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Okay, we're talking leggings today. But not JUST leggings. 😂 I'm officially part of the team at Bézier, a company making custom leggings for YOUR body, and I want to tell you why saying yes to this opportunity was such an easy decision for me. First of all, I've been wearing these leggings since before they were even a business. My friend Cedric made me a pair years ago, then made me an even BETTER pair, and I was hooked. But what really got me was the message behind the brand. **You are enough. Right now. In the body you have TODAY.** Not the body you had in high school. Not the body you had before having babies. Not the body you think you need to get back to. And if you've ever stood in a dressing room feeling bad about yourself because of the number on a clothing tag, we're talking about THAT too. I'm also sharing a story about Andrew and our very first date that taught me something I've carried into so many other areas of my life: sometimes when something is a HELL YES, you just know. In this episode, we're talking about: - Why I joined the Bézier team - The story behind my first pair of custom leggings - Learning to say yes to opportunities you genuinely believe in - The adorable and slightly hilarious way Andrew asked me to date him exclusively - Why clothing sizes shouldn't determine how you feel about yourself - How Bézier creates leggings using photos to estimate your measurements - Why you deserve clothes that fit the person you are today Bézier was offering free leggings during its beta testing period when this episode was recorded, so check the website for current availability and details. Explore Bézier: 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!

Okay, I've got a little secret for y'all. I've been training for Miss USA! But there's a plot twist! So why am I taking walking classes, interview coaching, hitting the gym, and preparing like I'm about to walk onto that stage? Because I've learned something about myself over the years. Preparing for a pageant brings out a level of discipline, confidence, and focus that carries over into EVERY part of my life. And in this episode, I'm sharing why. I'm also telling you about a recent photoshoot where I walked into a room full of gorgeous beauty queens, immediately started questioning myself, and had to remind myself that I belonged there too. We're talking about: Why I'm preparing for Miss USA even though I might not competeHow pageant training helps me stay ready for Broadway and other opportunitiesWhy confidence takes practiceHow to stop comparing yourself to other womenWhat I tell myself when insecurity starts creeping inWhy kindness and genuine relationships matter more than winning every competitionBecause another woman's beauty, talent, or success doesn't take anything away from yours. And sometimes the biggest win isn't walking away with a crown. It's walking away knowing exactly who you are. Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt like you didn't belong? CHAPTERS: 01:33 I'm Training for Miss USA… Maybe 02:43 Why Pageants Bring Out My Best 04:29 Training My Body, Voice, and Interview Skills 05:57 My Secret to Staying Ready for Broadway 07:39 Confidence Around Other Beautiful Women 08:38 The Photoshoot That Almost Made Me Walk Out 10:42 Reminding Myself That I Belong 11:17 Why Kindness Matters More Than the Crown Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan Edited by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind https://www.metafitmetamind.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!

What if the rejection you're so upset about is actually saving you from something you can't see yet? I've been thinking about this A LOT lately. What if some of those opportunities we didn't get were actually giving us room to breathe? What if the timing of our lives is working out better than we realize? In this episode, I'm sharing a story about how I stopped the momentum of one of my early projects, why I still think about that decision, and what I've learned about letting things unfold without trying to control every single outcome. We're talking about: Why rejection might not always be a bad thingThe difference between resting and losing momentumLearning to enjoy life between jobs and contractsHow slowing down helped me meet my husbandWhy you don't have to be the BEST at a job that isn't your dreamSaving your energy for the people and experiences that matter mostAnd yes, I'm giving you permission to be an NPC. 😂 You'll have to hear me out on that one. Because maybe success isn't about giving 100% to EVERYTHING. Maybe it's about knowing what actually deserves your 100%. What's something you didn't get that you're now grateful didn't work out? CHAPTERS: 01:10 Success Without Burnout 01:33 Could Rejection Be Protecting You? 02:35 The Time I Stopped My Own Momentum 04:51 Trusting the Timing of Your Life 05:41 Finding Joy Between Opportunities 07:46 Why I'm Giving You Permission to Be an NPC 09:30 You Don't Have to Be the Best at Every Job 11:18 Save Your Best Energy for What Matters Follow The Salisha Show: https://www.instagram.com/thesalishashow Follow Salisha: https://www.instagram.com/salishathomas/ Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan Edited by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind https://www.metafitmetamind.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!

