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&apos;ll hear about:<ul><li>What the A-List, B-List, and Sh*t List actually mean and why having one changes everything</li><li>How a lonely stretch on tour with Beautiful: The Carol King Musical inspired this whole practice</li><li>Why Salisha writes two versions of her Christmas letter every year and what the A-List version actually sounds like</li><li>The chapter in her book Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10 that covers the VIP List</li><li>How this annual ritual helps her evaluate friendships, celebrate new ones, and quietly release the ones that no longer serve her</li></ul>You don&apos;t need to announce the list.You don&apos;t need to tell anyone they&apos;re on it.You just make it and feel the shift.CHAPTERS <ul><li>[00:00] Intro &amp; Welcome to The Salisha Show</li><li>[00:45] The origin story: a lonely night on tour and a question that changed everything</li><li>[01:36] Introducing the A-List, B-List &amp; Sh*t List</li><li>[02:26] What it really means to be on someone&apos;s A-List</li><li>[03:10] The two Christmas letters: the edited version vs. the real one</li><li>[05:07] How Salisha evaluates friendships every year at Christmas</li><li>[06:37] Why keeping this list private is part of the power</li><li>[07:37] The A-List test: who picks up, who texts back, who shows up</li></ul>Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan@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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you&amp;apos;ll hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the A-List, B-List, and Sh*t List actually mean and why having one changes everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How a lonely stretch on tour with &lt;em&gt;Beautiful: The Carol King Musical&lt;/em&gt; inspired this whole practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Salisha writes two versions of her Christmas letter every year and what the A-List version actually sounds like&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The chapter in her book &lt;em&gt;Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10&lt;/em&gt; that covers the VIP List&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How this annual ritual helps her evaluate friendships, celebrate new ones, and quietly release the ones that no longer serve her&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don&amp;apos;t need to announce the list.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don&amp;apos;t need to tell anyone they&amp;apos;re on it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You just make it and feel the shift.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CHAPTERS &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;[00:00] Intro &amp;amp; Welcome to The Salisha Show&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[00:45] The origin story: a lonely night on tour and a question that changed everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[01:36] Introducing the A-List, B-List &amp;amp; Sh*t List&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[02:26] What it really means to be on someone&amp;apos;s A-List&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[03:10] The two Christmas letters: the edited version vs. the real one&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[05:07] How Salisha evaluates friendships every year at Christmas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[06:37] Why keeping this list private is part of the power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;[07:37] The A-List test: who picks up, who texts back, who shows up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 everythingHow a lonely stretch on tour with Beautiful: The Carol King Musical inspired this who...

#222- Curate Your Inner Circle or It'll Curate You

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 confidenceAs 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? @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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Broadway stages to writing her book &lt;em&gt;Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10&lt;/em&gt;, Salisha reflects on the mindset shifts that helped her stop waiting to be discovered and start creating opportunities for herself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation explores the power of visualization, authenticity, and preparing yourself for the life you say you want.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Salisha talks about&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The question that changed how she approaches her dreams&lt;br/&gt;• Building a creative ecosystem while pregnant&lt;br/&gt;• Writing and publishing her book &lt;em&gt;Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt; • Creating mentorship spaces for young women&lt;br/&gt; • Moving from a Broadway-only income model to multiple creative avenues&lt;br/&gt; • Why embracing your uniqueness is the real secret to confidence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your dream showed up tomorrow, would you be ready?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 ...

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

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 seasonsThis 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@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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Salisha shares the ultimate New York story that perfectly captures her love hate relationship with the city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode, Salisha talks about&lt;br/&gt; • The restaurant moment that traumatized her&lt;br/&gt; • Why New York looks scarier on TV than it feels in real life&lt;br/&gt; • Running into legends like James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Carol King, and Hugh Jackman&lt;br/&gt; • The surprising kindness of New Yorkers&lt;br/&gt; • Why this city allows you to reinvent yourself&lt;br/&gt; • Finding gratitude even in uncomfortable seasons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about more than a wild restaurant story. It is about place, identity, and becoming who you are meant to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New York can kick you across the face. And somehow, it can still be the place where your dreams unfold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:41 Pregnancy in New York City during the summer&lt;br/&gt;02:31 The Harlem double date gone wrong&lt;br/&gt;04:16 The rat falls from the ceiling&lt;br/&gt;06:04 The mass exodus and trauma pour&lt;br/&gt;08:45 Sharing an elevator with James Earl Jones&lt;br/&gt;11:46 Why New York lets you become who you really are&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

