The Modern Frida

The Modern Frida is a space where I share what I’m learning in real time—through personal stories, creative lessons, and my process of building a life around art and music. I also sit down with other creatives to talk about their journeys and how they move through life as artists to be successful. So if you’re someone who’s determined to build a life you love around your passions—and maybe has a slight love-hate relationship with social media—this is the place for you!

The Modern Frida is a arts podcast hosted by Jennifer Valdez, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jennifer Valdez hosts The Modern Frida, a arts show with 85 episodes published.

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  The Journey to Goldilocks: Finding Balance in Art & Life with Jimmy Khalo

  May 11, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>In this episode of the Modern Frida Podcast, I sit down with independent artist Jimmy Khalo to talk about why I genuinely believe they did everything right.<br/><br/>From creating an entire album world from scratch with almost no budget, to producing their own music, building physical press kits, shooting visuals with intention, and refusing to become “just another link” online — this conversation reminded me what artistry really looks like.<br/><br/>We talk about:<br/>• building art with intention<br/>• burnout, balance & creative identity<br/>• learning to say yes to yourself<br/>• the pressure of being an independent ar...

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  Do You Even Need Social Media to Succeed? Rethinking Life Beyond Likes and Views

  Apr 26, 202627 minS0

  <p>What if the thing you’ve been told will “grow you” is actually what’s draining you?</p><p>In this episode, I get honest about my relationship with social media—the highs, the lows, and why even when the numbers go up… something still feels off. </p><p>What would it look like to step back and choose real life connection over constantly posting?</p><p>If you’ve ever questioned whether you need to be online to build a life you love, this episode might shift something for you.</p><p>Inside👇</p> the disconnect between “doing everything right” onl...

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  What your messy room says about you

  Apr 20, 202614 minS0

  <p>What if your messy room has nothing to do with being messy or owning too many things?</p><p>Because I really thought that was my problem… until it clicked.</p><p>After two years of decluttering and trying to keep my space clean, I realized it’s not about organization—it’s about decision making. The “maybes,” the “I’ll deal with it later,” and the versions of myself I hadn’t fully let go of.</p><p>In this episode, I’m talking about the real reason your room keeps getting messy, how clutter is connected to your mindset, and why...

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  The Event That Stopped My Procrastination & Had Me Taking Action Towards My Desires

  Apr 16, 202614 minS0

  <p>If you've ever seen me and thought "Wow she really goes for what she wants and gets it done" or anything close to that, let me tell you that was not always the case.</p><p> In fact I use to be someone who lacked motivation and the will to initiate action. But one moment in my early twenties changed that for me and today I'm sharing that story with you.</p><p>So if you've been feeling like you're falling short and not hustling enough towards your dreams tune in because this might be the story that makes i...

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  Creating Without Chasing Like Lana Del Rey

  Apr 9, 202614 minS0

  <p>Lately I’ve been noticing how easy it is to just keep pushing through things without really checking in with myself. My energy, my habits, my environment… all of it kind of blends together until something forces me to slow down and pay attention.</p><p>And in the middle of those thoughts, I started thinking about Lana Del Rey.</p><p>The way she seems to move through life, the choices she’s made, and how different that feels from the way we’re usually told success is supposed to look.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about:<...

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