Have you ever been so busy chasing your dreams that you forgot to take care of yourself? Because we've been there.  TyNia Brandon is back, and today we're talking about REST. Not just sleeping in or taking a vacation, but actually giving yourself permission to stop before your body makes that decision for you. TyNia shares how juggling college, pageantry, work and performing left her completely exhausted. And I open up about what happened after my Broadway show closed and I suddenly didn't want to audition for ANYTHING. We're talking about: Why creative people have such a hard time slowing downWhat happens when you ignore your body's needsThe permission to be a whole person outside your careerWhy rest doesn't always mean doing nothingFinding joy in things that don't have to become your jobSometimes the most productive thing you can do is give yourself room to LIVE. When was the last time you rested without feeling like you needed to earn it? Chapters:  00:00 Why Artists Forget to Take Care of Themselves 01:10 Welcome Back, TyNia Brandon! 03:02 Giving Yourself Permission to Rest 03:35 When Doing Too Much Catches Up With You 06:57 If You Don't Choose Rest, Life Might Choose It for You 07:48 Why I Started Turning Down Broadway Auditions 08:42 You're Allowed to Be a Whole Person 10:16 Rest Isn't Always About Sleeping Editor: AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind 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!

What if life is basically one giant game... and we're all figuring out the rules as we go? 😂 I've been thinking A LOT about perception lately. How two people can stand in the exact same place, looking at the exact same thing, and have completely different experiences. I've literally watched it happen on a Broadway stage. In this episode, we're talking about: • The “rules” I think are playing out around us every day • Why I stopped wasting energy trying to prove people wrong • Heaven vs. hell... right here in real life • What Broadway taught me about perspective • Remembering that I once prayed for things I now complain about • How gratitude can completely change the way life FEELS • What it might look like to gamify the hard parts of life Because maybe you don't have to wait until everything is perfect to enjoy your life. Sometimes the script doesn't need to change first. Sometimes you need to change the way you're reading it. Chapters:  01:01 What If Life Is a Game? 01:28 The “Rules” Playing in the Background 05:44 Stop Wasting Energy Trying to Prove People Wrong 07:35 Your Perception Changes Your Reality 08:14 The Broadway Moment That Changed My Perspective 10:24 I Used to Pray for the Life I Have Now 13:02 What Really Matters While We’re Here? Editor: AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind 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!

A few episodes ago, I told you sometimes good enough is GOOD ENOUGH. And I meant it. When life is lifin' and you're barely getting through the day? Get to the other side however you need to. But today? That's not where I am.  Time is MOVING, and I've been thinking about how much of it we spend waiting, criticizing ourselves or holding back from things we actually want. In this episode, we're talking about: • When “good enough” really is enough... and when it isn't • How fast life changes while we're busy living it • The prayer I've been saying since I was 7 years old • Being way too critical of the person in the mirror • Learning to appreciate what you have WHILE you have it • Getting honest about what you actually want • Why you can't be another person standing in your own way You get this life right now. Love where you are. Know what you want. And if you've got it in you to go for it... GO. Don't settle for good enough when you have it in your spirit to go for greatness. CHAPTERS:  01:25 When Good Enough Really IS Good Enough 02:05 Why Settle When You Can Go for Great? 02:58 Time Is Moving Whether You’re Ready or Not 05:06 The Prayer I’ve Had Since I Was 7 05:48 Stop Nitpicking the Person in the Mirror 08:43 How Far Could You Actually Go? 09:25 Say What You Want Out Loud Episode Edited by: AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind 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!

