We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Eulandria Montford a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Eulandria, thanks for joining us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

Success always begins with an initial goal, Then you develop a plan. Whether you’re planning to start a business planning to create a brand or planning to shift careers. The most prominent story I can think of in my own journey to success would be me starting model and act. I have always felt the need to be flashy and over the top when it comes to my appearance. I always have people complementing me on how I style myself and others. I was going through a crisis and took a minute to attempt to find myself. During this time, I set some goals that I wanted to accomplish as I got close to my 40th birthday. Amongst the goals that I set, I wanted to show the world my style by being on the front of a magazine cover, going to New York fashion week and acting in a movie or TV show. My plan involved me researching, analyzing and developing strategies that would make me desirable in the entertainment industry. By being strategic, I have found that networking and marketing myself are tools that will aide me in my success. I accomplished each of my goals set by walking in the Annual TLA Fashion Show(Tina Bridges) in June 2024. I also will be an assistant to a fashion designer and attending NYFW! My most recent accomplishment is being on the front cover of Fashion Illustrated Magazine(Eric Nikkon). I am proof that setting goals and following a plan gets results!!

Eulandria, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Eulandria Montford is a 42 year old aspiring actress and model, who began this journey as a bucket list task. Eulandria is a working mother of 5 and has garnered 23 years in education. She shifted her career aspirations while completing her vision board for her 40th birthday. As a result, she has become a background actress in movies and prominent tv series such as Immortal City Record(2023), The Protector(2024) & Bruh(season 3). After auditioning she landed a role in an upcoming film, Self(2024) and The Will (2024), where she has her first appearance with a speaking role. Most recently she was casted as BG for an upcoming series called Fight Night(2024), BMF(season 4) and various other television series. Her desire to reach the masses also includes being a podcaster and radio cohost for The Luv Kode a Hits 92.3 Radio Production(2021-22). Eulandria also held the title of cohost for the acclaimed radio show Vonnie in the City(2022-23) a Hits 92.3 Radio production. Eulandria earned the role of Assistant Director of Production for Angel’s Palace. Where she has mastered the craft of set design, wardrobe and sound production. Her stage play journey continued as she was casted to play a wife in the production of The Shell of a Man stage play in early 2024. Stage plays offer her an opportunity to showcase her skills of becoming the character and bringing to life what the writer has envisioned. These aforementioned opportunities have provided her with a resume that is attractive and shows her wide range in the entertainment industry. She also has a special place for modeling in her repertoire and is signed to The Lyngale Agency which caters to models over 40 ran by Tina Bridges. She walked in the annual TLA FASHION SHOW in June 2024 and was announced as the newest addition to the TLA STAFF. She has been showcased in BecomingHer Magazine, Shoutout Atlanta and most recently making her front cover debut in Fashion Illustrated Magazine(Eric Nikkon). As a result for her newfound love of the entertainment industry she’s partnered with five other like-minded women to create a film and theater. Production company called Dynasty Mindset. Within this company she has produced several stage plays, and this is in the process of producing two movies.

Engaging the world with her unique talents and knowledge has made her the hardest working entrepreneur around! She is what the world considers a serial Entrepreneur as she has a balloon and party decor business(Blissful Balloons), a custom tshirt and Vinyl cling business (Clingznthingz) a boutique for curvy women (Eunique Style Boutique)…and more notably starting a Theatre and Production company(Dynasty Mindset) She allows her love for fashion, decor and the limelight shines through all her business endeavors.

She has overcome various health challenges. Maintaining her health while navigating life has been difficult yet fulfilling. Trauma has found its way in her life in the form of sexual abuse, mental abuse, anxiety and bipolar depression disorder. She has mastered applying her coping skills and is writing a book to help other women cope with the weight of the world. The project is titled, My Truth Equals Me, it will be an inspirational guide to coping with stress, managing time and self awareness. There will be tear away workbook pages that can be used to facilitate a woman’s recovery from depression, trauma and anxiety.

Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?

I was casted as an extra in the stageplay called Angel’s Palace, a true sex trafficking story, and I showed up to rehearsal and noticed that there were some voids that needed to be filled after moving through rehearsal and having a conversation with the writer and Director of the stage play, Carolyn Jones. I simply asked her, how could I help? She asked if I was serious and what capacity could I help her? I responded with, “whatever you need let me know and I’m here”. We went our separate ways and later that evening she called me and asked me if I could support her in the next rehearsal and I asked her what capacity and she asked me my skills and what I can bring to the table. After that conversation I became the Assistant Director, Set Designer, Wardrobe Stylist and created the layout for the play bill. We moved through the show without a hiccup. I always wanted to have my own production company for film and Mrs Carolyn always wanted a theater production company so we brainstorm and put our two ideas together, and it was the birth of Dynasty Mindset Theater & Production Company.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson that I had to unlearn was feeling guilty for having boundaries. Being the person that seemingly has the answers to everyone’s questions can become draining most times often than not. I’ve had to be available for everyone all the time. I’ve learned that in the entertainment industry there are multiple factors that play into having a successful show; whether it’s on stage, in front of the camera or walking a fashion show. I’ve had to set boundaries early on so that the tone is set for those that I’m leading or supervising. I’ve learned throughout my years as an educator that respect is something that’s not only earned, it should be given. Once you show respect to those who are under your guidance or leadership, it is easy to create boundaries and they are not easily manipulated or disregarded.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.dynastymindsettpc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms_cakes_atl?igsh=N203dzN1OGN3aXQ4&utm_source=qr

Image Credits

Tlb Photography
Bellevu Images
Alarm Blu
EulandriaM Shines