November 28, 2018

Meet Daniel Lomax of Molly Rimswell in East Atlanta

Local Stories

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Lomax.

Daniel, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started my drag journey in 2014 after struggling with a MDMA addiction. So, I created Molly to serve a reminder of my past and weapon for my continued journey.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Hahahaha. Absolutely not. Drag is a ruthless world sometimes. Every aspect of a person is fair game for criticism – from earrings to ethics. I actually stopped doing drag for a while because the environment was so hostile. But, in 2017, I came back to compete for the title of Mx. Glitz and wrecked the competition. The drag community respects resilience and I came back to show others and myself that I’m not backing down and I’m not going anywhere.

Please tell us about Molly Rimswell.
I am the bearded beauty of Atlanta and I specialize in being a filthy animal. I’m very attracted to the dirty underbelly of life, so I try to remind people that life isn’t always rhinestones and jewelry but, rather, beauty is found amongst the filth. Recognizing that, making changes, and moving forward is how I center myself in the whirlwind of society.

Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
I don’t think I have a favorite memory from childhood. My childhood was filled with a lot of pain and turmoil. I will say that because of my childhood experiences I have grown into an energy of love and safe haven for others. I will never use my past as a crutch, but I will allow it fuel and strengthen my future.

Contact Info:

Phone: 4703300234
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: Molly Rimswell
Facebook: Daniel Lomax
Twitter: Molly Rimswell

Image Credit:
Savana Ogburn

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