Banking on Burlesk with Lana Montreese: The Propelling Point of Change

The final episode of this series and how Lana has not only excelled and thrived in burlesque but they have also had ripple effects in all other areas of their life thanks to the empowerment, confidence and self worth that was brought about because they not only found burlesque but allowed themselves to become fully immersed into the art form and community. They are now at a point where they are sh...

Five cities, four states, and a year into the pandemic later, I had made the decision to hit the road again and move from the Southwest back to the Pacific Northwest, only this time Portland, Oregon was the destination that the universe had placed in my path. With only $800 in my pocket and a tenacious attitude, I was determined to make my move to Portland one that I could prove to myself that eve...

A winter in Alaska with a lifetime of experiences turns into starting the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vancouver, Washington, a transition back to Nuevo Mexico to allow for time, space and healing of past trauma wondering if performing live will ever be live again. Watch: https://youtu.be/8qoddhYt4xA

From the Land of Enchantment to the Evergreen State, with a surprise move to the Last Frontier, during this episode we get to see how the twists and turns of life takes Lana from making her dreams come true in the Seattle burlesque scene to stumbling upon what burlesque looks like in the Tundra then falling in love with Fairbanks, Alaska in the depths of winter at -40 degrees. Watch: https://youtu...

"Dreams don't work unless you do." -John C. Maxwell From the Land of Enchantment to the Evergreen State, during this episode we get a closer look at how Lana worked to make her dream of becoming a traveling show human a reality by letting one door close so another could open. Watch Lana Montreese Live on Facebook!

Take a deep dive with Lana Montreese, burlesque sensation from Las Vegas, New Mexico through the build up of what lead them to find the magical world of burlesque, and how navigating the storm of life felt near impossible without having a purpose or passion, with deep rooted depression and other mental health trauma. Watch Lana Montreese Live on Facebook!