S2E3: Building a Drag Empire While Struggling with Mental Health

Tampa Bay’s Drag Brunch Diva is in the building and she’s spilling tea, sharing truth, and reminding us why drag is so much more than a performance.In this episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we’re joined by the award-winning Brianna Summers—business owner, entertainer, advocate, and creator of one of Tampa Bay’s most iconic drag brunch entities. From surviving an abusive relationship to using drag as a lifeline for mental health, Brianna opens up about how performance helped her and when it's time to take a break. She shares her journey through therapy, burnout, and building a career that’s rooted in resilience and sisterhood. We also get into: Celebrity crushes that shaped our childhoods How drag bridges community gaps and builds chosen family Why diversity and mental health matter in the drag world How it feels to “make it to the top” and still feel alone Starting therapy, healing in real time, and finding balance What makes old-school drag unforgettable—and why she keeps it aliveWhether she’s throwing a mic, tossing glitter, or hosting hundreds at a sold-out brunch, Brianna is proof that drag can be both joyful and deeply healing.