Angel Ramirez - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 21

Angel Ramirez - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 21 From pro skateboarder tearing up the streets and traveling the world to building a new life tattooing in Denver — Angel Ramirez sits down for a raw, inspiring conversation. Angel rose fast in the skate scene out of Denver, landing a standout part in Foundation’s legendary “That’s Life” video and going on to skate professionally for Foundation, Converse, Independent, Spitfire, and his earlier sponsors included Emerica, Volcom, Vans, Circa and Bones Wheels. Angel mentions the love he has for the city of Denver and 303 Boards, he attributes a lot of his success to the owner Sam Shuman. Angel lived the dream most skaters only talk about — but later on, life had other plans. He discussed feeling exploited and discarded by the business and lost the love he once had for the spotlight. In this episode, he opens up about the highs of going pro at a young age, the challenges that followed, redemption, resilience, and what true maturity looks like when your past comes knocking. 🎙️ Topics covered: Life as a young professional skateboarder Traveling the world and skating iconic spots The transition from the streets to stability Recovery, accountability, and giving back Lessons on growth, fatherhood, and staying grounded Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Episode 3:45 - Angel’s Early Life & Getting Into Skating 8:20 - Moving to Denver & The Local Scene 14:50 - Breaking Into Pro Skateboarding 19:30 - Filming “That’s Life” Part (Foundation) 26:15 - Traveling the World as a Pro Skater 33:40 - Sponsors, Lifestyle & The Highs 40:05 - When Things Started to Change 47:50 - The Downfall & Rock Bottom 55:30 - Turning Point & Choosing Recovery 1:02:10 - Rebuilding Life After Skating 1:09:45 - Fatherhood, Maturity & Lessons Learned 1:15:20 - Advice for the Next Generation 1:18:40 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Angel 1:20:26 - Outro Brought to you by Ledger Media Company Booking & inquiries: booking@ledgermediacompany.com Follow Angel & stay connected: Instagram: @wildjita (or search Angel Ramirez) @ritualtattoogallery - IG 👉Connect with Angel: Instagram: @wildjita (or search Angel Ramirez) 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: / devinesalerno Instagram: / thedevinesalerno TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thedevinesalerno/ Facebook: / thedevinesalernopodcast X: https://www.x.com/westdevine4tay/ thedevinesalernopodcast.com 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com 👉 Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.com Beginning Production by C-Lance Main Intro Production by C-Lance Episode Recorded June 15th, 2026 All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno Podcast Search “Angel Ramirez - The Devine Salerno Podcast” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms! If you’re into redemption stories, skate culture, or real talk about overcoming setbacks, this one hits different. 🔥 Watch the full episode and hear how Angel turned legend status into a foundation for a better life. The Devine Salerno Podcast — Real stories. Real recovery. Real growth. Brought to you by Ledger Media Company. ✅ Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 🗣️ Drop a comment: What’s one lesson from your past that changed how you move forward? #DevineSalernoPodcast #AngelRamirez #Skateboarding #RecoveryJourney #RedemptionStory #FoundationSkateboards #ThatsLife #DenverSkateScene #Reentry #GoldStandardRecovery