We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Treshelle Edmond a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Treshelle thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

Being an artist overall allows me to follow my passion and do what I love everyday in creative way. Both as an actor and creative is such a fulfilling and exciting journey for me. I love exploring new ideas, expressing myself through different mediums, and bringing joy to others with my creations. As for having a regular job, I can’t say I’ve ever wondered about it.

Having a regular job would mean having more structured routine and working in specific field or industry. It could involve task and responsibilities that are more defined and consistent. While some people find comfort in the stability and structure of a regular job, others prefer the freedom and creativity that comes with being an artist or pursuing a creative career depending where joy can burst. Inflation, on the other hand, will force us all to take the necessary steps to ensure our safety.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

For those who do not know, my name is Treshelle, and I am a native of San Bernardino, California. I am a Black Deaf actress with over ten years of experience in the entertainment world. I am currently studying the wine industry in order to pursue a career as a winemaker. When I decided to take a big chance and try out for the TV series House, I was just 17 years old. From then on, working with a team and a director to create magic with my acting talents was my passion. It made my career full of unexpected opportunities to accomplish everything made possible by God.

It made me happy to be able to share my experiences in the entertainment industry with youths. Specifically, to assist every theater, movies, and on stage in being more inclusive of all disabilities. I worked my magic to make a self-care wine package with Cocoa Butter & Rose candle, Cleopatra’s Detox Bath Flakes, and Pina Adela wine cocktails as my brand today.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

As a deaf or hard-of-hearing actor, there have been many instances where resilence has played a big role in my journey. One particular experience that comes to mind is when I auditioned for a major role in a theater production. I had prepared for weeks by rehearsing my lines and perfecting my performance. But when the audition day came, nerves got the best of me, and I stumbled on a crucial scene. It was disheartening, but instead of letting it bring me down, I used it as a learning opportunity. I sought feedback from the casting director, worked on improving my skills, and auditioned again for other roles.

Eventually, I landed on a different part and had an incredible experience. It taught me the importance of resilience, perseverance, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks in the world of acting.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Well, one lesson I had to unlearn was the belief that failure is something to be feared and avoided at all costs. I was raised to believe that the only acceptable course of action was success and that failure was something to be avoided. But as I went after my creative projects, I soon saw that failure is, in fact, a necessary component of the process of growth and learning. It was a mindset shift that took some time to embrace, but once I did, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities and allowed me to take more risks without fear of failure holding me back.

So, the backstory is that I had to unlearn the idea that failure is something to be avoided and instead embrace it as a valuable teacher in my creative journey.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.treshelle.com
• Instagram: @treshelleedmond
• Other: Winery business on instagram: @treshelleofficial

Image Credits
Treshelle Edmond in “Spring Awakening” at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. Credit: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times “Children of A Lesser God” at Studio 54 Theater. Credit: Production photos by Matthew Murphy