The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

Send us Fan Mail 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: 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 @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!

Send us Fan Mail 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 @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!

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: You 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 @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!

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: The vision starts in the mind. The work backs it up. But the magic? The magic is in the follow through! CHAPTERS @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!

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: You are not here to play a supporting role in your own life. You are the main character. CHAPTERS @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!

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: What 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!

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: Beautiful: The Carol King MusicalWhy Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10You 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 Episode 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha sits down with Broadway and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace for an honest and grounding conversation about what it really takes to sustain a life in theatre. From early mornings outside the Actors’ Equity building to starring in iconic productions like Cabaret, Marisha shares the realities of carrying success once the dream arrives. She opens up about leaving New York during a pivotal moment in her life, finding creative freedom abroad, and returning to Broadway with a deeper sense of self, discipline, and purpose. Together, they explore • What changes after you finally make it • The mental and emotional weight of visibility • Why ensemble work builds resilience • Protecting your voice and your body in demanding seasons • Reimagining success beyond applause This conversation is a reminder that success on stage is only part of the journey. The inner work required to hold it is just as important. CHAPTERS 00:02:10 Early Broadway experiences and ensemble life 00:11:18 Leaving New York and listening to intuition 00:17:41 Carrying the pressure of being the lead 00:21:10 Discipline, strength, and protecting your instrument 00:29:26 Identity, growth, and reimagining classic roles 00:37:13 Redefining success beyond the spotlight Check out Marisha's Album! https://www.amazon.com/Live-London-Marisha-Wallace/dp/B0FDGY4T3B Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marishawallace/ @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!

On this week's episode, Salisha pulls back the curtain on what Broadway auditions are really like. From crowded open calls filled with anxiety and anticipation to calm, appointment-only auditions with casting teams who already know your work, Salisha shares firsthand experiences from both sides of the audition process. Here, she walks listeners through the differences between open calls and agent appointments, what it feels like to step into rooms with completely different energies, and how learning to take up space changed the way she showed up as an artist. She also reflects on the moment she stopped playing it safe in auditions and chose to take a risk that paid off. Salisha explores • The reality of Broadway open calls versus appointments • How energy in a room can affect your performance • Why taking up space matters more than rushing • What happens when you stop choosing the safe option • How being yourself can be the most powerful audition choice This episode offers an honest look at the audition process and a reminder that casting rooms are not about being perfect. They are about being present, prepared, and unapologetically yourself. CHAPTERS 01:04 Gratitude and life update 02:18 What Broadway auditions are really like 04:40 Open calls versus agent appointments 07:28 Taking risks instead of playing it safe 10:53 The real lesson behind callbacks and rejection @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!

This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares one of the boldest and most surprising decisions she has ever made and how it became the unexpected turning point that led her toward meeting her husband. Before Andrew, there was someone she cared for deeply, someone who kept her close without offering clarity or commitment. After years of confusion, chemistry, and unanswered questions, Salisha made a choice that defied logic. She wrote him a full 250-page love letter disguised as a memoir and mailed it to him. In this candid solo episode, she reflects on • The emotional toll of waiting for someone who would not choose her • How writing the book became the moment she finally released herself • The freedom that comes from receiving closure, even when it is not the answer you hoped for • How making space opened the door to recognizing her true partner • Why letting go of an illusion allowed her to see what was real • The reminder that holding onto the wrong person can keep you from the right one Salisha’s story is a testament to listening to your inner wisdom, making difficult decisions, and trusting that clarity always creates space for what is meant for you. CHAPTERS 00:29 The craziest decision she ever made 01:18 Years of chemistry and confusion 02:27 Writing a 250-page love letter 03:49 His response and instant clarity 06:01 How letting go made space for real love 07:14 Closing thoughts Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios @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!

@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!

