Knuckle Tattoos, Tribal Ink, and a Journey of Self Discovery

Welcome to Episode 25 of Your Ink Story!

You’ll love meeting Raja Mawad, a successful entrepreneur who shares his remarkable ink stories, from knuckle tattoos, tribal tatau tattoos using whale bones as needles, a pointillism tattoo in his ear, to his full body legacy, including a tear-drop size tattoo shaped as the state of Texas at the corner of his eye.

Raja talks about his incredible transformation from a traditional finance world to building $1.2 billion hedge fund (which he sold in 2015), and eventually redirecting his passion toward a health and wellness tech company.

With captivating candor, Raja reveals the motivations behind his body art and the significant life events that shaped his ink journey, from getting knuckle tattoos as a declaration of independence from corporate life to his immersion in tribal and traditional tattooing methods during his travels around the world.

Raja's powerful reflections on family dynamics, cultural background, and the process of finding his true self through body art will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

His openness about his struggles and victories resonates deeply and provides a moving depiction of the transformative power of tattoos as a means of self-expression and healing.

Be sure to tune in to hear Raja's compelling story and gain a deeper understanding of the human experience through body art.

Thank you for being part of our thriving Your Ink Story community. We hope Raja's story resonates with you and enriches your own ink journey.

Hop on over to Your Ink Story’s Instagram or TikTok feed to watch the video reel showcasing Raja’s many INKspirational tattoos.

Shoutout to Amanda Ellis at Illusion Ink in Kirkland, Washington for her beautiful artwork on Raja!

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Waving from Boston and wishing you an INKspirational day, everywhere you glow – cheers!

Ande ♥

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