Some people are stars because they’re talented.

Others become unforgettable because of the way they make people feel.

That’s the magic of Aisha Jackson.

Across multiple appearances on The Salisha Show (formerly Black Hair in the Big Leagues), Salisha Thomas and Aisha shared conversations that were funny, vulnerable, emotional, deeply honest, and incredibly inspiring.

Together, they explored:

• Broadway pressure

• Black representation

• therapy and mental health

• motherhood

• natural hair

• performing through anxiety

• Disney and princess culture

• creating opportunities for the next generation

• and what it means to lead with kindness in an industry that doesn’t always make that easy

And honestly? These episodes feel like sitting in a dressing room with two Broadway sisters telling the truth.

Who Is Aisha Jackson?

Aisha Jackson is one of Broadway’s brightest and most beloved performers.

Audiences know her from:

• Frozen

• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

• Waitress

• Once Upon a One More Time

• concerts and live performances across the Broadway community

She also made history as the first Black actress to play Anna in Frozen on Broadway.

And throughout every interview, one thing becomes abundantly clear:
Aisha leads with heart.

Therapy, Burnout, and Broadway Pressure

One of the reasons these conversations resonate so deeply is because they don’t pretend Broadway life is easy.

Early in one interview, Aisha casually reveals she had just started therapy with a new therapist because there was “a lot to unpack.”

That moment immediately sets the tone for the conversation:
real, human, and refreshingly honest.

Instead of performing perfection, Aisha openly discusses:

• emotional exhaustion

• anxiety

• swinging on Broadway

• pressure

• identity

• self-care

And Salisha meets her there with vulnerability of her own.

The chemistry between them feels less like interviewer and guest and more like trusted friends having a real conversation about surviving an industry that demands a lot emotionally.

Representation in Frozen Changed Lives

One of the most emotional sections of the interviews centers around representation.

Aisha reflects on seeing young Black and brown girls at the stage door after performances of Frozen.

She describes tearing up whenever she saw them because that was her “why.”

And then comes one of the most beautiful moments in the entire interview archive:

A young girl told Aisha she wanted to play the role someday.

Aisha responded:

“I created Snow so that someday you can play her.”

Honestly? That line deserves to live forever online.

Because it perfectly captures what representation really means:
not visibility for visibility’s sake…
but opening doors wider for the people coming next.

Natural Hair and Keeping It Real

Hair conversations have always been part of the DNA of The Salisha Show, and Aisha’s episodes deliver some wonderfully relatable moments.

At one point, Aisha shares that her favorite pandemic hairstyles became:

• cornrows

• two-strand twists

• low-maintenance protective styles that worked with a busy schedule

It’s such a grounded and refreshing conversation because it blends Broadway glamour with real-life practicality.

Not every hair conversation has to be about perfection.
Sometimes it’s about survival.
Ease.
Convenience.
Feeling like yourself.

And listeners connected deeply with that honesty.

Kindness Matters Backstage

Another major thread throughout these interviews is kindness.

Near the end of one episode, Salisha thanks Aisha for always making her feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged backstage — especially during performances where Salisha covered roles for her.

Aisha responds with something incredibly powerful:

“I want to treat others the way I desire to be treated.”

That line says so much about who she is.

Because in an industry built on competition, hierarchy, and pressure, Aisha’s legacy isn’t just talent.

It’s generosity.

Black Excellence on Broadway

Throughout the interviews, Salisha repeatedly reflects on the impact Aisha has had within the Broadway community.

From producing events like Black Excellence on Broadway to mentoring younger artists and simply existing visibly in iconic roles, Aisha represents a kind of leadership that feels deeply needed.

She doesn’t just perform.
She creates space.

And the episodes beautifully capture the ripple effect of that.

Why These Episodes Matter

These conversations matter because they document something real:
what it looks like when Black women on Broadway speak honestly about artistry, identity, pressure, and purpose.

They are:

• inspiring

• funny

• emotional

• vulnerable

• healing

• empowering

And woven throughout all of it is the genuine affection and trust between Salisha and Aisha.

You can hear it in every exchange.

Listen to Aisha Jackson on The Salisha Show

Listen to the pandemic episode here.

Listen to the episode Salisha and Aisha recorded during Once Upon a One More Time HERE.

Explore more episodes from The Salisha Show featuring Broadway artists, creatives, and changemakers at the intersection of culture, identity, and entertainment.

Featuring:
Aisha Jackson

Topics include:

• Frozen on Broadway

• Black Disney princess representation

• Broadway mental health

• therapy

• natural hair

• protective styles

• Broadway swings and standbys

• representation in theater

• kindness backstage

• Black Excellence on Broadway

• performing under pressure

• Broadway sisterhood