# The One About Being Cringe, Giving Back and Creative Blocks with Jess Val Ortiz

An episode of [The Papaya Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1469615517), 17 Nov 2025, 40 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67d1d79d288f047939256a91/e/691a17ee2e9210d8a3ef2ae9/media.mp3

In this engaging conversation, Sarah interviews Jess Val Ortiz, a social media influencer and theater enthusiast. They discuss Jess's journey from theater to social media stardom, the impact of TikTok, and the evolving perception of theater in the digital age. Jess shares insights on balancing content creation with personal life, the importance of theater in developing creativity and collaboration, and her experiences in both social media and theater. The discussion also touches on the challenges and rewards of being a content creator and the role of social media in expanding traditional arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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