Daily Inspiration: Meet Austin Whatley

Today we’d like to introduce you to Austin Whatley.

Hi Austin , can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was a entertainer for 10 years, Ive done Drag all over the south east. As of last year I retired from the Drag scene and only coming out if it’s for a good cause. Ive since changed focus to my amazing carrer as a first responder. Since ive. retired from doing Drag i’ve been blessed to help build some amazing events in the south east. Ive been able to assist in building some amazing events. Ive enjoyed seeing a vision put to work and its very nice to stay out the spotlight and just collect the checks.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been the rockiest of road but I wouldn’t have it any other way. When you are comfortable you don’t grow.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I was A entertainer for 10 years, During that time I was blessed to have multiple small pieces on shows filmed in Atlanta. Now I have slowed down and I spend much more of my time at home. My times as a entertainer has benefitted me so much in my like as a first responder. I Published a book about being a first responder its called “The Shelf Life Of a Rainbow”.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Work hard and keep your head down. If they are not at the level you wish to be some day then don’t take their advice. Also The fastest pace to achieve your dreams is slowly” Don’t rush enjoy the climb.