The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

Y'all, we need to STOP taking everything so personally! 😂I know. I KNOW. Easier said than done.Because sometimes people say things that make you want to sit there and analyze every single word. Like, why did they say that? Why did they say it like THAT? What did I do?!But here's what I've been reminding myself.**Not everything people say or do to you is actually about YOU.**Sometimes people are speaking from their own fears, insecurities, disappointments, or whatever they're dealing with that day.And that doesn't mean their words can't hurt. It just means we don't have to carry all of it.In this episode, I'm talking about learning to separate constructive criticism from somebody else's personal baggage.We're getting into Broadway feedback, the people who tried to discourage me from moving to New York City, and a situation involving a bag of Cheetos that STILL makes me feel some feelings. 😂I'm also sharing why I've become very intentional about protecting my peace and keeping unnecessary drama out of my life.We're talking about:- Why other people's reactions aren't always about you- Learning to accept feedback without taking it personally- How people's fears can influence the advice they give- The lesson I remember from *The Four Agreements*- Choosing compassion instead of immediately reacting- Setting boundaries with people who repeatedly make you feel less than- Why protecting your peace sometimes means walking awayAnd listen, I'm still working on this too!There are messages sitting in my inbox that can trigger me before I even finish reading them.But I'm learning to remind myself that somebody else's way of communicating doesn't have to determine how I feel about myself.So here's my challenge for both of us.Next time somebody says something that gets under your skin, ask yourself: Is this really about me?And remember, you can have compassion for somebody without allowing their behavior to disturb your peace. ❤️CHAPTERS:00:00 When People Bet Against You01:00 Stop Taking Things Personally02:00 Understanding Other People's Reactions02:40 Why I Welcome Broadway Feedback04:00 When Criticism Feels Personal04:20 Lessons From The Four Agreements05:00 Why People Give Advice From Fear06:00 Betting on Yourself and Showing Compassion06:40 The Cheetos Story07:30 Choosing Peace Over Drama08:30 Not Everyone Deserves Your Energy09:00 A Reminder Not to Take It PersonallyYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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've built your entire identity around suddenly disappears?For YEARS, my life was Broadway. Eight shows a week, auditions, rehearsals, contracts. I was building the career I'd always dreamed of, and honestly, I didn't think I needed much else.And then... the pandemic happened.I was in rehearsals for the Britney Spears musical *Once Upon a One More Time* when we were told to go home.I thought we'd be back in a couple of weeks.Y'all. It was YEARS. 😩Suddenly, I wasn't performing. I wasn't on stage. And I had to ask myself a question I hadn't really considered before.Who am I when I'm not on Broadway?What felt like everything falling apart turned into an opportunity to build something completely different.I built and started a few different things and ventures.And somewhere along the way, I realized I didn't just want a dream career.I wanted a DREAM LIFE.One where I could still perform, but also be a mom, travel, write, coach, create, and work on my own terms.In this episode, we're talking about:- What happened when my Broadway career came to a sudden stop- Why losing one part of your identity doesn't mean losing yourself- The unexpected opportunities that came out of the pandemic- How my podcast grew from my closet to Gotham Production Studios- Why I'm choosing to build a sustainable creative life- The coaching and consulting work I've been doing behind the scenes- Why your dream life doesn't have to look like anybody else'sAnd I'm asking YOU something.What does your dream life actually look like?What would make YOU happy?Because I believe those desires are in your heart for a reason. CHAPTERS:00:00. Your Dreams Are There for a Reason00:50When My Career Was My Whole Identity01:15The Pandemic Stops Broadway02:42Finding Expansion in an Uncomfortable Season03:38Who Am I Without Broadway?04:06Building a Voiceover Career and Becoming an Author04:54Growing From My Closet to Gotham Studios05:30Creating My Dream Career on My Terms06:41Building a Life That Works for Me08:12What Does Your Dream Life Look Like?08:53My Coaching and Consulting Work10:13Helping Other Creatives Succeed11:51An Invitation to Connect12:43Why Your Dreams Matter13:22Creating a Life Where We Can ThriveYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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, 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 todayBézier 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.comYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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… Maybe02:43 Why Pageants Bring Out My Best04:29 Training My Body, Voice, and Interview Skills05:57 My Secret to Staying Ready for Broadway07:39 Confidence Around Other Beautiful Women08:38 The Photoshoot That Almost Made Me Walk Out10:42 Reminding Myself That I Belong11:17 Why Kindness Matters More Than the CrownEpisode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown ManhattanEdited by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamindhttps://www.metafitmetamind.comYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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 Burnout01:33 Could Rejection Be Protecting You?02:35 The Time I Stopped My Own Momentum04:51 Trusting the Timing of Your Life05:41 Finding Joy Between Opportunities07:46 Why I'm Giving You Permission to Be an NPC09:30 You Don't Have to Be the Best at Every Job11:18 Save Your Best Energy for What MattersFollow The Salisha Show:https://www.instagram.com/thesalishashowFollow Salisha:https://www.instagram.com/salishathomas/Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown ManhattanEdited by AMPLIFY by Metafit Metamindhttps://www.metafitmetamind.comYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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 Themselves01:10 Welcome Back, TyNia Brandon!03:02 Giving Yourself Permission to Rest03:35 When Doing Too Much Catches Up With You06:57 If You Don't Choose Rest, Life Might Choose It for You07:48 Why I Started Turning Down Broadway Auditions08:42 You're Allowed to Be a Whole Person10:16 Rest Isn't Always About SleepingEditor: AMPLIFY by Metafit MetamindYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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 lifeBecause 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 Background05:44 Stop Wasting Energy Trying to Prove People Wrong07:35 Your Perception Changes Your Reality08:14 The Broadway Moment That Changed My Perspective10:24 I Used to Pray for the Life I Have Now13:02 What Really Matters While We’re Here?Editor: AMPLIFY by Metafit MetamindYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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 wayYou 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 Enough02:05 Why Settle When You Can Go for Great?02:58 Time Is Moving Whether You’re Ready or Not05:06 The Prayer I’ve Had Since I Was 705:48 Stop Nitpicking the Person in the Mirror08:43 How Far Could You Actually Go?09:25 Say What You Want Out LoudEpisode Edited by: AMPLIFY by Metafit MetamindYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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 goodI'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.comMany 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 becomingSome 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 AreTyNia's IG @thetybrandYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany 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!