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. 9h ago

    #242 - When Home Isn't a Place: Life, Love & Being an Artist

    What does home mean when you're constantly on the move? TyNia and I have both spent YEARS touring, living out of suitcases, staying in hotels, subletting apartments and going wherever the next job took us. And apparently, if you do that long enough, you might actually forget where you live. 😂 In this episode, we're talking about how our definitions of home have changed throughout our careers and our lives. We talk about touring, Broadway, New York City, relationships, buying a home, our dream houses and why sometimes "home" has absolutely nothing to do with an address. For me, that definition has changed a LOT. Home has been Fresno. Home has been New York. And now, home can simply be wherever family is at. So whether you've lived in the same place for 65 years or you're constantly packing another suitcase... You get to define what home means to YOU. Chapters: 02:51 What Does Home Mean as an Artist? 05:09 Are Salisha & Andrew Nomads? 06:07 Living Out of Suitcases on Tour 07:27 TyNia Forgot Where She Was Flying 😂 09:53 What Is Home? 10:23 Broadway Debut... Then Sleeping on the Floor 12:03 Is Your Hometown Still Home? 12:46 Why New York City Became Home 15:11 When Home Becomes a Person 17:35 Love, Touring & Long Distance Relationships 20:02 What Does Your Dream Home Look Like? 22:59 Why Home Ownership Mattered to Salisha 23:33 Salisha's Dream of "Weiss World" 25:04 You Get to Define Home 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!

  2. Aug 7

    #241 - Why "Good Enough" Might Be Exactly What You Need

    Have you ever felt overwhelmed... ...while also feeling incredibly grateful? That's exactly where I am. Motherhood has brought me more joy than I could have imagined. It's also introduced me to things I never fully understood until I experienced them myself—mom guilt, perfectionism, the loss of uninterrupted time, and the constant feeling that there just aren't enough hours in the day. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I've been learning in real time. We talk about what I wish I could tell pre-mom Salisha, why "good enough" has become one of the hardest phrases for me to embrace, and why I think following your curiosity is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. In this episode, you'll hear about:  The three kinds of mom guilt I've experienced  The advice I'd give myself before motherhood  Why putting your phone down might change your life  Letting go of perfection and embracing "good enough"  Rediscovering joy without needing a purpose  Prioritizing your mental health through every season If you've ever felt like you're carrying both joy and overwhelm at the same time... This conversation is for you. Chapters01:07 Joy and Overwhelm Can Exist Together 01:54 The Different Types of Mom Guilt 03:41 The Advice I'd Give Pre-Mom Me 05:41 Put Your Phone Down & Follow Your Joy 06:49 What Have You Stopped Doing Just Because? 07:24 Learning to Embrace "Good Enough" 09:37 Lean Into Your Gifts 10:10 The "Good Enough" Birth Story 11:48 Prioritizing Your Mental Health 13:42 You Can Feel Joy and Overwhelm Together 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!

  3. Aug 6

    #240 - I Brought My Baby on Stage Because I Had No Other Option

    Let's talk MOTHERHOOD.  Andrew was out of town. Our babysitter wasn't available. I had a performance that night... and Ajax had other plans. So I did what I had to do. I rolled his stroller onto the stage and hoped for the best. What happened next became one of those moments I'll never forget—not because everything went perfectly, but because it didn't. In this episode, I'm sharing what it's been like navigating motherhood, building my career, recording this show, and asking myself the same question so many of us ask: Is it actually possible to do it all? We talk about:  What happened when I brought Ajax on stage with me  The reality of motherhood without your usual support system  Why New York has stretched me in ways I didn't expect  The trade-offs we don't always talk about  Learning to stay present when nothing goes according to plan  Why "just do the best you can" has become my new mantra  Chapters 01:38 Solo Parenting in New York City 03:26 Three Commitments and NO SITTER 05:22 I Brought My Baby on Stage 06:52 The Beautiful, Messy Lesson 07:42 Is It Actually Possible to Do It All? 08:56 When Two Priorities Both Matter 09:34 I Don't Have the Answers Yet 10:18 The Trade-Off I Had to Make 10:50 Just Do the Best You Can 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!

