The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

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THE SALISHA SHOW offers an intimate look into the lives of Broadway stars, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by Broadway actress Salisha Thomas, each episode features heartfelt conversations that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the magic of theater and the arts. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, life lessons, and a dose of motivation from the world's stage.

  1. 3D AGO

    #231 - I Was Terrified to Give Birth… Here’s What Actually Happened

    In this deeply personal episode of The Salisha Show, Salisha shares the full story of giving birth to her son, Ajax Anthony Weiss. From the fear she carried around pregnancy and childbirth to unexpectedly going into labor before her scheduled C-section, Salisha opens up about every part of the experience with honesty, humor, vulnerability, and gratitude. She talks about performing while pregnant, preparing for Hugh Jackman’s Radio City residency, laboring through contractions she didn’t realize were contractions, walking through New York City in active labor, getting the epidural she desperately wanted, and the surreal moment of finally meeting her baby boy for the first time. CHAPTERS: 01:00 Fear of pregnancy, childbirth, and career changes 02:20 Finding out she was pregnant during Hugh Jackman rehearsals 05:00 Labor Day false labor experience 06:30 The morning labor actually started 10:00 The decision to go to the doctor 14:00 The “Diana Ross feeling” and trusting intuition 18:00 Arriving at the hospital in active labor 23:00 Epidural experience & overcoming fear 26:00 Pushing for 20 minutes & meeting Ajax 31:00 Postpartum healing & recovery 34:00 The emotional reality of becoming a mother This episode is for anyone who has ever been afraid of pregnancy, birth, change, or stepping into a new chapter of life. You can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    39 min

  2. MAY 15

    #230 - I Prayed for a Radio City Moment… And This Happened

    Salisha is officially a mother. Baby Ajax is here! And somehow… seven days after giving birth, she stepped onto the stage at Radio City Music Hall to sing Never Enough in Hugh Jackman’s show From New York, With Love. And yes… she made it. In this episode, Salisha shares: • What the week between labor and Radio City actually looked like • The emotional reality of recovering postpartum while preparing for one of the biggest moments of her career • The prayer she prayed years ago and how it manifested in a way she never expected • Why this year completely changed her perspective on what is possible • What she hopes her son will one day understand about this chapter of her life • The reminder that your dreams do not have to disappear just because your life changes This episode is about motherhood, resilience, trusting yourself, and allowing life to surprise you in ways bigger than you planned for. CHAPTERS [00:23] Salisha officially becomes a mother [01:01] Did she actually make it to Radio City? [03:11] Why this performance meant so much [05:21] Walking into the theater one week postpartum [06:33] The first rehearsal on the Radio City stage [10:03] Preparing backstage for the show [14:25] The prayer before stepping onto the stage [17:02] The moment everything shifted during the song [21:02] The standing ovation and what it meant [23:32] What she hopes her son will one day understand [25:11] Being pregnant in New York City [29:34] Relentlessly pursuing your dreams You can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    31 min

  3. MAY 9

    #229 - Why Not You: Stop Looking for Reasons It Is Not for You

    There are moments where you start questioning if something is really meant for you. You look at the requirements. You compare yourself to others. You start listing all the reasons why it might not work. And before you even try you have already taken yourself out of the running. Salisha is getting into that today. In this episode, you'll hear about: The Black women on Broadway who have expanded what feels possibleWhy representation matters more than we sometimes give it credit forWhat happens when you watch someone take on a role that was never written for them and absolutely own itThe difference between bold confidence and overthinking yourself out of opportunitiesWhat being married to the most go for it person she knows taught her about herselfThe mindset shift behind asking why not meYou do not need more proof. You do not need more permission. You just need to decide to go for it. CHAPTERS [01:08] Being inspired by Black women on Broadway[02:09] The moment that shifted her perspective on what comes next[03:44] Why representation is not just a talking point it is a portal[04:59] Performers who redefined what roles can look like[06:17] Watching someone step into a role and make it their own[08:15] The habit of disqualifying yourself before you even start[08:56] The difference between bold confidence and hesitation[09:38] Why the world rewards people who just go for it[10:34] Why not you though. Seriously. Why not you. THE GLOW UP SOCIETY https://www.skool.com/be-a-10-6090/about?ref=c422989aa4694d43b0b708ca534c4582 You can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    12 min

