The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

#231 - I Was Terrified to Give Birth… Here’s What Actually Happened

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 surreal moment of finally meeting her baby boy for the first time. CHAPTERS: 01:00 Fear of pregnancy, childbirth, and career changes 02:20 Finding out she was pregnant during Hugh Jackman rehearsals 05:00 Labor Day false labor experience 06:30 The morning labor actually started 10:00 The decision to go to the doctor 14:00 The “Diana Ross feeling” and trusting intuition 18:00 Arriving at the hospital in active labor 23:00 Epidural experience & overcoming fear 26:00 Pushing for 20 minutes & meeting Ajax 31:00 Postpartum healing & recovery 34:00 The emotional reality of becoming a mother This episode is for anyone who has ever been afraid of pregnancy, birth, change, or stepping into a new chapter of 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!

#230 - I Prayed for a Radio City Moment… And This Happened

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 never expected • Why this year completely changed her perspective on what is possible • What she hopes her son will one day understand about this chapter of her life • The reminder that your dreams do not have to disappear just because your life changes This episode is about motherhood, resilience, trusting yourself, and allowing life to surprise you in ways bigger than you planned for. CHAPTERS [00:23] Salisha officially becomes a mother [01:01] Did she actually make it to Radio City? [03:11] Why this performance meant so much [05:21] Walking into the theater one week postpartum [06:33] The first rehearsal on the Radio City stage [10:03] Preparing backstage for the show [14:25] The prayer before stepping onto the stage [17:02] The moment everything shifted during the song [21:02] The standing ovation and what it meant [23:32] What she hopes her son will one day understand [25:11] Being pregnant in New York City [29:34] Relentlessly pursuing your dreams 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!

#229 - Why Not You: Stop Looking for Reasons It Is Not for You

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 [https://www.skool.com/be-a-10-6090/about?ref=c422989aa4694d43b0b708ca534c4582] 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!

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

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! [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!

#227 - Singing With Hugh Jackman at 36 Weeks Pregnant

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! [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!