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
Do You Even Need Social Media to Succeed? Rethinking Life Beyond Likes and Views
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What if the thing you’ve been told will “grow you” is actually what’s draining you?
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.
What would it look like to step back and choose real life connection over constantly posting?
If you’ve ever questioned whether you need to be online to build a life you love, this episode might shift something for you.
Inside👇
- the disconnect between “doing everything right” online (posting, showing up, growing) and still feeling unfulfilled
- how chasing numbers, views, and engagement can quietly affect self-worth
- the emotional crash that can come even when your content performs “well”
- why stepping back and taking breaks from social media has been part of my reset process
- what I’m learning about the difference between digital connection and real-life connection
- how I’m beginning to rethink what “success” actually looks like as a creative
- the shift toward creating with more intention instead of pressure or algorithm-chasing
- a reminder that it’s okay to question your relationship with social media—and choose differently