Fresh Starts and Soft Landings in Portlandia

Propelling Beyond Burlesque

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 sharing their story to help others who ve been in or are in similar life situations as them to help uplift and assist others in their healing and spiritual journeys, offering and encouraging other to find their inner burlesque super star!

Fresh Starts and Soft Landings in Portlandia

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 even though I had the rug pulled out from under me, I can land on my feet.

Here come the 20-Twen-Tease!

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

Freezing my Tassels in Alaska

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.be/arcPqU_T_dE

Shimmying to Seattle!

"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!