  4. Jul 24

    #239 - The Messy Reality of Building Something New

    Building something from scratch sounds exciting. And it is. But it's also messy. It's a lot of figuring things out as you go. It's asking questions no one around you has the answers to. It's making mistakes, learning from them, and deciding to keep going anyway. This week, I'm sitting down with two of my friends and now business partners, Cedric Yau and Rebecca Burton Yau, the founders of Bezier New York. What started as a simple question about why leggings don't actually fit most women has grown into something much bigger than either of us imagined. In this episode, you'll hear about:  How one question turned into an entirely new business  Why starting before you're "ready" might be the best decision you ever make  The surprising role AI plays behind the scenes  What it's really like building a company as husband and wife  Why constructive feedback is one of the greatest gifts you can receive  How they're rethinking the future of fashion one pair of leggings at a time If you've been sitting on an idea, waiting until everything is perfect before you begin, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes you just have to take the first step. Chapters 01:21 Meet Cedric & Becca 03:02 Where Bezier began 06:00 AI meets fashion 09:50 Why custom fit matters 13:05 Growing through relationships 15:07 The future of custom clothing 18:45 Starting before you're ready 20:15 Entrepreneurship as a couple 22:15 Designing the perfect fabric 24:10 Constructive feedback vs compliments 28:45 Their thoughts on AI 36:40 What success really means 40:55 Rapid-fire questions 44:35 Final encouragement BEZIER NY WEBSITE: https://bezierny.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!

  5. Jul 17

    #238 - Can You Chase Your Dreams and Still Be Present?

    Becoming a mom changed more than my schedule. It changed how I think about success, work, presence, and the kind of life I actually want to build. For years, I believed success meant saying yes to every opportunity. Now, I'm learning what it looks like to pursue my dreams while also being present for the people who matter most. In this episode, I'm sharing what motherhood has been teaching me, why I've been exploring new ways to build my career, and how I'm redefining freedom in this season of life. In this episode, you'll hear about:  Becoming a bi-coastal mom while continuing my career as an actor  The mindset shifts that came with performing throughout pregnancy  Why my son Ajax has become my greatest teacher on being present  The surprising lesson from people riding through Central Park  Building multiple income streams and creating more freedom  Why I'm excited to help build Bezier New York  What success looks like in this season of motherhood  The reminder that you get to make the rules for your own life Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, artist, or simply navigating a new chapter, I hope this conversation reminds you that your dreams and your life don't have to compete with each other. CHAPTERS  [00:57] Welcome back and becoming a bi-coastal mom [01:27] Performing while pregnant and finding new opportunities [03:18] The mindset shift pregnancy taught me [05:11] Meet Ajax and the meaning behind his name [06:20] The biggest lesson my son has taught me about presence [07:34] The Central Park moment that changed my perspective [08:45] Building Bezier New York from home [09:53] Why multiple income streams create freedom [11:45] Learning to balance motherhood and ambition [12:36] You get to make the rules for your own 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!

