Aleja Jiménez

Aleja Jiménez Latina Founder • Influencer Manager • Creative Portfolio Career
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06/05/2026

Part 1 of our creator hangout. 🪐

The first stop?

Supporting my friend Carlo at the launch of his influencer management agency.

Over the last few months, we’ve built a friendship rooted in something that’s surprisingly rare in business: genuine reciprocity.

On paper, we do similar work.

We could look at each other as competition.

Instead, we’ve spent the last few months sharing resources, making introductions, opening doors, and finding ways to support each other behind the scenes.

And honestly?

How fu***ng cool is it to have people saying your name in rooms you’re not even in?

To know someone is advocating for you when there’s nothing in it for them.

To have relationships built on abundance instead of scarcity.

That’s what people miss when they talk about representation.

Representation isn’t just visibility.

It’s access.

It’s relationships.

It’s trust.

It’s being one conversation away from an opportunity because someone thought of you when you weren’t even in the room.

That’s the kind of ecosystem I’m interested in building.

Not one where we’re fighting over seats at the table.

One where we’re building more tables.

Watching our creators show up, support that vision, and immediately become part of that energy reminded me why community matters so much.

Because one introduction can change a career.

One relationship can change a business.

And one person willing to open a door can change the trajectory of someone’s life.

That’s the future we’re building. ✨

06/03/2026

Do I need a manager? This is the question I get asked the most. 👇🏽

The short answer?

Maybe. But probably not for the reasons you think.

People hire managers for a lot of different reasons. Some need help with sales and negotiations. Others need strategy, accountability, operational support, or simply more capacity.

But here’s something I’ve learned after years of working with creators:

A lot of people think they need management when what they actually need is clarity.

Or confidence.

Or systems.

Or someone to help them believe they’re allowed to ask for more.

Because building a creator business isn’t just a business journey.

It’s often a personal development journey.

You’d be surprised how much financial trauma, fear of rejection, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and visibility wounds show up in negotiations, pricing, and brand partnerships.

When I first started managing creators, I would take on talent that wasn’t monetizing because I saw star quality and long-term potential.

But that’s a huge commitment from both sides, which is why most managers prefer creators who are already generating revenue.

And contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need a manager to start monetizing.

The real question isn’t:

“Do I need a manager?”

It’s:

“What problem am I trying to solve?”

I’m turning this into a series because there are some foundational things every creator should understand before signing with management.

Drop your questions below. 👀

06/01/2026

One thing about me? I’m going to do it scared. 🫶🏽

This panel meant a lot to me.

Not just because I got to moderate a conversation with incredible humans, but because public speaking has been one of my biggest fears for years.

I was nervous. Like genuinely nerviosa. 😂

The funny thing is that in those moments, it feels so obvious to you, but your audience usually has no idea unless you tell them. This time, I couldn’t hide it, so I made it part of the experience. I shared vulnerably that I was feeling both excited and nervous, and used that as a segue into the conversation.

I stumbled over a few words and probably wasn’t the polished version of myself I imagine in my head.

But I showed up.

And honestly, that’s what I’m most proud of.

For a long time, I thought confidence came first and action came second.

What I’ve learned is that confidence is often the result of keeping promises to yourself.

Every time you show up scared.
Every time you try again.
Every time you prove to yourself that discomfort won’t kill you.

You build trust.

This was such a beautiful reminder that I can do hard things.

Not perfectly.

Not fearlessly.

But courageously.

A huge thank you to my amigas , the founders of Preciosa Night, for creating intentional spaces centered around community, visibility, and representation and for trusting me with this conversation. ❤️

And thank you to , and for sharing your stories, wisdom, and experiences with so much honesty and care. It was truly a pleasure getting to learn from each of you.

I am so happy with the outcome of this conversation. It was honest, vulnerable, impactful, and deeply touching.

I left feeling inspired, grateful, and deeply in love with the life I’m building alongside some really incredible people.

Turns out healing isn’t becoming fearless.

It’s realizing you’re capable of moving forward anyway.

And for that, I’m incredibly proud of myself.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what representation actually looks like.Sometimes it’s seeing yourself reflected i...
05/30/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what representation actually looks like.

Sometimes it’s seeing yourself reflected in media.

Sometimes it’s seeing yourself reflected in leadership.

And sometimes it’s realizing you have become the representation you were looking for all along.

This week looked like voter engagement parties, women’s sports, Latina founders, community builders, creators, culture shapers, and a whole lot of conversations about the future.

The older I get, the more I realize that being culturally engaged isn’t separate from who I am: it’s part of how I move through the world.

I care about the stories we tell.
I care about who gets visibility.
I care about who gets funded.
I care about who gets invited into the room.

And I care deeply about building a future where Latinas are considered from the beginning, not added as an afterthought.

Anyway… here are some snapshots from a week spent with people who are doing exactly that. 🎀

Beyond proud to call them my amigas. 🥹

Hot girls vote.
Hot girls support women’s sports.
Hot girls build community.

05/29/2026

One of the hardest things I’ve had to overcome as an entrepreneur wasn’t strategy, sales, or even building a business.

It was my visibility wound.

For a long time, I struggled with being seen.

I’ve always had a lot to say but my visibility can feel vulnerable when you’ve spent years questioning your worth, your voice, or whether you belong in the room.

Ironically, a huge part of healing that wound came through advocating for other people.

By helping creators see their value.
By encouraging them to charge more.
By helping them step into opportunities they didn’t think they were ready for.
By celebrating their wins as if they were my own.

Somewhere along the way, while pouring into others, I started healing parts of myself too.

