The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

A few months ago, I was 200 pounds and VERY pregnant.

Now I'm finding my way back to fitness with a completely different body and, honestly, a different perspective.

I've cared about being active since the 7th grade. I've run 5Ks before Broadway shows, somehow ran a whole marathon without training (DO NOT recommend 😂), worked with different trainers through different seasons of my career, and then pregnancy changed what my body could do.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• Where my relationship with fitness actually started
• The ridiculous reason I started running...

What happens when something GOOD ends?

TyNia Brandon is back with me, and somehow a conversation that started with purpose, freedom and creativity turned into a much bigger conversation about what we carry with us when life changes.

We're talking about:
• Staying connected to your purpose wherever life takes you
• Why your life partner can impact your career more than you realize
• The difference between being busy and actually moving the needle
• The morning practice that's helped me hear myself more clearly
• Why an ending doesn't automatically mean you failed
• What...

What happens when you've waited YEARS for an opportunity... and suddenly it's time to deliver?

I've been there.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• Protecting your mental health in high-pressure environments
• Finding your peace when the pressure is ON
• Preparing yourself to actually meet the moment
• Setting boundaries and protecting your mind
• Choosing environments that nourish you
• Why doing what YOU love is never a step backward
• Being careful who you share your dreams with

Because what was all that work for if you finally get there and...

What happens when the thing you LOVE starts becoming the thing that pays your bills?

TyNia and I started as Broadway performers together. Now somehow we've entered our producer era. 😂

We've produced live shows, created a talent competition, built projects together and turned some of the things we genuinely love doing into actual businesses.

But does EVERY passion need to become a business?

Absolutely not.

In this bonus episode, we're talking about:

• How TyNia and I went from Broadway friends to producing together
• Knowing the difference between...

People tell me all the time that it looks like I get everything I want.

Ummm... NO. 

I hear no ALL THE TIME.

And weirdly enough, the further I get in my career and the bigger the opportunities become, the bigger some of those rejections feel too.

But I've started looking at rejection differently.

Sometimes hearing no isn't proof that you're failing. It might actually mean you're putting yourself in rooms where a YES could change your life.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• Why goi...

Have you ever spent YEARS building something only to have someone come along and try to tear it down?

I have.

And today I'm telling a story I've never told publicly before.

It happened backstage at one of my favorite shows, and while it definitely hurt at the time, it taught me something much bigger about reputation, consistency and the things we build over time.

We're talking about:

• What happens when someone tries to damage what you've built
 • Why consistency matters more than you realize
 • Building something that can...

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...

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 Sa...

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...

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...

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...

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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...

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 surr...

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 neve...

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:

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:

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 navi...

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 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:

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:

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:

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:

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 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...

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 choo...

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 prep...

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 t...

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 ex...

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...

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 em...

This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with Rachel Christopher, the incredible actress redefining magic on Broadway as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Rachel shares stories about her creative journey, her experiences stepping into iconic roles, and the impact of representation in the wizarding world. From her time in groundbreaking productions like "For Colored Girls" and "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" to her current Broadway success, Rachel opens up about the artistry and challenges behind her performances. Recorded as part of the Gotham Network, this episode celebrates the magic of storytelling, resilience, and...

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 lo...

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...

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...

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 resi...