In this episode of Mad Valid Podcast (MVP), host Reyna Erika sits down with Andrea Negrete—artist, storyteller, and community-builder—to talk about positive self-talk, mindset shifts, and interrupting negativity before it spirals. 🎙️✨

Andrea shares how small shifts in mindset can create big waves in how we show up for ourselves and others. From learning to replace negative thoughts with love to asking questions like “Am I committed to the path I’m on?”, this episode is all about staying grounded and growing with intention.

About Andrea Negrete:

Andrea Negrete is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and community strategist originally from Rio Grande Valley and now based in Los Angeles and New York City. 🌎✨ As the Design & Editing Lead for Mad Valid Podcast, Andrea blends her love for visual art, communication, and storytelling to create work that amplifies voices and builds connections.

When she’s not behind the scenes shaping narratives, Andrea explores mental health, identity, and personal growth through her art and advocacy. They are the Director of Community Relations at Musical Theatre Factory and Hike the Good Hike. Her work is rooted in empathy, resilience, and the belief that the answer usually lies in community.

Whether they're developing new work, on a hike, tattooing, or on stage, Andrea brings care, creativity, and curiosity to everything she does—reminding us that positive self-talk is a practice, not a performance. 🌱💥

Hosted by: Reyna Erika

Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz

Design & Editing by: Andrea Negrete

Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto

Instagram: @madvalidpodcast

Email: [email protected]