Apr 9, 2018
Mike Kellerman is a tattoo artist and owner of the Black Water Tattoo Club, located in Chula Vista, CA. “Southbay Mike,” as he is more widely known around South San Diego and around the world like in Japan and South Korea for instance, is also a survivor of cancer from secondhand smoke, first diagnosed at age 5, crystal meth addiction and homelessness.
We appreciate Mike coming on the show and being vulnerable, showing us that the reason why he has such a sterling reputation isn’t only because of his outstanding tattooing skills, but because he tries to be the best version of himself...and encourages you to do the same.
Please enjoy our conversation with Southbay Mike as he shares his struggles at a young age, his memories touring with POD, his experiences as a business owner, his passion for art and tattooing and most importantly, his calling to be a better servant for others in need.
He even shares some Korean that he picked up while he was tattooing in South Korea!