Jennifer Valdez - Podcast Details

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The Modern FridaCowboy Carter Concert , the Album, and Becoming a Real Beyoncé FanIn 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...2025-07-0739 min

The Modern Frida81. Your Dream Life Requires Devotion, Not Just DesireBeing 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...2025-06-1809 min

The Red Treehouse: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night170: A Collection of Short Horror Stories (Volume 3) (Written by Jennifer Valdez)The Red Treehouse is now on Patreon! Join the RTH Patreon community for as little as $3/month and receive exclusive member benefits, including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join me in The Red Treehouse as we hear two terrific short horror stories! In this episode of The Red Treehouse, I’m going to read two original short horror st...2025-05-1345 min

The Modern Frida80. Thinking about quitting your art? Listen to thisIn this deeply reflective solo episode, we're diving into the messy, magical, and often misunderstood journey of creative evolution. 🌟 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)🎨 Nich...2025-04-2825 min

The Modern Frida3 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 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 pur...2025-02-1847 min

The Modern Frida78. 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 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....2024-12-301h 37

The Wisdom of Sex with Dr. WisdomEfraín y Jennifer Valdez: Un Viaje a Través de la Pérdida, el Amor y la ResilienciaGracias por sintonizar. Estoy usando un traductor, así que disculpen si la traducción no es la mejor. ¿Qué harías si la vida que construiste—tu familia, tu rutina, tu todo—se desmoronara de la noche a la mañana? Para Efrin y Jennifer Valdez, el 6 de febrero de 2022 comenzó como un domingo cualquiera. Pero al amanecer, su mundo se había puesto de cabeza. Su hijo Anthony, de 26 años, estaba desaparecido. Días después, se confirmaron sus peores temores. Perder a un hijo es un dolor que ningún padre debería soportar. Es el...2024-12-0138 min

The Wisdom of Sex with Dr. Wisdom#011 In The Shadows of Grief: Reconnecting After the Loss of a Child: The story of Efrain and Jennifer ValdezIn this deeply heartfelt episode of The Wisdom of Sex, Dr. Wisdom explores one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face: navigating intimacy and connection after the loss of a child. Through the story of Efrain and Jennifer Valdez, Dr. Wisdom discusses how some couples hold strong while others fall apart. What steps can be taken to rebuild trust, honor grief, and rediscover emotional and physical closeness? With empathy and actionable guidance, Dr. Wisdom offers insights to help couples find their way forward together through the most profound of heartbreaks. Links: Buy...2024-12-0132 min

The Modern Frida77. Camila Cabello C,XOXO Album Review | Music TalksWelcome 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 it8:07 Chanel N. 511:50 He Knows 13:35 TwentySomethings 15:13 Dade County Dreaming 15:42 koshi xoxo 2024-09-1138 min

The Modern Frida76. 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 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 t...2024-08-2641 min

The Modern Frida75. The Dark Side of Thrifting and its Impact on your Mental HeathMy 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 way of dissociation and/or escapism How accumulating things can become a block in your creativityHow 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...2024-08-0748 min

The Modern Frida74. 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 for it Breaking the cycle of the 9-5 think before you jump What changed from early 20s to late 20sHow you may be contributing to your anxiety Tips for the person working a desk jobHow a failed event got me to read this...2024-06-2752 min

The Modern Frida73. Artist Spotlight: Graphic Designer SaritaGet 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!Connect with Sarita here!Send me a Text! Tell me what you thought of the episode🫶🏽 include your name if you’d like a shout out on the next episode!Support the show 2024-05-3030 min

The Modern Frida72. How I created and released my first song | Discovering your unique blueprint to do the sameQuestions 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 myself to create music Why you don’t need a high vocal range to make great music Discovering your unique blueprint to help you achieve your goals/dreamsThe three actionable things you can do to create your first songThe software and resources I usedWhat inspir...2024-04-2535 min

The Modern Frida71. If your turning 30 this one is for youThirty, 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 my twenties and how I will be using it to help me in my thirties Learning to see that the Obstacle is the WayQuestions to ask yourself if you find yourself back at point AI offer you a different perspective on Anxierty that I recently learned Are you Reacting or Respo...2024-03-3049 min

The Modern Frida70. The Importance of Believing in Miracles, Having Faith, Hope, and LoveHello 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 strong positive mindsetBelieving in magic againFalse spirituality and the effects of having no faith The type of roles you might be playing in your life and how they affect youNot settling for the next best thing Letting yourself get excited ev...2024-02-0639 min

The Modern Frida69. 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: Jenn.TheModernFridaSend me a Text! Tell me what you thought of the episode🫶🏽 include your name if you’d like a shout out on the next episode!Support the show 2024-02-0638 min

The Modern Frida69. The Last of the CrumbsIn this episode, I reflect on what I wish I would've done sooner: letting go of crumbs. I give you my thoughts on why you should never be afraid to ask for more when looking for the right partner for you As well as how I ended up only sharing my down moments and why I'm choosing to be more vocal about the good things in life.Support the show 2023-11-0938 min

The Modern Frida68. Surviving Your 9-5In 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 08/16/2023Instagram: Jenn.TheModernFridaSend me a Text! Tell me what you thought of the episode🫶🏽 include your name if you’d like a shout out on the next episode!Support the show 2023-09-2642 min

The Modern Frida67. Choosing YOU in everyday lifeA 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 yourself first when pouring into others' cups feels more naturalWhat it may look like to lose yourself in a relationship What it means to choose yourself first & How we are almost raised to do the opposite of thatThe fear of going back to a dark place after you’ve weathered the storm and have found your peace and lightMy thoughts on g...2023-08-021h 07