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. 3D AGO

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

    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

  2. MAR 27

    #223- You Only Need One Yes: A Pep Talk for Your Next Chapter

    A new year is around the corner and Salisha is doing what she does every year: taking inventory, setting intentions, and asking the hard questions. But this time, she's not doing it alone. She's inviting you in. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why Salisha built the Glow Up Society on Skool and what you can actually get from joiningThe 90-day Glow Up course coming in the new year and what accountability really looks like week to weekWhat the High Vibe Tribe is and why it's different from mentorshipWhy you have to be very selective about who you share your dreams withThe reminder that a bomb life is built on failures, not just winsAnd the one thing her best friend told her that changed everythingWhat is it that you want this year, if you could just shut off the noise for a second? You only have to get it right once. CHAPTERS [00:00] Intro & Welcome to The Salisha Show [00:37] A baby is coming and a new year is almost here [01:14] Taking inventory: what Salisha accomplished this year [02:09] Introducing the Glow Up Society on Skool [03:58] The Be a 10 course and the 90-day Glow Up [05:36] Why having a family changed how Salisha thinks about community [06:18] High Vibe Tribe: the mastermind for people in the trenches [07:00] The question only you can answer: what do you actually want? [08:00] Why you have to protect your dreams and who you share them with [10:26] You only have to get it right once Join THE GLOW UP SOCIETY Follow The Salisha Show IG & Salisha's IG @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

  3. MAR 15

    #222- Curate Your Inner Circle or It'll Curate You

    Salisha is pulling back the curtain on one of her most personal and most powerful yearly rituals. Every Christmas season, she sits down and does something most people would never admit to: she ranks her friendships. Not out of judgment, but out of self-preservation, clarity, and love. In this episode, you'll hear about: What the A-List, B-List, and Sh*t List actually mean and why having one changes everythingHow a lonely stretch on tour with Beautiful: The Carol King Musical inspired this whole practiceWhy Salisha writes two versions of her Christmas letter every year and what the A-List version actually sounds likeThe chapter in her book Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10 that covers the VIP ListHow this annual ritual helps her evaluate friendships, celebrate new ones, and quietly release the ones that no longer serve herYou don't need to announce the list. You don't need to tell anyone they're on it. You just make it and feel the shift. CHAPTERS  [00:00] Intro & Welcome to The Salisha Show[00:45] The origin story: a lonely night on tour and a question that changed everything[01:36] Introducing the A-List, B-List & Sh*t List[02:26] What it really means to be on someone's A-List[03:10] The two Christmas letters: the edited version vs. the real one[05:07] How Salisha evaluates friendships every year at Christmas[06:37] Why keeping this list private is part of the power[07:37] The A-List test: who picks up, who texts back, who shows upEpisode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan @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!

    10 min

  4. MAR 13

    #221- Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10? Confidence, Dreams, and Owning Your Story

    In this episode of The Salisha Show, Salisha shares a vulnerable and empowering reflection on what it truly means to be ready for your dreams. Broadcasting from Gotham Production Studios in New York City while nearly nine months pregnant, Salisha opens up about building the life she always imagined while navigating motherhood, creativity, and the unpredictable path of a performer. From Broadway stages to writing her book Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10, Salisha reflects on the mindset shifts that helped her stop waiting to be discovered and start creating opportunities for herself. This conversation explores the power of visualization, authenticity, and preparing yourself for the life you say you want. In this episode, Salisha talks about • The question that changed how she approaches her dreams • Building a creative ecosystem while pregnant • Writing and publishing her book Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10 • Creating mentorship spaces for young women • Moving from a Broadway-only income model to multiple creative avenues • Why embracing your uniqueness is the real secret to confidence As performers and creatives, it can be easy to wait for permission or recognition. But Salisha reminds us that the real shift happens when you start building the life you want before anyone is watching. If your dream showed up tomorrow, would you be ready? @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. MAR 6

