In episode two of our Money UnMasked series, Jonathan sits down with financial educator and content creator Reni Eniola aka xoReni to talk about money, emotions, and building wealth in a way that actually feels good—not restrictive, shame-filled, or overwhelming. Reni bought her first house at 23 and has since become a trusted voice on financial literacy, career development, and “adulting” online. But beneath the milestones and the numbers, Reni is most interested in the emotional relationship we have with money—especially how childhood experiences quietly shape the way we save, spend, hustle, and dream as adults. Together, Jonathan and Reni explore: How her parents started teaching her about money at age four—and the stories that left an imprint What she thought money would give her when she bought her first house, and what it actually did Why so many of us think we have a “money problem” when what we really have is an emotional or identity story The tension between taking bold risks and having a financial safety net What people are really pursuing when they say they want “financial freedom” How to start relating to money from self-worth and self-compassion instead of fear and self-judgment If you’ve ever felt behind with money, ashamed of what you “should know by now,” or overwhelmed by all the rules and advice, this episode offers a gentler, more honest way to think about wealth, security, and the kind of life you want to build. At the end, Jonathan and Reni invite you to reflect on your own story: Money represents When I think about money, I feel Your answer might show you what you’re actually pursuing when you pursue money. Timestamps (Approx.) 0:00 – Intro & why this conversation matters in Money Unmasked 3:00 – Who Reni is and how she became “Reni the Resource” 7:00 – Learning about money at four years old: early lessons & family influence 13:00 – Buying a house at 23: what she hoped money would give her 20:00 – Emotions, identity, and why “just budget better” isn’t enough 28:00 – Financial risk vs. safety nets in entrepreneurship 36:00 – What people are really chasing when they chase financial freedom 44:00 – Practical ways to start healing your relationship with money 52:00 – Jonathan’s reflection & audience invitation Connect with Reni: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xoReni  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoreni/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xoxoreni  Website: renitheresource.com Check out the Don’t Go Broke Collective Accountability Group Don’t Go Broke Trying Podcast:  Listen on Youtube or Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods  Resources Mentioned in the Show (If you purchase any of the books below I get a small commission): Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey The Trauma of Money by Chantel Chapman The Debt Trap: The Hidden Brain Podcast  Everything but Money by Jessica Morehouse Steph & Den Free Budget Template  Money for Couples with Ramit Sethi I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi 🎧Listen to Previous Episode: What Are We Really Pursuing When We Pursue Money Stay Connected: 📺Join our Community on Youtube 📬Get updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to the upcoming newsletter  👉🏾Buy me Ko-fi ☕️ 🔗All links → https://linktr.ee/highlyvisiblepod 📲Follow us on Instagram  🕰️ Follow us on TikTok    Credits: Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas Produced & Additional Editing: Reggie Hall Socials & Community: Myron Bobyrk-Ozaki Email: [email protected]