The blessings of Nathan Apodaca, the skateboarding, Fleetwood Mac-loving TikTok star of 2020
Just 2 months ago Nathan Apodaca, a.k.a Doggface208, was living out of his RV. He was working as a laborer at a potato warehouse in Idaho
[Dec. 11, 2020: Joseph Shavit]
Just 2 months ago Nathan Apodaca, a.k.a Doggface208, was living out of his RV.
He was working as a laborer at a potato warehouse in Idaho bagging and stacking potatoes, fighting fires and embroidering beanies with the best of them.
Then, Nathan went viral on TikTok when he took just a few seconds to film himself drinking some Ocean Spray cranberry juice while long-boarding to work to the tune of Fleetwood Mac’s "Dreams."
His life changed forever.
So thanks for the love and support an here it is my original video same as all going around but yes thanks for the love n donations it’s very appreciated an much needed ?? vibe on world pic.twitter.com/gkCgc1U9As
— *BLAZIN*4*1*NATION* (@doggface208) September 27, 2020
Since posting the video, he's made thousands from sponsorships and recently paid $320,000 for a new house - all in cash.
He also just got engaged to his girlfriend of 14 months, who he met at the potato warehouse where they both worked.
Moral of the story - your life can change if you are bold enough and brave enough to be vulnerable.
Let the world see you - the real you.
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Joseph Shavit
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