Hey guys, what’s up? This week, I’m back to my 2021 chat with my amazing friend Leandra Ellis Gaston. We talked about her amazing journey to unleashing freedom through hair. You won’t believe how a bold haircut changed her career and took Broadway by storm as dance captain in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to balance Broadway magic while embracing your own natural beauty? Leandra has gone from debuting with attention-grabbing hairstyles to getting a big haircut. She shares her personal story of how she came to a powerful decision. A deep dive into how letting go can lead to self-discovery, confidence, and unexpected opportunities.
Leandria is currently on tour as Sugar in the North American tour of Some Like It Hot.
Subscribe and join us as we explore the intersection of performance, identity, and self-care with a touch of Broadway magic. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that might inspire your next big change!
chapter:
00:00 – Leandra Ellis Gaston
02:20 – Big Chop: A Natural Hair Journey
09:54 – Next steps for hair: Care tips
17:34 – How to maintain braids: best practices
19:45 – Hair products for natural hair: recommendations
25:09 – Preparing the wig for Tina: styling tips
28:11 – The importance of hair expression in theater
31:10 – Leandra’s experience as Tina’s dance captain
34:25 – Broadway Closing Week: Impact on Theaters
37:13 – Colorism in the Industry: Challenges and Insights
44:31 – Colorism: Continuing the discussion
45:52 – Leandra’s Tina Audition: Behind the Scenes
49:50 – What agency is she with: Representation is important
50:15 – Leandra’s thoughts on the fashion industry
50:16 – Outro