    #220- Why New York Can Break You and Still Make Your Dreams Come True

    This week, Salisha shares the ultimate New York story that perfectly captures her love hate relationship with the city. From a rat falling from the ceiling during a double date in Harlem to unexpected celebrity encounters in elevators and on sidewalks, Salisha reflects on the chaos, magic, and possibility that define life in New York City. In this solo episode, Salisha talks about  • The restaurant moment that traumatized her  • Why New York looks scarier on TV than it feels in real life  • Running into legends like James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Carol King, and Hugh Jackman  • The surprising kindness of New Yorkers  • Why this city allows you to reinvent yourself  • Finding gratitude even in uncomfortable seasons This episode is about more than a wild restaurant story. It is about place, identity, and becoming who you are meant to be. New York can kick you across the face. And somehow, it can still be the place where your dreams unfold. CHAPTERS: 00:41 Pregnancy in New York City during the summer 02:31 The Harlem double date gone wrong 04:16 The rat falls from the ceiling 06:04 The mass exodus and trauma pour 08:45 Sharing an elevator with James Earl Jones 11:46 Why New York lets you become who you really are @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!

    16 min

  6. FEB 27

    #219- From Wigs to Wow: Embracing Your Authentic Self as a Performer

    This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room. After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the way she saw herself. What started as a conversation about a wig turned into a deeper reflection about confidence, perception, and the subtle ways performers sometimes hide parts of themselves without even realizing it. In this solo episode, Salisha talks about • The unspoken politics of hair in audition rooms • The difference between choosing a look and hiding behind one • How embracing her natural hair changed her confidence • Broadway’s evolving relationship with authenticity • Why being fully yourself can influence how others receive you This episode is a reminder that sometimes the shift is not about changing your talent. It is about changing how you see yourself. When you stop hiding and start choosing intentionally, you may realize you were more than enough all along. CHAPTERS 01:41 Commercial class and unexpected feedback 03:29 The casting director’s honest perspective 05:05 Hiding versus choosing intentionally 05:51 Broadway’s shift toward natural authenticity 08:02 Accepting yourself and being cast as you @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!

    10 min

  7. FEB 20

    #218- From Brooklyn to Miss USA: MonaLesa Brackett on Confidence, Loss, and Starting Over

    This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country. From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to stepping onto the Miss USA stage at 36, MonaLesa shares the full-circle journey that led her to represent not only her state, but women around the world who have ever felt different, overlooked, or counted out. In this episode, MonaLesa talks about • Competing in pageants as a hijabi woman and redefining representation • Training, fundraising, and preparing for Miss USA in just two weeks • Losing her mother and fighting a seven-year legal battle • Why it is never too late to pursue your dream • Building a real estate business that serves the homeless • Walking away from misaligned relationships and trusting God’s timing This conversation is about more than crowns and titles. It is about alignment, faith, and having the courage to show up exactly as you are. MonaLesa reminds us that your journey does not expire. Your dream does not have a deadline. And sometimes the life you are meant to live is more beautiful than you could have ever imagined. CHAPTERS 02:16 Competing in pageants from Brooklyn to Miss USA 08:27 Facing pushback and redefining representation 11:36 The international support that changed everything 16:26 The work behind Miss USA and the reality of preparation 24:09 It is never too late to start over 29:01 Building a real estate business to house the homeless 37:56 The prayer that changed her life @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!

    43 min

  8. FEB 13

    #217- All It Takes Is One Yes: Broadway Auditions, Rejection, and the Moment It Finally Clicked

    This week, Salisha shares some of the worst auditions of her career and the lessons they taught her about resilience, timing, and trusting the process. From cracking on high notes to singing the wrong material in the wrong rooms, Salisha walks through real moments from her journey as a performer. She reflects on rejection, self-doubt, and the long road that led from countless no’s to booking her first Broadway show. In this solo episode, Salisha talks about • Why bad auditions are part of the path and not a failure • Learning your voice, your type, and your timing • How rejection can sharpen clarity rather than crush confidence • Trusting yourself even when doors keep closing • Why one yes can change everything This episode is a reminder for artists, creatives, and anyone building something meaningful that progress is rarely linear. Sometimes the path forward is paved with moments that feel messy, uncomfortable, and discouraging. And sometimes those moments are exactly what prepare you for the right opportunity. CHAPTERS 01:38 Why bad auditions happen to everyone 04:14 Singing the wrong song in the wrong room 06:31 When silence in the room says everything 09:48 Cracking on a Broadway audition 12:03 One yes that changed everything @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!

    22 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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