Monika Frías: Why True Creativity Means Breaking the Rules

Sometimes, the hardest thing as a creative isn’t learning the technical skills — it’s unlearning everything you were told about how life should look. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Monika Frías (@latxina) to talk about what it really means to be an artist in a world full of rules, expectations, and “programming.” Monika shares her deeply personal journey of choosing freedom over formulas: Leaving behind what didn’t serve her and starting fresh with just a suitcase Why she refuses to let photography define who she is  How doing “too many things”, weddings, videography, DJing, planning, actually makes her more creative The thrill of starting something new when you have no idea what you’re doing And why skipping the “rules” can lead you closer to the kind of art — and life — you’ve always wanted This episode is raw, real, and deeply relatable for any photographer or creative who’s ever felt stuck in someone else’s version of success. If you’ve been questioning your path or craving the courage to create on your own terms — this conversation will light a fire in you.