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

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

Becoming a mom changed more than my schedule. It changed how I think about success, work, presence, and the kind of life I actually want to build. For years, I believed success meant saying yes to every opportunity. Now, I'm learning what it looks like to pursue my dreams while also being present for the people who matter most. In this episode, I'm sharing what motherhood has been teaching me, why I've been exploring new ways to build my career, and how I'm redefining freedom in this season of life. In this episode, you'll hear about: *  Becoming a bi-coastal mom while continuing my career as an actor  *  The mindset shifts that came with performing throughout pregnancy  *  Why my son Ajax has become my greatest teacher on being present  *  The surprising lesson from people riding through Central Park  *  Building multiple income streams and creating more freedom  *  Why I'm excited to help build Bezier New York  *  What success looks like in this season of motherhood  *  The reminder that you get to make the rules for your own life  Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, artist, or simply navigating a new chapter, I hope this conversation reminds you that your dreams and your life don't have to compete with each other. CHAPTERS  [00:57] Welcome back and becoming a bi-coastal mom [01:27] Performing while pregnant and finding new opportunities [03:18] The mindset shift pregnancy taught me [05:11] Meet Ajax and the meaning behind his name [06:20] The biggest lesson my son has taught me about presence [07:34] The Central Park moment that changed my perspective [08:45] Building Bezier New York from home [09:53] Why multiple income streams create freedom [11:45] Learning to balance motherhood and ambition [12:36] You get to make the rules for your own life You can send fan mail here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526047/fan_mail/new] @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!

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

Some of the people who change your life will never know they did. Sometimes it's a teacher. Sometimes it's a friend. Sometimes it's someone you've never even met. In this episode, Salisha and co-host TyNia Brandon explore what mentorship really looks like, the people who quietly shape our lives, and why you might be inspiring someone without even realizing it. In this episode, you'll hear about: *  The Broadway legend who unknowingly inspired Salisha's journey  *  Why mentorship doesn't always require a formal title  *  The difference between direct and indirect mentors  *  How TyNia became a mentor simply by sharing what she knew  *  Why gatekeeping helps no one and information creates opportunity  *  The importance of dreaming bigger than what's considered realistic  *  How your example may be opening doors for someone you've never met  *  Why sometimes you have to become the mentor you needed  Whether you're searching for guidance or wondering if you're making a difference, this conversation is a reminder that your impact often reaches further than you'll ever know. CHAPTERS [01:20] Welcome back with co-host TyNia Brandon [02:12] The unexpected Broadway encounter that inspired this conversation [03:59] What mentorship really looks like [05:18] TyNia's biggest mentors and the lessons they've taught her [09:02] Becoming a mentor before you feel "ready" [11:43] Why gatekeeping hurts the next generation [15:25] Oprah, Anika Noni Rose, and dreaming bigger [17:20] Family support, Broadway, and believing in impossible dreams [20:30] When you have to become your own encouragement [23:33] You may be mentoring someone without even knowing it You can send fan mail here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526047/fan_mail/new] @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!

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

For a long time, I believed that if I wasn't exhausted... I wasn't working hard enough. Long rehearsals. Eight-show weeks. Always chasing the next opportunity. I wore busy like a badge of honor. But somewhere along the way, I realized I had tied my worth to how hard I was pushing myself. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to build a life you actually enjoy living. You'll hear about: *  The unexpected paycheck that completely changed how I viewed my career  *  Why Broadway will always have my heart—but can't be my only dream  *  How stepping away from something you love doesn't mean you're giving up on it  *  The difference between being busy and being fulfilled  *  Why hobbies might actually become the careers we're meant to build  *  What success without burnout looks like  *  The question I've been asking myself that has completely shifted my perspective  If you've been questioning your next chapter, feeling burned out, or wondering if there's another way to build your life... CHAPTERS [01:13] Welcome back to The Salisha Show [02:41] The paycheck that changed everything [03:38] Discovering there are other ways to build a career [04:51] Why hard work isn't the only measure of success [05:32] Building a platform because you love it [06:40] Could your hobby become your career? [07:14] Why it's okay to step away from what you love [08:27] What does success without burnout actually look like? [09:18] Burnout doesn't mean you're done You can send fan mail here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526047/fan_mail/new] @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!

