How does it feel to bring the crown home to Nashville? Winning the crown, I feel such a sense of accomplishment; especially since my mother, father and sister were there for that magical moment. I think by winning, I am bridging a huge social gap. I’ve always been who I am and never compromised that for any setting, be it in chef’s coat or heels, and I’ve experienced nothing but support from my community. It’s quite encouraging and I hope I am a positive example of unity. Nashville is already a community of amazing female impersonators, like former Continental Brooke Lynn Hytes and reigning USofA Aurora Sexton. I’m honored to contribute to the roster.
How do you feel being a pageant winner will influence your culinary fusion of drag & food? We all have a commonality through food. Both food and drag are passions of mine and at the end of the day everything I do seems to interconnect. My biggest thing is calling on my surrounding resources for a greater cause. If I have a singer friend, a chef, a queen, whatever, at some point, I will join the forces for charity. As far as drag & food? Well, check out Suzy Wong’s House of Yum for Drag n’ Dinner or Drag Brunch: that pretty much sums it up [wink]. For more about Suzy Wong visit suzywongbna.com. Find out more about Miss Gay America at missgayamerica.com.
Photos: Daniel Rineha, Brett Warren, Barb Mccrickerd
What do you plan to do with the platform the crown will provide? Through the years, Nashville has given me great opportunity to work with nonprofits on a local level. I have a passion for fundraising and am honored to have this title so my voice can reach a broader market. During my reign as MGA, I will be traveling quite a bit. The money I earn through efforts during
my tour will go to a local LGBT Youth Organization which will be selected by random draw at my step down next year. My goal is to inspire youth and nurture their passions, whatever it may be. Hopefully my contribution will provide a learning annex and make a difference in someone’s life.
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