Episode #335: The Art of Tattooing with Alex Romo

In this episode of District 3 Podcast, Irvin Camacho sits down with tattoo artist and co-owner of Leaf and Line Tattoo, Alex Romo, for a conversation about art, culture, business, and identity. Alex shares his journey into tattooing, how he developed his style, and the stories behind some of his favorite tattoos he’s created over the years.The two also dive into what it’s like building a tattoo business, balancing creativity with entrepreneurship, and the realities of owning a shop. Alex opens up about growing up in a Latino household, what his parents originally thought about tattoos, and how their perspective evolved over time. From meaningful ink to family expectations and everything in between, this episode is packed with honest conversation, laughs, and insight into the life of a modern tattoo artist.