Being an actress might sound glamorous, but it’s also easy to lose yourself in a world that prioritizes performance over peace. For someone who moves between film, Broadway and coaching with grace and purpose, staying grounded requires more than just talent, it takes intention. This conversation isn’t just about career milestones though; it’s about the clarity, faith and wellness practices that keep actress, Tryphena Wade, rooted in the midst of a fasting moving industry.
When Tracy Green and Nancey Harris repeatedly found themselves frustrated by lost or ill-fitting glasses, they didn’t just solve a personal problem—they sparked a revolution. As co-founders of Vontélle, the first Black women-owned eyewear company to land national partnerships with Nickelodeon and National Vision Inc., the duo is not only transforming an industry but reclaiming space that has long excluded diverse facial features, cultural influences, and personal stories.
But somewhere along the way, I noticed something strange; I was doing all the “healing,” but I wasn’t actually living. I wasn’t exploring new passions or creating joy on purpose. I wasn’t pouring into my home or feeling rooted in my present. I wasn’t building the life I said I wanted. I was just working on myself…forever. It was like I’d turned healing into a lifestyle, a full-time job, a personality trait.
Entrepreneurship was never meant to be a frantic race. Whoever came up with this idea of hustling harder, chasing the bag or grinding until you’re completely burnt out got it all wrong. In fact, hustle is often the result of desperation; a reaction to fear, scarcity or trying to force something before it’s ready. For us soul-led women
