We sat down with South Florida’s Drag Impresario, Nicole Halliwell, to discuss her latest endeavor: A joint partnership with Fort Lauderdale Beach’s chic W Fort Lauderdale for an upscale, over-the-top Drag Brunch Experience – every Sunday in August – complete with pancake art bar, donut station, a drag dress-up closet, selfie zone, and more!

OCQ : Thanks for taking the time to chat today! You’ve been a busy gal!

Nicole Halliwell : You know me . . . I never stop! So excited to be partnering with W Fort Lauderdale to elevate the drag experience and bring something truly unique to Fort Lauderdale beach.

OCQ : We’re excited to hear what’s in store with this event. Tell us about it!

Nicole Halliwell : It’s Fort Lauderdale Beach’s very first Drag Brunch! And it’s an experience. Picture it – 5 fierce queens, one of South Florida’s best DJs, and the iconic W Fort Lauderdale decked out for a delicious afternoon. Enjoy an indoor, masterfully curated, build-your-own-brunch with a bounty of mouth-watering options, a lip-sync smackdown, and a high-energy show overlooking the beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale! Done with all the finishing touches that only W Fort Lauderdale can pull off. It’s going to be spectacular!

OCQ : We’re dying to know who’s in this cast!

Nicole Halliwell : The Legendary TP Lords, Manor Superstar Sasha Lords, Vegas Showgirl London Adour, Miami Royalty Tiara Love Dupree, and the incredible DJ Joshua Atom! Oh, and me! *laughs*

OCQ : We can’t forget about you! We enjoy your comedic take on brunch, keeping audiences laughing and playing along during the show!

Nicole Halliwell : Making people laugh is my life. I enjoy nothing more than a room full of smiles, and poking fun at absolutely everything. Laughter transcends and brings people together.

OCQ : Very true. Tell us why this is the hottest ticket in town?

Nicole Halliwell : Very simple! It’s a limited engagement at W Fort Lauderdale and the best place to escape for an afternoon of fun! Come celebrate with me and the girls – a birthday, a promotion, or just a magical day with friends full of positivity… and mimosas! And if you’re in need of some, we’ll sprinkle it on. It’s also a chance to get out and support the local drag community which brings so much color to our local LGBT community.

OCQ : We heard that W Fort Lauderdale is your favorite hotel.

Nicole Halliwell : YES! If you haven’t been there – GO! Sometimes I need a luxury “stay-cation”, and the vibe there is unbeatable. Stop in for a cocktail and enjoy the beautiful beach views from the Living Room Terrace, recharge at AWAY Spa, and if you’re a hotel guest – the rooftop WET Deck pool is my favorite place to unwind (and take selfies).

OCQ : We are so excited to play with you and the girls!

Nicole Halliwell : We’re excited to see you there – and as an extra special gift for your readers – use the promo code ‘SPARKLE’ for $5 off each ticket! (So you’ve got an extra $5 to tip the girls!) *wink*