Felix is the son of two aspirational Cuban immigrants who chose to flee communism to resettle in New York City so their son could be born free to live the American dream. He grew up engulfed in the arts and sports in school, while modestly working in a textile mill alongside his family, where he would pull fabric for them to make his clothes. Necessity breeds creativity, which is how he found himself drifting away from traditional sports and developing a passion for skateboarding and fashion.
After a few years of skateboarding, Felix was ranked as the #1 amateur in the country in 1989. He later turned pro in 1990, and was one of the first professional skateboarders with a signature shoe on Converse Footwear. He began touring the world doing demonstrations, signings and press in over 20 countries, making him one of the most recognized skateboarders in history. Thanks to these collective experiences, Felix has been blessed to make a living creating on and off the skateboard while his passion for skateboarding gave him a vehicle to showcase his artwork and designs in fashion, music and filmmaking.
Over the span of his career he has served as a driving promotional force that has generated the sales of millions of units in and outside of the Actions Sports world. His professional skateboarding career opened the door for television hosting of the X-Games on ESPN, and since then Felix has regularly hosted the largest skateboarding events (Dew Tour, Street League Skateboarding, Redbull Manny Mania) and music events (SXSW, WMC). On top of being featured on multiple networks (NBC, MTV, Fox Sports, Supersport), Felix was voted favorite designer on the show Tommy Hilfiger The Cut by the CBS audience online poll. Felix has hosted Agenda Emerge, a revolving talk panel of the most influential brands-men in young mens contemporary fashion and business. Few people walk through these hypercritical, highly influential worlds with the acceptance and ease that Felix does, thanks to his authenticity and gift of communication.
As a mentor, he works with individuals and brands, helping them get closer to their creative dreams. In 2012 after walking away from a life threatening car accident, Felix felt that there was a greater calling on his life than all he had accomplished to date. While soul searching, a happenstance invite to a church called Mosaic began his spiritual journey where he entered into a relationship with Christ and found the purpose behind his gifting. It was during this season where Felix acknowledged and accepted the call to ministry. This heart for people and passion for creativity lead Felix back to school where he enrolled in Mosaic College to study Ministry and Leadership, graduating as the valedictorian in 2016 and returned as a teaching assistant in 2019.. Almost seven years later, that happenstance invite is better known as Tanya Arguelles, his wife and mother of their first child, Lion. During their relationship with the church they have served in the youth ministry, men’s and women’s ministry, the couple’s ministry and as educators at Mosaic College.
As a requested speaker Felix has delivered keynote messages at colleges such as New York University, various high schools and fashion companies across the nation; he also shares his transformational message of coming to faith (which was featured on TBN) and the Gospel in a relevant manner to churches, youth groups, and outreach programs.
As a visionary and brand consultant, he has led marketing departments in managing some of the most successful athletes in the industry, from discovering new talent to helping them create their stardom. His creative direction behind various brands have resulted in some of the most successful products, styles and activations in youth culture.
In closing, Felix has dedicated his life to inspire others through creativity and spirituality to become their greatest selves.
Testimonials
“He has created beautiful imagery…”
Karl Lagerfeld
“One of the most creative people on and off the board.”
Chris Miller
“You are an inspiration to us all.”
The Berrics
“Professional street skateboarding legend.”
Sal Masakela
“Extremely creative.”
Russel Simmons
“Legendary east coast skateboarder.”
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