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Authenticity in Action: Zelda Khan Black on Overcoming Chal…
🎙️ In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay Hicks sits down with the multi-talented Zelda Khan Black, a voice actor, author, and…
Dec. 17, 2024
Authenticity in Action: Zelda Khan Black on Overcoming Challenges in Voice Acting
🎙️ In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay Hicks sits down with the multi-talented Zelda Khan Black, a voice actor, author, and artist, to discuss her journey of resilience and authenticity in the entertainment industry. Zelda opens up about overcoming a life-altering gas leak that impacted her voice, navigating stereotypes, and finding strength through mental health advocacy and community support. From her beginnings on TikTok to her groundbreaking projects like Project Parasomnia, Zelda shares powerful insights into staying true to oneself while overcoming challenges. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with wisdom, humor, and heart! 🌟
🎙️ In this powerful episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay welcomes the multi-talented Zelda Khan Black for an insightful conversation about voice acting, mental health, and embracing authenticity in the entertainment industry. Zelda dives deep into her journey as a voice actor, author, and artist, sharing how she’s navigated adversity and found strength through self-expression and community support. 🌟
📚 Zelda opens up about her personal challenges, including recovering her voice after a life-altering gas leak and confronting industry pressures to conform to stereotypes. Her resilience and dedication to staying true to herself shine throughout this compelling discussion. From her creative beginnings to her current successes, Zelda shares valuable lessons about overcoming obstacles, embracing individuality, and fostering meaningful connections in the creative world. 🎭
Key Takeaways:
🎧 Community is Key (00:58:23): Zelda emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system in the voice-acting world.
🎭 Navigating Industry Stereotypes (00:14:56): Zelda shares how she resisted pressure to change her identity to fit expectations.
🧠 The Mental Toll of Acting (00:21:56): Insight into managing the emotional demands of embodying complex characters.
🌱 Growth Through Challenges (00:33:29): How Zelda rebuilt her life and career after personal setbacks, including losing her “bread and butter” mic.
💡 Creative Freedom (00:56:12): The joy of authenticity and how embracing individuality leads to creative success.
Guest Bio:
🎭 Zelda Khan Black is a dynamic force in Los Angeles—an accomplished voice actress, mental health advocate, and poet. Initially a TikTok influencer, her journey led her to break free from her small-town roots in New York. Now, in the heart of LA, she is passionately navigating the realms of authorship and acting, making her mark with a captivating debut in the indie animation "Project Parasomnia." Black, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, recently unveiled her second poetry masterpiece, "The Letters She'll Never Read," crafting poignant verses that resonate with the intricacies of queer love.
🎧 Tune in to Zelda’s inspiring story and learn how to embrace your authentic self, even in the face of challenges. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Tragedy Academy Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with friends! 🌟 Be cool and keep learning. 💫
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Zelda Khan Black
Voice Actress and Author
Bio: Zelda Khan Black is a dynamic force in Los Angeles—an accomplished voice actress, mental health advocate, and poet. Originally a TikTok influencer, her journey led her to break free from her small-town roots in New York. Now, in the heart of LA, she is passionately navigating the realms of authorship and acting, making her mark with a captivating debut in the indie animation "Project Parasomnia." Black, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, recently unveiled her second poetry masterpiece, "The Letters She'll Never Read," crafting poignant verses that resonate with the intricacies of queer love.
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