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Pro Skateboarder Neen Williams Opens up About Being Sober & Reinventing Himself

Neen Williams on Sobriety
ShreddER April 2, 2025
Pro Skateboarder Neen Williams
YouTube: Mikey Taylor

Neen Williams has always been known for his smooth heelflip, but over the years, his story has taken some unexpected turns.

Once deep into the party lifestyle that often accompanies skateboarding, Williams made a drastic change. He got sober.

A few years back, a serious knee injury forced him to rethink everything.

Skating had been his whole life, but the recovery process was grueling. Instead of letting the setback define him, he used it as motivation.

He committed to fitness, completely changing his approach to strength training, nutrition, and overall well-being.

What began as a way to heal turned into a full-fledged passion, leading to the launch of his own fitness brand, where he shares training programs designed specifically for skaters.

But fitness isn’t the only arena where Williams has found success. He’s also big in the food industry.

Alongside some close friends, he co-founded Not a Damn Chance Burgers in Fort Worth, Texas. Their goal? Crafting insanely good smash burgers with high-quality ingredients and a fresh take on the classics.

Beyond fitness and food, Neen has been focused on smart financial moves.

He’s taken what he learned from years of navigating the skateboarding industry and applied it to investments, ensuring his income isn’t tied to one source.

He’s been vocal about encouraging younger skaters to think long-term, sharing insights on financial literacy, business ownership, and diversifying income streams. Neen’s story is proof that reinvention is always an option.

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