  4. MAY 6

    #228 - How I Learned to Speak Up at Work Without Torching the Whole Thing Down

    You have worked too hard to stay silent about what you need. But speaking up at work is one of the scariest things to do especially when your career is on the line. So how do you do it without blowing everything up? In this episode, you'll hear about: What happened when Salisha was cast as a swing in one of the most demanding dance shows on Broadway and why it almost broke herThe moment she had to be radically honest with her employers even if it meant losing the jobHow she handled a wig situation on stage with grace and got what she needed without burning a single bridgeWhy keeping it bottled up is never the move and what to do insteadThe real difference between being difficult and being your own best advocate You've been in rooms that were not built for you. You've probably smiled through things that did not feel right. You have stayed quiet when you had every right to speak. What if the conversation you have been avoiding is the one that changes everything? CHAPTERS [00:26] Still very pregnant and batch recording in these streets [01:00] How I learned to speak up without losing my job [01:27] Why hard conversations feel icky and why you have to have them anyway [02:28] Not all workplace problems are created equal [03:01] Being cast as a swing in a very dancy Broadway show [05:31] The moment I realized I was not crazy and this was just hard [06:41] I called my agent and said get me out of here [07:45] Making the decision to be honest even if it costs me the job [09:22] When I actually tried to quit [10:06] How your hair and your confidence are more connected than you think [11:20] The gentle way to have the conversation that needs to be had [13:00] You have to learn how to advocate for yourself You can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    14 min

  5. APR 26

    #227 - Singing With Hugh Jackman at 36 Weeks Pregnant

    There are moments in life where you are just trying to get through it. You have a plan. You have a goal. You are focused on the outcome. And then something unexpected happens that reminds you to slow down and actually experience what is unfolding in front of you. Salisha shares one of those moments today. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Traveling at 36 weeks pregnant and the decision that almost didn’t happen • The unexpected yes from her doctor that changed everything • Flying across the country while navigating fear, trust, and intuition • What it felt like to perform while being fully present in a completely new way • The moment her husband unexpectedly became part of the show • Singing “A Million Dreams” while carrying her child and what that meant • The realization that some of the most meaningful moments are never planned • Trusting that everything will work out, even when you don’t know how This episode is a reminder that sometimes you are so focused on getting through a moment that you almost miss the magic inside of it. Life does not always wait for the perfect timing. and sometimes, the most meaningful experiences happen when you say yes, trust yourself, and stay open to what unfolds. CHAPTERS [00:32] 37 weeks pregnant and still in New York City [01:45] The unexpected trip to Oklahoma [02:05] Getting the green light from her doctor [03:12] Traveling while pregnant and what it actually felt like [05:21] Bringing Andrew along and what changed [07:14] The moment he met Hugh Jackman [08:48] When Andrew walked onto the stage [10:15] Singing “A Million Dreams” and taking it all in [11:26] The moment that wasn’t planned but meant everything [12:41] Making it back home and trusting what’s next You can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    14 min

  6. APR 17

    #226 - You Are Stronger Than You Are Giving Yourself Credit For and Here Is Proof

    There are things that happen in life that you do not talk about right away. Maybe because you are still figuring it out. Maybe because it feels too personal. Maybe because you did not even know what to call it until later. Salisha is getting into one of those things today. In this episode, you'll hear about: A chapter of her journey she almost kept to herself and why she is glad she did notThe guilt that crept in after and the reminder that you are not to blameHow one unexpected moment completely changed the way she thought about her futureWhat it is really like to trailblaze a new life chapter when everyone around you is still on a different pathPerforming on stage every single month when the world said it was not possibleThe Beyonce reminder that every decade can be your primeThe one internal shift that changed absolutely everythingYou are not alone in this. You are stronger than you know. And you are more capable than you have been giving yourself credit for. CHAPTERS [00:34] The story she almost did not tell[01:10] The feeling before she even knew[02:19] The day everything became real[03:36] The blog post and the flood of responses she did not expect[04:29] The guilt that follows and why it is not your fault[05:05] The moment that changed how she felt about everything[05:39] A brand new chapter begins[06:31] Being the first in your friend group to go there[07:29] On stage every single month and why that still blows her mind[08:29] If Beyonce has taught us anything every decade can be your prime[09:41] You are more capable than you have been giving yourself credit for[10:34] The internal shift that changed everythingYou can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    12 min

  7. APR 10

    #225 - Your Idea Will Jump to Someone Else If You Do Not Act On It

    You have started something. Maybe it was a book, a business, a creative project, a dream you put on the back burner because life got in the way. Salisha is here today with a question that might sting a little. What would happen if you actually finished it? In this episode, you'll hear about: Why finishing what you start creates a momentum that time itself cannot ignoreThe guilty pleasure that taught Salisha everything she knows about follow throughWhat happened when she read You Are a Badass and felt a feeling she was not proud ofThe books sitting on her shelf that she wrote but never published and what that taught herWhy your idea is not just yours to keep sitting onThe difference between starting something and seeing it all the way through to the endThe vision starts in the mind. The work backs it up. But the magic? The magic is in the follow through! CHAPTERS [00:54] The importance of finishing what you start[01:35] The guilty pleasure that explains everything[02:22] What if you finished every project you ever started?[03:28] When life gets in the way and you just kind of stop[04:33] The law of momentum and what happens when you show up every day[05:45] Success is in the follow through[06:46] I could have written that book but I didn't[07:37] Stop coulda shoulda woulda and do the work[08:13] If God gives you an idea act on it or watch someone else do itYou can send fan mail here! @salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    9 min

  8. APR 3

    #224- The Goldfish Effect: Why Your Environment Is Shaping You More Than You Think

    Send us Fan Mail You have cracked a code. You are aligned, you are motivated, you are feeling like yourself. And then you walk into a room and something shifts. Salisha is mulling over one of the most important questions she has ever asked out loud: how do you protect that energy and bring it into every space you enter? In this episode, you'll hear about: What it means to crack a code in your life and why protecting that momentum is everythingThe Broadway Backstage vs. Arkansas family visit comparison that perfectly explains energy environmentsWhy New York City gave Salisha the freedom to finally become who she always wasThe goldfish analogy that will change how you think about the environments you allow yourself to be inWhy being a whole vibe is not just a flex but a responsibilityWhat pageants taught Salisha about showing up as the best version of yourselfMain character energy: what it is, why it matters, and how to stop letting spaces influence you instead of the other way aroundYou are not here to play a supporting role in your own life. You are the main character.  CHAPTERS [00:21] Nine months pregnant and out of clothes but still showing up[00:41] Have you ever cracked a code in your life?[01:44] When your good energy meets a completely different environment[02:52] Broadway backstage energy vs. visiting family down south[03:44] Why NYC gave Salisha the freedom to be herself[05:30] How to protect your momentum when you enter a different space[07:04] If you are a whole vibe it is your duty to fill the room with it[08:12] Reading the room and letting the brightest vibe win[09:00] The goldfish analogy and what it says about your environment[09:54] Be intentional about the spaces you allow yourself to be in[10:55] What pageants taught Salisha about staying competition ready[12:09] What would your 8 year old self say about where you are today[12:45] Main character energy and stepping into your power unapologetically@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!

    14 min
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THE SALISHA SHOW offers an intimate look into the lives of Broadway stars, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by Broadway actress Salisha Thomas, each episode features heartfelt conversations that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the magic of theater and the arts. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, life lessons, and a dose of motivation from the world's stage.

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