Meet Destiny’s Fantasy | Drag Queen Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Destiny’s Fantasy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Destiny’s, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
As a creative individual in this world as we know it, expressing my artistic side was always important to me. I’m the kind that makes my career out of having fun while I work.

As a Licensed Cosmetologist in the State of Florida and expanding nationally, my teachings came from Paul Mitchells, who pushed for creative expansion, in all aspects of the word, making me a business person without me even knowing it. I kind of took that to the limit and more, and recently established my own business Destiny’s Fantasy LLC.

I always said that if I was going to do cosmetology, it was going to be for the Drag Industry. So I am just doing what I do, naturally, and became a successful
Drag Queen in my community which opened many artistic doors and from that I expanded to offering items of interest much needed, to other Queens, such as embellished wigs and decorative/ themed nails, and much more.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
1) What sets me apart from others?

Nice question. First of all I’m an individual who likes to think outside the box and I have been doing that all my life. I adapt quickly to unexpected performer situations on stages as you know, that can be an ever-changing dynamic in the entertainment industry, involving anything from costumes to make up artistry. Also my creative talents, & story telling skills tend to shine. I am forever finding ideas to bling bling my act!
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2) What are you most proud of or excited about?

Right now, I am super excited to be interviewed in this format in your magazine and I thank you for the opportunity, as it’s one of my first major projects for my small business, to be recognized as an up and coming artist, who gets involved in much more than the stage.
It’s a big move to form and grow a sole proprietorship type business. That may change as growth occurs, one can only wish. I’m proud I took this step. Going through the motions of establishing oneself is overwhelming to young entrepreneurs and in a challenging world, even more. I am service driven to make you smile and liven up a crowd. It’s part of my ongoing and continuous acts. I change things up a-lot. I’m proud of all the artistic trials and errors, as well as my event and projects I’ve been part of.
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3) How did you get to where you are today professionally?

It took some time and dedication, no doubt. There were studies involved for professional licensing which is my truest accomplishment. I took that knowledge and put it to practice. Regarding acting, I’ve been doing that since I was a small child, it was just part of my nature. Regarding updo’s, I was always doing someone’s hair for a celebration somewhere starting around age 10. So I basically grew into showbiz and expanded educationally for other skills. You should have known me back when doing make up for my first act took me 6 hours, for a three minute spotlight. I grew most by getting out into my LGBTQ+ community & establishing good relationships with individuals that taught me more than I could ever imagine. It’s my reason why I know I will appreciate it better, tomorrow.
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4) Was it easy?

My journey was not easy but it was fulfilling because I was doing what I wanted to do most. I’d talked about doing Drag for the last decade before I took to the stage just 2 years ago. After I completed my studies, I said I really didn’t want to do anything unless it was for the Drag Industry, I made that come true! With trials and tribulations, I just kept at it, consistently. There are times I take creativity breaks to grow. I’m in one right now.

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5) How did you overcome the challenges?

As we all know we have been in a challenging environment for our genre
of expressive or movement art, as I sometimes call it, for a minute. Yet to have walked into an industry with so much talent in the same room with seasoned experienced Queens and to be seen/respected instantaneously almost, in my industry wasn’t easy to carry out. I think I kept quiet as I observed the room. Like I was taught
..…”observe the dynamics.” My professional choreographers from years past, when I was in Sports in The Arts, taught me that skill. I started to perform in Drag when many people were coming and going in this industry in different cities. So for me, to stay strong, and have that drive to continue, taught me who I really am.

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6)What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way?

Lessons learned have been a few. Learning different work ethics, was a big one. Learning to network was another one. and now marketing is coming into play.
I’ve learned to deliver an end result, mostly. Also, it’s not about what you have but more like what you do with it. Every experience has a lesson to be learned.

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7) What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?

I want them to know
That self expression can translate through art and creativity, and I want them to have an understanding that being different is also a positive thing in this world.

I’m not just a Fantasy, I’m Destin 2 b

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being that I travel between cities for performances and business, one of my favorite restaurants is Flanigan’s, down south. My favorite event in Miami Beach is Gay Pride in April each year. A good hang out is simply sunbathing in South Beach and the strip in Wilton Manor’s is a favorite hotspot for nightlife. In Orlando the scene is family oriented and The City of Fantasy delivers just that!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The Shoutout goes to my supportive/ immediate family for giving me the freedom & the space to discover myself & to my sister’s in The House of Dimension Dolls for making a big impact in my Drag career as I’m so thankful & grateful for you all.

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