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

Baby Ajax made his podcast debut. And yes he had a lot to say about it. In between the chaos of new motherhood and recording from New York for a limited window of time, Salisha sat down with her girl TyNia Brandon for one of the most honest conversations about career choices, knowing your worth, and what it really means to build a life in this industry. In this episode, you'll hear about: * What happened when Salisha received two major job offers on the exact same day and how she made the call * The audition she walked into fully intending to throw and what changed her mind mid hallway * TyNia's three point framework for deciding whether any opportunity is worth your time and energy * The Holy Grail of theater and why Sex and the City explains it perfectly * Why Salisha describes herself as a loyal long term girly and what that has meant for her career * The dumb prayer she prayed before meeting Andrew and exactly how it came true * What it actually feels like to balance being a performer and a new mom when both demand everything from you Some conversations you do not plan. They just happen. And this was one of those. CHAPTERS * [00:00] Baby Ajax joins the recording and chaos ensues * [02:27] Welcome to a new season with TyNia Brandon * [04:48] The difference between being a mom and actually parenting * [05:51] Being Ajax's mom has been the most unexpected gift * [06:29] Motherhood was not on the bucket list and here is how that changed * [07:59] The dumbest prayer she ever prayed and how God answered it * [09:11] Would you rather: lead off Broadway or swing on Broadway * [10:05] She got both offers on the same day * [10:48] What makes a job better on paper * [11:58] The audition she tried to throw and what stopped her * [13:51] Shoutout to Yasmine playing Diana Ross on Disney Plus * [15:40] TyNia's three point framework for knowing your why * [17:00] The Holy Grail of theater explained through Sex and the City * [19:24] Why Salisha is a long term loyal girly and what it built for her * [20:32] Elena new girl and other legendary phone contacts * [21:15] Thank you TyNia and thank you Carla You can send fan mail here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526047/fan_mail/new] @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!

#234 - When You Stop Taking the Crumbs the Right Doors Start to Open

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: * Why the universe has a habit of testing your proclamations right after you make them * The Broadway opportunity that showed up at the worst possible time and what she did about it * What the pandemic taught her about her own worth that she could not have learned any other way * The moment she realized she was done taking whatever was dangled in front of her * The inner monologue that stopped her from saying yes to something she did not actually want * What happened when she finally held her ground and waited for what she actually desired The old way is always going to feel safer. That is the point of the test. The question is what do you do when you are standing at that crossroads. CHAPTERS: * [01:08] Welcome back and baby Ajax is here * [01:59] Heat Free Hair sidebar and a possible collab * [02:58] Today's episode: when the universe tests you * [03:49] The old way always feels safer * [04:23] The diet and fitness test we all know too well * [04:38] The acting version: I'm done taking certain roles * [05:04] What happens when the universe puts it right in front of you * [05:53] Something magical happens when you stick to your guns * [06:52] The show I always wanted finally came to Broadway * [07:53] They offered me a role I did not want and I said no * [08:17] The pandemic taught me I can live without Broadway * [09:19] Holding the line even when it got complicated * [10:34] The inner monologue that kept me honest * [11:40] I said no and walked away from the table * [12:28] And then the role I actually wanted opened up * [13:15] What would your future self say to you right now Edited & Produced by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamind https://www.metafitmetamind.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmJ0NTlNRmlkRXBmMUpVMmFWRS1yc1dUVEVWd3xBQ3Jtc0tucjhyTlpFOTFEelFkek9PbmplVE9ISkt5NWdic3JwTWE0U1NyUk83bkhxQTJwcVF4a2kyZHVOeGVOZ2V1dHBLRGY5ZFVCVWJCZ0xobThoNmpJMjhDajNPV2R3OWt5TG9TU1BCenU5R3NjdHhhOFVaUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metafitmetamind.com%2F&v=Sy_qwIJ1D20] You can send fan mail here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526047/fan_mail/new] @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!