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
Episodes
78 episodes
Is It Time to Let Go of Instagram?
Y’all, Instagram was draining me. I spent $700 on a social media coach, tried to follow all the advice… and still felt stuck, frustrated, and over it. In this episode of the Modern Frida Podcast, I get real about why IG just wasn’t wor...
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Multi-Passionate or Multi-Talented? The Psychological Difference For Creatives
Are you multi-passionate, multi-talented, or somewhere on between? In this episode, I break down the difference and why it matters for your creative journey. Inspired by Keke Palmer’s Master of Me, I share lessons on embrac...
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Just Keke | How She Turned Headlines Into Art | Album Review
From the album’s three-act structure to its bold visuals, I dive into how Keke turns real-life headlines into art—mixing vulnerability, humor, and her unstoppable triple-threat energy into a project that honestly deserves way more love!
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Episode 83
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35:22
Thoughts From Under A Tree: Nature Over Social Media
From the endless scroll that feels like infomercials, to the way it pulls me away from being present in nature, I share why I deleted Instagram (again), how it impacts my creativity, and why it sometimes feels more harmful than helpful.I...
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Cowboy Carter Concert , the Album, and Becoming a Real Beyoncé Fan
In this episode, I share my personal journey from being a regular Beyoncé fan to spending hours watching lore on her music! On my drive to Houston for her concert, I dove deep into her entire discography, reflecting on how it took h...
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Episode 82
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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 real...
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Episode 81
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80. Thinking about quitting your art? This one’s for you
Whether you're in your warm-up era, redefining your niche as a multi-passionate artist, or wrestling with your own version of “letting go,” this episode will give you permission to reflect, pivot, and trust your process.What You...
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Episode 80
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3 Things the Gym Taught Me About Making Music
“Working out takes dedication, discipline, and patience, just like your dreamsIn this episode of The Modern Frida, Jenn shares her personal fitness journey and explores the connection between music and fitness. She d...
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Episode 79
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78. From Acting to Painting, Kate Maggart Shares The Evolution of a Multi-Passionate Artist
"I would rather let go of something to open a new door than to do the same thing forever when I was supposed to go through that door 10 years ago."In this episode of The Modern Frida, Kate takes us on her captivatin...
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Episode 79
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77. Camila Cabello C,XOXO Album Review | Music Talks
Welcome to the first Music Talk segment! In this episode, I talk about how the album C,XOXO grew on me after I initially thought it was a disaster. I touch on each song briefly and extract the standout qualities of each one. <...
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Episode 77
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76. Balancing Motherhood and Creativity: Embracing Imperfection and Self-Care with Jess Langley
“I don’t want to be a parent that is constantly worrying and trying to control my child’s every move because I am anxious; that’s how I define a helicopter parent.”In this episode of The Modern Frida, Jess Langley returns...
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Episode 76
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75. The Dark Side of Thrifting and its Impact on your Mental Heath
My history with thrift stores -Including the time I worked at Goodwill How thrifting led me to creating flower crownsHow flower crowns relate to the crown chakra Red flags that you may be thrifting as a...
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Episode 75
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74. What if your 9-5 is the way out?
in this episode Reflecting on why I think if failed as a full-time artist the first go around And my “failures” in pursuing a coaching careerThe reasons why you may be struggling at your 9-5 and why you aren't fit ...
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73. Artist Spotlight: Graphic Designer Sarita
Get to know Sarita as she walks us through a day in her life as a graphic designer student while keeping her identity outside of being a mother.We touch on the topics of being a multipassionate and what that can look like posting on soc...
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Episode 73
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72. How I created and released my first song | Discovering your unique blueprint to do the same
Questions I answer in this episode!What is a multi-passionate entrepreneurHow long it took me to write, produce, and release my first songWhy listening to Mac Miller's album Circles gave me the courage to allow mys...
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Episode 72
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71. If your turning 30 this one is for you
Thirty, flirty, and thriving!! I've reached the big 3 0 and in today's episode, you can expect...A shout-out to all the new subscribersReflecting, celebrating, and saying goodbye to your twenties What I learned in...
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Episode 71
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70. The Importance of Believing in Miracles, Having Faith, Hope, and Love
Hello Modern Fridas! Long time no chat, lets catch up!In this Episode What to expect from this podcast going forward Declaring your desires and hidden dreamsWhy I believe it’s important to cultivate a stro...
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Episode 70
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69. Tired of settling for less?
If you're living in yesterday's past, having trouble letting go, and cutting the cord, this episode is for you. If you want to change your life, you must stop settling for crumbs and asking for the whole meal! IG:
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Episode 69
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68. Surviving Your 9-5
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
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Episode 68
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42:30
67. Choosing YOU in everyday life
A snapshot of topics and thoughts I cover in this episodeWhy 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 your...
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Episode 67
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65. Do this if you’re trying to get your first car
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...
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64. Take Up SPACE Babe
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 othersPus why I believe being present is the ultimate goal....
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Episode 64
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63. Someone Like You, Someone Like Me
“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 ...
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Episode 63
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62. Expand Your Vision if you plan to be a Full Time Artist
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 y...
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61. Flower Queen to Flower Crown Queen: Interview with Judy Torres
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...
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Episode 61
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