️ 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.   Visit Zelda at zeldakhanblack.com and follow her on Instagram @ZeldaKhanB for more updates and content. Podcasting Made Easy: Build your site with https://bit.ly/3LSCBh5 Upgrade Your Recording: Riverside.FM https://bit.ly/3ImjNWD Get the Gear: Loved Jay’s t-shirt? Grab it at Into the AM: https://bit.ly/431MLD5 Expand Your Mind: Check out our favorite reads! https://bit.ly/42pPHcv ✅ Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUXqlregig6vcrvuVNGlKg   Follow Us: Instagram:https://instagram.com/tragedyacademystudios.com Facebook:https://facebook.com/tragedyacademystudios Twitter:https://twitter.com/Tragedyacademystudios TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@tragedyacademystudios Support Us: Please help us continue bringing meaningful content by donating via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=YMU9L4TBWX6AG or Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tragedyacademy.