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.
As a seasoned performer and spiritual creative, she navigates her work with depth, humility, and an unwavering commitment to self-awareness. Whether she’s standing by to step into a legendary Broadway role or walking alongside a client through personal transformation, her presence is rooted in something much deeper than ambition. It’s a devotion to integrity that requires her to show up fully without losing herself in the noise. Her perspective offers something rare in the entertainment industry; a blueprint for how to thrive without burning out.
In this thoughtful Q&A, Tryphena opens up about mental clarity, the weight of comparison, the power of choosing peace and the unique challenges Black women face in high-performing spaces. It’s a candid, soulful reflection on what it means to succeed on your own terms, and a reminder that legacy is built not just in what we create, but in how we LIVE while creating it.
