The Modern Frida

In this episode, I encourage you to look a little closer at what your 9-5 can teach you about yourself and how you can apply those lessons to help make work a little bit more bearable.  Recorded 08/16/2023 Instagram: Jenn. TheModernFrida “Don’t just listen—text me! Even a quick ‘hey, this spoke to me’ counts. I love hearing from you, and I actually read everything you send.” Support the show

A snapshot of topics and thoughts I cover in this episode Why as artists are not so different from toddlers, the parallels and comparisons. How Self-love is an evolution  Why it can be hard to choose yourself first when pouring into others' cups feels more natural What it may look like to lose yourself in a relationship  What it means to choose yourself first & How we are almost raised to...

I'm starting off this podcast with a rant. YES, A RANT! Because I got a bone to pick with West Texas people and their ideology regarding their precious vehicles and status symbols. After 8 minutes of making my point to these folks, I get into the journey of purchasing my first vehicle. And I feel that this is a story worth sharing because I understand that this is no small feat for most of us...

Today's three main topics of this episode are the concept of taking up space physically and metaphorically  Why you should ALWAYS choose yourself and not enable others Pus why I believe being present is the ultimate goal. I also lightly touch on embodying being a full-time artist and why you may be afraid of your own success. ___________________________________________________________________...

“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do.  I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me, too.  Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this, know that, yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange a...

I don't know about yall but I love me a good thrift haul BUT what happens when you stop receiving a dopamine hit from it? In today's episode, I share my most recent experience with this and why I believe you should think twice before you buy Because the question isn't can you afford it? It's, can you allocate the money more wisely in your business? I also riff off on the import...

Tune in for a treat! We have our first Flower Crown Designer guest in today's podcast episode!! If you don't know I'm also a flower crown creator and this is very exciting! Listen in as Judy tells us her heartfelt story on how Vida Bloom came to be, her struggles as a first-generation Latina in college, and navigating the workforce. PLUS she lets us in on why community building and...

How much time do you spend doubting yourself, abilities, and dreams? It's time to quit that shit queen. It's time to step up and BE what you know you're meant to be. This episode is for you if you feel like you've done a lot of eternal work and external changes but still feel like you’re repeating old cycles in life. Other things... How I feel about getting a muggle job again a...

Today's guest is Lexi beal an embodiment and energetic mastery coach who focuses on really helping women uncover the parts of themselves that have been deemed to be “ too much”  to help them show up more expressed and liberated in the world. Sign up for the podcast newsletter! Follow me on IG @Jenn. TheModernFrida Follow Lexi @LexiBeal “Don’t just listen—text me! Even a quick ‘hey, this spoke...

This one is a doozy! But lets talk about it..here is what you can expect from this episode   the realities of being self-employed learning to work with being multi-passionate instead of against it the biggest hurdle to overcome when being self-employed let's talk about comparison how does your brain work? social media, who? closeted artists (lol) how being on social media has conditioned us w...

Topics and questions I cover in this episode Why its okay to cut things off someone even when things are okay... The reason behind my well being Feeling into abandonment Setting boundaries Knowing when to walk away Why you may not be letting go of someone  Anxious attachment and paranoia  Thoughts on faith and religion How I freed myself from needing validation  My Socials IG: Jenn. TheModernFrida...

"Falling in love with someone is like discovering your favorite artist—there's always something new that makes them more beautiful to you." In this episode of The Modern Frida, Jennifer takes us on a deeply personal journey of how she falls in love with people like she does with music. She shares a journal entry detailing her reflections on love, linking it to the slow, immersive pr...

Why should you listen to The Modern Frida? Answering this question for you leads me into a quite inspiring pep talk that might lead you to ask yourself, what are YOU waiting for? In this episode, I talk about Why you shouldn't suppress your innermost desires and dreams Intentions for the new year Why you should consider taking things slow in achieving your goals What happens after chaos Don&a...

Tune into this week's episode where I speak on my time off social media and... The connection between artists and social media Forgetting what you think an artist should be Why creating leads to magic How I've been handling my time off Why you may invite chaos into your life Are you using social media as a clutch If you enjoy this episode please give it a share! It would really help me a...

Dating in your early 20s vs late 20s when you're self-aware and conscious of much more is a whirlwind! If you're anything like me, a girl with an anxious preoccupied attachment style, you might get triggered or upset with passive dating. In this episode, I share my experience, thoughts, and conclusions on why I choose the peace of my mental health over casual sex with someone I like but...

an ending to a long chapter where I discuss how it felt to pay off a huge debt I owed for a long time  As well ass what’s it been like not to be so boy crazy  “Don’t just listen—text me! Even a quick ‘hey, this spoke to me’ counts. I love hearing from you, and I actually read everything you send.” Support the show

Stop it. Stop thinking about it so much, and truuuust! The universe has got your back queen.  Don't believe me? Then tune in to this week's episode and find out for yourself <3 In this episode Ew manifestation  A small update on my 1-month hiatus from the pod Meat and potatoes of the episode start around the 8 minute mark  Seek for truth Why you could always use the reminder Scorpio s...

Where do I start? This episode is filled with so many gems.  It starts off nice and breezy, then we get really deep, but come back up with fun and light-hearted talk. Are you getting the right pressure?  The right space to become that diamond you were meant to be? Don't miss out on huge life lessons from Matt Bailey, he really lays down some wisdom! Christina Baliey goes on to speak about how...

A reflection on my sporadic trip to Denver, after 3 months of living in Texas. In this episode, I talk about past relationships, new beginnings, and new perspectives.  “Don’t just listen—text me! Even a quick ‘hey, this spoke to me’ counts. I love hearing from you, and I actually read everything you send.” Support the show

The message you probably need to hear today.  connect with me love <3 snapchat: valdez_2012 IG: jenn.themodernfrida TT: themodernfrida “Don’t just listen—text me! Even a quick ‘hey, this spoke to me’ counts. I love hearing from you, and I actually read everything you send.” Support the show

In this episode, I'm sharing the best tip I received in getting more sales that helped me double my money in a day. And yes queen it will take practice. In the second half of the episode, I talk about small-town bullshit and why you should always stand your ground when everyone is telling you what to do. A small layout of this episode How to up your selling game  The biggest mistake I would m...

Have you ever thought being an artist is a curse? I know I have once or twice. We spend our lives creating but may never see the recognition we seek or the monetary success to help us stay afloat. You know the starving artist notion. But today I want to shed light on why I believe it is a blessing to live life as a creative, as well as how it may already be working in your favor more than you may...

If change were easy everyone would be a risk taker and achieve their wildest dreams but our bodies quite literally dislike change...it's uncomfortable. So we stay in our comforts settling until the universe pushes us hard enough to go in a different direction. This is the story of how I made the decision to move from Denver back to my hometown in Texas. I hope you find what you're seekin...

Yes, this is the story of how I fell in love with yoga and the 8-year love affair I've had with it.  So grab your tea queen get comfy and let's talk yoga! In this episode 1:11 let's jump right into the episode 5:07 the first time I did yoga 8:52 when I first noticed the benefits of yoga 10:33 when I discovered yoga with Adrienne 19:03 first yoga class 23:19 why I call it a love affa...

If you've ever wondered what all the hype is about Tiktok or if you should even be on Tiktok this episode is for you! In this episode, I gave you my thoughts on why I've made the decision to make Tiktok my primary account and Instagram second. In this episode 2:39 how I got introduced to TikTok during the pandemic 5:09 one of the first things I noticed about TikTok 7:25 why TikTok has a...