by Tracy Gilchrist

Breakout star of MTV's A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, Fort Lauderdale-based firefighter Dani Campbell set hearts aflame while parading the catwalk in her firefighting uniform for the premiere episode. And her charm and appeal just grew from there.

Facing off with mainly femme women and a slew of all-American guys for openly bisexual Tequila's affection, Campbell's own brand of “futch”—a mix of femme and butch, as she calls it—landed her as one of the show's final two.

In the end, Tequila picked Bobby Banhart over Campbell. But with Campbell's own clothing line and a new television show in the works, the “futch” firefighter with the big heart's star continues to rise. We caught up with Campbell to find out what life after Tila Tequila is like.

Dani, you achieved insta-fame during the run of the show. What are you up to these days?

I've been traveling and speaking with high school and college students. It's a lot of fun.

On the show you came off as both real and approachable, which is tough to do on a reality show. What do you think it is about you that speaks to so many different types of fans?

They seem to like me for who I am. It's a great feeling. And I'm trying to stay who I am and not let it get to my head. I think people appreciate my honesty and optimism.

What's the strangest or the wildest request you've gotten from a fan?

I get, “Marry me! Marry me!” a lot. But my manager gets calls from people inviting me to their houses to party with them. I wish I could.

And you're launching a clothing line. Can you tell me about it?

It's called Futch Apparel. It's not just for women. I'm trying to break stereotypes. It's guys' style tailored for smaller guys and women. It's very fashion forward.

Has it always been a dream of yours to create a fashion line?

Personally, I have trouble shopping, so I've always been thinking—what can I invent? This was my chance to make one of my dreams come true.

What else is happening career wise?

I'm working on a new show. Nothing is set in stone.

I'm assuming you'll be the star.

I hope so.

What do you say to people who think that Tila's picking a man over you in the end just reinforces the hetero stereotype that men will always win out over women?

I didn't feel that way about the ending. But that relationship with Tila and Bobby never worked out. It was a slap in the face to anyone who believes that stereotype.

You're going to be appearing at the Dinah Shore Weekend this year and so is Tila. Is there a chance at another shot of love between you?

We haven't ever talked since the show ended. I don't even know if we're friends, so I don't think so.