Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies

Join Jenni and Cameron as they unpack last week's memorable conversation with a performing couple and share their own experiences watching Goldie Style Entertainment, "Lioness" (Christina) and "Big Daddy" (George), host lively karaoke nights. This episode blends casual storytelling with thoughtful reflection on resilience, entrepreneurship, and the everyday practice of finding your voice. Topics c...

Join Jenni and Cameron for a special episode as they sit down with Christina “Lioness” Goldie and her husband/partner "Big Daddy", founders of Goldie Style Entertainment — the friendliest karaoke couple serving Ventura County’s 805. Christina, who holds a bachelor’s in business administration and ethics, and Big Daddy share how they turned a passion for music into a community-first entertainment b...

In this Pride Month episode Jenni sits down with returning guest Angel Flores for his third appearance. Known to listeners from his earlier episodes about adopting his younger brother and standing up against the system, Angel shares a different chapter of his life: a raw, honest, and uncensored coming-out story that traces curiosity in middle school to open authenticity as an adult. Angel takes us...

In this episode Jenni and co-host Cameron arrive just days after returning from a whirlwind trip to Brazil. They walk listeners through the whole experience: the last-minute approvals, visa and passport hassles, jet lag and the emotional, physical toll of fast international travel. Expect candid travel logistics, personal anecdotes, and practical tips for anyone planning a similar trip. The episod...

In this special Memorial Day edition of Jenni's Uncensored Pennies, host Jenni is joined by Cameron, a service member, for an emotional and candid conversation about what Memorial Day really means. They explain the holiday's origins (originally Decoration Day), clarify the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and reflect on why remembering the fallen matters. Cameron shares first-hand...

Today on the show, I am joined by a woman whose life story is a master class in resilience and the power of finding your own voice. Daysi Silvas is the author of the beautiful new children's book, Daisy's Wave. But to understand the heart behind the book, you have to understand the journey of the woman who wrote it. From the age of seven until she turned 21, Daysi navigated the complexities of the...

Hey — you’ve gotta hear this one. On today’s Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies, we hang out with Eduardo Arellano, an ornamental steel operations manager who traded blueprints for five-minute conversations at his first-ever speed-dating event. By day he’s measuring steel and drafting shop drawings; by night he’s nervously, excitedly putting himself out there — husky Griffin in tow (kind of) and a whole l...

Hey — if you love good stories and even better food, you’ve gotta hear about Luis. By day he’s handling medical billing and coding, but on the weekends he’s the “unpaid intern” (read: backbone) of Craze Cravings — hauling gear, firing up the griddle, and serving up Filipino-inspired eats around Ventura County and San Fernando Valley. He’s an Army infantry vet who brought that mission-first hustle...

Jenni and Cameron share laughs over a mic mishap, reflect on beliefs versus lies we tell ourselves, and recount a warm-hearted happy hour that led to an unexpected steak dinner with a new friend. They discuss vulnerability, connection, and how choosing who you believe you are shapes relationships and life.

In this episode Jennifer and Cameron share their personal fertility journey — from meeting and falling in love to the medical tests, tough decisions about IVF, and the emotional process of mourning and acceptance. They talk about faith, insurance and financial realities, the role of supporters and chosen family, and how choosing each other and focusing on resilience helps them move forward.

Jenni interviews Sherille Lemus, co‑founder of Craez Cravings, about reinventing her food business after family changes, balancing parenting and prep work, and discovering a winning Filipino‑fusion menu that now headlines pop‑ups across Ventura and the San Fernando Valley. Sherille shares her pivot from sweets to savory hits like pork belly boxes and adobo sliders, the role her husband and communi...

Helena Santana, a master restorer from Sintra, Portugal, shares her journey restoring frescoes, azulejos, altars and historic homes while giving antique furniture creative second lives. For years she’s revitalized palaces, churches and mansions and now also hosts intimate Takeout Tours across Portugal. This episode explores her path from artist to conservator and guide, the resilience behind herit...