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

This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room.After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the way she saw herself. What started as a conversation about a wig turned into a deeper reflection about confidence, perception, and the subtle ways performers sometimes hide parts of themselves without even realizing it.In this solo episode, Salisha talks about • The unspoken politics of hair in audition rooms • The difference between choosing a look and hiding behind one • How embracing her natural hair changed her confidence • Broadway’s evolving relationship with authenticity • Why being fully yourself can influence how others receive youThis episode is a reminder that sometimes the shift is not about changing your talent. It is about changing how you see yourself.When you stop hiding and start choosing intentionally, you may realize you were more than enough all along.CHAPTERS01:41 Commercial class and unexpected feedback 03:29 The casting director’s honest perspective 05:05 Hiding versus choosing intentionally 05:51 Broadway’s shift toward natural authenticity 08:02 Accepting yourself and being cast as you@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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the way she saw herself. What started as a conversation about a wig turned into a deeper reflection about confidence, perception, and the subtle ways performers sometimes hide parts of themselves without even realizing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode, Salisha talks about&lt;br/&gt;• The unspoken politics of hair in audition rooms&lt;br/&gt;• The difference between choosing a look and hiding behind one&lt;br/&gt;• How embracing her natural hair changed her confidence&lt;br/&gt;• Broadway’s evolving relationship with authenticity&lt;br/&gt;• Why being fully yourself can influence how others receive you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a reminder that sometimes the shift is not about changing your talent. It is about changing how you see yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you stop hiding and start choosing intentionally, you may realize you were more than enough all along.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:41 Commercial class and unexpected feedback&lt;br/&gt;03:29 The casting director’s honest perspective&lt;br/&gt;05:05 Hiding versus choosing intentionally&lt;br/&gt;05:51 Broadway’s shift toward natural authenticity&lt;br/&gt;08:02 Accepting yourself and being cast as you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room. After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the way she saw herself. What started as a conversation about a wig turned into a deeper reflection about confidence, perception, and the subtle ways performers sometimes hide parts of themselves without even realizing it. In this solo episode, Salisha talks abo...

#219- From Wigs to Wow: Embracing Your Authentic Self as a Performer

This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country.From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to stepping onto the Miss USA stage at 36, MonaLesa shares the full-circle journey that led her to represent not only her state, but women around the world who have ever felt different, overlooked, or counted out.In this episode, MonaLesa talks about • Competing in pageants as a hijabi woman and redefining representation • Training, fundraising, and preparing for Miss USA in just two weeks • Losing her mother and fighting a seven-year legal battle • Why it is never too late to pursue your dream • Building a real estate business that serves the homeless • Walking away from misaligned relationships and trusting God’s timingThis conversation is about more than crowns and titles. It is about alignment, faith, and having the courage to show up exactly as you are.MonaLesa reminds us that your journey does not expire. Your dream does not have a deadline. And sometimes the life you are meant to live is more beautiful than you could have ever imagined.CHAPTERS02:16 Competing in pageants from Brooklyn to Miss USA 08:27 Facing pushback and redefining representation 11:36 The international support that changed everything 16:26 The work behind Miss USA and the reality of preparation 24:09 It is never too late to start over 29:01 Building a real estate business to house the homeless 37:56 The prayer that changed her life@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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to stepping onto the Miss USA stage at 36, MonaLesa shares the full-circle journey that led her to represent not only her state, but women around the world who have ever felt different, overlooked, or counted out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, MonaLesa talks about&lt;br/&gt;• Competing in pageants as a hijabi woman and redefining representation&lt;br/&gt;• Training, fundraising, and preparing for Miss USA in just two weeks&lt;br/&gt;• Losing her mother and fighting a seven-year legal battle&lt;br/&gt;• Why it is never too late to pursue your dream&lt;br/&gt;• Building a real estate business that serves the homeless&lt;br/&gt;• Walking away from misaligned relationships and trusting God’s timing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is about more than crowns and titles. It is about alignment, faith, and having the courage to show up exactly as you are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MonaLesa reminds us that your journey does not expire. Your dream does not have a deadline. And sometimes the life you are meant to live is more beautiful than you could have ever imagined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:16 Competing in pageants from Brooklyn to Miss USA&lt;br/&gt;08:27 Facing pushback and redefining representation&lt;br/&gt;11:36 The international support that changed everything&lt;br/&gt;16:26 The work behind Miss USA and the reality of preparation&lt;br/&gt;24:09 It is never too late to start over&lt;br/&gt;29:01 Building a real estate business to house the homeless&lt;br/&gt;37:56 The prayer that changed her life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country. From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to stepping onto the Miss USA stage at 36, MonaLesa shares the full-circle journey that led her to represent not only her state, but women around the world who have ever felt different, overlooked, or counted out. In this episode, MonaLesa talks about • Competing in...

#218- From Brooklyn to Miss USA: MonaLesa Brackett on Confidence, Loss, and Starting Over

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