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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

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

from The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture · host Salisha Thomas

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 lifeYou 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!

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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 o...

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