Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies

From Leukemia to Leadership: Marcos Serrato’s Journey of Faith

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 and propose to his longtime girlfriend—offering a testimony of resilience, hope, and leadership in the making.

Planting Hope: Growing an Avocado and Practicing Patience

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.

Money, Partnership, and Mission: Building a Life Together

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 deployment, and how honest communication and mutual support help them prepare for the transition. Listeners get a real-time, heartfelt look at goal-setting, resilience, and partnership in action.

45 & Rising: Ten‑Minute Rules for Midlife Momentum

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, small consistent actions, and the reminder that your voice matters.

100 Episodes Later: Jenni’s Uncensored Journey of Resilience

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 bilingual episodes.
Throughout the episode she encourages listeners to share their stories and reminds everyone that their voice matters.

Conversations That Healed: Lessons from Ray Reynosa’s Cross‑Country Tour

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.

Bet on Me: Beverly Lowery’s Leap from Small-Town Fears to Japan

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 reading specialist — a story about betting on yourself and embracing new possibilities.

Leaving the Spotlight for Love: Monse’s Brave Leap

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 Jenni’s Pennies into Spanish, Monse talks about resilience, faith in love, the importance of community, and practical lessons she learned along the way.

Chasing More vs. Finding Peace: Redefining 'Having It All'

In this episode Jenni and Cameron reflect on the phrase "having it all," sharing honest stories about career pressure, relationships, parenthood, social media comparisons, and spiritual growth. They explore how true fulfillment comes from mindset, gratitude, balance, and intentional living rather than constant accumulation.
Listen for personal examples, insights on setting boundaries, and practical reminders to enjoy the journey, prioritize what matters, and reconnect with what brings lasting peace and purpose.

Breaking the Silence: A Man's Journey from Trauma to Therapy

Jenni and Cameron reflect on men’s mental health month and a candid conversation with Greyson, who shares his experience of childhood sexual abuse and the long road to healing through therapy.
The episode explores vulnerability, changing harmful narratives, building resilience, the role of nutrition and therapy in recovery. It also encourages listeners to practice gratitude for the lessons gained from overcoming obstacles, share their stories and seek help.