Balancing Art & Life: Tanya Everett's Journey

The Salisha Show with Salisha Thomas

Hey y’all, what’s up? In this video, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Tanya Everett, a multi-talented TV writer, playwright, speaker, and producer! Ever wonder what it takes to balance art and life? Tanya's story will inspire you as she shares her experiences from the Public Theater to Cherry Lane, and even on TV.

We chat about her bi-coastal life, moving between LA and Brooklyn, and her powerful TEDx talk, "Learning the Grief Dance." She opens up about navigating grief, thriving during the SAG-AFTRA strikes, and even her hilarious hairstyle adventures!

Hit subscribe and come on the ride as Tanya reveals the secrets behind her success, her creative process, and how she stays true to herself. Don’t miss this heartfelt and engaging conversation!

Join us and be inspired by Tanya Everett's journey! 💖 Let’s celebrate the beauty of black hair in the big leagues together! 🌟

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Where are you

4:00 - How did you do that TEDx talk

10:20 - How do you balance grief while doing big things

15:07 - Have you ever changed your hair after a big life change

20:30 - Solution for actors of color with hair on set

30:10 - Body image and beauty standards

40:15 - What would you tell your 8 year old self

42:04 - Where can people find you

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