This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas opens up about one of the most personal and transformative chapters of her life: her decision to wait until marriage and what that long journey taught her about patience, purpose, and trusting divine timing. From growing up in a strict and faith-filled household to navigating college, touring, dating, and the pressures and teasing of others, Salisha shares the emotional reality behind choosing to wait and the strength it took to honor her own values. In this vulnerable and deeply human solo episode, she reflects on • What waiting actually looked like through her teens, college years, dating seasons, and touring life • The misconceptions and judgments she faced from others • What it meant to stay true to herself even when the world told her she was behind • The moment she had a powerful vision that shifted everything • How meeting her husband Andrew confirmed what alignment really feels like • Why timing, energy, and self-respect matter more than timelines She also shares encouragement for anyone waiting for love, career breakthroughs, self-growth, or clarity. Her message is that waiting is not weakness. Waiting is alignment. Waiting is trust. And what is meant for you will not miss you. CHAPTERS 00:22 What waiting really means 00:57 Growing up in a strict and faith-centered household 02:29 Purity, promise rings, and early beliefs 03:42 College, independence, and questioning old rules 05:16 Touring, dating, and the teasing she endured 07:27 Why the choice still mattered to her 07:59 The vision that changed everything 09:08 Meeting Andrew and knowing instantly 10:14 What alignment feels like 11:09 Lessons on patience, timelines, and self-worth 13:00 The loneliness and strength behind choosing to wait 14:07 Why waiting sometimes means not settling 15:33 You are not behind 16:00 Final encouragement and closing Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios @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!

This week, Salisha reflects on what it means to live and create in the space between acts. As a Broadway performer, life is often defined by auditions, rehearsals, and curtain calls. But there are moments when the show pauses and something quieter begins to unfold. Salisha shares how stepping back from auditions, honoring her body, and navigating her new pregnancy journey opened the door to opportunities she never could have planned. What began as a season of rest became a reminder that when artists listen closely, life has a way of placing them exactly where they are meant to be. She reflects on • What it means to honor an intermission without fearing the end • How stepping back can create room for unexpected opportunities • Trusting timing even when the path looks different • Balancing ambition, artistry, and real life • Recognizing when a moment arrives that feels both surprising and familiar This episode is a reminder that some of the most meaningful moments in an artist’s life do not come from chasing the stage, but from being ready when the stage appears again. CHAPTERS 01:37 Gratitude and listening to the pause 03:32 Stepping away from auditions and Broadway burnout 05:20 Trusting timing during a new season of life 09:07 An unexpected opportunity appears 16:29 Returning to the stage in a way she never planned @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!

This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas reflects on a season of pause that ultimately expanded her understanding of what was possible for her life and career. After years of performing in Beautiful on tour and on Broadway, followed by preparing for a new show, the world slowed down and so did the industry she had built her identity around. Rather than seeing that moment as something being taken away, Salisha shares how it became an invitation to look beyond a single dream and recognize new ways of creating stability, fulfillment, and creative expression. From building a sound studio in her apartment to exploring voiceover work and creating a podcast rooted in connection and storytelling, she walks through how this chapter allowed her to redefine success on her own terms. In this solo episode, she reflects on • How a pause can reveal opportunities you may not have seen otherwise • The importance of building a life that supports your whole self • Why diversifying your skills and income creates freedom rather than limitation • How creativity can evolve without losing its core • What it means to build a life that feels aligned, sustainable, and expansive This episode is an honest reminder that sometimes life does not take something away. Sometimes it simply widens the path. CHAPTERS 01:12 Life on Broadway and preparing for the next chapter 02:24 When everything slowed down and perspective shifted 04:14 Discovering new creative outlets and building a home studio 06:21 Expanding income, skills, and possibilities 09:27 Redefining success and building a fuller 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!

In this episode, Salisha shares a story from her time in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical that still makes her heart race! A costume pin in the wrong place. A set malfunction. A forgotten line. A voice that suddenly refuses to phonate. And thousands of people in the audience watching everything happen in real time. In this solo episode, Salisha reflects on • Why performers often have to smile through chaos to keep the show alive • How unexpected moments reveal a performer’s strength and presence • What losing her voice onstage taught her about recovery and resilience • The power of slowing down before burnout takes over • Why giving yourself grace is essential in any high-pressure environment Her story offers an honest look at what it means to be a working performer and how even the roughest nights can become the moments that teach you the most about who you are and what you are capable of handling. CHAPTERS 00:22 A minor accident turns into a major moment 00:50 When the set breaks and the show goes off script 02:24 Improvising onstage in front of thousands 03:48 Losing her voice and finding a way through 07:00 Lessons on burnout, healing, and slowing down @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!