The Modern Frida
The Modern Frida is a podcast for creatives who crave inspiration and real connection. Here Jenn blends music reviews, creative insights, and heartfelt reflections on the ups and downs of life as an artist.
It’s a warm, encouraging space to grow, learn, and be inspired by both the artists we love and the art we’re creating within ourselves.<3
The Modern Frida
81. Your Dream Life Requires Devotion, Not Just Desire
Being multi-passionate doesn’t mean being undisciplined. But I had to learn that the hard way.
In this episode, I share what really happened when I devoted 30 days straight to making music. It changed everything.
I realized I’ve spent years giving up too soon—on music, on art, on myself. Not because I didn’t want it, but because I wasn’t staying through the messy middle. I thought desire was enough. It’s not. Devotion is what makes the difference.
This isn’t about overnight success or going viral. It’s about the quiet work you do when no one’s watching. The kind of work that rewires your mindset, builds trust with yourself, and turns your dream into something real.
🔑 In This Episode:
- Why “just follow inspiration” was keeping me stuck
- The shift from dabbling to devoting
- Why showing up—even when no one’s watching—is everything
- What it actually looks like to treat your art like a career
- How 30 days of doing revealed the mindset keeping me small