Creative Made Podcast

What if you’re not starting from scratch—just starting from experience?

As I say goodbye to my 30s, I’ve been thinking a lot about how photography shaped not only my career but my creative mindset. In this special episode, I reflect on what 20 years behind the camera taught me about podcasting—and why that foundation still supports everything I create today.

Whether you're pivoting creatively, embracing a new medium, or wondering...

Your voice is more than sound—it's your creative strategy.In this episode of Creative Made, I’m sharing how to harness your voice as your most powerful content tool. Whether you’re podcasting, creating Reels, or building a YouTube presence, your voice shapes how you create, connect, and convert.

00:00 - Intro - Your Voice is More Than a Sound

00:19 - Create with Authenticity

03:19 - Define Your Voice Anchors

04:37 - Use Your Voice ...

What if success didn’t mean checking off someone else’s boxes? In this episode, we explore what it means to design a life that’s joyful, intentional, and completely your own.In this episode of Creative Made, I sat down with Paulette Erato—podcaster, author, and founder of the Latinas in Podcasting Summit—while we were both in Chicago for Podcast Movement. Paulette shares her journey as a child-free Latina, the cultural expectations...

If you’ve ever felt stuck, out of sync with your content, or unsure if it’s time to pivot, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the real reason I ended my first podcast, Focus & Bloom. It wasn’t an easy decision—I poured years into that show—but I realized it was no longer aligned with where I was heading. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I talk about what led to that decision, the biggest lessons I learned along the way, and...

Are downloads the key to podcast success in 2025—or is it something deeper? In this episode of Creative Made, I break down what truly matters for podcasters today, including insights from Podcast Movement Evolutions and the latest on YouTube’s role in podcasting.After attending Podcast Movement Evolutions, I share two takeaways: podcast metrics are still messy, and YouTube is growing—but video isn’t a must for everyone. Whether you...

Struggling with creative blocks or feeling like your creativity is at odds with your business goals? In this episode of Creative Made Podcast, Yesenia Bocanegra shares practical tips on how to tap into your creative flow, overcome perfectionism, and create with more ease. Discover how simple rituals, intentional environments, and mindset shifts can spark inspiration. Plus, learn how aligning creativity with your business can lead t...

Feeling stuck between your creative vision and the pressure of analytics? In this episode of Creative Made, I break down how to develop a mindful content strategy that honors both your creativity and the data. Discover practical tips to align your content with your goals, avoid burnout, and make analytics work for you—not against you. Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you create with ...

Welcome to Creative Made Podcast! 🎙️

I'm Yesenia Bocanegra, a video podcast content creation coach, and your host. This is where creativity and entrepreneurship come together—mindfully and with purpose.

If you're a creator, entrepreneur, or someone building something meaningful without burning out, you're in the right place! We’ll explore:
✅ The creative process & mindset shifts that fuel success
✅ Storytelling...