Laneshia Fentress

LANEshia is a dynamic people developer, visionary storyteller, and creative force who uses artistic expression as a catalyst for transformation. Through the powerful mediums of speaking, writing, and music, she helps everyday people unlock their potential, build unshakable confidence, and boldly stand in their greatness.

With a gift for connecting deeply and authentically, LANEshia transforms complex ideas about growth, leadership, and self-belief into relatable stories and actionable steps. As a sought-after speaker, she brings stages to life with her warmth, humor, and wisdom, inspiring audiences to face fear, find their voice, and embrace their purpose. As an author, she weaves real-life experiences into powerful messages that heal, empower, and ignite change. And through her soulful music, she creates soundtracks for self-discovery — blending rhythm and reflection to move both hearts and minds.

At the heart of LANEshia’s work is a belief that creativity is not just art — it’s a pathway to personal evolution. Whether she’s coaching leaders, writing words that resonate, or singing songs that speak to the soul, her mission remains the same: to develop people from the inside out and remind them of the power already within.

From stage to page to song, LANEshia doesn’t just express — she awakens. Her work is a movement that turns courage into action and potential into purpose.

Envoy Air | DFW, TX 2018 – Present

Specialist, Leadership Development

The Leadership Development Specialist responsibilities include facilitation and overall coordination of Envoy’s managers development program. This includes, but is not limited to, the delivery of training for existing and future Lead Agent, Supervisor and crew chief candidates to ensure proficiency in all station operations and other airport procedures as well as competency in basic front-line leadership practices. Additionally, in charge of registration, class creation, profile management, record-keeping, auditing and reporting of compliance with Lead Agent qualification requirements utilizing the OLC and other applications. Furthermore in charge of training delivery, including facilitating training conducted by other department members for new General Managers.

• Builds cross functional relationships by collaborating with Managers, Regional Directors and Vice Presidents
• Solid training design, development and delivery experience in and out of the classroom setting
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Learning Hub classroom management
• Expanded virtual leadership training for hundreds of Supervisors and General Managers to navigate the pandemic
• Reduced costs and departmental expenseS

B.A. Human Resource Management 

A.A. Business Administration