Bessie Snow on Burlesque, Community, and Owning Volstead’s EmporiumHost Lala welcomes burlesque performer, producer, and new Volstead’s Emporium owner Bessie Snow to Snack Size to discuss art, reinvention, and building spaces where people feel seen.

00:00 Sponsor Message

00:24 Welcome to Snack Size

01:05 Meet Bessie Snow

02:42 Finding Burlesque

03:25 Wearing Many Hats

04:26 Feeling Seen After Divorce

05:32 Receiving Praise and Feedback

07:02 Burlesque as Play

08:02 Misconceptions and Harm

09:14 Building Real Community

09:51 Van Life Leap

11:26 Lessons From the Road

12:46 Creating Appetite Show

13:46 Curating With Standards

14:21 Who Gets Platformed

15:13 Defining Real Talent

16:15 Buying The Venue

17:41 Mystery Vs Marketing

19:08 Immersive Vaudeville Plans

19:58 Fire Round Favorites

20:29 Name And Ritual Origins

21:26 Joy Beyond Nightlife

21:59 Secrets To Fulfillment

23:02 Where To Follow And Shows

23:24 Podcast Farewell

Host Lala talks with award-winning burlesque performer and producer Tré Da Marc about how burlesque helped him build confidence and express himself through movement and storytelling. Tré shares the artistry behind creating acts, navigating masculinity and femininity as a Black performer, and producing Juneteenth Jubilee, his annual showcase celebrating Black liberation, joy, and equitable opportunities for Black entertainers.

00:00 Sponsor Message

00:24 Welcome to Snack Size

01:19 Meet Tre Demarc

02:50 Lunch and Catch Up

04:15 Burlesque as Voice

05:00 Building Confidence Persona

06:53 How He Builds Acts

08:36 Food Arrives Mid Chat

09:50 Burlesque Craft Misconceptions

12:02 Black Male Performer Journey

14:53 Juneteenth Jubilee Origins

17:25 Joy as Resistance

18:53 Pride and Funding the Jubilee

21:48 Rapid Fire Fun

23:34 Onstage Mishap Story

25:01 Whats Next and Life Advice

26:54 Where to Follow Support

28:10 Sign Off and Credits

28:50 Bold Lip Promo

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Intro music for this podcast is by Dayfox, called "Your Love"

Designing Dreams In this episode of 'Snack Size,' hosted by Lala from Snacks by Lala, guest Midori Monét shares her inspiring journey from competing in Miss Teen Pride to winning the prestigious Miss International Queen USA title. Midori discusses her experiences in pageantry, advocating for the transgender community, and the impactful bonds formed within the ballroom culture. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, self-care, and being unapologetically oneself. Midori also gives a sneak peek into her preparations for the Miss International Queen competition in Thailand. The episode wraps up with insights on living a happy and fulfilled life. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:25 Welcome to Snack Size with Lala 01:18 Diving into the World of Snacks and Pageantry 02:29 Interview with Miss International Queen USA, Midori Monét 02:59 Midori's Pageant Journey and Advocacy 15:27 The Importance of Mental Health and Self-Care 18:39 Exploring Ballroom Culture 24:31 Preparing for Miss International Queen in Thailand 29:07 Midori's Legacy and Final Thoughts 34:45 Conclusion and Farewell

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Intro music for this podcast is by Dayfox, called "Your Love"