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 in middle school • That time I ran a marathon and then did TWO shows • How pregnancy changed the way I could move • Getting strong again postpartum • Why I'm finally done chasing my teenage body • Finding movement that makes YOU feel good I'm realizing my goal doesn't have to be getting an old version of my body back. I want to feel GOOD in the one I have now. CHAPTERS: 00:56 My Fitness Journey After Pregnancy 01:47 Where My Relationship With Fitness Started 04:36 I Ran a Marathon... Then Did Two Shows 06:01 How Pregnancy Changed My Workouts 07:26 I'm Done Chasing My 16-Year-Old Body 09:13 What Actually Makes Your Body Feel Good? 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!

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 Broadway taught both of us about letting go • How the highs AND the lows become part of who you're becoming Some things aren't meant to last forever. That doesn't mean they didn't matter. Maybe you take what they gave you, say thank you... and keep going. As TyNia said "Onward!" CHAPTERS: 01:05 Welcome Back, TyNia Brandon 05:14 Staying Connected to Your Purpose 09:23 Your Life Partner Is a Business Decision 11:18 What Will You Always Protect? 16:21 Productivity vs. Creativity 18:51 Are You Busy or Moving the Needle? 20:40 The Power of Morning Pages 26:15 Why Good Things Have to End 29:34 An Ending Doesn't Mean You Failed 32:56 The Highs and Lows Are Making You Who You Are TyNia's IG @thetybrand 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!

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 can't enjoy the moment? Protect your mind. Protect your peace. And when the opportunity comes, BE THERE for it. CHAPTERS: 01:11 Protecting Your Mental Health Under Pressure 03:32 Life in a Pressure Cooker 04:08 Preparing for Your Big Moment 05:52 Your Peace Is Not a Luxury 07:57 Can You Perform on a Bad Day? 10:12 Choose Environments That Nourish You 12:23 Protect Your Dreams 13:51 Pressure Is a Privilege Edited & Produced by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind 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!

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 a hobby and something you want to monetize • Why getting paid for your passion changes what's required of you • The discipline and structure that come with turning creativity into a business • Why you still need things you do simply because they bring you JOY • How one random conversation pushed me to start creating outside of Broadway Maybe the goal isn't to make money from everything you love. Maybe it's figuring out which passions you want to build... and which ones you want to keep just for YOU. The episode supports that distinction especially well when TyNia uses pottery as something she loves without wanting deadlines or deliverables attached to it, while Salisha connects monetizing The Salisha Show with consistency, structure, and a publishing schedule.  CHAPTERS01:56 How Did We Get Here? 03:09 From Broadway Friends to Producers 07:26 Should Your Passion Become Your Job? 09:44 What Should Stay a Hobby? 11:31 When Passion Requires Discipline 14:11 Finding an Identity Outside of Your Job 18:13 Did We Announce This?  Follow TyNia on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thetybrand/ 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!

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 going after bigger dreams usually means experiencing more rejection • The Disney auditions that had me questioning everything about myself • Why some of my biggest losses have actually been signs of growth • What winners really do after taking an L • The danger of tying your entire identity to ONE thing • How I've learned to build a life where losing one thing doesn't mean losing myself Feel the disappointment. Be mad. Cry about it if you need to. Then get back up. Because maybe winning isn't about never taking the L. Maybe it's about refusing to let the L be the end of your story. CHAPTERS: 01:33 Why Does It Look Like I'm Always Winning? 03:09 More Opportunities Mean More Rejection 04:18 It Takes Courage to Put Yourself Out There 05:43 When Rejection Feels Personal 07:09 The Bigger My Career Gets, the Bigger the Rejections 10:36 What Winners Actually Do With an L 12:07 The Danger of Tying Your Identity to One Thing 15:10 Who Are You If That Thing Goes Away? 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!

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 withstand a storm  • Why I don't want my future controlled by one boss, producer or casting director  • How YOU can start taking some of that power back Because careers change. Shows close. People change their minds about you. So the question I'm sitting with today is: What are you building that no one person can take away from you? CHAPTERS: 02:07 A Story I've Never Told Publicly 03:39 When the Rumors Started 05:14 Why Nobody Believed Her 06:53 Build Something That Can Withstand a Storm 07:56 Consistency Speaks for Itself 08:51 Stop Giving One Person Control 09:35 How Can You Take Your Power Back? 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!

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!

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!

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!