Jun 10, 2022
Edward Popil, a.k.a. Mrs. Kasha Davis, joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to discuss how alcohol and sobriety have impacted his career as a performer and Drag Queen. Ed shares how alcohol became a coping mechanism early in life, as he experienced the rejection of his family after coming out as gay. Beth and Ed talk about the joy of performing and creating, sober, and what his life has been like since his stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 7. Ed explains the evolution of Mrs. Kasha Davis, his 60’s housewife, Cul-de-sac Queen drag persona whose tagline was “there’s always time for a cocktail.” Beth and Ed discuss the impact he hopes he and MKD leave on the world: kindness, positivity, and gratitude. Ed shares what his (and Mrs. Kasha Davis’) story would be called: "There’s Always Time for a Cocktail… Until There Isn’t."
Edward Popil, a.k.a. Mrs. Kasha Davis, is a Drag Queen, an international celebrity housewife, a storyteller, a husband, and parent. He competed as Mrs. Kasha Davis on RuPaul’s Drag Race, season 7, and now performs all over the world, intertwining themes of forgiveness, determination, motivation, and self-acceptance for audiences of all ages. You can catch Mrs. Kasha Davis in her new documentary, WORKHORSE QUEEN, and her story hour for children entitled IMAGINATION STATION, coming to television soon. Today, Ed shares a happy home with his husband of 16 years, their dog Max, and their two daughters.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of gratitude and the impact it had on becoming alcohol-free.
- The evolution of Mrs. Kasha Davis’s identity in Edward’s personal journey of sobriety.
- Life after RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 7.
- How alcohol is impacting the LGBTQ+ community at large.
Resources Mentioned:
- Workhorse Queen - https://www.amazon.com/Workhorse-Queen-Angela-Washko/dp/B09YQ11NFL
- Books by Mrs. Kasha Davis - https://mrskashadavis.bigcartel.com/product/children-book-little-eddie-p-wants-to-be-a-star , https://mrskashadavis.bigcartel.com/product/has-anyone-said-i-love-you
Connect with Mrs. Kasha Davis:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskashadavis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskashadavis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kashadavis
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-EHH1QnOCHRW_tnk2TrNQ
Website: www.mrskashadavis.com
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