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 her nearly 10 albums to truly perfect her storytelling.

 I share how, for a long time, I felt Beyoncé was holding back, and how Cowboy Carter finally unleashed the full power of her artistry. Then, I give a recap of the concert experience, sharing the moments that stood out and how the album and live show connected for me on a whole new level.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about Beyoncé’s evolution, join me for this honest and heartfelt look at her music, her growth, and the magic of seeing her live.

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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

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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'll Hear in This Episode:

• 💡 What it really means to be 10 years in the making — and why time alone doesn’t define growth
• 🔥 Are you in your warm-up era? Signs you’re just getting started (even if it doesn’t feel that way)
• 🎨 Niching down as a multi-passionate artist 
• 📊 The surprising truth about getting attached to the numbers
• 💔 The art of failure and letting go — why it’s so damn hard, but so necessary
• 🌸 Why I quit flower crowns (and what I learned in the process)
• 😣 Why failure is a hard pill to swallow
• 🧘‍♀️ Accepting failure is a form of detachment — and how that builds resilience
• 🧭 How failure becomes your inner compass for hard decisions
• 🪞 The quiet signs that you're ready to move on
• 🏆 The best way to know if you’re truly dedicated to something

This is an episode for the creatives in transition, the artists feeling stuck, and the visionaries finally ready to stop playing small.

🎧 Tune in, and let’s talk about the hard stuff — because that’s where the magic lives.

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“Working out takes dedication, discipline, and patience, just like your dreams

In this episode of The Modern Frida, Jenn shares her personal fitness journey and explores the connection between music and fitness.

 She discusses the obstacles that suppressed her dreams for over a decade until she reclaimed her voice and fully committed to her passion for music. She draws parallels between her fitness journey and her approach to art, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and structured planning.

Listen in to learn the importance of balance and consistency in both fitness and creative pursuits to avoid burnout. You will also learn how to embrace discomfort and imperfection in the learning process and show up even on imperfect days.

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"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 captivating journey from her time as a actress/comedian to becoming a surrealist artist.

She shares with us her experiences living and working in various cities and how each offered a different art scene.

 She explains the challenges and rewards of balancing creative pursuits with a social media presence.

Tune in and learn the importance of stepping back, focusing on long-term goals, and finding joy in the process of artistic discovery!

Kate on Instagram
Kate on Tiktok
Kate on Youtube

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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. 

If you love to hear the stories behind the music (like I do), please share this episode to your stories!


3:10 Initial thoughts on album 

6:00 f I luv it

8:07 Chanel N. 5

11:50 He Knows 

13:35 TwentySomethings 

15:13 Dade County Dreaming 

15:42 koshi xoxo 

18:25 Hot uptown & Uugly 

19:20 Dream Girls 

21:22 album cover 

22:37 305tildie 

23:24 B.O.A.T 

27:24 pretty when I cry 

29:56 June Gloom 

33:25 God Speed

35:23 final thoughts on C, Xoxo

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“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 to the podcast to share her incredible journey into motherhood. Jessica is a creative and first-time mom who unexpectedly let go of her business ambitions and embraced the joys of motherhood.

 She takes us through the whirlwind of emotions and experiences she encountered when balancing creativity and parenthood.

Listen in to learn how to navigate the doubts and insecurities that come with shifting focus in the creative business. 

You will also learn the power of giving yourself permission to be imperfect and embrace flexibility and adaptability in yourparenthood journey. 

What You Will Discover in This Episode:

• [00:01] Introducing Jess Langley – her return to the podcast. 

• [01:40] Jess reflects on her life before discovering she was pregnant and her initial fears and feelings of resentment.

• [06:00] How motherhood pushed her to embrace her long-standing desire to pivot to fine art.

• [10:01] She shares her labor and birthing experience and common misconceptions about labor. 

• [18:32] Shifting priorities in motherhood – how her business took a backseat to her new role as a mother.

• [21:51] The realization that too many projects were mentally and creatively taxing, plus learning to be flexible.

• [24:19] How motherhood challenged her need for control, the emotional labor of parenting, and her striving to be more adaptable.

• [30:06] Why she wishes more people would ask how they can support her as a mother. 

• [33:39] Different ways to offer support to mothers and approach conversations around support. 

• [37:44] Jess on why people love kids and how that has shifted for her since becoming a mother.

Connect with Jess on IG here

Listen to episode 4 with Jess on making money imperfectly 🧡

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• My history with thrift stores -Including the time I worked at Goodwill 
• How thrifting led me to creating flower crowns
• How flower crowns relate to the crown chakra 
• Red flags that you may be thrifting as a way of dissociation and/or escapism  
• How accumulating things can become a block in your creativity
• How moving from Denver to small town in Texas became the eye opener for me 
• The three misconceptions with thrifting and why it is only seen as good 
• How thrifting started to feel like an addiction 
• When thrifting turns into reselling and potentially impacts your mental health 
• How clutter effects your creative path 
• The ONE question to ask yourself if you’re a multi passionate and need help focusing one what matters 

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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 career

The reasons why you may be struggling at your 9-5 and why you aren't fit for it 

Breaking the cycle of the 9-5 think before you jump 

What changed from early 20s to late 20s

How you may be contributing to your anxiety 

Tips for the person working a desk job

How a failed event got me to read this book that changed my perspective 

21 min is where it starts getting to the heart of the conversation

What worrying is doing to you and what should you do instead

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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 social media, as well as Sarita's current music recommendations!


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