Investing, and Building Wealth with Purpose | Modern Investing Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Jamila Abston Mayfield—accredited investor, former SEC regulator, and founder of The Jamila Mayfield Group—to explore how she’s championing financial inclusion through strategic investing.

Jamila’s story is as unique as it is inspiring. From pursuing Broadway dreams to becoming a trusted advisor in regulatory compliance and financial services, her journey reflects grit, vision, and intentional wealth-building. She shares:

• The career pivot that led her from musical theater to Ernst & Young and the SEC
• How she evaluates VC opportunities through alumni networks and impact lenses
• Her approach to residential and commercial real estate investing
• The case for local business investments as community wealth-building vehicles
• Key insights on regulatory shifts, SEC compliance, and AI’s role in finance

“You don’t need to write million-dollar checks to be a meaningful investor. What you do need is clarity, access, and strategy.”

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, and anyone curious about diversifying their investment portfolio while staying grounded in values. Jamila’s multifaceted lens—spanning compliance, venture capital, and real estate—offers an empowering blueprint for building wealth with purpose.

About Jamila Abston Mayfield:
Jamila Abston Mayfield is the founder and CEO of The Jamila Mayfield Group, a boutique consulting firm focused on compliance, risk, and strategy for financial services. A former SEC regulator and Ernst & Young partner, Jamila brings over 20 years of experience advising top firms in the finance world. She is also an active angel and venture investor, passionate about financial inclusion, real estate, and helping others build generational wealth through informed, values-aligned decisions.

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