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In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Aleja Jimenez, a Creator Brand Architect and founder of Planeta Eclectix. This creator talent development firm helps multicultural talent turn their influence into sustainable businesses, intellectual property, and long-term ownership.
Aleja’s journey to entrepreneurship has been anything but linear. Her path has taken her through fashion, communications, sales, poetry, content creation, and talent management, all while rebuilding her life after sexual abuse, her parents’ deportation, and divorce.
Together, Arianna and Aleja have an honest conversation about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding after life-changing experiences, and refusing to make yourself smaller. Aleja also shares why creators must begin thinking beyond brand deals and explore opportunities in intellectual property, media, partnerships, and businesses of their own.
At the heart of Aleja’s firm is the belief that visibility can be transformative, especially for women who were taught, explicitly or implicitly, to shrink themselves.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Aleja’s nonlinear journey to entrepreneurship
• Rebuilding your identity after trauma and major life transitions
• Turning creativity and influence into a sustainable business
• Why creators should think beyond brand deals
• Developing intellectual property and long-term ownership
• The importance of visibility for multicultural women
• Taking up space without apologizing
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Eclectix: https://www.instagram.com/planetaeclectix?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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Credits:
Host: Arianna Lemus
Producer: Nadieme Villar
Intern: Kamryn Dominguez
Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres