The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

Salisha Thomas
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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. 10h ago

    #234 - When You Stop Taking the Crumbs the Right Doors Start to Open

    Have you ever made a declaration about what you want and then almost immediately life hands you an opportunity to test exactly that? Salisha is in the middle of one of those moments right now. And she is letting you in. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why the universe has a habit of testing your proclamations right after you make themThe Broadway opportunity that showed up at the worst possible time and what she did about itWhat the pandemic taught her about her own worth that she could not have learned any other wayThe moment she realized she was done taking whatever was dangled in front of herThe inner monologue that stopped her from saying yes to something she did not actually wantWhat happened when she finally held her ground and waited for what she actually desiredThe old way is always going to feel safer. That is the point of the test. The question is what do you do when you are standing at that crossroads. CHAPTERS: [01:08] Welcome back and baby Ajax is here[01:59] Heat Free Hair sidebar and a possible collab[02:58] Today's episode: when the universe tests you[03:49] The old way always feels safer[04:23] The diet and fitness test we all know too well[04:38] The acting version: I'm done taking certain roles[05:04] What happens when the universe puts it right in front of you[05:53] Something magical happens when you stick to your guns[06:52] The show I always wanted finally came to Broadway[07:53] They offered me a role I did not want and I said no[08:17] The pandemic taught me I can live without Broadway[09:19] Holding the line even when it got complicated[10:34] The inner monologue that kept me honest[11:40] I said no and walked away from the table[12:28] And then the role I actually wanted opened up[13:15] What would your future self say to you right nowEdited & Produced by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind https://www.metafitmetamind.com 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

  2. Jun 12

    233 - Six Months Postpartum and Back on the Mic: The New Season Starts Now

    She is back. And she is not the same person who left. Salisha is six months postpartum, baby Ajax is thriving, and a whole new season of The Salisha Show is officially underway. But before she gets into any of it she has something she needs to say first. What if you did not have to choose? In this episode, you'll hear about: The moment Salisha realized she had been living proof that career and family do not have to cancel each other outHow she accidentally manifested the most perfect work situation during the entire term of her pregnancyThe challenge she is throwing at you right now to write down exactly what you want not what seems possible but what you actually desireWhat happens when you say it out loud three times and then let it goA behind the scenes look at the Glow Up community and what that 90 day experience actually looked likeWhy nobody can close this show except for her and what that means to herAnd a very heartfelt thank you to the people who helped make this season happenCHAPTERS [00:31] Welcome back to a brand new season of The Salisha Show[01:10] Six months postpartum and stepping into something new[01:37] Baby Ajax has entered the planet and changed everything[02:13] What if we do not have to choose between family and career[03:17] How did she manifest the perfect show to be pregnant in[03:42] The actual timeline of her pregnancy and her Radio City contract[04:22] What does this look like on you[04:56] Write down exactly what you want not what seems possible[05:41] Say it out loud and let it go[06:29] We are working slowly and with gratitude[07:06] Thank you messages[09:40] The Glow Up community on Skool and what is coming nextEpisode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan THE GLOW UP SOCIETY https://www.skool.com/be-a-10-6090/about?ref=c422989aa4694d43b0b708ca534c4582 Edited & Produced by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind https://www.metafitmetamind.com 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!

    11 min

  3. Jun 5

    #232 - Broadway Meets Ballroom: Omari Wiles on Legacy, Identity, and Purpose

    There are some people who walk into a room and immediately change the energy. Omari Wiles is one of those people. As the choreographer behind Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Omari has helped bring ballroom culture to Broadway in a way that feels authentic, powerful, and deeply human. But this conversation goes far beyond choreography. It is about creating spaces where people can be seen. It is about knowing your worth. It is about representation, resilience, purpose, and what becomes possible when you stop asking if you belong and start asking, "Why not me?" In this episode, you'll hear about: • How Omari went from ballroom consultant to making his Broadway choreographic debut • What ballroom culture really is and the history behind it • Why creating safe spaces for people to be fully themselves matters • The inspiration behind Cats: The Jellicle Ball and why audiences are connecting so deeply with it • How representation expands what people believe is possible for themselves • The moment Omari finally felt proud of who he was and the role his mother played in that journey • Why we need to stop living in "maybe" and start living in "I can" • The legacy he hopes to leave behind for the next generation of artists and dreamers This episode is about more than Broadway. It's about humanity and purpose. And it's about remembering that sometimes the thing standing between where you are and where you want to be is believing that you belong there. CHAPTERS:[01:28] Meet Omari Wiles and his Broadway debut [04:29] What ballroom culture really is [06:19] Creating spaces where people feel seen and safe [07:26] Building a cast that bridges Broadway and ballroom [10:27] How Cats: The Jellicle Ball was born [14:50] When Omari realized they had a hit [18:18] Bringing authenticity to a Broadway stage [23:28] The journey to knowing his worth [26:31] The moment his mother said, "You did it" [27:43] Why representation truly matters [28:30] What's the worst that can happen if you go for it? [33:49] The legacy Omari hopes to leave behind [36:06] Keep your foot on the gas [38:15] What he would tell his 8-year-old self Omari's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omari_wiles/ THE GLOW UP SOCIETY  https://www.skool.com/be-a-10-6090/about?ref=c422989aa4694d43b0b708ca534c4582 The Salisha Show IG  https://www.instagram.com/thesalishashow Edited: AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind 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!

    42 min

  4. May 22

    #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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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