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