  6. Jul 10

    #237 - You Might Be Someone's Mentor and Not Even Know It

    Some of the people who change your life will never know they did. Sometimes it's a teacher. Sometimes it's a friend. Sometimes it's someone you've never even met. In this episode, Salisha and co-host TyNia Brandon explore what mentorship really looks like, the people who quietly shape our lives, and why you might be inspiring someone without even realizing it. In this episode, you'll hear about:  The Broadway legend who unknowingly inspired Salisha's journey  Why mentorship doesn't always require a formal title  The difference between direct and indirect mentors  How TyNia became a mentor simply by sharing what she knew  Why gatekeeping helps no one and information creates opportunity  The importance of dreaming bigger than what's considered realistic  How your example may be opening doors for someone you've never met  Why sometimes you have to become the mentor you needed Whether you're searching for guidance or wondering if you're making a difference, this conversation is a reminder that your impact often reaches further than you'll ever know. CHAPTERS[01:20] Welcome back with co-host TyNia Brandon [02:12] The unexpected Broadway encounter that inspired this conversation [03:59] What mentorship really looks like [05:18] TyNia's biggest mentors and the lessons they've taught her [09:02] Becoming a mentor before you feel "ready" [11:43] Why gatekeeping hurts the next generation [15:25] Oprah, Anika Noni Rose, and dreaming bigger [17:20] Family support, Broadway, and believing in impossible dreams [20:30] When you have to become your own encouragement [23:33] You may be mentoring someone without even knowing it 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!

  7. Jul 3

    #236 - The Freedom I Didn't Know I Was Allowed to Want

    For a long time, I believed that if I wasn't exhausted... I wasn't working hard enough. Long rehearsals. Eight-show weeks. Always chasing the next opportunity. I wore busy like a badge of honor. But somewhere along the way, I realized I had tied my worth to how hard I was pushing myself. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to build a life you actually enjoy living. You'll hear about:  The unexpected paycheck that completely changed how I viewed my career  Why Broadway will always have my heart—but can't be my only dream  How stepping away from something you love doesn't mean you're giving up on it  The difference between being busy and being fulfilled  Why hobbies might actually become the careers we're meant to build  What success without burnout looks like  The question I've been asking myself that has completely shifted my perspective If you've been questioning your next chapter, feeling burned out, or wondering if there's another way to build your life... CHAPTERS[01:13] Welcome back to The Salisha Show [02:41] The paycheck that changed everything [03:38] Discovering there are other ways to build a career [04:51] Why hard work isn't the only measure of success [05:32] Building a platform because you love it [06:40] Could your hobby become your career? [07:14] Why it's okay to step away from what you love [08:27] What does success without burnout actually look like? [09:18] Burnout doesn't mean you're done 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!

  8. Jun 26

    #235 - Motherhood Broadway and Knowing Your Why: A Real Conversation with TyNia Brandon

    Baby Ajax made his podcast debut. And yes he had a lot to say about it. In between the chaos of new motherhood and recording from New York for a limited window of time, Salisha sat down with her girl TyNia Brandon for one of the most honest conversations about career choices, knowing your worth, and what it really means to build a life in this industry. In this episode, you'll hear about: What happened when Salisha received two major job offers on the exact same day and how she made the callThe audition she walked into fully intending to throw and what changed her mind mid hallwayTyNia's three point framework for deciding whether any opportunity is worth your time and energyThe Holy Grail of theater and why Sex and the City explains it perfectlyWhy Salisha describes herself as a loyal long term girly and what that has meant for her careerThe dumb prayer she prayed before meeting Andrew and exactly how it came trueWhat it actually feels like to balance being a performer and a new mom when both demand everything from youSome conversations you do not plan. They just happen. And this was one of those. CHAPTERS [00:00] Baby Ajax joins the recording and chaos ensues[02:27] Welcome to a new season with TyNia Brandon[04:48] The difference between being a mom and actually parenting[05:51] Being Ajax's mom has been the most unexpected gift[06:29] Motherhood was not on the bucket list and here is how that changed[07:59] The dumbest prayer she ever prayed and how God answered it[09:11] Would you rather: lead off Broadway or swing on Broadway[10:05] She got both offers on the same day[10:48] What makes a job better on paper[11:58] The audition she tried to throw and what stopped her[13:51] Shoutout to Yasmine playing Diana Ross on Disney Plus[15:40] TyNia's three point framework for knowing your why[17:00] The Holy Grail of theater explained through Sex and the City[19:24] Why Salisha is a long term loyal girly and what it built for her[20:32] Elena new girl and other legendary phone contacts[21:15] Thank you TyNia and thank you CarlaYou 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!

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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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