And it didn’t happen overnight.

But over time, something beautiful happened.

The same people I poured into started pouring back into me.

The support became reciprocal.
The encouragement became mutual.
The belief became collective.

That’s why I’ve become incredibly intentional about who I surround myself with.

I have no interest in relationships built on competition, scarcity, comparison, or keeping score.

I want to be around people who naturally share resources.

People who make introductions.
People who celebrate wins loudly.
People who understand that someone else’s success doesn’t take anything away from their own.

Natural givers.

The kind of people who make sure nobody goes without.

When I looked around this week, I realized I’m surrounded by some truly incredible human beings.

Creators.
Founders.
Friends.
Community builders.

And for the first time, I didn’t just feel grateful for them.

I recognized that they are also a reflection of the internal work I’ve done.

Because the people we consistently attract, keep, and nurture often mirror our values.

Community isn’t just something we build externally.

It’s something we become.

And this week reminded me that I wouldn’t trade genuine community for clout, proximity, or status any day of the week. 🤍✨

05/29/2026

A lot of people ask me how I ended up in influencer management… but honestly, when I look back, every part of my journey led me here. 👇🏽

I graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing for Digital Media, plus degrees in philosophy and marketing… but sociology has always been my real obsession. Human behavior is at the core of marketing. Culture influences behavior. Behavior influences economics. And economics influence power.

That understanding shaped everything I built after.

After publishing my poetry collection , I stumbled into the entrepreneurial world. I hired coaches, invested in branding professionals, took courses, and eventually started working as a website designer, launch strategist, and marketing freelancer helping other creatives bring their visions to life.

Then came

Through that brand, I began building relationships with media, influencers, creatives, and community organizers while also helping produce Latinx events through influencer strategy and cultural marketing.

And then was born.

I took on my first influencer client in 2024 and quickly realized:

Creators are not “just influencers.” They are modern media companies, cultural translators, trend forecasters, and consumer behavior drivers.
But despite how much influence our communities hold, we are STILL too often treated like an afterthought in rooms where campaigns, budgets, and opportunities are being decided.

That’s a huge reason why I care so deeply about the work I do through Eclectix and why I’ve been building toward Creator Nexo for years.

Our communities do not lack talent.

We need access, systems, funding, and intentional ecosystems.

is my vision for changing that within the creator economy. Latinx creators are shaping culture in real time and deserve ownership, equity, visibility, and support while doing it.

05/07/2026

Social media, like money, is simply an amplification tool. It reveals more of what is already there.

That’s why I choose to work with, represent, manage, and co-create with BIPOC creators who share my values. Because I truly believe social media has disrupted wealth distribution in a way we have never seen before. For the first time, building generational wealth feels accessible to people who were historically locked out of those rooms.

And personally, I want more good people in positions of power. More people who give a s**t about their communities, about culture, about humanity, about the state of the world.

That’s why exists.

Nah, we are not rich yet. But we will get there. And when we do, it will be sustainable because we built it ethically, intentionally, and alongside our community. ✨

Cada cabeza es su propio mundo… y la mía, una galaxia. A place where a thousand thoughts orbit all at once — strategy, s...
06/07/2025

Cada cabeza es su propio mundo… y la mía, una galaxia. A place where a thousand thoughts orbit all at once — strategy, survival, softness, surrender.

Some days I feel like a force of nature.
Other days, I’m just trying to hold it together.

I’m running two businesses.
Learning how to lead without losing myself.
Learning that being multifaceted isn’t something I need to shrink — it’s something I’m learning to embody.

But I won’t lie — I’m tired.
Emotionally depleted by the state of the world.
By the news. The noise. The fear.
This political climate has shaken me to my core.
And in all of it, I’ve been keeping my family closer than ever.

Because they’re my why. My reminder. My grounding force.

Today, I made a decision that feels both heavy and freeing:

I’m filing for bankruptcy.
It’s something I never imagined I’d say out loud,
but this is a part of my story now — and I’m not ashamed.

I’ve lived a thousand lives in just 32 years.
So many plot twists, so many reinventions.
And now, I’m choosing to meet every part of myself — not with judgment, but with love.

The builder.
The tired one.
The one who dreams in color even when everything feels gray.
I’m making space for her. For all of her.

I’m turning the page, intentionally.
Not because I’m broken,
but because I’m ready to rewrite the narrative.

This next chapter is mine.

& If I’m going to step into the spotlight- I’m going to do so authentically. I don’t take the responsibility of building community and leading lightly. We all deserve honesty- realness. It’s the only true way to effect change.

May was a month of cycles closing. Seeds I planted many moons ago coming into fruition. A lot of trial and error. The fi...
05/31/2025

May was a month of cycles closing. Seeds I planted many moons ago coming into fruition. A lot of trial and error. The final pages before the next chapter. It’s been such an emotionally conflicting time. Burnout. Deep sadness. Grief. Sheer happiness. Gratitude. Love, so much love. Frustration. Impatience. Surrender. Release.

I’ve been battling some serious burnout so I need your tips. How do you refill your cup when feeling depleted? I’ve been...
05/24/2025

I’ve been battling some serious burnout so I need your tips. How do you refill your cup when feeling depleted?

I’ve been working non-stop for a couple of years, taking 1-2 day breaks every few months. I used to draw energy from my creative projects, reconnecting with nature every couple of months, and spending time with family every other weekend. Lately that doesn’t feel like enough.

I feel like I’m birthing a whole new reality and it’s taking everything in me to do it. So chime in, don’t be shy. Give me all self- care tips you got because I’m really needing it right now. 🤍

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