The Big Flop Jen Shah: From Real Housewife to Real Prison Time with Watch What Crappens | 92
Jun 16, 2025
Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam, co-hosts of Watch What Crappens, dissect the jaw-dropping fall of Jen Shah from reality TV darling to federal inmate. They dive into her tumultuous rise, including her escape from a Bravo shoot ahead of her arrest. The hosts explore the complexities of her life, including overcoming personal struggles and the chaotic world of scams. They also discuss the stark contrast between her extravagant persona and her gritty reality, all while adding their signature humor to the shocking twists of her story.
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Jen Shah's Challenging Upbringing
- Jen Shah grew up as a Pacific Islander in Utah facing racism but still became student president and cheerleader.
- She met her husband Sharif, a Black Muslim, breaking from her Mormon family, which initially disowned her.
Early Career Foreshadows Fraud
- Jen started at a telemarketing coaching company and quickly moved into executive roles.
- This background foreshadowed her later involvement in fraudulent business coaching schemes.
Offshore Schemes and Family Involvement
- Jen Shah tried to outsmart authorities by hiding her company's origins offshore in Wyoming and Kosovo.
- She used family connections, like her aunt's bank account, unwittingly involving them.