What happens when a one-night experiment in a Marina del Rey Irish pub turns into a 15-year legacy of musical mayhem? Jenni sits down with the Dueling Cousins—Jimmy and Patrick—along with their "secret weapon" and resident boss, theater-trained soprano Jenna. From their DIY "Alleywood" baby grand shells to a staggering repertoire of over 2,000 songs, this crew has mastered the art of the on-the-sp...

Jenni and Cameron vent honestly about the mess of selling a house after divorce—appraisals, low offers, and the financial fallout—while navigating work frustrations, boundary-setting, and plans for deployment. They balance rants with hope, tease upcoming guests and a dueling-piano night, and remind listeners that it’s okay to blow off steam, then regroup and keep moving forward. Listeners are enco...

Welcome to Jenni's Uncensored Pennies — Jenni interviews her baby sister Mayra Castaneda, a full-time public sector professional, Texas State student, and mother of two who married an Army combat veteran nearly a decade older. They talk about how they met, the challenges of military life, and blending families. The episode explores balancing work, school, and parenting, the importance of respect a...

Jenni and Cameron reflect on two recent episodes: Marcos’s journey from childhood leukemia to youth leadership and faith, and Kelly’s solo-travel transformation across dozens of countries. They discuss trauma, healing, the role of faith and community, how narratives shape recovery, and the contrast between showing up and truly participating. The episode also explores how travel can reveal new part...

Jenni interviews Kelly Kivlahan, a West Coast wanderer and social worker who left a toxic relationship, volunteered in Peru, and discovered a life of solo travel, service, and immersive cultural connection. Kelly shares personal stories, practical safety tips, and the ways travel taught her to lean into discomfort, build empathy, and find freedom in the unknown (in forty-six different countries)....

In this episode Jenni welcomes Marcos Serrato, a San Antonio native who survived childhood leukemia and now lives with renewed purpose. He shares how his faith, family support, and community helped him heal and shape his path as a church teacher and skilled builder. Marcos discusses his recovery journey, confronting bullying, finding faith through relationships, and his plans to start a business a...

Jenni and Cameron chat about a simple avocado seed experiment that becomes a metaphor for patience and progress as they navigate selling a house, rehoming pets, and preparing for deployment. The episode highlights small, everyday actions—gardening, gratitude, and steady effort—that build hope and momentum through life’s transitions.

In this episode Jenni and Cameron talk candidly about balancing full-time work, side hustles, and building a business while planning to leave the nine-to-five by 2027. They cover practical habits like the 10-minute rule, a shared cash stash for travel, and the financial trade-offs of one partner stepping back to pursue entrepreneurship. The conversation also touches on family planning, military de...

Jenni celebrates turning 45 and reflects on midlife, relationships, and finding peace while navigating career changes and a younger partner. She outlines her plan to leave full‑time work by January 2027, explains how her podcast grew from biweekly experiments into a weekly commitment, and shares the “10‑minute rule” to build habits and confidence. The episode encourages compassion over perfection,...

Jenni celebrates her 100th episode and reflects on the podcast’s growth from biweekly experiments to a weekly commitment, sharing lessons about perseverance, self-doubt, and trusting available tools. She highlights memorable guest conversations about resilience, healing, and connection, explains how the podcast has changed her confidence and career plans, and outlines goals like more guests and bi...

Ray returns to Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies after completing his six-month Homeless by Choice tour, sharing what he learned living out of his car and speaking to students across the country. He discusses growth through unexpected connections, deepened faith, intentional habits, and the healing power of listening and seeing others with the heart.

In this episode Jenni speaks with Beverly Lowery about growing up in a small Texas town, becoming a teacher and children’s book author, and using her career to travel and teach on military bases — from Fort Bragg to Atsugi, Japan. They discuss Beverly’s challenges and growth: overcoming fear, uprooting her family, cultural surprises in Japan, health and education differences, and her new role as a...

In this bilingual episode Jennifer interviews Montserrat (Monse) Hernández Garcilita, a former radio DJ from Celaya, Mexico, who left a successful career in 2003 to start a new life in the United States for love. Monse shares the fears, sacrifices, and unexpected rewards of moving countries, blending cultures, and building a family. Now thriving as a voiceover artist, guest DJ and translator of Je...