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**The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#229 - Why Not You: Stop Looking for Reasons It Is Not for You May 09, 2026

Show notes

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 possible
Why representation matters more than we sometimes give it credit for
What happens when you watch someone take on a role that was never written for them and absolutely own it
The difference between bold confidence and overthinking yourself out of opportunities
What being married to the most go for it person she knows taught her about herself
The mindset shift behind asking why not me

You 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!

#228 - How I Learned to Speak Up at Work Without Torching the Whole Thing Down May 06, 2026

Show notes

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 her
The moment she had to be radically honest with her employers even if it meant losing the job
How she handled a wig situation on stage with grace and got what she needed without burning a single bridge
Why keeping it bottled up is never the move and what to do instead
The 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

#227 - Singing With Hugh Jackman at 36 Weeks Pregnant Apr 26, 2026

Show notes

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

#226 - You Are Stronger Than You Are Giving Yourself Credit For and Here Is Proof Apr 17, 2026

Show notes

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:

A chapter of her journey she almost kept to herself and why she is glad she did not
The guilt that crept in after and the reminder that you are not to blame
How one unexpected moment completely changed the way she thought about her future
What it is really like to trailblaze a new life chapter when everyone around you is still on a different path
Performing on stage every single month when the world said it was not possible
The Beyonce reminder that every decade can be your prime
The one internal shift that changed absolutely everything

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

[00:34] The story she almost did not tell
[01:10] The feeling before she even knew
[02:19] The day everything became real
[03:36] The blog post and the flood of responses she did not expect
[04:29] The guilt that follows and why it is not your fault
[05:05] The moment that changed how she felt about everything
[05:39] A brand new chapter begins
[06:31] Being the first in your friend group to go there
[07:29] On stage every single month and why that still blows her mind
[08:29] If Beyonce has taught us anything every decade can be your prime
[09:41] You are more capable than you have been giving yourself credit for
[10:34] The internal shift that changed everything

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#225 - Your Idea Will Jump to Someone Else If You Do Not Act On It Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

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:

Why finishing what you start creates a momentum that time itself cannot ignore
The guilty pleasure that taught Salisha everything she knows about follow through
What happened when she read You Are a Badass and felt a feeling she was not proud of
The books sitting on her shelf that she wrote but never published and what that taught her
Why your idea is not just yours to keep sitting on
The difference between starting something and seeing it all the way through to the end

The vision starts in the mind. The work backs it up. But the magic?

The magic is in the follow through!

CHAPTERS

[00:54] The importance of finishing what you start
[01:35] The guilty pleasure that explains everything
[02:22] What if you finished every project you ever started?
[03:28] When life gets in the way and you just kind of stop
[04:33] The law of momentum and what happens when you show up every day
[05:45] Success is in the follow through
[06:46] I could have written that book but I didn't
[07:37] Stop coulda shoulda woulda and do the work
[08:13] If God gives you an idea act on it or watch someone else do it

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#224- The Goldfish Effect: Why Your Environment Is Shaping You More Than You Think Apr 03, 2026

Show notes

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 everything
The Broadway Backstage vs. Arkansas family visit comparison that perfectly explains energy environments
Why New York City gave Salisha the freedom to finally become who she always was
The goldfish analogy that will change how you think about the environments you allow yourself to be in
Why being a whole vibe is not just a flex but a responsibility
What pageants taught Salisha about showing up as the best version of yourself
Main character energy: what it is, why it matters, and how to stop letting spaces influence you instead of the other way around

You 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

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#223- You Only Need One Yes: A Pep Talk for Your Next Chapter Mar 27, 2026

Show notes

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 joining
The 90-day Glow Up course coming in the new year and what accountability really looks like week to week
What the High Vibe Tribe is and why it's different from mentorship
Why you have to be very selective about who you share your dreams with
The reminder that a bomb life is built on failures, not just wins
And the one thing her best friend told her that changed everything

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
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You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#222- Curate Your Inner Circle or It'll Curate You Mar 15, 2026

Show notes

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 everything
How a lonely stretch on tour with Beautiful: The Carol King Musical inspired this whole practice
Why Salisha writes two versions of her Christmas letter every year and what the A-List version actually sounds like
The chapter in her book Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10 that covers the VIP List
How this annual ritual helps her evaluate friendships, celebrate new ones, and quietly release the ones that no longer serve her

You 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 up

Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#221- Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10? Confidence, Dreams, and Owning Your Story Mar 13, 2026

Show notes

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?

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

#220- Why New York Can Break You and Still Make Your Dreams Come True Mar 06, 2026

Show notes

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

You can send fan mail here!

@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com

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